Every day, we are bombarded with information. Whether it's a short status, a newsletter or an article, our eyes see hundreds daily.
For this reason, as writers, how do we stand out from the crowd? How do we ensure that the eyes that see our posts want to see more?
The easy answer is you think outside the box. You do something unique that stops me from scrolling for that split second. Here are some of the tricks you could adopt.
Break up your information. If you have a lot of steps to your article, use bullet points or lists.
If you have an essential fact, then consider making it bold. With all of these techniques, though, please don't overdo it. A bold whole article will not attract readers.
Mix it up; add a heading here, an image there and bullet points when needed. Do the unusual and attract readers.
In contrast, a format everyone recognises also helps readers look for the information they need. I rarely change the format of this newsletter so that you can find what you are looking for quickly.
To attract readers, make your articles easy to read. White space is your friend. More and more of us are reading on our phones, and white space and breaks in text, such as pictures and headings, help us scroll through the articles and keep people reading your article.
Don't give up trying different ideas until something sticks.
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Until next week stay safe
Sam 😊
Weekly Three
Three recommendations to check out to make you a better creative.
The Only House Left Standing, Tom Hurndall - This is the true story of a British peace activist who tragically lost his life while advocating for justice in the Gaza Strip. It contains fantastic images and the thoughts of a young hero who wanted others to see. Look out for my full review on The Book Chronicle
The Scythe Trilogy, Neal Shusterman - This is a young adult science fiction series so brilliant for any teenagers or fans of YA. It is set in a futuristic world where death has been conquered, and society is governed by an order of appointed "scythes" who control population growth by gleaning individuals at random. The trilogy follows two teenagers, Citra and Rowan, who are reluctantly trained as apprentice scythes and navigate moral dilemmas, political intrigue, and the ethics of immortality. As they uncover corruption within the scythedom, they must confront their own beliefs and the fate of humanity.
Noted - If you are obsessed with notebooks, diaries and writing, this newsletter is for you. Noted shares the notebooks of the famous and allows you to walk into the ancient studies of creatives and rifles through their diaries.
Quote of the week
That which does not kill me, makes me stronger - Nietzsche
Short-Story of the week
What if you were given the chance to live one moment in your life over and over. What would you choose?  Would it be your wedding day, the day your first child was born or would it like me be the day you died?