Most beginning authors have trouble writing good articles. Often times you will stare at a blank screen and just don't know where to start. If you have a plan such as an outline, then this helps by focusing your attention on each part of the process instead of the whole project at once. An outline can make it manageable and easier.



Now that you understand how an outline can help, let's look at an example that has worked for many successful authors.

Where to start

First write an outline for your article. The outline could go like this.

1. Article Title: Choose an eye-catching, keyword filled descriptive headline.

2. Article Introduction: Introduce your subject by telling the reader about the subject, and what exactly the points is that you will be discussion.

3. Sub Headlines: (There could be 3 sub headlines here take or give a few) List each sub headline.

4. Article conclusion: Sum up what you just discussed while giving any solutions or advice.

5. Your resource Box: An interesting sentence or two with a link back to your web site.

Each sub headline will be one point from several in your article. This will make your article easier to write and read.

Now you will want to do research on your subject. You can do this by searching on Google, Wikipedia and Article directories to name a few. It may be easier if you research each sub headline separate.

Okay, gather your notes and begin writing your article. Do not copy and paste. You should use your own words. Often it helps if you write like you talk.

Just follow the outline above and fill in each section. When you are done go over it and see how well it reads. Change anything that doesn't flow well so that it does. After you are satisfied go back over your article and fix any grammar mistakes and miss-spellings.

Finally have someone else read your article and give feedback to you.

You may find this to be a bit hard at first, but once you do it a few times it will speed up your writing and increase your article appeal too.

Why are you still sitting there? Let's get that article going.