Finding yourself struggling to write your first ezine article?
There must be a reason why some people find it so easy to write ezine articles. If you’re new to writing and submitting articles, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed and looking for instructions and an easy way to get started.
Do you shudder at the thought of writing your first article?
If you take just one step at a time, it gets easier each time you sit down to write your next article. But what if you really hate writing and don’t know what to say so you keep putting it off even though you know it’s the best way to get free traffic to your blog or website? You may find yourself inundated with ideas once you get started. That’s the key… Start!
So what exactly is an ezine article?
It is an article that is published through an ezine and delivered through the ezine’s website or by email. Ezine articles are a great way to get traffic without spending a dime. The possibilities of writing articles are endless. There are a lot of benefits to writing articles. Writing ezine articles is a great way to promote yourself and get your name out there on the internet, which in turn will help you market to your niche, whatever it may be. You might have a product or a service that you could market. There are people searching every day and they may only want what you have to offer. Article writing is the best form of advertising, they establish you as an expert in your field of interest and could and will be picked up and used on other websites giving you even more exposure to more traffic.
How to start writing your first article in an ezine.
1. Decide your topic. Think about the niche or market with which you are familiar. There is tons of information on the internet to research.
2. Choose a Title. Be specific about what you want to write about.
3. Create an outline for your article. Just write ideas for now. Write about the things you want to share.
4. Write your introduction. Make your article about “them”. Something that they are looking for and that they can identify with.
5. Body of your article. Turn your outline into your article. It can be composed of several paragraphs. Check out other articles in your field of interest for ideas.
6. Write your closing box and resources. Bring out the main points of the article and follow up with any questions you think your reader may have. The resource box is where you give your readers more information about yourself and then tell them what to do next. You want your readers to be excited to hear more about what you are writing about.
7. More information about the resource box. Your content is to provide useful information for your readers. Guide your readers in making a decision to make a positive change in their lives. He wants them to take action. That is exactly what your resource box will do for you. It must be a continuation of the article itself.
In closing, an ezine is a great way to advertise. It costs nothing more than a little time and effort on your part. If you’re willing to put in the effort, it may reward you beyond your wildest dreams!