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How To Create An Article Writing Template

It’s no secret that article marketing is one of the most effective methods of creating a web presence for your website or online business. But there are many marketers who regard article writing as a difficult chore that they would rather not do. Yet, as with any other problem we are faced with, having a modus operandi, a plan or method to work to, can make the chore much simpler. In this case, having an article writing template can make the job a cinche..

Let's face it, article writing comes easy to some. It is a creative art form and to some the creativity flows like a endless stream, while others need to think long and hard about what they are writing. But like any other art form, the artist needs to stay in a positive state of mind to remain creative. The creative juices will not flow in a negatively charged atmosphere, and confidence in your skills is important.

When I wrote the first of my numerous articles, I remember spending many hours drafting and shaping, re-shaping and polishing until I was satisfied that my article was interesting and informative enough to attract a readers attention. But it took hours and I soon realized that time is money and I could not afford to spend so much time on article writing. Yet I didn't want to lower my standards with quickly written meaningless articles, and so I set out a plan in my mind. An article writing template that I would use each time I sat down to write. Over the last few years I have honed my article writing skills to the point where I can write a seven hundred word document in around an hour. Almost as fast as I can type! And I still use the old article writing template method. It worked well for me and it could for you. So here's how it works.

Firstly, a couple of points.. write your articles in a chatty manner without being too serious, almost as if you were having an off-the-record chat with a friend. You can always polish it up later with a grammar and spell check. Also, readers like to hear of actual events so I personally prefer to write of experiences.. actual happenings and how I dealt with them. This way you will find it easier to write and in some cases, you will end up deleting irrelevant stuff. Oh! And one other thing.. avoid repetition.

Ok.. well they say a good story has to have a beginning a middle and and end and that rule applies to article writing too. Using my article market template method, I begin by thinking of a short title or heading that leaves no doubt in the reader's mind as to the content of my article. Keep it as short as you can without compromising the meaning.

I tackle the main article content with a quick brainstorming session making quick notes on the most relevant points I want to mention. Now keeping in mind that the ideal length of an article needs to be around 700 - 1000 words, and I try to keep my paragraphs between 100-150 words, all I need is four or five good points to raise in my ideal main article body. If you can't think of at least six strong points to raise in your article, you are probably writing about the wrong subject matter.

Once I have decided on the points I wish to raise in my article writing, I then write a few sentences pertaining to each point. You can even itemize your points numerically or use bullets to make your article's appearance more professional. Quoting facts and figures is also a good way to make your article writing appear more authorititive. Be creative and keep your article interesting and appealing to any prospective reader. It doesn't take long to write a few sentences forming a paragraph for each of your important points, and before you know it you have the basis of an article ready for your first read through.

Now most article marketing directories where you will be posting your finished product will require you to write a short summary or introduction to your article content. The article directory will often display this summary in their listings, and you should use this opportunity as a taster or teaser. Write a few sentences that leave the reader intrigued and wanting to read your full article. I always write my summary last of all, by which time I have a good 'feel' for my article. Always limit your summary to a maximum of 500 characters.

So now I have the title, introduction (summary) and body of my article in place I just need to write a conclusion which will typically be a closing paragraph which briefly outlines what I discussed in my article. You should highlight the main subject of your article and then bring it to a natural close. Don't procrastinate, simply say what you need to say and then close.

So now you have it all.. read through your article a couple of times as if you were the reader and tidy up grammar, check spelling and make sure you enter keywords wherever you feel they will fit in without spoiling the flow of your writing. You can use this article writing template for all your article writing agendas. It works every time and once you get this procedure into your head you will write more freely, with greater speed and without compromise.

Trevor Taylor

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