As a prolific article writer, I've been asked by some how I manage to write so many quality articles in such a short amount of time. Honestly, it's not always easy, but there are a few things I'd like to share with you so that maybe you can increase your production like I have. Increased production means additional and regular publications for you that will get your name out on the World Wide Web. All of this should translate into more money for you, the main reason for article marketing I might add.
Last year, I wrote over 400 articles in seven months, which were submitted to various article directories on the Internet. I also wrote a further 1100 articles for clients, which I sent to them for publication on their own websites. These web content articles were all short and concise, averaging less than 250 words per article.
Most of my regular articles are usually 500 words long, and only rarely are there one or two articles longer than 1500 words. Still, this feat was no small feat for me, especially when I was venturing into unfamiliar territory with the topic. After much trial and error, I've learnt that the best way to keep my production high - while delivering useful and interesting content - means streamlining my workflow.
Below you will find some "tried and tested" practices that I have tested and that you can also apply.
Stick to what you know
I don't mind writing about topics I know little about, but I can get bogged down with excessive research. If I'm writing for a client, I charge accordingly once the client knows that I'm writing in an area that's not my speciality and they still want my services. As for submitting articles to online directories, I limit myself to a handful of areas that I'm particularly good at.
Start, then stop
It happens all the time that I'm in the middle of writing an article and can't finish my project because I don't have the information. If I can't get what I need right away, I put the unfinished article aside until I have the information I need to finish the job. Let's just say that I have a regular supply of "go-to" articles that I want to finish at a later date. I don't get stuck on one article, I move on and focus on the next one. Overall, my production level remains high as I don't allow a single article to hinder my workflow.
Structures, everywhere
Well, not quite. Still, there are times when I'm in between projects but still in the mood to write [and that's almost always the case for me!] To stay busy, I create a list of article topics or titles and then write an outline or two or three... you get the idea! Some of these outlines have come in handy when a client requests a specific topic. I simply pull out the outline, expand on each of the points I've already listed, and refine my article. Quickly and almost effortlessly, a draft version is ready for me to present to my client for review. Sometimes I use the same technique to submit my work to the various article directories.
Be consistent
If you don't write regularly, it can be much harder to get started again than if you did write regularly. In the days before electronic fuel injection was standard equipment [guess which topic I'm mainly writing about], it could take a long time to warm up a cold car. Much like those special cars of yesteryear, you need a constant stream of fuel [article] to stay warm. The hotter you are, the more you will produce.
All in all, writing articles is an enjoyable task for some, while it is tedious for others. Don't worry too much about style, grammar, punctuation and word choice when writing, as these are things you can correct once your draft is ready. Break free from the rut of article writing and get into a working rhythm today. If you do, you'll be a recognised and respected writer in no time.
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