Online Writing Tutorials

This group of articles is called, ‘How to Write An Article Online’. They’re divided into five parts, each addressing different aspects of the online article market. This series is meant for new and improving writers looking for direction on how to break into the writing articles for blogs, online magazines or pay-for-post sites. The pieces in the series address the value of adding friends to your network, and the art of sharp writing which attracts readers and keeps them hooked on your work. Issues of getting the right content to the right people, and how to keep topped-up on a good supply of ideas are also tackled. Skill and technique are examined, and several ways in which we can become the sought-after web writer that everyone wants to read. This is a definitive writing series for anyone serious about building a career in online writing.


How to write an article online -series

How to write an article online: Part 1 - Good Practices

There are some practices which will get your articles viewed over and over again, and some which will bury them as fast as you can churn them out. One of the first things when learning how to write an article online, is making sure your work is set out for Internet skimming. This is because people who regularly read online content generally tend to skim though because of lack of time.  This considered, if you do not enable easy skimming on all your online articles you'll lose fans to writers who're more succinct. Here are some common ways to ensure your Internet articles are ready for easy reading, skimming and sharing.


How to write an article online: Part 2 -  developing skill and technique

There are several ways you can boost your writing skills. This extensive article shows you how to properly develop this skill when writing online and hard-copy articles. This step-by-step piece shows you exactly what to do to make your writing the best it can be. It gives you extra tools and tips on becoming the writer you've always dreamed of being. 

How to write an article online: Part 3- finding ideas for articles

Ideas for writing articles don't come easy. It's understandable that the longer you write, the more     

difficult it becomes to get original ideas. In our world of too-much-information, it gets increasingly difficult to create unique content. This article shows you several ways to get ideas for your articles and also gives you additional links to set you on your way to writing brilliant, unique content for your readers and clients. 

How to write an article online: Part 4 - making loyal readers and gaining their respect
Through your hard work of paying attention to other people’s work, you’ve finally managed to get a few to return the favour to you. This was just the first step, so how do you manage to keep them coming back for more? If you know anything about angling you’ll know that catching a fish does not stop at the point of it biting your bait. You have to reel it in and place it inside your bucket. Sometimes, even this is not enough, as fish are known to jump out of buckets, and back into the freedom of the sea. Writing online is very similar. Here are some important points to note when you write your article and publish it online. 

Part 5 - Why Add Friends
The first question we need to clear up is this one. Why add friends? Why do I need friends if all I’m doing is attempting to share my work with the public? Well, if all you want to do is see your work published on screen and you have no interest in having anyone read it, you do not need to add friends. If you have no interest in earning money from your online content, but merely like to see your creativity displayed on the internet scene, you do not need to add friends.