What Do You Do First When Writing An Article? Pick A Subject! Here’s How
When you begin to write an article you will find many things to consider. The most important thing is the choosing of a topic. The easiest thing to write about is something you are greatly Passionate about.
When you write about your Passions and write WITH Passion, you will find your writing just flows out of you. This enthusiasm for your topic will be recognized by your reader and they will want to keep reading.
This is important because editors love enthusiasm in articles. Since you are writing about something of which you have knowledge, you will save much time in research. And when you write about your Passions, your writing becomes a joyful time rather than a dreaded task.
If you feel that writing in your interest area is too limiting, then branch out into similar areas. For example, if you have an expertise in chemistry, then writing about health shouldn’t be too much of a learning curve for you. This will also give you a wider scope for selling your articles, as most magazines have a health section. The health articles can then be stretched to include topics on sporting injuries and how to treat them. Or perhaps nutrition, but narrow this down by focusing on various age groups. See how the ripple effect happens? It won’t take long for you to be submitting articles to many different magazines and websites. You’ll be writing about different topics, but you will retain your passion and enthusiasm.
If you decide to become a freelance writer, then the topic is usually your choice. If, however, you are asked to write about some topic of which you have little or no knowledge, you will need to do the research. Finding information quickly and bringing it all together to write the article can be done by a skilled researcher.
Another option for writing about topics with which you are unfamiliar is to outsource it. There are many businesses on the web that outsource this and other services. Do be careful, and make sure the writer you hire does original work, does not plagiarize from the internet, and has good spelling and grammar skills. You don’t want your reputation to suffer.
If you are publishing on the internet, you will find there is seldom an editor available to accept or reject your article. The burden of correct facts and good solid information then falls to you. Keep your article fresh. Make sure the content is correct. And add new information. These things will help develop your good reputation.
So we all know that dogs need water, food, and exercise. Don’t write about these things that “everyone knows.” Instead, give new information. For example, you might write about how the droopy eared dog needs to have his ears checked for ticks and other diseases that might develop. Don’t waste your reader’s time. If you don’t have any new information to offer, they won’t be back. Challenge them with new facts or even new ideas to ponder.
Remember – your topic should be one that fills you with Passion. Use your knowledge and Passion to create an article written with lots of enthusiasm. Challenge your readers. Soon, you will find writing and submitting articles not only easy to do, but a joyful part of your life.
