Ask Christopher Knight Day
I’m unable to respond to everyone who writes me directly, but here are a handful of common questions asked in the last few weeks:
Mark writes:
“how to write a good article that can really make people think i am a very smart people?”
Chris Knight Responds:
First, hire someone to proof your articles. If you’re not going to capitalize the first letter of a sentence to me or capitalize your “i”…or use improper sentence/grammar structure… you’re going to need an editor to fix your work before you submit it anywhere. You will be judged by your ability to write in proper English. No one will trust your words or think you are smart if you can’t put a simple 500-1000 word article together without spelling/grammar/sentence structure mistakes.
D writes:
“how i never wrote any thing in my life can u help me please”
Chris Knight Responds:
Uhhm, just do it… and judging by your question mechanics, you’ll need an editor anyway to help you. Start some where. Put your thoughts down. Article title, 5 short paragraphs with a lead sentence in each paragraph and 3-5 supporting sentences that reinforces your first sentence of each paragraph… Read the article writing articles to pick up the basics for free. Better yet, subscribe via email or rss to the Writing Articles feed to be emailed daily with lessons. Lastly, join our free 12-part e-course.
James writes:
“Sorry I don’t have a question at the moment. However, I just wanted to thank you for granting me Platinum status. Such an award makes the task of writing all that more worthwhile.”
Chris Knight Responds:
Glad you earned it!
A ‘different’ James writes:
“I was told that there were some company’s that allowed free articles on there site. Is this true or have I been misinformed and if so,is there any way that I can obtain a list.”
Chris Knight Responds:
I’m not sure I understand your question, but do a Google search for “article submission sites” and you’ll find a laundry list of sites you can send your articles to. I just wouldn’t trust 99% of them… but most people have to go through the experience to see for themselves. Sorry, I don’t provide any lists of article sites because most are transient at best.
Samantha writes:
“My biggest question is – Will you come and write something short on my blog? LOL I’m serious because I love you and I am a freelance writer who constantly promotes ezine articles. This is my blog –
[DELETED]and you can help me get traffic, which helps me sell articles, which helps you because I submit them all free to ezinearticles for my clients….*big, genuine, puppy dog eyed grin designed to convince you.* Thank you thank you thank you and I will sing your praises the world over if you help me!!! Oh, and a *batting eyelashes.*”
Chris Knight Responds:
In my “Brian the dog” voice… Uhmm.. WOW. … ok, seriously, sorry, I can barely get this blog published frequently.
TB writes:
“Hello, I have been wandering what is the traffic source percentage breakdown for an article? If an article I write gets 100views how would you break down where it came from? 30views from direct ezinearticle readers, 40views from search engines..etc. Thanks again for this great reseource!”
Chris Knight Responds:
Yeah, I bet you misspelled “reSEOurce” on purpose, eh? Sorry, we have not disclosed the exact percentages, but a good chunk comes from repeat visitors, 3rd parties such as search engines, social media sites, RSS feeds that are on high traffic niche sites, our own email alerts that goes out to millions of permission-based members monthly, and forwards to a friend.
Eduard writes:
“How do I submit my articles?”
Chris Knight Responds:
Create a free membership account here and send in your best quality original articles.
Gentle Note/Request: Please don’t use the AskChristopherKnight.com site to ask member support questions. I’m the last resort after our team has failed you. Most members seem to contact our support team and then me redundantly and it creates more work to sort through the questions to get fast/accurate answers back.
In my best Stewie voice –
“I am available to help you publish regularly here for .10 a word.” :D
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