How to Write a Good Article-Part2
Write An Ezine? But I Don't Know HOW!Copyright ' 2003 Priya Shah
If you've been promoting your business on the internet you've probably heard how important it is to have a list. And that it's also .....
...... deduction or conclusion.
This is essentially a summary of all the main points
mentioned before.
I believe the key to writing good articles lies in good
PLANNING.
Collecting your material and thinking clearly.
Spend a quiet time thinking before you even set pen to paper.
Ask for inspiration.
Your article should answer the five questions of a very
inquisitive person:
WHO
WHAT
WHERE
HOW
and
WHEN
I've just remembered I used to drive my dad 'dilly' with
those questions when I was a kid.
"Inquisitive little bugger!"
As I mentioned, the title and your first words are of
vital importance to grab your reader's attention.
Make them want to read more.
Develop your theme step by step - it's like building
a wall brick by brick.
Plan what you are going to say, and how you are
going to say it.
Make a list of your main points.
Then elaborate on them.
Progress logically, naturally and smoothly from one
to another, so that they lead to a conclusion.
I'm repeating myself, not out of senility... but for
effect.
Also saves me the trouble of even more editing!
Have a strong summary to round off your article.
If you know exactly how you are going to end off
How You Can Improve Your Songwriting Skill.Are you a beginning songwriter who strives towards writing songs that become hits' Do you need to know how you can improve your songwriting skill'
It's not too complicated. .....
, the more easily you will shape the article as a
whole.
It's like starting off with a piece of clay then
moulding and shaping it.
You are adding your personal touch, a bit of
your personality, your individual thoughts and
creativity to the sculpture of life.
It is a bittle bit of the real you coming out - a little
of you and your unique "work of art" is being
expressed to the world.
PRESENTATION
Not one of my strong points, but here are a few
points to help you...hopefully!
# Present your work on A4 size paper.*
# Type on one side of the page only.
# Use "double space" between lines.
# Leave a margin of at least 1 inch (25cm) each
side, top and bottom.
# Have a Title Page with the name of the writer
on it. Makes you feel quite proud of your 'little
effort'!
# Use a Header with the Title, Your Name and
Page No.
Much easier writing for the www and being
published on the net. No
chopping down trees, so the "greenies"
must be very happy.
OTHER POINTERS
I firmly believe writing articles should be
entertaining as well as informative. I aim for that
in my writing STYLE.
Don't be too impersonal - put in little anecdotes
about yourself.
Also don't be afraid to express personal opinions
on issues.
(I must learn to keep quiet at times!)
So why not start writing that article.
You may even see that article published.
Seeing my first article in print gave me a big thrill.
Now use your creative imagination to the fullest
and happy writing. Perhaps I may even see your
name in print.
Good luck and happy writing
As the ancient Chinese proverb said so wisely...
The journey of a thousand miles begins with ...
a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.
Craig Lock
http://www.craiglock.com
Craig's various books are available at:
http://www.bridgeniche.com/CLOCK/zaniestbooks.htm
THIS ARTICLE MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED.
"If you have knowledge, let others light a candle to it."
(That's a metaphore, BTW!)
About the Author
Craig Lock is the author of various books and the creator of the original online creative writing course.
