This Will Help You Shape Your Content Writing Approach
Learn all opposing views and rules for writing, as they will be useful at the appropriate time.
Writing advice often comes with opposing views, and both sides have value. My take? Understand each, and learn to apply them at the right time based on your judgment. Different situations call for different methods — or even a mix of both.
1. Long-Form Content vs. Short-Form Content
Some publications only accept long-form content. They expect rich language, solid arguments, multiple insights, and strong relevance. It’s something to aim for — but it can be difficult for beginners.
Short-form content, on the other hand, helps in many ways:
— Building clarity of thought
— Finishing your writing faster
— Practicing text construction
— Publishing more posts
— Maintaining a daily presence
— Building consistency
— Creating topic lists
And most of all, developing writing discipline under healthy pressure makes a strong writer.
2. ChatGPT vs. Your Own Writing
ChatGPT can generate content in seconds, even long pieces, if prompted well. It saves not just time, but also mental effort, like remembering, arranging, and framing ideas into sentences. You simply express your intent, and it responds.
That’s powerful.
But critics argue it might dull your creativity, as you may miss the chance to grow and master the art yourself.
So, here’s a balanced view for beginners:
Use both. Don’t rely fully on either. So you grow capable of using both as per the need.
3. Daily Writing vs. Selective Writing
Writing daily builds your habit, sharpens your thinking, and kills hesitation. Without it, even a single idea might take days to form. Daily writing helps you show up consistently, but it can make you focus more on quantity than strategy.
Occasional or selective writing allows more time to choose meaningful topics and cut out weak ones. It helps you write with purpose, especially if you’re targeting thoughtful readers or trying to build your brand value.
A mix of both approaches often works best.
4. Sticking to a Niche vs. Writing on Any Topic
Choosing a niche demands thorough learning. If you want to convert your professional career into a writing niche, it can help you build a strong, profitable brand.
But if you want to build a new brand niche, it can limit you, since you may not have time to explore other ideas or fields.
Writing on a variety of topics can help you later narrow down based on what suits your interests and audience. Just make sure each post — whatever the topic—is factually correct and relevant. Readers are always watching, and they’ll remember your consistency.
5. Self-Publishing vs. Publishing Through Publications
Self-publishing is quick — you don’t have to wait for approval. But being selected by a publication adds credibility. It feels great to have your writing ‘certified’ — though smaller publications may offer less visibility, and big ones often delay or have stricter rules.
Still, many self-published posts have gone viral. Several writers who went viral on their own were later invited to write for publications. So, do both. Start publishing — don’t wait for permission to grow.
6. Follow the Rules vs. Break the Rules
Writing rules are not laws. They are only helpful.
E.g.. Like short titles, short paragraphs, and catchy hooks.
As a beginner, having learned them, you might publish your posts quickly without remembering every rule.
Over time, you’ll get all those rules in your mind at the relevant time as you write. You’ll decide what to follow, what to skip, and what to bend creatively.
In the End…
Keep writing. Keep growing.🌱
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By Writing Nib on July 13, 2025.
Exported from Medium on July 26, 2025.