DDIntel - The Power of Writing, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship

Writing is a key skill to improve your career prospects and change your lifestyle. Over the last decade, writing styles and ways to write have expanded. Due to the power of the internet, writers nowadays don’t just write books, but a whole range of content, from tech blogs to manuals. 

Similarly, writing roles have also grown, with many options for writers regarding what they want to write and how they write. For example, writers can now become a ghostwriter or content writer, for articles, social postings, and even videos. 

Likewise, due to the internet and web 2.0, writers can now work ad hoc and on the fly for employers. As freelance writers, writers can use a platform like Fiverr to take random jobs that fit around their busy lifestyle. Similarly, working freelance allows employers to test out possible subjects for full time or part-time employment. 

In summary, writing has evolved as a medium and is becoming more important than ever due to the web. This addition of DDintel will cover everything writing, including why it matters, how writers can take advantage of freelance platforms like Fiverr and how to self publish. As usual, DDIntel will cover other interesting topics as well. 

Barbara Grassey is an established author and in-demand speaker. Barbara has ghostwritten over sixty books, courses and manuals over the last 15 years and therefore is an expert in using books for branding and marketing purposes. 

Likewise, Barbara is a specialist in writing marketing plans for small businesses, using the power of books as a marketing tool. She is also known as the Guru’s secret weapon, which sounds scary. But fear not, she is lovely and can help you with writing, entrepreneurship and marketing your business. You can book a DDIChat session with her here.

Making money is hard; many people think that buying up the latest investment craze will result in huge returns. In his latest article, Tim Denning outlines that this mentality is wrong, highlighting how making money is a mind game. He explains that to make money, you need to work hard and to do so, you need to become good at dopamine management. According to Denning, dopamine is the greatest predictor of success and will shape how we manage our work life and make money. As usual, Tim Denning’s articles are always inspiring, and this one is no different. Make sure to check it out above. 

The healthcare startup sector is only growing. Over the last year, the healthcare industry has boomed, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, startups in the sector have grown exponentially. Amit Garg explains the relationship between startups and cancer in his article and the seven principles these startups will follow in the next ten years. Amit dives into the facts and makes an interesting analysis about how startups can make a difference in the fight against cancer.

2021 has been a turbulent time for the stock market, but it is important to learn from trends despite the chaos. In the article above, Sylvain Saurel summarises the top 5 2021 market trends we all need to remember. Sylvain details the trends in 2021, such as Tesla’s market impact and how small investors took on wall street. It is an interesting read and a great way to sum up, 2021. It is also an article to learn from, with last year’s events teaching us greatly about what may happen this year.

Too often in the workplace, we are faced with workplace conflicts and disagreements. Often it can get nasty, with no one leading by example. For leaders, leading by example is the key to success in business. Tavian Jean-Pierre explains above why leading by example is important for leaders and how to practice what you preach in terms of leadership. Tavian goes into detail about what the concept means and how to lead by example in the workplace.

Writing a best-selling novel is hard enough, let alone self-publishing your content. Nuno Fabiao highlights how one single strategy can make you a self-published writer. He explains the many options available nowadays to writers, such as ghostwriting, copywriting and content writing and what platforms can help you reach your writing goals. It is a fantastic read for any budding writer or inspiring content creator.

Effective writing matters. Writing is a vital skill for communicating ideas and future job prospects. In his insightful article above, Adrian Potter explains how writing allows others to understand your work fully and determines how likely you are to get that job you want in the future. Likewise, he explains that people will judge your skills and knowledge based on how you write, whether you like it or not. Adrian is an established author and public speaker, so he knows what he is talking about. To understand more about the importance of writing, give his piece a read above. 

Understanding and investing in cryptocurrency is tricky. Over the last year, many have jumped into the crypto game, making slapdash investments into various coins. Similarly, there is a ton of advice online about the best cryptocurrency to invest in, making investment a minefield. In his insightful article above, Richard Knight dives into the best ways to analyse and evaluate cryptocurrency. He outlines seven crucial steps that you must carry out before investing in a crypto project.

Fiverr is an online marketplace for freelance services. The platform is one of the largest freelance outlets in the world. The forum enables employers to list jobs for freelancers, allowing them to apply for one-off jobs or more long term roles. Christopher Kokoski outlines five genius ways you can use Fiverr as a content creator in his article that will not only save you time but allow you to produce more content. Give it a read; if you are a freelance content creator, it might change your freelance career for the better.