How can I develop writing talent?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by gk_awadhiya, May 4, 2006.

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    For Internet marketing writing good articles is must. But it is not possible for everybody to write good articles. In most of the websites generally I have seen only repeated contents. I am also not a good writer and I feel that if it is very difficult for me to write good articles. But I want to write some good articles. I hate just copying others content. So, how can I develop my writing talent?
     
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  2. Tekntoant

    Tekntoant Peon

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    write a lot! Google is a good source to look for good writing tactics.
     
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  3. Deano

    Deano Sail away with me.

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  4. mhdoc

    mhdoc Tauren

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    Read Strunk & White, write a lot :)
     
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  5. john269

    john269 Notable Member

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    My writing was rather poor. But I have found that it has advanced quite alot over the last four years and this is only because I have read alot to do with affiliate marketing and other tachiques of building an online business. So as you can see I have done alot of reading. If you read alot then you will learn from it by seeing how others have written what you are reading.

    Plus, if you write alot then you will learn. The more you read and write the better you will become.
     
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  6. just-4-teens

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    read childrens stories, stories that are made to take you imagination on a ride, it might help open up some creative skills.
     
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    read...learn....write...read..learn..write...its a never-ending process....
    there are also some writing techniques online that'll help you develop the writing skills within you.
    Goodluck!!
     
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    just continue reading and try to write from time to time and you will soon develop it.
    Good luck^_^
     
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  9. ROAR

    ROAR Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    Start a blog and practice writing every day for a set period. Eventually, it will become easier.
     
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  10. ebno

    ebno Well-Known Member

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    Ever heard of www.instantarticleghostwriter.com? It's great. I've written articles on topics I know nothing about in less than 30 minutes. The articles come out professional and the article banks love them.

    It's a subscription service, but I recommend it to anyone who needs to write a lot of articles on varied topics

    Free 7 day trial too
     
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    I have problem with writing to. English is not my 'main' language. I started learning it in 3. class(when I was 10).

    In my language I am a good writer.
     
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  12. -Abhishek-

    -Abhishek- Regaining my Momentum!

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    Well Mr. Awadhiya, I'd suggest you follow the following steps,
    First is as usual, Read a lot, and by lot, I do mean a lot, am not going to ask you to spend hundreds on some book or magazine, all I am asking is read your daily ENGLISH newspaper, try comprehending how the sentences are formed, try grasping those words that when used in comming language, can make you sound mature.
    Second, ask a friend, or your wife or parents to give you any random topic, that is challenging.
    Now disconnect the internet (So that you can overcome that instinct of accessing Google) and flip open MS Word n begin writing, try to form sentences on how you read it in the newspapers.
    Now as you move on, you will have an instinct to write more, then try this, get any random keywords and makeup an imaginary article, say "Capital Investment" and the keyword is "HYIP" So now try writing an article keeping the term "HYIP" in mind. Make sure you repeat the term once in every fourth sentence, but donot make it appear as if it's been forced there, maintain a smooth flow, and before long you will have an absolutely well written article, that you'll be proud of.
    Hope it helps,
    Abhishek
     
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    An excellent book "Web Copy That Sells" By Marina Veloso
     
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  14. gk_awadhiya

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    Hi ebno, I thank you and all the members who posted to my thread. But I have a question, what is there at www.instantarticleghostwriter.com? A search engine is searching sentences from websites for you and you are copying the searched sentences. If I want to copy others contents I can do it without the help of www.instantarticleghostwriter.com. Just see the example below:

    "How to write a Good Article!

    Generally we read articles. Internet marketing has increased the craze of good articles and good articles have become one of the essential parts of Internet marketing. But is it possible for everybody to write good articles? Can everybody develop his writing talent?

    The answer is yes. But how?

    There are many techniques to improve your writing talent and successfully write good articles. Read...Learn....Write...Read..Learn..Write...its a never-ending process....

    There are also some writing techniques online that'll help you develop the writing skills within you. You have to work hard but certainly develop your writing talent and you will be able to write good articles. Just continue reading and try to write from time to time and you will soon develop it. Start a blog and practice writing every day for a set period. Eventually, it will become easier. Ask a friend or relative to give you any random topic, that is challenging. Open MS Word n begin writing, try to form sentences on how you read it in the newspapers."

    In the above example you can easyly see what I have done. I just picked-up sentences from the replies of this thread, made somewhere alterations, added some of my own sentences and the article is ready. But tell me whether it is a good article....
     
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  15. bluegill_catcher

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    I never thought I could write good articles either, but once I started the easier it became. It is strange but I go in moods, where all of a sudden the info just flows through me, and I can keep typing and typing. At other times I don't even try.

    It's almost as if some force takes over..... wait ! I think that is called.. channeling

    Just kidding, but just think of a subject, and start writing about it. The more you start writing articles, the better and more often you will find yourself writing them.
     
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    im the same for most things, writing articles, web content, poems, letters etc.
     
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    The more you do it the easier it becomes. I had trouble at first too and sometimes I still have those spells, but when I get in the zone the words just flow now.
     
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    Some general tips:
    1. Use bullets or lists when writing an article.
    People don't like to scroll horizontally.
    They like to scan their eyes vertically down the page.

    2. Use one-line sentences often.

    3. Bold items you think are important.

    4. Use commonly understood language. Avoid technical terms, and huge words.

    5. Don't write huge paragraphs. Break it up into small easy to understand sentences!

    6. Never, ever write an article as if you're writing a paper or thesis.

    7. Use lists and bullets as much as possible!

    8. Watch movies with good writing such as those directed by Charlie Kaufman.
     
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  19. CalissaLeigh

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    Here's the deal: The reason why you see repeated content is because a lot of the content is rewritten from usually the same resources.

    If you want to write great articles, it doesn't have to be difficult. Just write useful content.

    When I talk to my clients, I am always telling them how useful content is much better than 'just another article'.

    This could be a tutorial on how to use a certain product or how to build something. It could be an interview that you had with an expert in your field that was transcribed. (Do the interview, pay $50 for someone to transcribe the hour long interview, and you've got pages and pages of content to work with.)

    There are so many more ideas out there. If you want to share your site that you want to work on, I could probably give a few more examples.
     
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    Practice! Practice! Practice! Keep a word doc. opened up on your computer at all times and write any random thoughts or feelings that you get throughout the day. Imagine that you're talking to a friend and that you're explaining things to them (when writing an article). People like to read "top 10 lists" too, and some find it easier to write lists rather than paragraphs.
     
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