10 Fixes That Instantly Improve Your Writing
Turn “meh” writing into magnetic writing
10X Writer #33
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Most writers aren’t struggling because they’re bad.
They’re struggling because no one told them what to fix.
Stuck writing posts that sound fine but get no engagement.
Stuck editing the same email draft for the fifth time.
Stuck wondering, “Why isn’t my writing landing?”
If that’s you, this guide is for you.
After watching hundreds of writers go through writing challenges, feedback sessions, and coaching programs, we noticed a pattern:
The problems show up in different forms (low likes, no replies, vague feedback),
but they’re caused by a few recurring writing mistakes.
This 10-part guide will help you spot—and fix—those issues.
Each fix is short, sharp, and actionable.
You’ll walk away with tools, not just theory.
Let’s dive in.
Fix #1: Improve Your Headlines
A headline isn’t just a label. It’s a hook.
If your headline doesn’t make the reader curious, they won’t read the next line.
Most headlines are too flat or too clever. The fix?
Start with the core benefit, and then layer in specificity, curiosity, or emotion.
Further Reading:
👉 How to Improve Your Headlines
Fix #2: Write Stronger Openings
Good openings don’t warm up the reader. They pull them in.
The first 2–3 lines must create tension, raise a question, or make the reader feel seen.
Avoid generic intros like “In today’s world…” or “Content is important…”
Start where it hurts. Start where it surprises.
Further Reading:
👉 How to Improve Your Openings
Fix #3: Cut the Fluff
Most drafts are 20–30% longer than they need to be.
Fluff isn’t just extra words—it’s writing that says nothing.
Every sentence should move the idea forward.
If it repeats, softens, or stalls the message—cut it.
Strong writing is lean writing.
Further Reading:
👉 How to Cut the Fluff
Fix #4: Strengthen Your Copy with Persuasion
Clarity isn’t enough.
To get readers to act, you need contrast, specificity, and emotional triggers.
Add proof. Use before-and-after frames. Show consequences.
Persuasive writing doesn’t just explain—it moves.
Further Reading:
👉 How to Strengthen Your Copy
Fix #5: Improve Your Call-to-Action (CTA)
You wrote a great post. Don’t end it with “Let me know your thoughts.”
Weak CTAs lose the momentum you’ve built. Instead:
Tell the reader exactly what to do next
Add urgency or a reason to act now
Remove anything that makes them pause or hesitate
Further Reading:
👉 How to Write Calls to Action That Work
Fix #6: Stop Sounding Generic
Your writing sounds okay. But it could’ve been written by anyone.
That’s the real problem:
Your voice is missing. Your point of view is missing.
Run your draft through this 3-layer filter:
Could anyone else have written this?
Did I say something specific and real?
Does it sound like me?
Further Reading:
👉 How to Stop Sounding Generic
Fix #7: Make Every Sentence Earn Its Place
Every line in your writing either adds power—or adds weight.
Don’t write to fill space. Write to deliver meaning.
Edit your draft and ask:
Is this line repeating the previous one?
Is it setting something up—or just padding the intro?
Can I cut it and lose nothing?
Further Reading:
👉 How to Make Every Sentence Earn Its Place
Fix #8: Say Old Things in a New Way
You don’t need brand-new ideas.
You just need a new angle.
Start with a cliché, then rewrite it using:
A real moment or shift
A strong contrast
A weird or memorable analogy
Your job is to make the reader feel like they’re hearing it for the first time.
Further Reading:
👉 How to Say Old Things in a New Way
Fix #9: Write with Clarity Without Dumbing It Down
You’re afraid that if you simplify your writing, you’ll sound basic.
So you use bigger words. Longer sentences. Extra explanation.
And your idea gets buried.
Clarity doesn’t mean losing depth.
It means removing friction between the idea and the reader.
Write plainly. Not because your reader is dumb—
but because your idea deserves to be understood.
Further Reading:
👉 How to Write with Clarity (Without Dumbing It Down)
Fix #10: Diagnose Why Your Writing Isn’t Working
If you’re writing often but nothing’s landing—there’s a reason.
It usually comes down to one of these five:
You’re not saying anything new
You’re writing for everyone
Your intro is too safe
You’re not leading the reader anywhere
You’re not saying what you truly believe
Use this post to diagnose what to fix—before you burn out.
Further Reading:
👉 Why Your Writing Isn’t Working
You now have 10 powerful writing filters.
They’re not meant to overwhelm you.
They’re meant to guide you.
Don’t fix everything at once.
Fix one thing at a time.
Choose one fix.
Apply it to your next draft.
Watch your writing sharpen with every post you publish.
And remember—clarity, voice, and impact aren’t built overnight.
They’re built line by line, post by post.
That’s what makes you a 10X Writer.