What I Learned After Writing Over 2000 Blogs As A Successful Internet Writer  

I’ve written over 2000 blogs in the past 10 years, and with conviction, I can tell anyone who has a genuine interest in reading and writing can make a living writing content on the internet.

Not only did I write blogs for the websites, but I also wrote 400+ scripts for my YouTube channel Limitless Literature, which has over 40K followers from one single platform and is now considered to be one of the top channels in English Literature, guiding students to crack competitive exams.

Challenging Days

I remember the time when I used to work as a content writer at a company in New Delhi.

I was under constant pressure to write articles one after another for the company’s website.

That was the most challenging time. But as it goes, the hard times bring the best out of people.

I used to head to the office each day and write 3,000 words before returning home.

However, my salary was insufficient to cover my monthly expenses, so I began taking on freelance writing assignments. I wrote an additional 1,000 words after my day job, bringing my daily total to 4,000 words.”

Those days, I learned that writer’s block is a myth, and you can write as much as you can for the rest of your life.

Here are some lessons I learned that can help you to unlock your powers as a writer.

1. Write Every Day

That’s the essential advice. It may sound simple, but it will do half your work on becoming a successful internet writer.

By dedicating time each day to this practice, you will not only build a life-transforming habit but also improve your writing skills over time.

Within a few weeks of practising writing each day, you will be amazed to see the free flow of ideas and creativity.

Sometimes, I do not feel like writing, but I hit 500 words daily. On more auspicious days, the word count can surge to an impressive anywhere between 2000 – 5000.

Remember, repetition is the mother of mastery. Keep practicing.

2. Think of Providing Value

Whether you have good writing skills or not, the crucial thing to ponder over is that you are providing something valuable to your readers.

It’s the same as creating YouTube Videos. Good content is the reigning monarch.

People read blogs and stick to YouTube videos because some value keeps them visiting and re-visiting the content creator.

Also, providing Value along with sharing personal experiences helps the audience to connect with the originality of a writer.

I saw many aspiring writers fret over their writing style. Many literature students worry about their writing style and fear judgment from friends and teachers. If you’re one of them, here’s some advice:

Don’t let your writing style, use of language and vocabulary trouble you as a writer. Even Shakespeare received criticism.

3. Write Even When No One Wants To Read

The beginning years for every writer are challenging. It can be disheartening when you pour your heart and soul only to find that no one wants to read it.

It took me six months to build a community around my first blog, and many bloggers took a little more than a year.

Looking back at all those struggling years, I find that the years played a crucial role in honing my craft and giving voice to my blogs.

Moreover, even if your blogs go unnoticed, reading and writing are self-fulfilling and rewarding personally.

4. Writing Aids

Back then, in 2014, when I began to start as a writer, there were not so many writing aids. I referred to books for the flow of ideas or to tackle writer’s block. Then, as time marched on, the internet was revolutionized by tools like Grammarly and Hemingway Editor.

Things have changed a lot after the emergence of Chat GPT and AI-powered writing assistants. Writers have found solace in these writing aids.

Although AI led to displacement for copywriters, writers with unique voices continue to play an indispensable role on the web.

5. Read More, Write Better

Reading fuels writing. It exposes us to different styles and genres. In my case, reading made me a writer.

Every time I read a book or novel, I couldn’t resist the urge to write something similar.

Furthermore, most of my initial write-ups were inspired by the books I read by Khushwant Singh.

I remember reading a book of collected columns by Khushwant Singh over ten times. I carefully analyzed the sentence structure, vocabulary, how the author evoked emotions, and everything else that gave me insights into the art of writing well.

So far, I have enjoyed over five hundred books, and through this experience, I can confidently say that the first prerequisite to becoming a better writer is to become a good reader.