How to create a sample article

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by redbullrocks, Jul 5, 2011.

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    I was like thinking of doing some article writing you know to pass time and for the money :p so well If you have to get a job from a client you need to show some sample work you know so I was wondering If you guys could help me come up with something fyi I do know how to write about stuff.
     
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  2. LudwigLearns

    LudwigLearns Peon

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    first try writing about something your really passionate about, a topic where you have alot to say,

    try this http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Steps-To-Writing-An-Article&id=695351

    and try submitting your work to triond.com you get paid for your articles.
     
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  3. Senobia

    Senobia Notable Member

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    You could start by, you know, breaking down your sentences to where they are readable instead of having a string of run ons that goes on forever and gives the impression that you wouldn't know a comma from a colon if it fell out of the sky landed on your face and started to, like, wiggle.
     
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    eclair Peon

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    Try Youtube for the search term you wish to learn and you will find many people doing copy writing ''live'' :)
     
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  5. redbullrocks

    redbullrocks Member

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    Thanks for the article ludwig.
    I have tried triond but It takes a lot of time to earn there I was willing to work on various projects you know so that I'm getting paid for each article I write because that would be much better than triond or other writing sites as it takes a while to earn there.
     
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  6. redbullrocks

    redbullrocks Member

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    Lolz Senobia I bet your articles must be full of humor I would love to read them.
    Thanks.
     
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  7. redbullrocks

    redbullrocks Member

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    what do you mean I didn't understand can you elaborate??
     
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  8. WebBuddy

    WebBuddy Well-Known Member

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    Me too lolz.

    Anyways, to answer OP's question, the best way to get a sample is to write it (!!) and submit to free article directories or revenue sharing sites. It's true that revenue sharing sites can take a long long time to return your revenue - but if your article is keyword optimized and ranks well, it will earn a lot of money. Even if it doesn't, you are in a win win situation because you have your sample out there with your name (your pen name or even your middle name ;)) which you can point your clients to when they ask for samples. Alternatively, (and if you are really fond of writing) you can build a blog around the topic of your interest... that way you can kill several birds with one stone - you have a sample (rather samples) for the client, a blog instantly gives you some amount of credibility in the eyes of a prospective employer AND you can earn money (and at the same time, learn the ins and outs of writing/blogging, SEO and Google tools and the world). As professor Ross Geller so rightly said - "The World Is Your Oyster" .. lolz.....

    Best of Luck pal!
     
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  9. redbullrocks

    redbullrocks Member

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    Thanks mate.I do have some articles on various sites I think I'll use them as a sample then.
     
    redbullrocks, Jul 7, 2011 IP
  10. Anastasiia

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    As for me the hardest thing is to start, but then, u just have to let yourself go and see what will happen.
     
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  11. redbullrocks

    redbullrocks Member

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    Well Good Luck to you mate.
     
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    Mystique Well-Known Member

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    I would say keep it short unless it's already published on your own website or elsewhere. If you provide someone with an original sample article which is over 200-300 words, chances are they use it "as is" or rewrite it without paying a cent, particularly sending to someone in this forum.

    I don't mean everybody here is a scammer but mostly those offering a very low wage, who find easier get content by asking for samples. If the sample article is first published by yourself, you can always claim the copyright.
     
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  13. redbullrocks

    redbullrocks Member

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    Sure I'll keep that in mind.
     
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  14. payaldurga

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    I wrote samples for the first time in the subjects I loved..like music, gardening, reading etc. I sent them as samples, but they were received with really bad comments and slowly i started writing what exactly an article should look like. anyways now i am experienced in this filed, being here for 6 yrs....all the best to you. hope you find good clients for work.
     
    payaldurga, Jul 27, 2011 IP
  15. yecall

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    I would begin with a subject that you know a great deal about. For instance, take a look at your hobbies and interests. Then, jot down four main points about this subject that people must know. These will be your headers. Fill in the rest of the information. There's your article!
     
    yecall, Aug 3, 2011 IP
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    Check out articles written by others on the net. This will provide you with a hint on how to compose your own ones.
     
    pranjal20022002, Aug 5, 2011 IP