Avoid These 10 Mistakes and Become a Better Writer in 2024

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I have written over 100 articles in 2023, but over 80% had at most ten views.

It’s sad, and it’s tiring.

We write to share our ideas and knowledge among our readers.

In the early part of the year, I had almost zero increase in followers.

As 2023 ended, I took a step back and analyzed what had gone wrong.

Here’s a list of mistakes I will not repeat next year, and you can probably try to avoid doing that, too.

Writing Mistakes I Made in 2023

Lack of Emotional Depth in Writing: I often wrote mechanically, neglecting to infuse my work with genuine passion or emotion, which made my writing seem detached and unengaging.
Focus on Knowledge Rather Than Problem-Solving: My topics were heavily knowledge-oriented, lacking opportunities to address and solve real-life problems that could have added more value to the readers.
Failure to Connect with the Audience: I chose topics that did not resonate with my readers, resulting in a disconnect between my content and the interests or needs of my audience.
Neglecting the Power of Headlines and SEO: I should have noticed the importance of crafting catchy, attention-grabbing headlines and optimizing my content for search engines, which limited my reach and visibility.
Overly Complex Sentences: My writing often included long-winded, complex sentences, which made the content difficult to follow and less reader-friendly.
Superficial Engagement with Fellow Writers: My interactions with other writers needed more sincerity and depth, preventing me from building meaningful connections and learning from my peers.
Unstrategic Republishing of Old Content: I randomly republished old articles from various blogs without a strategic plan or updates, which didn’t add fresh value or relevance to the content.
Not Keeping Up with Trending Topics: I failed to research and analyze hot, popular topics in my field, missing out on riding the wave of trending content that could have attracted more readers.
Shortage of Practical “How-To” Guides: My content lacked practical, step-by-step “How-To” guides, essential for providing actionable advice and solutions to readers.
Inconsistent Sharing of Personal Writing Experiences: I did not regularly share personal stories about my writing experiences, including failures and achievements, which could have made my journey more relatable and inspiring to others.