7 Simple Tips For Writing Great Articles

If you are a coach, consultant, or
subject matter expert one of the best ways to promote yourself is to write
articles. Does that statement make you want to run for the hills?
Well you may be cringing at the thought, but writing articles is a great
way to gain exposure AND build your list. If you are resistant to the idea
and don’t think you can write great content then follow these simple strategies
to make your articles outstanding!

1. Select a Killer Topic

If you want to capture the readers attention the first step is choosing
a great topic. Think about your ideal client first and what their wants
and needs are. Not sure? Go to some forums and see what everyone is
talking about.

If you still have no luck check out article directories like Ezine Articles
to see what people are reading. In the end if you don’t choose a juicy
topic, no one will read your article; so pick wisely.

2. Choose a Title That Captures Attention

You have gone to the trouble of writing this fabulous article, don’t
drop the ball by choosing a wishy washy title that doesn’t draw readers. Your
title is the first opportunity to be exposed to your message. If your
headline is flat you leave your reader no choice but to move on to something
that grabs their attention.

3. Keep It Simple

Do you see how this article is broken down into simple categories that
make it easy to read and locate specific information? When drafting your
article remember that most people don’t have the time or inclination to read a
long drawn out article. They immediately feel overwhelmed when information is
presented in this fashion. And when they feel overwhelmed they are far more
likely NOT to read your article at all. So break it up to make it easier
for your reader to digest the information.

4. Keep Your Audience in Mind

Make sure that you write in a way that is easy to understand. Don’t
use technical jargon unless that is who your article is geared to, stay away
from acronyms unless you are prepared to explain them and keep vocabulary
simple so that everyone can understand it. No sense writing a great
article if no one can understand what you just wrote.

5. Proofread It

Take the time to proofread what you write. Better yet ask a friend
or family member to read if too – they just might find something you missed.

6. Don’t Forget To Tell Them Who You Are

At the end of your article make sure that you include a resource
box that lets readers and publishers know who you are and how to get in
touch with you. In addition to knowing who you are you want to have
a call to action . This could be a request to visit your website and sign
up for your free report or to follow you on twitter or facebook.

7. Get Exposure

So you have written the article, picked a great headline, written
an awesome resource box with a call to action. Now you need to
submit your article to gain exposure and build your list! I recommend Ezine Articles
and Idea Marketers. They
are both free and relatively easy to use.

Now that you have all the information you need, get out there and
write a great article!

Written by Maureen P. Campaiola, CEO of Break Through Your Money BS. A recovering over-spender, over-charger, and someone teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, Maureen faced her money fears head on busting through her money drama and now enjoys the freedom that only true money recovery can bring. Maureen understands the stumbling blocks, mindset problems and self sabotaging behaviors many women engage in that prevent them from making AND keeping the kind of money they want. What she has come to realize is a vast majority of women keep repeating self-sabotaging and unconscious money habits, don’t know how to break free of their “glass money ceiling”, and can’t figure out how to create empowering money habits. Her money story had a direct impact on her ability to make and keep the kind of money that she wanted each and every year. That was until she found how to change her money story. As a Certified Money Breakthrough Coach she’s here to help you change yours!  Contact Maureen at Maureen@breakthroughyourmoneybs.com or call her at 978-794-4991.