August's Notable Quote for Newsletter Writers
with Jon Acuff
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
This month’s notable quote is short but sweet.
The problem is that perfectionism magnifies your mistakes and minimizes your progress.
Jon Acuff in Finish
Is perfectionism getting in the way of you sending a newsletter regularly?
It helps to think of your newsletter as a give rather than an ask. Even if you can’t send out the perfect newsletter that you originally planned, can you send out something that might be of value to your readers?
A word of encouragement, something to remind them of the beauty that surrounds us, or a quick tip that’s made a difference for you or a client might all be just the thing to change someone’s day.
As I wrote a few months ago, sometimes the newsletters you write and send when time is short and you aren’t sure what to say wind up being the best ones.
Talk soon. Happy writing.
Camille
p.s. Our next co-writing/peer feedback session will be Wednesday, September 4 from 12-1:30 pm ET. These are work sessions where you can write/edit/format your newsletter. The last ½ hour is spent doing peer review. Bring a draft or idea to work on!