“I need to lock in.” If you've found yourself saying that, you’re in the right place. This guide will show you how to improve your focus so you can get stuff done. The strategy here will make you more productive whether you’re a student who needs a C for a degree, an office drone living the dream each day, or a random … [Read more...]
HFE’s 100th Article! 7 Superpowers I Gained from Making a Content Library
I have a confession to make: I just lied to you. This isn’t actually my 100th article---I passed that milestone a few months ago. This is, however, the first time I’ve had 100 public articles on the site. So I thought I’d take this time to both celebrate and reflect. I never thought I’d make it this far to be honest. In … [Read more...]
10 Common Mistakes That Keep You From Writing More (+How to Fix Each So You Can Produce Like a Pro)
Every writer wants to write more. Problem is, that desire is no match for self-sabotage. Most writers’ attempts to be more productive often end in embarrassing defeat. And what makes matters worse is that writers themselves are often to blame. But fear not my fellow writer, because today, I’m bringing you hope. No … [Read more...]
Want to Be a Good Blogger? Here are 5 Quick Tips I’ve Learned from Writing 90+ Blog Posts
It’s been a while since I blogged about blogging, so that’s what I’ll do today. Here at HFE, I’ve published over 90 blog posts—some of which have seen great traffic and engagement—and I think my experience will help you if you’re new to the craft. That’s why I’ve gathered five tips here to write stuff people actually want … [Read more...]
I Quit Something That Made Me Happy. Here’s How It Motivates Me Today.
“Man…I can’t do this anymore.” That’s the conclusion I reached at the end of my sophomore year in college. I was a small YouTuber back then—a Call of Duty commentator. I recorded my best CoD gameplays, cut out the boring parts, and then voiced my commentary about the highlights or whatever else was on my mind later. After … [Read more...]
How to Stop Getting Bored with Writing (or Any Other Creative Pursuit)
“How do you keep doing this?” That’s a question I’ve had to answer recently, and I thought I should post my response here too. To many people, the idea of writing a single blog post is daunting. So the thought of doing it more than 90 times like I have is unimaginable. “Where do you find the hours?”, “Won’t you run out … [Read more...]
A 2021 HFE Update and 5 of My Favorite Articles From 2020
Yes, I’m alive. I’m exhausted, but I’m still alive. 2020 did a number on me, man. And 2020 part 2 isn’t being much kinder. But anyway, let me stop with the negativity. I wrote this to give an update, not to complain. First, I apologize for the lack of content lately. My production was in a good spot early last year, … [Read more...]
How to Blog When You Work a Full-Time Job (10 Actions to Stay Active Online)
“How do you blog when you work full-time?!” That’s an excellent question. And it’s one I used to ask myself. I was a horribly inconsistent blogger. Granted, I’m still not the most productive example, but now I post much more often. And today, I’ll show you how to do the same. As someone who works in a STEM field, I know … [Read more...]
Use This Technique to Write Incredible Long Form Content
Long form content is all the rage these days. Forget the witty and insightful short posts of yesteryear. Readers today demand meaty articles that put encyclopedias to shame. Good ol’ Google also loves this lengthy style. So if you want more traffic, long form content is the obvious choice. But how do you actually make … [Read more...]
Looking for Motivation? Then You Need to Do This
I don’t like calling myself a writer. No, it’s not because I’m bad at the craft or that I lack confidence; it’s because that word doesn’t fully define me. Yes, I’m a person who writes, but as I’ve said before, I don’t really enjoy it. The act itself is a grueling test of the mind and will, an exhausting exercise that … [Read more...]
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