I always say that writing a novel is harder than editing an article. Why? Well, because it took me a long time to come up with the idea to write my first book in high school – but with the money and time I did save while working part-time as a bartender, those ideas came flooding back when I started writing for this site! So here are five things you need to know about writing articles before you start writing your own pieces
1. No one wants to hear “I’m not good enough!”
There has been countless times where people have told me they don’t want me to write an article in which they said I was trying too hard or couldn’t pull off something and didn’t believe me or just weren’t sure if I could possibly do it after years of college studying English and still struggling. And let me tell ya… these people are really not interested in reading another person’s work and will most likely never read any of yours. Because why would they go through all that trouble and effort just to make that one simple assumption – that they can’t be bothered to read what you are saying? The truth is we have no other choice than to accept what our fellow writers may be telling us. We have to deal with their opinions and criticism, even though they may not hold up to scrutiny. They won’t see your articles or know who writes them and how they got there. In fact, sometimes if we are lucky enough to get a few reads from some of them, it will make us feel like we deserve better, and that they are judging us, not supporting us – and so we keep going at it! But then again, we all know how easy life can be when you are drowning, and all you have to do is push on
2. Editing Isn’t Easy
Editing is tough because we are dealing with words and thinking every day – but it also isn’t easy because there are many different styles and techniques out there, each with many rules that must be followed to the letter (you’ll learn more about that later). However, by following these guidelines, you’ll find ways to reduce errors and cut down on mistakes. Here are a couple of tips for reducing chances of miscommunication and incorrect language. First, be concise in your sentences. Don’t use big, complicated sentences with lots of words. This will confuse readers and make them understand what the writer is trying to communicate as quickly as possible. Second, think of how to sentence structure in advance so you don’t have to worry about changing it afterward – meaning you don’t waste time rethinking everything because you think you forgot what you said to begin with. Third, stick with what you wrote until you’re happy with it. For example, if you wrote an essay on creative writing, try to rewrite it according to this format as soon as you finish writing it. When you edit, be careful to make sure that whatever changes were made in your original thoughts aren’t actually necessary. Otherwise, it could become confusing for your audience and make them wonder what you mean by this or that term. Finally, try using short paragraphs instead of longer ones. While paragraphs are effective for certain types of writing such as novels and stories, shorter texts are more readable.
3. Keep Your Head Up
As much as you want to prove yourself to others, remember that everyone has already found someone else’s way. If you are wondering whether or not you can write an article that will attract interest, you’ve found some great advice! A lot of articles go over to the point and then just fall flat, so take your time. Find a niche or two and just show up. Use the keywords that have worked for others and focus solely on that. Remember, no one wants to read a list, so be concise and clear. You might end up liking what you write and then decide to expand into something else entirely – after all, everyone loves a fresh perspective!
4. It Takes Many Years to Earn Money for Content Sites
If you look through sites like Vocal Media or Medium, you will notice that these platforms take months or more to start earning profits. And remember, the best way to earn money online is to write content and create blogs that will help other people. There are plenty of websites available online, including WordPress blog sites, blogging agencies, social media networks, etc., but if you want to develop successful careers as a writer, you must learn a new skill to produce quality content. Most importantly, learn how to communicate effectively with your audience, so they don’t give up after reading only half your piece.
For this reason, it is crucial to study how to present yourself, your facts, your tone, and even your tone of voice. Not only will you be able to present your thoughts and views clearly when speaking, but it will show your reader that you care about their future. As a result, trust, admiration, respect, and loyalty will follow each article you publish!
5. Create Great Characters Who Will Inspire Readers From Their Closets
You might not think a character has anything in common with your audience because they are usually very different from them. However, if you use characters that will engage your readers and allow them to get a glimpse of what kind of atmosphere they’re living in, you will definitely bring more excitement to your writing. That’s what makes great characters memorable – their personality and charisma will shine through in your writing and cause new emotions in your readers.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are several tips you can implement to improve your writing skills. These tips are essential for any professional writer and should be implemented as early as possible. Take the time to practice and review these steps so you can become a confident and experienced amateur writer. Also, be sure to check out our website, where you can explore various topics related to fiction with our friendly experts. We welcome any newbies to visit our homepage and enjoy informative literature. Let us help write you a story!