I Read #1 writer Tim Denning’s 1000+ Blog Headlines; Here’s the Pattern Behind his 1 Billion+ Views & 7+ Figures.
(Blueprint to Mastering Headlines) Trust me, Tim is right and this is how he makes millions of dollars every year just by writing online.
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If you are a writer like me and consistently worried because the hard work you put into creating your masterpiece is not getting enough attention then you are at the right place.
I have been writing for three years and there are a lot of times, it was hard for me to pay the bills because either people don't know how to read or I don't know how to write.
Writing is not about what you want to write, if you gonna write what you want to write then go for it, most probably you gonna spend years like me. It's about what readers want to read. I heard this in a podcast, I don't remember where but it changed my game. You are not serving yourself as a writer, you are serving readers as a writer — that's your job (Period).
The most important aspect of writing is to make readers click on your headline.
After finding out about Tim Denning one of the best proactive writers on the internet, there are a few things I want to know about what makes his stories get more attention than normal writers like us.
- It was pretty clear that his titles are so good that you can't resist clicking over it.
Here are the patterns I recognize in his titles.
Patterns
1. Hook or Intrigue
Most headlines begin with a hook or a fascinating statement, that captures the reader’s attention and pique curiosity.
It draws the reader into the headline and makes them want to learn more. Such as phrases like “The Most Useful Life Hacks,” “The Dark Side of Making Money Online,” and “The Biggest Misconception About Money.”
Learning
Does your headline begin with a tempting phrase or statement that can grab the reader’s attention and spark curiosity?
2. Promise of Value
Following the hook, He Promises value and benefits to the reader.
For example practical advice, life-changing insights, or transformative strategies. Phrases like “The #1 Goal We’re Quietly Chasing Is Freedom,” “The Most High-Income Habit,” and “The Greatest Persuasion Manifesto” convey the value proposition to the audience.
It answers the implicit question, “What’s in it for me?”
Learning
Does your headline follow the hook by promising value or benefits to the reader? So that they can find the answer to What’s in there?
3. Specificity
Most of his headlines use specific numbers, statistics, or timeframes to add credibility and a sense of urgency.
Such as “10 Money Lessons,” “90% of Wealthy People Own Businesses,” and “4-Minute Hack.” Doesn't it sound interesting, I did read a few of them because it provided concrete evidence and a sense of immediacy, making the headline more compelling.
Learning
Does your headline use specific numbers, statistics, or timeframes to add credibility and urgency? Because it provides concrete evidence or a sense of immediacy?
4. Emotive Language:
Tim frequently uses words that are employed to evoke strong emotions or reactions from the reader.
Such as words like “nightmare,” “bizarre,” “extraordinary,” and “stupidest.” These words convey excitement, curiosity, fear, and urgency. Also makes the reader engage on a deeper level.
Learning
Does your headline evoke strong emotions or reactions from the reader? Does it use words that convey excitement, curiosity, fear, or urgency?
5. Assertion or Contrarian Angle:
In his several headlines, I notice his bold arguments or adopt a contrarian angle to challenge conventional knowledge and provoke thought.
Such as “New Year’s Resolutions Are for Losers,” “The Biggest Lie Ever Told,” and “The Fastest Path to Succeed.” Such titles add a layer of conspiracy and encourage the reader to consider alternative perspectives.
Like I’m not a loser to make New Year's resolution, or Have I been told that biggest lie, or Did I miss the fastest path to success?
Learning
Does your headline make bold arguments that challenge conventional wisdom? Does it encourage the reader to consider alternative perspectives?
6. Clarity and Conciseness:
Despite all his strategies or call it tricks, his headlines remain clear and concise, conveying the main idea or message effectively.
Hey typically avoided mysteriousness and unnecessary words to convey the main idea or message effectively.
Learning
Is your headline clear and concise?
Summary
- Does your headline start with an interesting phrase that grabs attention and makes you want to know more?
- Does your headline promise value or benefits to the reader, making them wonder what’s in it for them?
- Does your headline use numbers, stats, or timeframes to make it more believable and urgent?
- Does your headline make you feel something? Does it use words that excite, intrigue, scare, or make you feel rushed?
- Does your headline challenge common beliefs? Does it make you think differently?
- Is your headline clear and short?
Final Thought
It's not important to answer all those things while writing a headline but make sure to answer at least 3.
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