Article Writing Quick Guide
For those of you who told us that getting started to writing an article is your challenge, we put together this quick guide to creating an article.
Getting Started
Start by outlining your article. Make a list of ideas, concepts or problems you want to address. Write down 3-5 points you want to make in your article. Remember to keep your audience in mind and keep marketing pitches out of the article, especially if you are writing for a magazine, newspaper or blog.
Research keywords or keyword phrases you’ll want to use throughout your article to ensure your article will get found in search engines such as Bing, Yahoo or Google.
The Headline
Create a catchy headline that will make your audience want to continue reading the rest of your article. Be sure to include your keyword in the title.
The Introduction
Start your article off with an overview or introduction of the point or points you will be discussing in larger detail within the body of the article. Include, if possible, a short story of why you are discussing your topic, your experience with the topic or problems you plan to resolve in the article.
The Body
Break up each point you want to make and write a solution to them in separate paragraphs. Some points may be up to three or so paragraphs but we suggest keeping paragraphs to no more than 5-6 sentences.
The Conclusion
The end of your article should be a short paragraph where you summarize what you’ve told your audience, repeating your main point or points. Then add a call to action, what is it that you want your reader to take away or to do upon reading your article. NOTE: Be cautious when adding your call to action. If you are trying to educate your audience on a particular topic or are writing for a magazine, newspaper or blog, you may want to include the Call To Action in the About The Author Section.
Now that you have this quick guide, getting started in writing your article should come a little easier. Once you have your article created, learn how to re-purpose it into revenue generating products.
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