Best way to write a simple article?

01 Feb 10 4:30 pm

The first paragraph should be about what you are hoping to accomplish in the article its self. A lot of this has to do with what kind of article you are writing. Are you trying to be sales pitchy (not recommended) or are you trying to be informative?
A good opening sentence has to grab the reader and make them want to read on. For example an article on how to write an article would start out with: "Article writing can be one of the most frustrating aspects for an online entrepreneur." Now that you've made your opening point, the whole rest of the article should give supportive information about that statement.
If at all possible, throw your reader a curve every so often, a joke or something interesting, that will DRIVE THEIR EYES DOWN TO THE LINK.
At least that's my technique.

02 Feb 10 11:16 am

Hi 328212

A simple way to structure a basic article is to break it down into 3 parts. (It also speeds up the writing process for you).

1. The introduction.
2. The body
3. The conclusion

In the introduction, you tell them what the article is about and/or the problem that you will be solving.

Next, in the body, write 3-4 main points relating to the topic. Discuss your ideas, and/or give solutions to the problem. You can also bullet point your ideas, or make a numbered list of solutions (Top 10 reasons etc). Keep it concise and try to write in an 'active' voice.

Then, in the conclusion, summarise what the article was about and include your link to a product/service or related site. Just make sure your keyword, which contains your link, flows naturally within the sentence structure.

Hope this helps :)

Kym

17 Apr 10 5:07 am

Come up with an article title.

Tell them in the first paragraph what you're going to write about.

Take 2 or 3 paragraphs to tell them about it. One idea per paragraph, or one tip etc.

Tell them in the last paragraph what you just told them. Sum it up.

You now have a roughly 500 word article.

Hope this helps,

Jason