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An Underrated LinkedIn Writing Hack: How I come up with endless ideas to write about. 1) Idea Curation ↳ Curate popular ideas from notable figures 2) Idea Adaptation ↳ Adapt an idea from an unrelated niche 3) Idea Evolution ↳ Apply an old timeless idea to modern problems 4) Idea Synergy ↳ Combine 2 or more ideas to create a new, unique one 5) Magical Randomness ↳ Create space for your mind to make novel connections and combine seemingly unrelated ideas in new and innovative ways Lastly, always remember to use validated ideas for 80% of your content. The other 20%, get as creative as you like. This way you scratch that artistic, creative itch without sacrificing audience growth in the process. -- If you liked this post and want to learn more about how to get paid to write online... Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds Until next time, TS
2 months. 80 hours of work. Just to make $5,000 as a college teacher. Now? I earn that from a single client. 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱. They assume the only way to increase their income is to: - Work more hours - Take on more projects - Climb the corporate ladder But if hard work alone generated wealth, construction workers and nurses would be millionaires. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽. You can only work so many productive hours before you hit a wall. Then you’re stuck. The real game? Learning high-leverage skills. The kind that let you earn more without working more. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟯 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁: 𝟭. 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – So people know who you are and what you do 𝟮. 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 – So they actually pay you for it 𝟯. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 – So you’re not trading time for money The highest-paid people aren’t grinding 60-hour weeks. They’ve built systems where their skills and assets work for them. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀. PS. I’m looking for a few more aspiring writers who want to turn their passion into a profitable, remote ghostwriting business. If that sounds like you, DM me "GHOST" and let’s chat.
Reading changed my life. (But not in the way most people think) The best books didn't give me strategies or frameworks. They gave me new ways of thinking, being, and seeing the world: • Biographies taught me success habits • Philosophy taught me critical thinking • History taught me perspective • Fiction taught me storytelling • Poetry taught me depth Don't just read to learn... Read to transform your thoughts. Read to challenge your beliefs. Read to escape your bubble. The right book at the right time can change everything. Not because of what it teaches you. But because of who it helps you become. — Like this post? Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds for more insights on getting paid to learn, read, and write.
You don’t need more time. You need to make better use of the time you have. You don’t need more intensity. You need more consistency. You don’t need more motivation. You need more discipline. One fades fast while the other fuels your life. I’ve been writing online for 3 years. And even without a wife, kids, or a circus of responsibilities, I still feel like: - I’m wasting too much time - I’m not doing enough - I lack motivation But none of that matters. Success is won by those who show up when they don’t feel like it. If my ‘success’ is proof of anything, it’s that showing up on days you don’t feel it and staying in your lane with hyper focus… Is all you need to build a successful, meaningful business. If you didn’t feel like writing today, but put your digital pen to paper anyways, then cheers to you. You’re ahead of 99% of people. -Taylin John Simmonds
The most successful people I know are comfortable saying 'I don't know.' Are you one of them? Most people think having strong opinions on every topic makes them look smart and well-informed. But this is exhausting your mental bandwidth. Not to mention, pretending to be an expert on everything makes you look like an expert at nothing. It's like trying to run a computer with 100 tabs open (you're spreading yourself too thin, accomplishing nothing). The truth? The top 1% don't need to show off their intellectual prowess (they've already proven themselves). I've seen this firsthand: The richest founders I write for only focus on their industry. The top performers I study embrace uncertainty. The best writers I know stay in their lane. This is why they succeed while others struggle. They preserve their mental energy for what truly matters, instead of depleting it on things that don't move them towards their goals. Want proof? Next time you're talking to someone highly successful, notice how often they say "I don't know" or "I'm not sure about that." They're not trying to be everything to everyone. They're focused on being the best at their one thing. Be like them. Say 'NO'. Focus on what matters. You'll be amazed at how much mental clarity and peace of mind you gain when you stop feeling obligated to have an opinion on everything. -- If you liked this post and want to learn more about what it takes to succeed and make money writing online... Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds Until next time, TS
A visual that will transform your life. (Everyone on LinkedIn needs to see this) Regret bleeds deeper than failure. Daily inaction will leave you miserable with: - Meaningful goals unachieved - Career opportunities untapped - Life-changing potential unrealized Never let your unlived lives be a source of misery. Photo credit: Tim Urban (Waitbutwhy)
Personal brands are the new business cards. My 7 step method to create one: In 2025, high paying opportunities aren’t found at networking events. They're attracted on social media. Unfortunately, most people haven't realized employers are hiring experts they find on LinkedIn. With this in mind, stop competing. Start attracting. Turn your LinkedIn profile into a personal brand: 1) Optimize your profile for authority 2) Pick a profitable niche 3) Find validated content ideas 4) Curate to gain authority by association 5) Repurpose viral hooks (ethically) 6) Perform atomic analysis (weekly) 7) Attract a like-minded community Just last week, I landed two $5,000 per month ghostwriting clients. Not by handing out business cards. Not by sending cold DMs. But by building a personal brand that pulls these clients into my funnel. If you start building your personal brand now, you can do the same (in 6 to 12 months). Full breakdown in the carousel below. -Taylin John Simmonds
How I became a creative thinker, writer, and content creator (my proven system): Creativity isn't something you're born with. It's 100% predictable (once you understand this pattern): I want you to forget what anyone said about genetic creativity. It's all a facade. The truth? Creativity is a systematic practice that anyone can master. I learned this from ghostwriting for 50+ founders and creatives: The most innovative thinkers follow a simple pattern: They read widely (collecting raw materials). They write slowly (processing connections). They edit ruthlessly (clarifying insights). This system helped me: • Write insightful content consistently • Generate endless unique content ideas • Build a multi 6-figure writing business And it even allowed me to help others do the same. You don't need to be a "natural creative." You just need a reliable system for creating novel connections. That's the difference between hoping for good ideas and consistently producing them. — Want more systems for becoming a high-paid writer? Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds for daily insights on mastering the craft.
I’m the last person who should be running a business. Before I co-founded Ghostlii, every one of my businesses failed. - My 2018 podcast got no views - My real estate investment venture lost me $20,000 - My music career left me broke with $30,000+ of debt But then I found my ‘zone of genius.’ A meaningful business that aligned with my goals, purpose, and mission: Ghostwriting. I get paid to: - Write content I care about - Learn from 7 figure founders - Think deeply about how to change the lives of others All built off the back of an audience I attract with quality content. 6 months into starting my ghostwriting business I was making $10,000 per month. 3 years later, my business averages $30,000 per month. I once thought it was impossible to make this kind of money. Your failures don’t define you. They’re necessary stepping stones. Without them you wouldn’t learn the lessons that lead to your future success. Be bold. Fail quickly. Pivot when an idea isn’t working. Your next move just might be the right one. - Taylin John Simmonds PS. I’m looking for a few more aspiring writers who want to turn their passion into a profitable, remote ghostwriting business. If that sounds like you, DM me "GHOST" and let’s chat.
One thing I’ve noticed with introverts: We love to make our money quietly. I don’t want to spend time: - In loud meetings - Jumping from Zoom call to Zoom call I just want to: - Write content in my pajamas - Work when I want, where I want - Get paid for my skills—not my ability to schmooze The good news? You don’t have to be the loudest person in the room to make money online. You just need the right business model. Here are 3 business models introverts can use to make their first $1,000 online: 1. Email Copywriting 2. SEO Writing 3. Social Media Ghostwriting For a more detailed breakdown check out the carousel below. -- If you liked this post: • Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds • Repost to share with a friend PS. I’m looking for a few more aspiring writers who want to turn their passion into a profitable, remote ghostwriting business. If that sounds like you, DM me and let’s chat. Until next time, TS
Last year, I visited 13 countries. 7 wild cultural experiences that shocked me to my core: In 2022, I started: - Writing online - Co-founded a ghostwriting agency By 2023, I was able to leave my college teaching job to work fully remote. My mentor—Dakota Robertson—invited me to travel with him while I scaled my agency. 2 years later, I’ve been too: - Peru - Spain - France - Mexico - Zambia - The UK - The US - Panama - Germany - Colombia - Zimbabwe - Costa Rica - South Africa Each place was rich with adventure, new cultural norms, and life-changing experiences that reshaped how I see the world. Check out the carousel below for 7 of my most wild culture shocks. -Taylin John Simmonds
My LinkedIn profile is my only resume. How I use it to attract clients and opportunities: Before writing online, I had to apply for jobs. With a boring paper resume, it was harder to: - Stand out - Showcase my personality - Land high paying opportunities But over the past 3 years, I haven't applied for a single one. I've attracted every opportunity with my LinkedIn and X profile. Even when I had less than 10,000 followers, my ghostwriting agency was able to make $40,000 per month from inbound leads alone. Here's how I did it: 1) Optimized my profile 2) Created content using the 4 A's 3) Shared social proof (client results) 4) Included a clear CTA on every post If this sounds simple, it's because it is. You don't need technical writing skills, algorithm growth hacks, or a huge audience to attract opportunities. You need to be clear and consistent with who you can help. Over a long enough time horizon, opportunities will find you. Don't apply, attract. -Taylin John Simmonds
Want to charge $3,000-$6,200 /mo for your writing? Read this: When I started ghostwriting, I didn't charge premium rates. Honestly, I didn't even charge $50 /mo. I wrote for free. Why? Because high prices don’t come from talent alone. They come from perceived value. Clients don't buy writing. They buy results. They don't care about perfect grammar, the number of posts you write, or your years of experience. They care about: ✓ Building authority ✓ Growing their audience ✓ Attracting high-quality leads ✓ Landing speaking engagements ✓ Acquiring newsletter subscribers Stop selling sentences. Start selling solutions. To build a brand that commands premium prices: 1) Work for free 2) Overdeliver for your clients 3) Share results, case studies, and testimonials 4) Weave your personal stories, values, and interests into your writing 5) Repeat until you have a compelling brand that radiates authenticity and authority Follow this game plan and you'll never have to chase clients again. They'll be chasing you. -- If you liked this post and want more insights on building a high-income writing business... Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds Until next time, TS
Can you guess the most profitable skill of 2025? (Hint: 99% of people think it's worthless) I'm talking about writing. I used to think it was worthless too until I discovered how many businesses are desperately searching for writers. In fact, I quit my job as a college professor after seeing just how lucrative it really could be. The truth? Writing might be the most profitable skill of 2025. Here's why: → The average business makes $36 for every $1 spent on email marketing (they need writers). → 5000+ businesses launch every day (they all need sales copy) → The creator economy is exploding (but creators hate writing) My first ghostwriting client? I wrote for free. Now my agency works with 7-figure founders, charging $4,200-7,000 per month per client. The best part? You don't need: • A fancy degree • Years of experience • An extensive portfolio You just need to understand how to write in a way that connects with people. That skill you learned in elementary school? It might just be your ticket to freedom. -- If you liked this post and want to learn more about getting paid to write online... Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds Until next time, TS
LinkedIn has become an echo chamber. Every post follows the same pattern: 1. Find what's working 2. Copy the format 3. Change the words 4. Post consistently Smart strategy. Average results. Because here's what most creators miss: True influence isn't built on efficiency. It's built on authenticity. You know... originality. The best clients don't want another copycat creator. They want someone who thinks differently. This is why I created the DEPTH framework. It's a simple system for creating content that: • Stands out naturally • Shows real expertise • Attracts quality clients • Builds genuine authority • Makes copying irrelevant The truth? You can chase trends and fight for scraps. Or you can create content so good, others try to copy you. Different game. Better results. -- If you liked this post and want to learn more about getting paid to write online... Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds Until next time, TS
Most people think side hustles are scams. I don’t blame them. Everywhere you look, there’s a “coach” promising some shiny new way to make money. - “Replace your 9-5 overnight!” - “Start a side hustle with zero effort!” It’s almost impossible to tell apart: Fake dream? Or legitimate business opportunity? Here’s the truth: Most of what you see online 𝘪𝘴 a scam. But real online businesses exist. And they’re built differently. - A scam sells the dream of making money. - A business sells actual value that solves a real problem. So if you’re serious about building an online business, stop chasing shortcuts. Master these two skills first: 1. Writing → If you can’t articulate value, you can’t sell. 2. Sales → If you can’t close, you don’t have a business. That’s it. No hacks. No passive income fantasies. No magic funnels. Just two high-leverage skills that separate the real from the fake. Learn them, and you won’t need to ask, “Is this legit?” Because you’ll be the one running a real business. — If you liked this post: • Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds • Repost to share with a friend PS. I’m looking for a few more aspiring writers who want to turn their passion into a remote ghostwriting business. If that sounds like you, DM me and let’s chat. Until next time, TS
Harvard says: Introverts are more effective leaders. How to accept and embrace your personality as an introvert: I’ve always been an introvert. But most of my life, I’m spent time with extroverts. Without intending too, they’d leave me feeling: - Guilty - Socially checked out - Energetically drained I believed there was something wrong with me. But over the years, I’ve learned something important: Introversion isn’t a setback. It’s a superpower. Introverts are superior to extroverts in many ways. If you’re an introvert, read the full carousel below to learn how to turn your introversion into a superpower. -Taylin John Simmonds — If you liked this post and want to learn how to build a remote writing business as an introvert without spending hours on Zoom calls or at networking events… Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds for more.
The best side hustle for introverts: 100% remote. Anonymous. Makes great money. Here's how I made my first $1,000 as a ghostwriter (& how you can do the same): If you’re introverted (like me), this might hit home: - You dread endless Zoom calls - You despise sending 1,000s of DMs begging for work - You'd rather not have weekly check-in calls with clients Thankfully, I didn't need any of that to make my first $1,000 online. That's why I got into ghostwriting. - You stay behind the scenes - You can work 100% remotely - Business owners are always hunting for great ghostwriters It’s just you, your words, and the ability to turn your thoughts into great marketing. Here’s a 7-step strategy to make my first $1,000 as a ghostwriter: 1) Pick one social platform to write on 2) Study your markets problems and desires 3) Practice writing daily 4) Work for free to gain experience 5) Attract clients with compelling content 6) Craft an offer 7) Rinse & repeat For a more detailed breakdown check out the carousel below. -- If you liked this post and want to learn more about how you can get paid to write online... Follow me → Taylin John Simmonds Until next time, TS
I'm an introvert. Turns out, it's my greatest strength (and maybe yours). Unfortunately, many introverts believe success means being more social. They force themselves into: • Awkward coffee meetings • Soul sucking network events Big mistake. Introverts need to play to their strengths. Their success doesn't come from being the loudest. It’s comes from being the most observant. Introverts intuitively: • Notice patterns • Understand human behavior • Think deeply about psychology This is why introverted writers often outperform extroverts. While others are busy talking, they're: • Analyzing what works • Mastering their craft • Enjoying solitude LinkedIn doesn't need more social butterflies. It needs silent introverts who write words that convert. -- Thanks for reading. If you're a fellow introvert who wants to learn how to make money writing content online, follow me Taylin John Simmonds. And repost this to share with a friend. Until next time, TS
Don't sell products. Sell transformations. Most entrepreneurs get this backwards. They obsess over polishing their product... • Adding more features • Optimizing their pricing • Tweaking their marketing But the truth? Your customers don't care about your product. Like a caterpillar entering its cocoon, they care about what they'll become after using it. When I changed my approach: My prices increased by 29% My customer retention 2x (roughly) Because I stopped focusing on what my product does. And started focusing on who my clients will become. The product is just the vessel. The transformation is what people truly invest in. Ask yourself: "What is the AFTER state my customers truly want?" Then sell them that future. Until next time, TS
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