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I get asked by friends how I can write articles for my blog without spending a lot of time.
My first answer is writing is the easy part, it's the editing that is a killer. Then I suggest they write about something they love, have an expertise in or want to learn more about creating an article as they go.
Jim Edward's Easy How To Videos taught me how to write articles using a seven step process.
Let's get started.
Step One: Find a quiet place and set aside 45-60 minutes. Turn off all the usual distractions, e-mail, phone, TV and radio. Make sure you won't be disturbed during this time. No matter what you may have heard, your brain can't multi-task.
I like to write my articles by hand on a legal size notepad. Once I have a draft that I am happy with it's transferred to the computer.
Step Two: Create your article's title or headline. The headline should be written for the reader's perspective and answer the question, why should I care.
The title of your article is the most important part of the process. Steve Jobs would say limit your title to 140 characters. Make sure your title includes a subject, verb and object. A mediocre article with a great title will always out perform a great article with a mediocre title.
Step Three: List your three, five or seven points you want the reader to understand, learn, discover, avoid or the steps to follow. Be careful of making your list too long. A long list may not be read. I have found three, five or seven points to be manageable for the reader. Just make your bullet points. Don't worry about filling in the details just yet. Once you are sure the article's points are completed it's time to move to the next step.
Step Four: The introduction is where you answer the question why should someone care about the article and the topic? What is in it for them? This time your article's tone should be conversational. Spend time describing the problem in detail.
Step Five: As a rule of thumb write five to seven sentences about each article bullet point. Reveal the details of each point. If you need more explanation start a new paragraph.
Step Six: Your conclusion answers the question, what should someone do or think as a result of this article? Take what you've learned here and... As a rule of thumb your article should be 500 to 700 words.
Step Seven: Your resource box or signature box is key. It is where you want to send the reader. It becomes your ad at the end of the article to drive traffic wherever you want. Perhaps it is your website, blog or affiliate links.
A good resource box continues the conversation started in the article. Make a free offer, provide free information or offer a specific mp3 audio program, ebook, or special report. Change your resource box based on the article's conversation. How long should the resource box be? Between 200-450 characters is the range. A good target is 300 characters.
Make a standard appointment in your calendar to write and post one article each week. Pick the same day each week to post your articles. Encourage your readers to comment about your articles. This helps to create a relationship with the reader and encourage them to return to your blog.
I'll see you in the front row of success.
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