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Writing Chameleon- tip # 5 An easy layout.

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This is a easy layout.  Yesterday we covered bullet points today is an easy layout for yo to use.

The Template

Headline: “Five Simple Solutions to Common Cleaning Problems”

Opening: Here you describe some of issues around cleaning. Maybe provide a poll, according to “Good Housekeeping 65% of all Americans hate doing this …”

Discuss the problem and then give some hope… “I have the tips that help cut cleaning in half the time…”

List the solutions:

  • Solution # 1
  • Solution # 2
  • Solution # 3
  • Solution # 4
  • Solution # 5

Wrap up the article and add a couple of additional resources.

Make sure to add your contact information.

Tomorrow- Additional resources for you.

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.