The Quiet Quotient

Writing & Tech Layoffs Survival of the Sharpest

Welcome to the layoff lottery, where the tech world is discovering the sharp edge of the economic pendulum swing. Google, Meta, Amazon—they’re all trimming the fat, shedding staff, and “streamlining operations” (read: letting people go). As hundreds of thousands of workers recalibrate their professional lives, it’s worth reflecting on one skill that could make or break your survival in this Brave New Workplace. And no, I’m not talking about Python or a robust LinkedIn profile. I’m talking about writing.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

How Writing Techniques Can Help You Improve in Other Areas

Writing is often seen as just a way to communicate ideas, tell stories, or share information, but the skills we develop through writing can also be incredibly useful in other areas of our lives and careers. Whether you're in marketing, business, tech, or education, the techniques and habits that good writers rely on can help you become more successful and effective in whatever you do. Here’s how writing techniques can translate into valuable skills in other areas.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

How to Keep Blog Content Engaging in a World of Shorter Attention Spans

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-distracted world, keeping readers engaged with your blog content is a tough challenge. People’s attention spans are now shorter than ever – there’s always another notification, another tab, another TikTok video just waiting to distract them. If you’re a content creator or marketer, you have to earn every second of your reader’s time. And the truth is, most readers don’t stick around long. They skim. They scan. They move on.
So how do you hold their attention? Here’s a framework to make your blog content more engaging, and it’s based on simple, straightforward tactics.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

The ‘Experience Economy’ for Writers - Why Knowing Your Audience is Only Step One

In a world where customers increasingly value experiences over products, writers have to go beyond simply "knowing the audience." Today, it’s not enough to know basic demographics or general interests. Instead, writers must create experiences—stories, articles, and content that don't just inform but engage, entertain, and emotionally connect with readers. Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

Stop Comparing. Start Writing.

If you’re a writer, one of the quickest ways to grind your craft to a halt is by comparing yourself to others. Every era has its Hemmingway's, its Didion's, its Murakami's. There will always be people who, on paper, seem to be writing circles around you, landing the best deals, getting the most attention, or producing prose that looks flawless. But when did writing become a competition? Here’s the reality: it didn’t. The only writer you’re really up against is yesterday’s version of yourself.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

Attention Economy Hacks - Writing to Captivate the Modern Reader

Here’s the reality: we live in an age of skimming, not reading. In the attention economy, every scroll, click, and second counts. Your content isn’t just competing against other articles or posts; it’s up against every app notification, email, and dopamine hit a reader could get. If your writing doesn’t captivate in the first few seconds, it’s gone—swiped past, forgotten.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

The Power of the Pause - Writing Commas Into Life’s Chaos

In writing, the comma doesn’t get much credit. It’s not as dramatic as a period or as decisive as an exclamation mark. But this tiny pause keeps sentences from spiraling into chaos. Without it, thoughts collide, readers lose focus, and the message gets lost. Life works the same way. Without moments to pause, our days become overwhelming streams of tasks, demands, and noise.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

Crafting Success - How Small Business Mirrors Great Writing

Running a small business is like crafting a great story. At first, the blank page—your idea—feels full of potential. You’re the author, editor, and publisher all at once, shaping every chapter and deciding how your narrative unfolds. But success in business, like in writing, isn’t about inspiration alone. It’s about structure, persistence, and knowing how to adapt your plot when the story takes unexpected turns.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

Interest vs. Commitment - The Key to Long-Term Success

Interest is cheap. It's the candy aisle of life – tempting, satisfying for a moment, but fleeting. Commitment, on the other hand, is the grueling aisle at the gym. No applause, no glamour, just a quiet struggle that, over time, builds something lasting. A key difference between interest and commitment is simple: skin in the game.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/

Step By Step Of Writing A Final Draft

Episode 16 -  Step By Step Of Writing A Final DraftFollow Me Here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/