The biggest problem that I see is the “copy cat” syndrome. Everyone producing articles that are no more than the revision of copy that they think will sell. I am currently reading a book in which the author is speaking to the subject of innovation. Now I know that innovation is sort of the new hot topic, but it is what makes the world go round!

Not everyone can create new ideas, products, or materials, however everyone who is passionate about a niche can express that passion in a unique way. That is innovation.

Everyone can’t make money teaching people how to make money, teaching people how to make money, teaching people how to make money (you get my point). The same is true with products that help you with sit ups, push ups, etc.

If you are going to write about any popular subject, you must come to that subject with your own thoughts, ideas, and innovation. It is in this innovative way that, as you said, really establishes you as a true expert.

These ideas come from real life circumstances, both mine and other peoples and often they do not come when you are outwardly looking for them. But once you get into the habit of becoming more conscious of the abundance of content all around you, and capturing your ideas, you will be able to expand on the ones from your notebook that move you.

Live Your Dreams,

Jill

In fact one should also keep a notebook at bedside. You get terrific ideas in your dreams too. For this I’d like to add to Chris’s list ‘creativity and intuition’. If you are creative and intuitive you can have insights that always elude routine writers.

No one will right like you or say the same things as you in quite the same way.

That’s my perfect answer

No one will write like you or say the same things as you in quite the same way.

That’s my perfect answer.

I tell my students and members this:

“There are more people out there waiting to hear your message, who can only hear it uniquely from you, than you can ever get to in your lifetime.”

And if you will allow me Chris, everyone can get that quote on a mini-poster at

http://www.TheArticleGuy.com/quote.pdf

Absolutely! There’s only one unique you or I or anyone out there.

Your post took me good as I relate it to my writing interests, especially featuring world movers and shapers whose bios are written thousandfolds through the years. But, there are folks out there waiting for our own hook, slant, or, ooomph.

G’day!

In order to position yourself as a recognized, sought after expert, it is imperative to make your goal uniqueness. Set yourself apart from the standard, cookie-cutter approach to sharing information with others.

Put a little “twist” and your own personal “flair” into your writing. After all, there’s only one YOU in this world.

Write On!

Many Thanks
Alejandro

Be extremely helpful in the service you provide, give nice bonus with your products and good discounts to the customers that buy from you.

If you sell what everyone else sells or if you provide common services, you have to give to your customers many incentives to make them buy from you, or make them choose you for the work they need.

The more you give, more are your chances to receive something in return and achieve your goals.

I also like Booker T. Washington’s quote, “Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” Everyone is different, so each person has something special about them, a unique way of looking at life. The trick is to throw caution to the wind and have the guts to be yourself.

If you’re thinking, “Even if my way of doing things is different from everyone else?” - My response would be, ESPECIALLY if your way of doing things is different from everyone else!

And now I have to make a quick burger run. Thanks for the advice and thanks for the craving.

If you don’t think you have anything unique to say, remember this: your audience does not know your subject like you do.

Things you may consider mundane or stuff “everyone knows” simply isn’t true.

The most responded to article I’ve written was on “basics” not something obscure.

Just look at your area of expertise in YOUR unique way and explain it YOUR way and it will be unique.

What I’ve found is sure, you want good original content, but more important isn’t WHAT you’re writing - it’s HOW you’re writing it. Expressing in writing your coherent articulate thoughts is what interests people most of all. Do your research and put the key issues into your own words. Haven’t you ever read something that captured your attention by virtue of the style of the writer - more so than the actual material. Saying the obvious is ok as long as you say it exceptionally well and captivatingly (hey I think I just invented another word again..).

If Jaunita or whomever is pessimistic due to the sheer magnitute of existing content - well that’s a reason to charge ahead - not bale out. Lots of people have lots to say about your topic - check em out. Select the best points, collect them, and paraphrase and organize them for your reader. You’re doing your readers a service by aggregating quality of content on your topic and by sharing it articulately.

There is a lot of good advice on this blog about personal writing skills and making your personality stand out for the readers.

These were words I needed to hear. I was beginning to feel less talented as I read other articles with brilliant thoughts articulated so well.

I shall preserver. I feel the more I write about my niche the eaiser it will be for me to come up with new ways to describe it.

Thanks to everyone,

Shirley Bass