How to write a great article
An article is a very long essay. You want to have an impactful story, a headline that changes the minds of the reader. A catchy and eye-catching topic. But the biggest challenge is coming up with an interesting topic that differentiates you from your competitors. This is where you make one specific mistake in creating a good article. You write about the topic “The 5 Step Process to Write a Great Article” and still the reader doesn’t stick to that topic. So then you write another topic and the reader doesn’t read it. Well, it could be because you wrote a topic that doesn’t stick in the mind of the reader. Not to do that you always need to define the key idea of your article which will make the reader absorb your point of view so that he/she can focus on your topic. And then you need to explain your key idea in a manner that will grab your reader’s attention. These are some steps to take while writing a good article.
1. Name your article
No matter which topic you write about, it’s always important to choose a name that is memorable in the minds of your target audience. A title is the most visible part of the article’s description.
2. Pick your topic
Your key idea of the article should be powerful and not catchy. It should not be something new or that is repetitive to any other information which you provide in the article. Choose your topic thoughtfully, go through what is related to your topic, and do deep research on the topic you will write about. Your reader is likely to create the mental images, the mental imagery of the content which the title will leave behind and grab the reader’s attention. So it is important to plan your articles in a way that gives the reader a good feel of what your article is about.
3. Write the intro, body, and conclusion
The intro of the article should set a good mood. It should set an edge to the reader’s eyes and read it for a few minutes and help in gaining the reader’s interest. In case you are writing for students, what’s the aim of the article. Is it some related and groundbreaking research, some creative writing, or a novelty? All these have to be considered while writing the intro. Every story has a beginning, middle, and end. Use this information while writing the short introduction and conclusion of the article.
4. Think yourself (or your target audience) into the story
Imagination is the power of our minds to dream or create pictures in our minds. If you have been reading or listening to something that excites or confuses you then try to imagine your story as well. Imagine what your idea would be after editing and polishing the story.
5. Finish the article
Sit back and enjoy the journey of the story. Once the article is finished editing it. Delete unnecessary or redundant paragraphs, remove unclear or redundant sentences and make it more concise. It’s always difficult to write an article, but it’s not as difficult as people think. It is important to research and plan the topics before you write them. It will become very easier to write the story when you think and imagine your story as well.
6. Be a recipient and remember everyone has to read your article
In case of an interview, write your key idea down. A high score in an interview always helps you in securing a new position.
7. Do a test run and make some changes where necessary
We have seen how much the words of an article can impact your target audience. If the readers are not keen to read the article or they feel your article is missing any unique point then you need to change it. Try and also gather feedback from the audience on your article. Do you take a lot of care to write your article? Does it serve your purpose, need some improvement, or it does not satisfy your target audience? It’s good to take some care to improve your article as it will give you an idea about the condition of your article. Improve it by taking it back to your prototype writing process. Try your best not to copy someone else’s idea or copy someone else’s content, you can’t just rely on that. Also, your readers can provide feedback that will lead you in the right direction, and that’s exactly what you are looking for in your article.
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