The 1 skill that got me 150K followers in 47 days

We did it, gang.

After 47 days... I officially crossed the 100K mark on Instagram. And I am now (drumroll please)...

A MACRO INFLUENCER.

Okay, I'll stop being a pretentious douche.

But, the reason I bring it up is because I've been asked how I've grown to 150K+ followers on Instagram in the past 47 days.

Truthfully, there are many reasons. But one matters most...

Writing.

Without persuasive and clear writing, my message wouldn't have resonated. Because at the end of the day, writing is thinking. And if you don't write clearly, you won't think cleary.

Your ideas won't connect.

So today, I wanted to pass on 5 quick writing tips that have helped me.

Writing Tip #1

Never use multiple words when one will do.

A lot of → Many

In order to → To

Hard to do → Difficult

On an annual basis → Yearly

Unknown people → Strangers

Writing Tip #2

Delete adverbs.

She didn’t “Yell loudly.”

She “Screamed.”

The car wasn’t “Really big.”

The car was “Gigantic.”

The man didn’t “Run quickly ahead.”

Writing Tip #3

If you can’t write 1000 words, write 500.

If you can’t write 500 words, write 100.

If you can’t write 100 words, write 1.

Don’t focus on how much you finish.

Focus on the habit of starting.

The rest will come.

Writing Tip #4

Keep your words simple.

Don’t say: “Utilize”

Say: “Use"

Don't say: "Affirmative"

Say: “Yes”

Don’t say: “Idiosyncratic”

Say: “Distinct”

The smarter you try to sound, the dumber you look.

Writing Tip #5

Lemme tell ya somethin’…

Academic writing may get you good grades, but it sounds robotic.

Don’t be afraid to break the rules with your words.

Academically correct?

Nah.

Sound human?

Yup.

Readers want conversations, not lectures.

But the tip that'll help you the most...

Writing every day, even if nobody reads it. Adopt the mindset that your head will explode if you don't write each day. Consistency is the only way to exponentially grow.

So, I hope this helps you, my friend. I wish you well and a kickass day.

Your Canadian friend,

Dakota "Official Instagram MACRO Influencer" Robertson ;)