Have you been salivating over other writers’ articles? Do you wish you could write with the authority and detail that they do? I have some tips that any writer can use to write terrific articles like a pro.

• Capture every idea. For some reason, a lot of writers don’t do this, and I can’t understand why. If you are a writer, your best friend should be a notebook and pen. Keep one with you all the time. Every time you have an idea, even if it seems like a silly one at the time, write it down. This idea bank will be a lifesaver for you many times over when you get ready to write articles.
• Determine the main idea for each article before you begin to write. You should never start an article if you don’t know where you’ll begin or end. This may work okay for essays, but when you write articles, you need to have a plan.
• Create a fun headline for your article. Headlines will either grab a reader’s attention or bore them. There is no in-between. Start your article off with a fun, attention-grabbing headline that will make readers want to keep reading.
• Write in a conversational tone of voice. It’s funny because new writers tend to freeze up and start writing with their “head” voice. They use big words and long sentences. Don’t do that! You’ll confuse readers and make them walk away and never come back again. Write in short, straight to the point sentences. Write like you talk.
• Use bullets and lists. Technology has drastically decreased our attention spans. Use this to your advantage in your articles. Include bulleted points and quick lists in your articles. This makes your articles easier to read and more consumable.
• Write short paragraphs. Again, don’t be long-winded. Keep your paragraphs 3-5 sentences long, at the most. Don’t cut your thoughts short, but be mindful of running on and rambling. Be succinct.
• Proofread and edit your articles. Never submit an article before proofreading and editing it. If you do, you’ll probably end up with simple spelling mistakes and grammatical errors that could have been caught early on.
• Be entertaining and interesting. As you write your article, think about how you carry on a normal conversation with someone. Write with this in mind. Say what you have to say in an interesting way.
• Loosen up and have fun. Finally, don’t be so uptight in your writing that you lose your sense of self. If you write stiff and rigid, that is exactly how you’ll come across to those who read your work. Just have fun with it!

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