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To People Who Want To Write - But Can't Get Started
Here is a process that is useful in creating articles that are designed to be of quality, high value and will have a higher rate of follow through by the reader. This process will easily generate a quality article of 600 words or more.
The Power of Writing Articles
What you can do to create powerful articles
So the key in creating a resource website is to produce content that people will think is valueable. One way to do that, is to write articles that are informative, interesting, solve a problem, or answer a question, and are well written. We will go over the basic and necessary elements that are required to write an article that will get people to respond and seek you out for additional information.
Once you have a powerful article, you can then move into the phase of promoting your article, or publishing it on your own site. This lens will only focus on creating a powerful article.
Follow along for a step by step process.
Steps to writing a powerful article
- Determine the topic of your article.
You will first need to decide what general subject want to write about. Will it be about cars, real estate, horses, e-commerce? Once you have a basic area, you will need to focus in on a more specific subject. There are several ways to do this and this lens will cover one specific way. - Research your market for the topic you have selected.
Once you determine a topic, research your target market to determine a specific topic for your article. What specific questions are people asking, or what specific problems are they experiencing that you can help with?
Perform a search online in your area of interest and see what they are talking about. You can also so a search for forums and blogs in your area of interest and see what is being discussed there.
The easiest way to create an article that people find valuable is to actually answer questions that real people are asking. - Find the keywords used by the people of your target market.
This step is important because it tells you how your target market is looking for answers to their questions. You will want to use these keywords in your article. - Brainstorm topics for your articles.
Once you have the information from the previous steps, brainstorm some specific topics you can write about. This process is vital because it will help the creative juices begin to flow. Just begin writing down a bunch of words and phrases that relate to some of the problems people are experiencing, or questions they are asking. You can find a good book about brainstorming from the list below. - Create a Title for the Article
Once you have a good list of topics based on the keywords, and problems/questions of your target market, create an effective article title that will get a reader's interest and entice them to read your article. Good titles include "How To" lists, "Top 10" lists, "Things to Avoid" lists, and many others. - Begin Writing
Now that you have the topic, title, foundation and structure of your article, you can begin writing. Start on the body of the article first. If you have a "Top 10" type of article, then write a paragraph for each of the items in the top 10. Your paragraph should explain why for that item in at least 2 to 3 sentences. - Write the introduction of the article.
Once you have written the entire body of the article, It will be easy to write the introduction. Remember, a basic article starts out with telling the reader what you are going to tell them, then tell them, then tell them what you just told them. After you have written the article, it should be easy to tell them what you just wrote about. - Write the conclusion of your article.
This should be easy because you are re-capping what you just wrote about. If you are promoting a product or service, I find that leaving a question, or giving the reader a teaser of something more is very helpful. I know it isn't proper 'etiquitte' (etiquette), but it helps in leaving the reader wanting more. - Proofread your article
Once you have written it, look it over for grammar, spelling, flow, and if it speaks to the level of your audience. Double check for factual accuracy. If you can, get someone else to read your article - Step away from the article
Don't look at your article for at least 1 day.
Step away and do something else. - Re-read your article and proofread again
You'll be amazed at the way your article reads to you when you look at your article again after some time off. Make the appropriate changes and then you are ready to finish it. If you still aren't happy, repeat steps 9 and 10 again. - It's now time to create your resource box.
The resource box is the place you want to direct the reader to a specific call to action, like signing up for your mailing list, calling you, sending them to your website, or buying a product or service. A good structure for the resource box is to state a problem and what they need to do to avoid it. If you have enough space, it is helpful to leave credentials about who you are, and why they should listen to you. - Let the world know about your article! You can find places to promote your article.
Article Writing Information
This is a list of articles that may help you in understanding the process of article writing more and also the importance article writing is to your business or website
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byArticle FAQ
Answers to some common questions about writing articles.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byDo You Have a Lens Related to Writing?
Consider adding your lens to theThe Article and Writing Resource Center
It's a great place for copywriters, marketers, authors and publishers to gather to share their knowledge.
What is stopping you from writing articles?
Article Writing Resources
- Good ebook on writing articles that drive traffic
- This is a good ebook that gives the basics on what makes an article one that others would find valuable and would like to read. It gives some great examples of resource boxes and the concept behind what makes a good resource box, and a general overall strategy of how to use articles to drive traffic to your website.
- Lens on Web Content
- This lens gives information about content creation, and some info on tools to promote that content.
- How to Write Articles
- Here are more articles that help you with how to write articles. Lots of information here...
- Make Money on Your Articles
- Learn how to make money on your articles once you have written them. This process will increase what you make from your affiliate programs you promote, or your own products and services.
- Article Writing Software
- This Software will walk you step by step through the steps listed above as well help you find places to submit your articles.
Brainstorming Resources
Well, here are some resource that may help you out.
Brainstorming & Writing a How-to Book That Sells!
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Brainstorming: The Book of Topics
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Brainstorming: How to Create Successful Ideas
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 05/17/2008)
Thinkpak: A Brainstorming Card Deck
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
The Do It Yourself Lobotomy: Open Your Mind to Greater Creative Thinking
Amazon Price: $27.00 (as of 05/17/2008)
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homebusinessmentor
Outstanding article, lol. Many people don't understand the work that goes into driving effective traffic to their site. Thanks for laying out some "good content"! Awesome job. Posted April 06, 2008 |
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dstn76
Great lens. Needed this to convince me to start writing articles Posted April 04, 2008 |
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loveambassador
Great lens with good information. I have articles on ezinearticles.com and am new at article writing. Will read your lens in more depth soon. Thanks for your resource. Posted April 04, 2008 |
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KristineMcKinley
Great lens... I need as much help as possible writing articles, especially the resource box. Your tips about the resource box and using keywords were very helpful. Posted April 03, 2008 |
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SemperFidelis
I enjoyed reading your lens. Posted April 02, 2008 |
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BooBooBear
This lens is wonderful. Clearly written and concise! Posted April 02, 2008 |
