Reflecting on your terrific idea to generate at least ten titles, I should add that one of the ways I use ChatGPT every day is to generate post or article titles/headlines. I'll put the whole article in the prompt -- or just summarize it -- and ask for 15-20 titles. Invariably, I'll re-combine two or three of them into something I like best.
I don't even know how many times people have commented on some of my Medium pieces saying, "BEST headline ever!" 😁😁 Mine are usually funny but enticing. I feel like you always need to leave room for a bit of mystery in your headlines or else MAKE THEM LAUGH.
Resonated with a lot of this, am guilty of just wanting too get the story out there rather than crafting an even better headline. Excited to give the rule of 10's a go!
You picked the best of the headline options. Starting with juicy headline hacks was far more enticing than the other options. If you had a mediocre headline for an article about how to write headlines, it would be awful for credibility.
Here's my medium publication: https://medium.com/@heartspoken. I will have to catch the replay but if Derek has time to critique some of my headlines, I'd be so grateful.
I love the idea of writing 10 headlines before settling on one to use for publishing. I’m going to use it on the AI article I’m finalizing this week, and it’s going to go into my Definition of Done 👍🏼 I also like the 4P’s approach to what to include in a headline. Thanks for sharing this advice!
I’d add that you should think of the headline FIRST. Once you have a good headline, you can write the piece. I don’t always go that way — sometimes I keep messing with the right head for a piece — but crafting a good headline first is a trick that often works for me.
Good advice. I've spent a lot more time on headlines over the last few years and I've seen a major surge in traffic as a result.
I need to work on my headline to draw more people to read my work
Reflecting on your terrific idea to generate at least ten titles, I should add that one of the ways I use ChatGPT every day is to generate post or article titles/headlines. I'll put the whole article in the prompt -- or just summarize it -- and ask for 15-20 titles. Invariably, I'll re-combine two or three of them into something I like best.
Kristina, is there an invite link for this call?
Looking forward to this a lot!
I’d love to know how to formulate op-ed rant headlines. Thanks Kristina. ⭕️
I don't even know how many times people have commented on some of my Medium pieces saying, "BEST headline ever!" 😁😁 Mine are usually funny but enticing. I feel like you always need to leave room for a bit of mystery in your headlines or else MAKE THEM LAUGH.
Resonated with a lot of this, am guilty of just wanting too get the story out there rather than crafting an even better headline. Excited to give the rule of 10's a go!
This is hella good! :) im fired up to write now:)
Very helpful, thank you.
You picked the best of the headline options. Starting with juicy headline hacks was far more enticing than the other options. If you had a mediocre headline for an article about how to write headlines, it would be awful for credibility.
Here's my medium publication: https://medium.com/@heartspoken. I will have to catch the replay but if Derek has time to critique some of my headlines, I'd be so grateful.
Such practical, effective, and easy-to-implement tips. You're terrific. Thanks, Kristina.
I love the idea of writing 10 headlines before settling on one to use for publishing. I’m going to use it on the AI article I’m finalizing this week, and it’s going to go into my Definition of Done 👍🏼 I also like the 4P’s approach to what to include in a headline. Thanks for sharing this advice!
I’d add that you should think of the headline FIRST. Once you have a good headline, you can write the piece. I don’t always go that way — sometimes I keep messing with the right head for a piece — but crafting a good headline first is a trick that often works for me.
Amazing piece! Thank you for this! I’m definitely saving it.
Fiverr really brought that home to me. People won’t click on your gig if your thumbnail and gig name are not compelling.
If they are not compelling enough, you don’t make any sales. Funny how writing is the same! It’s all part of a funnel with various steps!