Tired of wall-to-wall bulletin boards, miscellaneous pieces of paper, a filing cabinet stuffed with odds and ends, calendars, and more?
So was Gary. When Gary first started writing articles, he was overcome with writing obstacles and didn’t know how to bring his article writing efforts from so-so to the legendary status he has today.
How did he do it? He found one medium to keep all of his outlines, checklists, and more in one spot: a simple scratch pad.
Now you can get organized just like Gary with the new My.EzineArticles.com Scratch Pad!
Watch this video to discover how you can save time and write more quality articles using the Scratch Pad.
No matter what the job may be, tools can help. Tools can give you extra leverage, help you out of a tight spot, and improve the quality your end-product. Just ask a carpenter how much harder their job would be without a hammer.
The same is true for article writing! There are tons of tools that can put you in a better position to achieve your article writing goals. Let’s take a look at the tools you already have in your article writing tool box.
Tools Of The Trade
1. You – Your experience, your knowledge, and your expertise are the most powerful tools you have. Together, they form the engine that propels ideas, tips, and information into articles. Build a solid relationship with your readers by being memorable with your unique insight. Be creative and let your personality shine! (Continue Reading…)
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Time is short. Dozens upon dozens of people are out there seeking shortcuts and strategies to speed up any process you can imagine.
As an article writer, this creates an incredible opportunity for you to share your time management secrets to an eager audience.
Capitalize on this opportunity by using the Saving Time Article Template.
Here’s a quick overview of this time-saving template:
Pick a Personal Time-Saving Strategy – Originality is the key. The strategy should be something you’ve done yourself so you can give unique insight into how everything worked for you. Your strategy can be broad or specific, such as proposing a solution to manage one’s workday or how to save time while performing a time-consuming task.
Identify the Time Thief – In the introduction, hook the reader by naming the process that takes more time than it should. Be engaging by identifying with your reader through active and compelling language.
Every month @EzineArticles provides well over 100 useful tidbits of information, and training – We’ve gathered some of the best ones from January right here. Retweet any of them to enhance your article writing efforts.
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EzineArticles Tips and Training Snippets
Psst! Want to know the secret to success? Stop beating your head on your desk and start writing! Persistence is the key!
How do you deliver quality 100% of the time? Be prepared BEFORE you write: brainstorm, outline, and focus!
Looking for success? Commit to a writing schedule to successfully increase your overall article production & quality.
Meet EzineArticles’ Expert Author Tiffany Godfrey in Today’s Author Showcase
How do you take on a massive niche like “marriage” and “relationships”? You do what Expert Author and marriage resource specialist Tiffany Godfrey did: You start with your passion, incorporate your experiences, add a dash of personality, and concentrate on what matters most – your reader.
Tiffany found her secret to success was to target a specific subset of her niche. “While many people write about marriage, they focus on couples,” Tiffany commented. “For one, I write specifically for, to, and about Christian women, and their responsibilities in making a marriage work. As a Christian woman, I can easily identify with my readers and I am able to help them see where they can make a positive difference in their marriage without nagging or pushing their husbands away.” (Continue Reading…)
Location stuffing is like handing a tourist a blank map and then telling them to meet you on the corner of Broadway and Main. Not only will the tourist get lost, but they certainly will be wary of trusting you again.
If you choose to target an audience or demographic based on a location (instead of a national or even global audience), ensure you are providing the reader with a detailed, unambiguous map that is relevant to your article’s topic.
In the 10th episode of the Article Content vs. Real Life series, discover how Late Night Article Writing host Lenny Wordsmith learns to provide value without location stuffing.
You work too hard to leave your marketing efforts to chance. Marketing isn’t an exact science, but you don’t have to gamble with your marketing dollars.
Imagine you were playing in a poker tournament and were not only equipped with a vast knowledge of the game, but you were also dealt 10 cards while everyone else was dealt the standard 5 cards.
You’d be in a great position to find success at that point because the odds would be heavily stacked in your favor.
Article writing is all about stacking the odds in your favor and taking as much risk out of the equation as you can.
Keeping track of your latest articles is now easier than ever with the Recent Article Activity section of the new My.EzineArticles.com member interface!
The Recent Article Activity section provides:
Easy access to your latest article drafts for editing.
A way to watch your recently submitted articles’ progression through editorial review.
Shortcuts to your recently published articles to monitor their performance.
Alerts to articles that need your attention.
You can easily monitor your recently submitted articles’ review status with the article status bar which features 5 levels: (Continue Reading…)
A Little Practice Will Take Your Efforts a Long Way
Your ability to communicate with your audience will give your credibility an incredible boost, strengthen your efforts online and offline, as well as afford you the freedom to concentrate your energy elsewhere.
A critical piece of communication is using correct spelling and good grammar. This will ensure you maintain your reader’s attention on you and your topic.
You may consider investing in a spellchecker, finding a proofreader, or enrolling in an English Grammar course. Whatever you choose to do, you can rely on getting spelling and grammar tips right here.
So let’s get to it: Here are your next 5 spelling blunders to include in your proofreading checklist to strengthen your article writing skills. (Continue Reading…)
Meet EzineArticles’ Expert Author Jonathan Huie in Today’s Author Showcase
While writing his first book, Expert Author Jonathan Huie realized his publisher wasn’t going to market his book as much as he had initially expected. So he did what any author would do: try to get his book the attention it deserved.
His first step was starting a website and a daily inspiration email list to attract and nurture followers. After searching the Internet for more methods to get his book into the hands of readers, Jonathan found EzineArticles.com.
After publishing several books and gaining an incredible following, Jonathan reflected “article marketing and EzineArticles in particular, were crucial when I was beginning on the web. Now that my websites are fairly well established, article marketing remains one of a number of important spokes in the wheel of my online success.” (Continue Reading…)
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