Article Writing Tips
by:
Laura Hickey
3 Tips once
Writing Articles
Do you love to write? Do you want to put those writing skills to nice use? Maybe you want to see your name publicised whether it be in a newspaper, magazine, e-zine or different forms of publication. Here's 3 tips to start off your New Year.
1. Brainstorm
Once you've definite
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 just about an author, don't necessarily write only the obvious details. Is there thing
just about this author that does them unique? What is so great just about the book they've written, can you tie it with a current news event and or holiday?
2. Removing the Fluff is a Must!
When writing a 1st draft, it's expected to h ave at least several fluff. Fluff is words, sentences, certain aspects of your article that don't necessarily add to your article. An example would-be 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 nice 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 sound
out. Certain words, facts and excess information that could easily be removed for a smooth flowing article. 3 fast tips that as well apply are:
Editing- Proof see your articles and remember to use your spell checker. Descriptive linguistics
and writing system
mistakes can easily turn your editor away.
Simple Language Structuring- You may be an expert in your field, but for others reading just about your topic for the 1st time, your content should be simple. Do sure your sentences aren't run-ons. Are you teaching something? Break down aspects of your article into steps. This wish ensure your reader understands your topic better.
Be careful of the word “the”- “The” is a common word that sometimes is continual too many a times in the article, deed your article to become repetitious. Use “the” repeatedly if you're trying to do a point.
3. Passion
No, I'm not talking just about romance. Passion and excitement in your article. The topic that you choose to write just about should excite you. It should be thing
you enjoy, thing
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 just about cooking. Have the reader become excited and driven if it's a teaching article.
About The Author
Laura Hickey is author of Mysterious Chills and Thrills for Kids. Ten Short Stories to Tickle the Imagination.
"Spooky" "Awesome" "Unpredictable"
Isn't it time you entered the earth wherever
shadows lurk and each page turn could be your doom...
http://www.laurahickey.com
This article was denote
on Jan
05, 2005
