Outdated Advice On The Internet Could Derail Your Growth Journey as a Writer
Check the expiration date on that guidance.
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Have you ever read something online and thought, Umm… nope!
That happened to me this morning.
I was scrolling through Twitter (yes, I still use it) when I came across this thread by Jon Brosio:
I like Jon’s stuff and his hook drew me in right away, so I settled down to read his blueprint.
But by the time I’d finished, I felt as though something wasn’t quite right about his advice. Something was off.
And then I understood: it wasn’t that his advice was bad, it was just outdated. It no longer applies in 2024.
Let’s break down why, and what you should do instead.