How to make your content more valuable

As a writer, I've been always wondering about how to make words / content more valuable. I guess many of my peers are working in the same direction =) Well, today I decided to run an experiment asking this very question both in meditation and... in ChatGPT.

As a result I received replies that seem to complement each other and worth sharing here:

Meditation: "Words will be more valuable when you're a part of God's creative process, a cell of the whole humankind organism..."

ChatGPT (along with 10 more interesting general tips - see below): "...the value of your words lies not only in their monetary worth but also in their ability to touch hearts, inspire minds, and spark change. Focus on creating meaningful and impactful writing, and the inherent value will shine through."

Actually, the both replies are close to what my own experience (more than 25 years of writing) also prompts me - tuning up to the task and understanding your audience is the key to creating really valuable content. 

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I believe that ChatGPT's tips can be also interesting to my writer's blog readers, so they are here: 

"To make your words more valuable and impactful, consider the following advice:

1) Cultivate your knowledge: Expand your knowledge base by reading extensively and learning from various disciplines. Explore literature, philosophy, science, history, and other areas of interest. The more knowledge you possess, the richer your words will become.

2) Refine your language: Pay attention to the words you choose and how you express your ideas. Develop a diverse vocabulary and experiment with different sentence structures. Aim for clarity, precision, and elegance in your writing. Strive to convey complex concepts in a concise and accessible manner.

3) Harness the power of storytelling: Humans have been captivated by stories since ancient times. Craft narratives that engage readers emotionally and intellectually. Use vivid descriptions, well-rounded characters, and compelling plots to create an immersive experience for your audience.

4) Develop your unique voice: Authenticity is key to making your words resonate with others. Cultivate your own writing style, one that reflects your personality, values, and perspective. Embrace your individuality and allow your voice to shine through your words.

5) Practice brevity and simplicity: While it's important to have depth in your writing, strive to express complex ideas concisely. Avoid unnecessary jargon or convoluted sentences that may alienate readers. Simplicity can enhance clarity and make your words more accessible and impactful.

6) Appeal to emotions and experiences: Understand the power of emotions in connecting with readers. Craft your words in a way that evokes emotions and resonates with shared human experiences. Whether it's joy, sorrow, or empathy, tapping into the emotional core of your readers will make your words more valuable.

7) Edit and revise diligently: Writing is a process, and the true value of your words often emerges during the editing and revising stages. Polish your work, eliminate redundancies, and refine your ideas. Seek feedback from trusted individuals to gain different perspectives and improve the overall quality of your writing.

8) Embrace vulnerability and authenticity: Share your personal experiences, insights, and vulnerabilities in your writing. Authenticity creates a deep connection between the writer and the reader, fostering trust and making your words more valuable. Don't be afraid to express your unique perspective and take risks with your words.

9) Aim for impact and relevance: Consider the impact you want your words to have on your readers. Write with a clear purpose and address topics that are relevant and meaningful. Whether you seek to inspire, educate, or entertain, understanding your audience and tailoring your words accordingly will make them more valuable.

10)Continuously learn and evolve: Writing is a lifelong journey of growth and improvement. Embrace opportunities to learn from other writers, attend workshops or writing courses, and engage in constructive criticism. Keep honing your skills, experimenting with new techniques, and evolving as a writer."

Words to communicate, words to create…

There are such words in the Bible: “In the beginning the Word already existed…” (John 1:1) and further in the same passage we see: “But although the world was made through him (the Word), the world didn’t recognize him when he came…” (John 1:10).

I always thought that language and words, as its natural parts, are means for communication. I often repeated to my students that if they want to learn a foreign language, they should communicate, using this language. But… the mentioned above passage from the Bible made me think in other direction… How was that possible to have the Word before creation of the world? For what kind of communication could it be used?

Surely, someone may say that it’s too theosophical question with no relation to the real world. But I feel that some great truth lies in the answer to this question. And it’s very practical.

Ok, let’s say it in other way. Could you imagine a word that could create something new? Sure, you could. And it might be any situation from a word of a command addressed to a team of workers to a key word in some important negotiation. But all these known situations are related to some communication, anyway.

To create a world through a word, it should be a part of a communication. Of course, I understand that there are lots of thing I just can’t imagine at all, due to my limited senses. I do understand that the Bible was rewritten, revised, and translated many times. But… my mind has been just caught by this image, this idea of the world creation with one word. Isn’t that just beautiful and powerful?

Try to read the New Testament with this idea in mind that Jesus Christ was God’s Word. This might give us an idea about what features should have such a word with ability to create the world, the life. And the first features of this kind we see in the same chapter: “So the Word became human and lived here on earth among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness…” (John 1:14). The Word was full of Love and Faith – that’s what I feel a creative person needs in words to follow God’s ways creating and keeping life.

And the question about who God communed in His divine process of creation is still open to me…