Nicole Bianchi

Writing, Copywriting, & Marketing Strategies

A Look Back At August 2019

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Writing projects, books read, inspirational quotes, musings, and more!

Today, I wanted to try something new and write up a recap of the past month.

I thought it would be a fantastic way to keep you updated on projects I’m working on as well as a way for me to share books and articles I’ve found inspiring and thought you might enjoy too.

We’ll see if it becomes a recurring series. 🙂

First, here’s what I did in August:

At the end of July, I went to a copywriting/business conference in Nashville, Tennessee and returned with lots of ideas for new articles and resources to create for you. In August, I dove into working on those.

Also got away from my desk, enjoyed the summer weather, and had some fun adventures, like going to a Triple A baseball game — the home team won and there were fireworks after the game.

Here are some highlights of what I wrote, what I read, and what I watched this past month:

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How Crafting A One-Sentence Synopsis Will Strengthen Your Writing

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Whether you’re writing a blog post, a sales page, a short story, or even a book, you have something of value you want to share with your readers.

Maybe you have an incredible productivity tip that will help them finally achieve their goals or maybe it’s a fantastic product that will make their lives easier or maybe it’s a personal story that will help them feel less alone in their struggles. [Read more…]

12 Books That Will Make You a Better Writer

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Stephen King observed in his memoir On Writing,

“If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that. Reading is the creative center of a writer’s life.”

Of course, all different kinds of books can help you develop your skills as a writer. Well-written novels can show you how to tell gripping stories and paint vivid pictures with your words. Motivational books about writing can help you develop your confidence and find your voice.

But in today’s article, I’m sharing twelve books that focus specifically on teaching you how to strengthen your skills as a writer and storyteller. They get into the nuts and bolts of how to structure and edit your writing so it will captivate your readers. [Read more…]

How to Create a Captivating Mood and Atmosphere in Your Writing

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Imagine you’re watching a thriller film.

The protagonist, a detective pursuing a serial killer, has decided to investigate a basement in an abandoned house.

As she slowly descends the rickety stairs, the soundtrack softly dies. The creak of each step is magnified. The lights flicker. There’s a close-up of her face, and you can see the fear in her eyes.

You want to scream at the television “Don’t go down those stairs!” because you’re sure the murderer is lurking below.

With a combination of cinematic techniques, the director has succeeded in making your heart race. They’ve created a suspenseful atmosphere by increasing the volume of certain sounds, pulling the camera in close, and dimming the lights. [Read more…]

How to Use Medium to Grow Your Email List and Make Money From Your Writing

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Want to connect with other writers? Make sure to get your invitation to my private writing community on Facebook!

As a writer, you’re probably seeking ways to get more exposure for your work.

What if I told you there was a website where you could publish your writing and tap into a potential audience of 30,000 people per month?

And you can even make some impressive money at the same time?

Enter Medium.

Medium is a blogging and publishing platform developed by Twitter co-founder Evan Williams. It’s a fantastic place to share new articles or republish old blog posts and reach more readers.

Since I first began publishing there three years ago, Medium has helped me grow my email list by thousands of subscribers. One post I published brought in 500 new subscribers in a single month.

Additionally, Medium has helped me attract new clients for my copywriting and web design services. But you can also make money through the platform without having to sell your own products or services.

In 2018, Medium rolled out the partner program. It allows you to make money based on how much engagement your Medium posts receive.

Yes, you read that right.

You can make money just by publishing your posts on Medium. And they don’t only have to be non-fiction articles! You can publish poetry and fiction too.

In April, I republished ten of my old blog posts and made $843.73 through Medium’s partner program.

How to Use Medium to Grow Your Email List and Make Money From Your Writing

55% of writers who wrote at least one story for members earned money in April. And some of those writers are making a full-time income through the platform.

If your posts are languishing unread on your blog and you’re struggling to grow an audience…

Or if you’re marketing your work like crazy but your email list is growing at a snail’s pace…

Or if you would love to start a side hustle with your writing but don’t know how to get started…

Then Medium is the perfect platform for you.

Today, I’m going to share with you how to set up an account and all of the strategies I’ve used to turn Medium readers into subscribers and build my audience while also making money on the platform.

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