Mind of a Maker
A daily blog inspired by Matthew Dicks
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”
To become better at something, you have to practice. What better way to become a better writer and storyteller than to practice by making a habit of writing daily?
In this daily blog, we’ll discuss Maker-related topics as well as what inspires projects, including YouTube videos, Movies, TV Shows, Disney, Star Wars, LEGO, Books, and more. Everything is on the table, and nothing is off-limits.
Disclaimer: The thumbnail images featured on this blog are often AI-generated. See Disclosure page for more information.
4 Easy Ways To Find The Best Topics For Your Newsletter
Most Makers struggle to come up with ideas to write in a weekly newsletter, but with these 4 ways, you’ll never run out of ideas.
1. Poll your social audience
2. Find recurring ideas in comments
3. Give more details from recent videos
4. Expand winning short-form ideas
With these ways, you'll never run out of newsletter issue ideas to write about.
3 Reasons Writing Is Overpowered In The Age Of AI
Writing is overpowered as leverage for AI for 3 key reasons.
1. Lazy creators will let AI write 100% for them
2. Prompts are a writing skill
3. Writing clarifies your thinking
As AI becomes even more expansive and engrained, effective written communication is a required skill.
The Best Framework I’ve Found For Increasing Volume And Efficiency
I used to “run and gun” my content and articles, but would always feel burned out every few days. Instead, I found this framework helps.
Separate planning and execution.
Instead of coming up with a topic to write about every day, then writing it, I plan my week of articles on Sunday.
The rest of the week, I just write what I already planned.
The 1 Reason Writing Is Now Essential For Business Owners
Most business owners discount the importance of writing, but they shouldn’t for 1 major reason.
AI.
Writing helps you clarify your thinking.
Better thinking leads to better prompts.
Everyone who wants to succeed in business or content must embrace AI and therefore writing for better prompts.
Why I’m (Re)Starting To Write Online
Earlier this year, I started writing online thanks to Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole’s course, Ship 30 for 30. However, I didn’t follow through, which I didn’t like. Today, I’m restarting my 30-day writing challenge.
3 Topics I am Exploring In My Life Right Now
3 things I’m thinking about a lot these days are DIY Smart Home Devices, Writing Online, and Theming Projects Like Disney World.
Why I’m Starting to Write Online
I recently signed up for Dickie Bush & Nicholas Cole’s online course, Ship 30 for 30. Here are a few reasons why.