3 Main Tips For Writing Articles
Posted on October 21st, 2007
Plus 3 Mini-Tips On Your Word Choices When Writing Articles
If you love to write and want to put those writing skills to good use, you could see your name published newspapers, magazines, e-zines or other forms of publication. Here are 3 tips to start off your writing projects.
1. Brainstorm
Once you have decided what your writing will be about, brainstorm. Think of a new angle for your article. For example: If you are writing for your local newspaper about an author, do not write only the obvious details. Is there something about this author that makes them unique? What is so great about the book they wrote? Can you tie it with a current news event and or holiday?
2. Removing the Fluff is a Must!
When writing a first draft, it is expected to have at least some fluff. Fluff is words, sentences, certain aspects of your article that do not necessarily add to the main content of your article. A good way to tell if you have fluff is to put your article away for a while. Why? Because when you leave your article for a bit, the next time you look over you will see aspects of your article popping out. Certain words, facts and excess information that could easily be removed for a smooth flowing article. 3 fast tips that also apply are:
- Editing: Proof read your articles and remember to use your spell checker. Grammar and spelling mistakes can easily turn your editor away.
- Simple Language Structuring: You may be an expert in your field, but for others reading about your topic for the first time, your content should be simple. Make sure your sentences are not run-ons. If you teaching something, break down aspects of your article into steps. This will ensure your readers understand your topic better.
- Be careful of the word “the”: “The” is a common word that sometimes is repeated too many times in the article, causing your article to become repetitious.
3. Passion
Passion and excitement should be put into your article. The topic that you choose to write about should excite you. It should be something you enjoy, something you love. If it is a topic you are not truly interested in, it is going to show in your writing. Especially if it is an article that you put together in 10 minutes. Use descriptive words to “pump” up your article using actions and appeal to the senses. Have the reader become excited and motivated if it is a instruction article.
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Difference Between Blog Articles and Pages
Posted on September 11th, 2007
Did you miss me last week? It sure has been busy here with the foreclosure industry exploding. People are joining every day, meaning more support issues, more websites to set up, more training, etc. Sure I could have saved time by using the Instant Article Wizard, but I prefer to make sure all information sent to you is fresh and original. So that takes more time, something that has been scarce here lately.
After setting up a new WordPress blog for someone, one thing I am constantly explaining during their training is the difference between pages and articles. Depending on how your blog is set up, there are subtle differences.
A blog page will have information such as a sales letter, while an article provides industry-related information. Read the rest of this entry »
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