Writing is such a valuable skill. Yet, so many people neglect it.
As a result, I want to help more people to start writing.
Here's why writing is a valuable skill for everyone.
1. Writing is everywhere
Social media. Work communication. Video scripts. AI prompts. Copywriting. Marketing. Documentation. You name it, and writing plays an important role.
I'll boldly say that writing is the pillar of everything.
Take 2-3 minutes to think about the activities you did today. Then, think about how many of those involve writing. You'll realize that writing is everywhere.
As a result, writing well isn't just a nice-to-have – it's a skill that multiplies your impact and opportunities. Why not get better at it?
2. Opens up opportunities
Whether you are a developer, SaaS founder, Developer Advocate, or a Marketer, writing can open up opportunities for you.
Well-written content is like a personal assistant looking for opportunities for you 24/7. It showcases your knowledge, skills, and expertise to the readers and helps you draw more visibility to your products and services.
I know that because I did it myself. I also helped others leverage writing to bring awareness to their products and services, earn money, and get opportunities.
I'm not trying to brag or show off here. I want to show you that writing is a tool that can help you in various ways.
3. Makes you more knowledgeable
Writing forces you to step back, look at the bigger picture, and consider other perspectives. That helps you to spot gaps in your thinking, identify biases, and fix inaccurate assumptions.
As a result, you can fill those gaps, remove the biases and assumptions, and improve your thinking. Only when you put the words on "paper" do you realize the power of writing and how much there's to learn.
4. Build credibility and trust
Publishing high-quality content can position you as an expert in your field and build credibility and trust in the community. Consistently providing valuable content and helping others will make people trust you and become their go-to resource.
Pick your favourite creators, developers, and entrepreneurs, and check how many of those publish consistently on their websites.
Conclusion?
Writing is more than just a nice-to-have skill. It's a powerful skill that can amplify your impact, open up opportunities, improve your knowledge and build credibility.
And you can learn it too. One of the best things about writing is that it has a low entry barrier and is also a low-friction activity. You can start a website and begin publishing articles right away.