Sunday, July 5, 2009

6 Tips on Writing Catchy Articles

Writing articles on internet not only enhances your worth but also provides useful information to the readers. So, try your best to find and improve effective ways of writing by consistent reading and writing. Here are 6 tips on writing articles that grab readers’ attention.

1. CREATE A STYLE

Before practically submitting articles to Directories you have to burn the midnight oil to create a style of your own. With a little regular practice of writing, rewriting and rewriting can earn you a place among the most read article writers. Selection of subjects of your interest, patience and good writing habits are the basic tools to achieve a style. Discover your power and strength.

2. TITLES WITH MAGNETIC WORDS

Do some brainstorming before writing. The titles you choose are like baits to catch the attention of your readers. We are basically hooked with the titles of articles (or books) regardless of what is inside. In fact, titles reflect the basic theme or idea of the articles.

3. OPENING STATEMENT

The opening words or paragraph should be a compelling statement to attract your readers’ attention. If the magic of introductory words works early, your readers would not skip reading the whole article. Take care of their interest.

4. IMPART WHAT YOU PROMISED

Now honour your commitment. Give your readers what they expect. They will pay you back through time and increase your ranking. Tell them whatever you intend to by using simple words and phrases. Make yourself understandable through short sentences and paragraphs.

5. CONCLUDING WORDS

Wrap up the article by recapping the key points briefly if necessary. It helps your readers to remember the key points and core theme. It would leave a lasting impression on the minds of your target readers.

6. CREATING RESOURCE BOX

Submission of articles to various Directories could be a futile exercise without creating a resource box. A blog or website is your best Resource Box. Readers always look for a resource box of the article writer. They like to learn more about the writers by visiting their websites or blogs. A resource box is your identification. Make yourself identified as best as you can to make readers revert to you again and again.

Writing articles could be a source of regular income for you. It is a prospering business these days but only for those who offer genuine and original gems of knowledge and wisdom. If you possess any such treasure, unlock your chest of drawers and check it’s worth and value.

Best wishes.

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5 Tips for Beginner Article Writers

So, you have got the gems of wisdom for giving to the people they are interested in. You just have to exhibit your treasure to be noticed. The appropriate place is an Article Directory. Find one soon if you do not already have in your favourites.

Writing articles definitely requires certain skills but it is not an impossible task. Having a flair for writing is a primary blessing that directs you to the right path to your destiny. Here you go :

1. ATMOSPHERE AND MOOD

Having an urge for writing keeps you restless and anxious to be active. Now you have to set up an environment congenial to your taste and mood. Writers have different choices of writing atmosphere. Some can write with an activity around them, others seek total silence and solitude. I personally fall under the latter category. You know your ideal atmosphere. Do create it for yourself.

2. ATTENTION GRABBING TITLE

The very first step is to realize your core idea or theme of the article which you must already have in your mind. Now you have to think up a title which catches attention of your readers. Make it simple and relevant to the body of the article.

3. MAKE AN OUTLINE

As a beginner your have to create a style of yourself. A writing pattern indeed. Laying down an outline can help you stay on the right track. The key points of the outline serve as milestones. Nevertheless, if a prolific writer is awakening within you, go for straight writing without an outline.

4. TIME FACTOR

Internet offers abundant tips on how to write an article in 20 or 30 minutes. Should it be your definite goal to write maximum number of articles in a day, then practice speed writing. But, make sure you do not crush the quality on the anvil of time factor.

5. SPELL CHECK AND PROOFREAD

Make it your habit to review, spell check and proof read your articles before final submission to an Article Directory or publishing on your own blog / website. It costs you a few minutes and saves from a lot of embarrassment. Being a beginner, you have to learn to be patient, tolerant and cool.

Regular study of internet articles, newspapers and magazines broadens horizon of your knowledge and information. Also carry a pocket notebook and jot down any idea that strikes you whether it seems ridiculous, bizarre or meaningless to you.

Bon voyage!

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Life is a One Time Game

Defeat is not a Choice


Life is a one time game that you are playing simultaneously at individual and team level.  At individual level, you are up against the external world.  At team level, your rival is your own inner self.  To win against the external world, you need to be a winner against your inner self.  


The strength you derive from your inner source of energy can withhold the onslaught of external forces for a long time.  It is, therefore, of paramount importance that you are always on better terms with your inner self.


It is a continuous war and you cannot take the risk of being in a weakened state to fight on the external frontiers. Your reinforcements are limited as compared to those of external forces.  


Here are three basic tips to build amicable relations with your inner self:


Be Fair with Yourself


The very first step towards lessening the differences with your inner self is to be fair with yourself.  Being fair means to be honest and sincere.  Your actions must speak for your characteristics that display your external personality traits.  The slightest element of hypocrisy can cause cracks in your life that may not be visible at an initial stage but lately they could devastate you.  


Maintain Your Self Esteem


Self esteem is not simply a state of mind.  It is a powerful force that protects you against the universal negative forces.  This single force can help you stand firm in the battle-ground of life.  It holds you back from crumbling to pressures under unfavourable circumstances and in nerve-shattering situations.


You should not fall victim to any bargain at the cost of self esteem that is very difficult to regain if once lost.  Self esteem is your magic golden key to survival in the darkness of despair, depression and agonizing solitude.


Determination to Win


And last but not the least is your will power, your determination to win against evil forces at any cost.  God has sent you to this world to win this battle.  Don't even think about losing it.  A strong positive attitude supported by an unwaivering conviction in your cause is your best defense against all the rival forces combined.  


Each one of us is a God's warrior in this world.  However, some of us prefer to be deserters and join hands with negative forces to quench the thirst of their lusty desires but at the end of the day they are big losers.


With the above three actions you can develop strong and lasting relationship with your inner self and no evil power of the world can push you back from your line of control.


There are various frontiers which you have to defend in life.  Some are not that important to defend while others require massive sacrifices from you.  It is entirely up to you to devise an intelligent strategy to move your forces to the frontier that you cannot afford to lose, for life is a one-time game and you cannot be sure to have another chance.


So, my friends, fight on each and every frontier as if it is your last battle and you have to win it.