Sticking to a single topic

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   lostgirlscatposted 14 years ago

   I find that many hubbers write about a topic they know extremely well, or are passionate about. My mind has a tendency to flit from topic to topic. Is this too big a hindrance in this forum?

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      rednckwmnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      write a hub about how hard it is to stay on topic!!  you must have had to do it once in a while, what tips do you have to give others, like me, who have a hard time with it?

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         Appletreedealsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         now I'm serious here, not "funnin' ya",
         
         but how about writing just as the problem you are describing?
         
         hey I have this issue
         this what happens
         this is what it causes
         these thoughts to fix it
         yada yada
         
         then just focus enough to work it into capsules

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         lostgirlscatposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I can stay on topic (mostly) while I'm writing an article. It's sticking to one central theme I find impossible. It's always been my problem, too many things catch my attention.  What's that old saying- "Apprentice to many- expert at none." My problem in a nutshell.  If you still want my advice after that, I'd say, stick to your one consuming passion, if you have one. By the way, Love the name [No sarcasm involved]

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      sneakorocksolidposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thats ok, I understand.

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         lostgirlscatposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Glad you do, NOW explain it to me!

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      Rochelle Frankposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Trying to get to people to stick to a topic is a lostcause, lostcatgirl.

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         lostgirlscatposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         You;re extremely prolific and well written, I think I hate you! Seriously, where do you find the time and energy to get it all done?

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            Rochelle Frankposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Well, I am retired-- but that, in itself, doesn't seem to give more time. 
            I have been here for awhile-- also, a lot of my earlier things (to which I still have the rights) were previously published on actual paper, or in some cases, pressed into clay tablets.

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               Appletreedealsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               LOL I like the "clay tablets" thing, but I thought you were going to mention my homework notes they found with the Dead Sea scrolls.

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      Marisa Wrightposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Take a look at my Hubs and you'll see I write on a variety of topics.  It's actually a good idea at first, because you may be surprised what topics make money and what doesn't.

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   Dame Scribeposted 14 years ago

   Hi lostgirlscat welcome to HubPages. Authors are allowed to write about whatever they choose as long as it's within HP allowed topics. Just read the FAQ under help.

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   Appletreedealsposted 14 years ago

   I think I should change my hubber name to JMO, (just my opinion), because I'm far from being an expert, very very far, but I think you could make a great hub out of that very question. I bet you are not alone in this issue and could make a great hub by expounding on why you think it might be a hunderance.

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   Dame Scribeposted 14 years ago

   Again, you can write about whatever you like and solving everyday problems is a great topic.

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   vancouverposted 14 years ago

   I think its fine, remember to group your hubs to help organize them,
   
   regards,
   JR

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      lostgirlscatposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      So far I don't think I have enough to sort in categories, but great advice for the future.

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   thranaxposted 14 years ago

   Staying to one topic is stupid for these reasons:
   
   -If its too populated on google you will get no traffic.
   -If no one wants to pay for ad for that you don't make money.
   -If you run out of things to write wth do you do then?
   
   Reasons why its a GOOD thing:
   
   -Can send lots of traffic and repeat traffic.
   -Can get followers because they like what your writing about always.
   -Allows you to become an authority figure in it quicker.
   
   Hope the list helps, but very few are successful in writing and sticking with one topic,
   
   ~thranax~

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   Marisa Wrightposted 14 years ago

   Thanks thranax, for reminding me.
   
   As thranax says, if you try to focus on one topic and you pick the wrong topic, you may find it's either unpopular or it's too popular and has too much competition.  Either way, you'll make no money and you may run out of things to say anyway.
   
   If you find yourself wanting to write on a single topic, have lots of things to say, and find that it attracts good traffic - at that point, you're probably ready to start your own blog or website anyway.

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