Find Your Niche

You've answered the questions and have set your goals. Now what?

Now you decide what you want to write about. What are your interests? Where have you been? What do you do in your day job?

These are all things that can help you decide what to write about. Look inside yourself to see what you know a lot about. The more you know about a subject the easier it is to write about it. It is also much easier to write about things you have lived and done as opposed to something you will have to do tons of research on. Writing from personal experience goes a long way. It also helps to know your subject because people will ask questions about it at some point.

The more interests you have, the better. It gives you more options. On the flip side, don't be too wishy-washy as your audience won't take you seriously. My main interests are writing and homemaking; the wonderful thing about that is I can write about several different topics but yet they are still connected to one niche. It makes it much easier for me to write when I have some options. I can talk about cooking, crafts, gardening, alpacas, storage, home-based business, and writing and still have it all relevant to my niche.

I understand many people prefer to stay more focused on one particular subject, and that is alright as well. You find your niche and go with it. In order to make any money at it however, you need to be sure there is a demand for the information. If monetary compensation is not important then follow your heart and write about whichever topic you choose.

If you are serious about writing and have a niche in mind, then dive in. If you're interested in writing a book I have put together a mini-course which is available via download. It is filled with information for the beginner, and a great refresher for the experienced article writer. It is perfect for those wanting to advance their skills and broaden their horizons. A small price to pay for information which can lead to a very modest income if utilized properly.

Please let me know if this post was helpful. Thanks and have a great day!

Diane