If you have responded to my challenge to write 2000 words per week for your business, Kudos!

Wait… kudos isn’t enough.  I say Boom Chicka Boom!

Making a commitment to generate 2000 words per week is a huge step for many of you and I commend you for it.

I twittered today that trying to get my son to blog was like peeling an apple with my fingernails.  Some people just don’t like to write!

Not me, I have always loved writing.  I’ve been writing little stories and journaling since I was nine or ten.  I enjoy the very act of writing.  I have a goofy fetish for smooth writing pens and I get a warm cozy feeling when I sit down to make notes on a fresh sheet of lined paper.

If you’re like me – this new word goal is an exciting project.  If you’re like my son – it feels like a weekly commitment to visit the dentist.

Well don’t worry!  If you really hate to write – just outsource it!  If you don’t have any money for outsourcing right now, here’s a great idea for generating 2000 words from other people for free…

The Email Interview

Choose 10 or 15 people you know who share an interest in your businesses focus and invite them to participate in a quick email interview.  Create a list of eight to ten questions (open ended, not yes/no) and send it out asking them to complete it and return to you as soon as possible, preferably this week.

I’ve done this several times.  Some people give brief concise answers.  Others write long thoughtful replies.  When you’ve heard back from everyone you are likely to have more than 2000 words to work with.

You can use these email interviews for your blog, your newsletter or you can compile them into a special report.

If you don’t particularly hate writing, but you find coming up with ideas intimidating, here’s another simple idea:

The Reverse Email Interview

Invite your friends, subscribers and networking followers to submit a list of questions that they would like to see you answer.  Then simply take their questions and respond to them.

Again, this makes for great blog posts, newsletter content and with some smart compiling, they could be a great start towards an information product.

Checking In

If you are in the challenge with me – please chime in here and let me know how you’re doing.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions too.  If you’re struggling and coming up short of 2000 words, let us know.  We may have a great idea just right for you

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