Top Article/Content Writing Tips?

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by bushib, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi there,

    Can anyone provide me the best tips and guides for the following.

    • Articles Writing
    • Copywriting
    • Tutorials Writing
    • Content Writing

    Best Regards
    bushib
     
    bushib, Aug 24, 2008 IP
  2. kiteguy123

    kiteguy123 Guest

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    To be honest, you just have to provide relative and unique content when article writing. People pay for articles so it is unique and draws visitors to their site. Just keep your work your best, and eventually you'll keep learning and become a better and better writer. (Article Writing)

    For Tutorial Writing just keep your steps clear and simple. Also, try and make them a bit friendly and bouncy, as these will keep people more focused and help them learn better! :)
     
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  3. Websworth

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    Hey. :)

    There is a fantastic indepth guide to writing better copy/text for your website/blog it's the best i've found so far and there's currently 11 chapters with regular updates.

    Link:
    http://www.webdesignerforum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=6851

    So far it has covered:

    Part 0: The Importance of Copy
    Part 1: Integrating Copy and Design
    Part 2: A Moment of Clarity
    Part 3: How to Write Killer Headlines
    Part 4: Bowel-Looseningly Funny Copy Writing Howlers
    Part 5: Words as Brushes
    Part 6: Poetry in Motion
    Part 7: An Ear for Copy
    Part 8: Vivid Description
    Part 9: Pofint
    Part 10: Piece of Mind
    Part 11: The secrets I'm not telling you
     
    Websworth, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  4. raketeer_mom

    raketeer_mom Well-Known Member

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    I agree witht this post. I have read a lot on how the create quality contents but all of them suggest the same. KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid). Maybe you can have some tips or tutorials on correct grammar and english usage. But the style is already up to you. I am also in the process of learning. So, good luck to both of us. :)
     
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  5. marketjunction

    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    #5
    You might as well asked for the best tips on:

    1. Performing heart surgery

    2. Beating Tiger Woods

    3. Playing the violin

    4. Running a Fortune 500 company

    What you listed is very diverse.

    Sure, we could list some things, such as proper grammar, but do you really need to be told that?

    What I'd recommend is figuring out what exactly you're looking to do and go explore. For instance, there are several good technical writing books out there. But, if you're looking to do advertising copywriting, they wouldn't be of much help.
     
    marketjunction, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  6. MaxDickinson

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    After everything said and done, writing is something one has to develop himself.

    You can learn grammar and other writing 'rules' and so called 'techniques' but no one can tell you 'How to write'
     
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  7. marketraise it

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    hello
    You will have to study some thing like.
    You will have to history of your industry.
    You will have to history of your project.
    this is primary status of copy writing.
     
    marketraise it, Aug 27, 2008 IP
  8. jeewant_gupta_051275

    jeewant_gupta_051275 Well-Known Member

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    Can you kindly clarify what did you mean by that?
     
    jeewant_gupta_051275, Aug 28, 2008 IP
  9. Cuatrofb

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    Here are my top tips:

    1. Have at least 90% uniqueness

    2. 3-5% Keyword density

    3. Legitimately valuable content

    I think if you follow those then you can do well
     
    Cuatrofb, Aug 29, 2008 IP
  10. marketjunction

    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    Here's a tip:

    Go elsewhere for tips on writing.
     
    marketjunction, Aug 29, 2008 IP
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    I feel the writer should know the subject well before he starts writing. So, if there is something that you have never written about make sure to read a lot about that subject before you start writing.
    Writers are not the ones who can just write, its 80% inborn inclination and 20% grooming or evolving with experience.
     
    hirecontentwriters, Aug 30, 2008 IP
  12. Falling Down

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    In the end it's all about being able to get your point across without looking like you're a computer throwing out words and generating sentences.
     
    Falling Down, Aug 30, 2008 IP
  13. internetauthor

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    What I'd suggest is simple:

    Read.

    Read websites on the topics, read examples from the pros, read bad examples from the wanna-be-pros, and go to the library or bookstore and read a few books there as well. Then read for pleasure in a variety of genres. All of this reading is going to expose you to various writing styles, increase your vocabulary, help you build voice and learn the fundamentals of whatever you're reading about.

    I know you asked for WHAT to read, and hopefully others can answer that for you. In my opinion, the best sources are anything that catches your eye and interest, although there are some excellent resources out there that you might not find just by browsing. Some have been listed already.
     
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    i agree with internetauthor
     
    stuart2588, Aug 31, 2008 IP
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    As Market Junction said: "Go somewhere else for tips on writing" as this place will bring in loads of replies which will drift from the original request.

    Well, I don't see any difference between article writing and content writing. Do you? So, for article writing you need to read a lot. Remember to stick to your niche. If you write for health niche then get hold of some famous blogs / magazines from your niche and read them. Try and observe what they actually present to their readers. Learn the format which they follow to compose articles.

    For Tutorial Writing you can check sites like www.ehow.com etc. to get an idea of how to write similar articles. Basic idea being once you complete the tutorial then assume yourself to be that reader who will read that tutorial. Follow each step and see if you are satisfied. Else ask some friend of yours to read and follow those steps. If your friends helps you with first few articles then you will get the idea of what actually you are writing and what changes you need to make.

    For Copywriting contact jhmattern for this. I think she is the best person over here to talk about Copywriting.
     
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  16. ErikJ

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    your writing can always be improved I just learned something new from a forum post her in the dp. I would always suggest learning new ways to be more effective when wrting adds and articles
     
    ErikJ, Sep 2, 2008 IP
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    What if the article is say 50% copied. Is it bad from seo point of view ?
     
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  18. latoya

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    Google.

    That's my tip. :)
     
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  19. ErikJ

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    think about who would be reading it. Make sure they would stop to read it. Then be able to be interested enough to finish reading the article to click on your resources page

    shock them to get there initial interest I just wrote an article about being naked to gain the attention
     
    ErikJ, Sep 7, 2008 IP
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    Specialize. Make sure you only write about what you know. This will set you apart from the amateurs out there.
     
    Grant Media, Sep 10, 2008 IP