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Writing Chameleon- Final note & a couple of resources

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Some advantages to article writing

  • Article writing is fun.
  • You can learn new things through researching a topic for an article.
  • The exposure through having your articles all over the Internet can’t be beat. I found myself quoted in a newspaper in Africa!  Global connection is not bad.

This series has only scratched the surface of what is possible with article writing. Remember you are writing for a wider audience, a publisher or to promote a product. While writing has many benefits for you your ability to be writing chameleon will get you far.

Here are a few sites to get you started.  Each site has guidelines and tips for you to use. Google article directories for more places suited to your writing style.

Ezine Articles–  A very popular site with a lots of help on creating the perfect article.

Go Articles Directory –  Another popular article directory

AffSphere –  Don’t be frightened by the long sales letter.  AffSphere is really good site to offer products via article promotion under pen names or your own.

Jeff Herring –  Jeff offers free templates for the beginning writer. He has some good information for the writer just starting out.

Remember to research the market for your niche, interest or talents.  Enjoy the process.  Any other questions?  Go to my ask page and submit your questions, thoughts and comments.

Writing Chameleon- tip #4 Bullets can be a writer’s best friend.

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Tip #4 Bullets can be a writer’s best friend.

I am not talking about the kind that can hurt. Bullets can make your article easy to read in short concise points.Here is a shortened example of turning my blog tips into an article. I am missing some elements to this article but I think you can get the idea of using my paragraphs from previous posts and breaking them into bullets.

Writing Chameleon

Tip #1: Write for them not for you.

  • Publications usually offer submission guidelines at their websites.  Don’t ignore them. If you are lucky you will get a kind editor who will guide you through their submission process.  But don’t count on it.
  • Each publication whether it is in print or online will have their own style. Read the publication and take notes on what kind of articles they publish.
  • Remember if you are getting paid you must offer the client what they want.

Writing Chameleon- tip #2 Don’t take it personally

  • When writing for a publication remember you are writing for them not yourself.  You are being hired for your talent, style and your ability to be a chameleon. It is a skill to craft an article that meets the needs of a publication.
  • Even with the best writing the editor may ask you to make changes to the article.They have a vision of what they want and it is your job to deliver it to them.  It may feel like they are chopping and dicing to pieces.
  • Don’t take editing personally. Editors are there to do a job. Use their editing suggestions to create an ideal article and get hired again and again. The advantage of editing is the free coaching you get. You can’t beat having a professional go over your work and make suggestions.
  • Again don’t take it personally- it is not about you but doing the best job you can.

Next, tip # 5 An easy layout.