5 Ways to Make Your Articles Lovely
Tabitha Mwai, MA
Strategic Communication | Storytelling | Multimedia | Project Management | Research | Social Impact |
We are living in an information age whereby information is everywhere and everyone is looking for specific information. There are so many writers more so online but what stands out is your ability to connect with your readers. People are looking for easy and nice reads to inform and even entertain them.
So how do you stand out?
- Use a conversational language
Write as if you are talking to somebody. If it is a conversation then anybody will enjoy it and want to keep having that conversation regularly.
- Tone down on the jargon
All those big words that you are so tempted to use, just think twice. Remember people want something EASY and FUN. The jargon may work for academic or research sites but not so much in open spaces. Readers want you to come down to their level.
- Avoid long sentences and paragraphs
Be very precise. Use every paragraph to explain a concept but avoid making them too long. If you must use long paras break them into sub-paragraphs or alternate with short ones. Just keep it simple.
- Incorporate images and illustrations
Images are a great way to drive a point as well as break monotony. Use images that speak to the reader and relate to the topic. In fact, you can have an article with images and very few words. Never forget: A good picture is worth a thousand words.
- Write regularly
Establish a calendar for your righting, it could be daily, weekly, monthly. Just make sure you have a routine that works for you. Readers will always be waiting to hear from you.
You need not be a guru for people to enjoy your articles all you need is to be relevant and to connect with your audience. Go give it a try.
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7 年This is useful. Thank you