Tips For Writing Successful Articles

y Theo McLanahan

Writing articles is an important aspect of promoting your website, authoring a blog or even if you want to become a professional writer.

Remember that "Content is King". The better way you organize your ideas, the more publicity you get. Two basic points to be kept in mind while writing an article are:-

(1) Use the simplest possible language Your writing should be able to reach maximum number of readers. This means that it must be written in the simplest language which can be understood by the widest range of people. Most frequently the writers of magazines and newspapers use the "fourth grade level".

It means that they are using the simplest possible language to express their reporting news and opinions.

That's not to say they can't write at a higher level, just that they don't want to limit their readers by their reading skills. There are obviously some cases where you'll need to write at a more advanced level - a technical article or political commentary for example. Only do this when necessary, however.

2. Put your ideas out there in an interesting way Your ideas need to be presented in a way that is useful to your readers. The better they're explained, the more readers you'll attract. Keep your ideas organized in a way that entertains your readers. Don't drone on and on and bore your audience in the process. Most articles written for the internet or magazine audiences are written in a classic format known as the "five paragraph essay."

How To Write Using The Five Paragraph Essay Format

1. First paragraph - A brief introduction to the topic of the article and related ideas.

2. Second, third and fourth paragraphs - Support and expand on the introduction, giving more information about the topic.

3. Fifth paragraph - Conclude and summarize the topic of the article, leaving the reader with the purpose of the article.

If you can use the 5 paragraph essay format effectively, you can write for the internet or magazines. Use the simplest language you can, organize your ideas effectively and you'll be a successful writer before you know it!