| 3 Tips
when Writing Articles Do you love to
write? Do you want to put those writing
skills to good use? Perhaps you want to
see your name published whether it be in
a newspaper, magazine, e-zine or other
forms of publication. Here's 3 tips to
start off your New Year.
1.
Brainstorm
Once
you've decided what your writing is going
to be about, brainstorm. Think of a new
angle for your article. For example: If
you're writing for your local newspaper
about an author, don't necessarily write
only the obvious details. Is there
something about this author that makes
them unique? What is so great about the
book they've written, can you tie it with
a current news event and or holiday?
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| 2.
Removing the Fluff is a Must! When writing a
first draft, it's expected to h ave at
least some fluff. Fluff is words,
sentences, certain aspects of your
article that don't necessarily add to
your article. An example would be:
“I had no energy. My energy had been
sucked out of me” Now that's not the
great example, but you get the point. A
good way to tell if you ave fluff is to
put your article away for a while. Why?
Because wen you leave your article for a
bit, the next time you look over you'll
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 aren't run-ons. Are you
teaching something? Break down
aspects of your article into
steps. This will ensure your
reader understands 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. Use
“the” repeatedly if
you're trying to make a point.
3.
Passion
No, I'm
not talking about romance. Passion and
excitement in your article. The topic
that you choose to write about should
excite you. It should be something you
enjoy, something you love. If it's a
topic you're not truly interested if,
it's going to show in your writing.
Especially if it's an article that you
put together in 5 or so minute. Use words
to “pump” up your article,
actions, appeal to one's senses if it's
about cooking. Have the reader become
excited and motivated if it's a teaching
article.
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