Ollie on Work Nicolas Cole - How to Become a Digital Writer
Jun 8, 2022
Nicolas Cole, one of the biggest writers online, shares insights on overcoming fear in writing, generating ideas, choosing platforms, and the importance of structure. They discuss the birth of Ship 30 for 30, a writing program that helps people start writing online. Learn how to overcome writer's block, niche down in business and writing, and the myth of work-life balance.
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Journals Became Books And Joyful Craft
- Cole journals daily and even publishes poetry and a memoir from personal journals.
- He treats all writing, even marketing copy, as craft and enjoys the 'pain' of mastering it.
Write For The Version Of You A Year Ago
- Start by writing about knowledge you already have so you can focus on craft first.
- Teach the version of your past self (one or two years behind) to create relatable, useful content.
Big Pieces Are Stacked Atomics
- Longform pieces are just many short readable units stacked together.
- Master the atomic essay and you can assemble books, newsletters, or essays reliably.