Whether you’re writing in your private journal or writing for your website, you’ll find the tips listed here can help to improve your ability to create content and transform your writing from good to great.

There’s something a bit underrated about just letting your words spill out, right? Too many folks get tripped up over the so-called “right” way to start a sentence or make an argument, when sometimes you need to just get it on the page—messy, honest, and unfiltered. Even if the first draft reads like a long, rambling note to yourself, it’s often a gold mine for genuine ideas. Editing comes later. For now, give yourself permission to wander a bit before mapping out the path.

In 2025, a lot of what grabs people’s attention is rooted in that genuine voice. Nobody wants to slog through copy that feels like it got stamped out by a machine. You’ll notice—even on big websites—some of the most popular posts sound like someone talking to a friend, or at least arguing with one. If your tone veers off-script a little or you confess a mistake along the way, readers tend to trust you more.