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Here are
some broad elements that you must keep in mind to write a
winning article -
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1.
Understand the topic well and Focus on the topic while
writing the article
1. Acquaint
yourself well with the topic so that you know exactly
what you would like to talk about in the article. If
it helps, put down some important points / sub heads
that you would like to discuss. This way, you will be
able to stick to the topic and not deviate away from
it.
2.
Know your Target Audience
When writing for the web, it is essential
to know who you’re writing for. For eg., if your target
audience are kids, your language needs to be relatively
simpler as opposed to writing for adults.
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3.
Begin Well to Grab the Reader’s Attention
The first few sentences
of your article are enough for a reader to decide whether
or not he or she wants to read further. If you have a strong
and impressive beginning, half the battle is won.
4.
Focus on Grammar and Vocabulary You
can score brownie points by paying attention to your grammar,
vocabulary and correct punctuation. No matter how good your
article content maybe, if it is not bacled by correct usage
of these elements, you will not be able to impress your readers.
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5.
Correct Word Usage Avoid
using BIG words just for the sake of using them, especially
when writing for online readers. Instead, keep your
language simple yet effective so that all kinds of people
can understand and appreciate your article.
6. Short
Sentences Online readers have
limited attention span. Hence, when forming your sentences,
keep them short yet effective. The same applies to the
length of your article.
7. Use
of Active & Passive Voice
Depending on what you’re writing about, you may have
to choose between the active and passive voices.
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Get into the habit of
reading articles on the web so that you can develop an understanding
of different writing styles and in turn, develop you own individual
writing style.
8. End Well A
well written article needs a memorable, strong and impressive
ending.
To make your freelance
writing career a success you must polish your
writing skills and develop your own, individual writing style.
Always remember to work as a thorough professional and value
your client's time. Also read - 5
Mistakes Every Writer Must Avoid
Contributing
Author: Team of writers, www.contentwriter.in
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