"Article Writing Tips For People
Who Think They Can't Write"
© Edward "Mr Ed" Thorpe
"Helping Online Entrepreneurs Since 2001"

Are you one of those people who think they can't write a lick?

Does writing a memo to coworkers force beads of perspiration to drip from your mighty brow? Does writing email messages take longer than a gypsy wedding?  Have you never written more than "Love" on a birthday card, in your entire life?

Uh, do you suffer from the delusion that you're not a writer?
 

First, let's prove, beyond any shadow of doubt, that you can already write good enough for Internet readers. Can you talk? You know, say words that people who hear them can understand the meaning of. Write those same words down on a paper, into a word, text processor of some kind.

If people understand your spoken words, they'll understand them written. Which makes you a writer. Ah, "but what about spelling, grammar like paragraphs, participles, dangling and otherwise, you ask?"

You're over thinking the process. Don't worry about this kind of stuff. Most of the people who'll read the type of information you'll put out for selling, don't care. They're only interested in how you can help them.

Besides, most writing software comes with a decent spell checker. Write short sentences. Short paragraphs of three to four sentences. Try not to use many adjectives. Adjectives are boring and people quit reading. (Adjectives: words that describe or modify another person or thing in a sentence.)

You don't even have to write to sell. Just tell people what you have to offer and what they'll get from using it. You know, how their life will be better. Simple words, simple thoughts. It works for me. It'll  work for you, too.

Try it. Keep trying it. Each time you do it, the more confident you'll get and the better you'll be.

Proof that you're already a writer, Number 2:

Ever go grocery shopping with a list of food items to buy? Ever make a list of what you wanted to get done the next day? Did you make Santa a list when you were a kid?

If you can write a list to Santa, or a 'to-do' list, you can write good enough to promote your business on the Internet.

Let me show you an example.

You become an affiliate of some type of relationship self-help product. You want to drive traffic and back-links to your affiliate page without spending money. How? With article marketing. You simply use your list writing skills to write articles promoting your affiliate business links.

List articles tend to pack a lot of information into a short space. They're a fast read. People like reading list type articles. Here's all you need:

• A snappy title: "Three Hot Ways To Spice Up Your Sex Life"

• A three sentence introduction paragraph telling the reader what you'll tell them in your list

• A short paragraph or two for each list item

• A three sentence closing paragraph telling your reader what you just told them

• A resource box offering your reader something special if they'll visit your link...

Proof that you're already a writer, Number 3:

Have you told someone how to destroy a wasp nest without getting stung? Or, how to potty train a puppy? In other words, have how to do something, or given anyone directions? If you have, then you can write a 'how-to' article.

You can write 'How-To' articles using the above list article writing formula. Instead of a series of lists, you describe a series of steps. Remember, you already know how to give directions, just write it down.

Article Submission:

Generally, most online article submission sites want the minimum of 400 words per article. Personally, I like to use articles close to the minimum because it's tiresome reading online.

Again, use simple words. Short sentences. Short paragraphs. And, save the adjectives for the poets.

Two strategies for publishing your articles:

1. Submit them to websites, ezines and blogs that relate to the subject of your article. Contact the owner, or publisher directly and establish how your article can help him.

2. Submit them to article directories. Follow their publishing rules. Here's four to try:

Back links:

Most article submission sites won't allow back links in in the body of articles. OK then, include them in your resource box. I send over half of my links to the index page of the website I'm promoting. The remaining links are sent to pages specifically related to the article's subject.

Plus, track the links and the traffic from the different sites you submit to.

Resource Box:

Your resource box is for presenting your call to action. It's also a time for you leave them wanting more of you. If brevity was ever called for, this is the place for it. Play on the readers emotions to get them to click on your links. Greed is especially effective.

Put these facets together and you've got yourself a well-oiled article production factory. Good writing and good publishing.

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