By Jan Verhoeff
Everyone wants to know how to write articles that command attention and get noticed by the readers. Few are willing to go the distance and learn the secret of breaking grammar rules that will help them attain their goals. You will have those secrets if you follow these five simple methods of skipping over Grammar Rules and just write.
1. Don't write like a professional writer.
This is really awesome! Once you know how to write like you talk and make people listen, you'll understand the simple basic of writing to be heard. No matter how many professional papers I write, I'm astounded by the number of times my readers go back to my casual documents and comment on the ease of reading. I've left out the big words, wrote in common language and had a blast sharing knowledge. Write like you talk.
2. Use some slang.
Slang is like the current dialect. It's that wholesome, I gotcha kind of thing that tells people you're on their level. When you come down to what's being said today, you'll use language people understand. The kind of words you use determine your audience.
3. Punctuate for tone.
Because you're writing for the reader, rather than the topic, you'll want to pause for effect now and then. A comma works well for a pause, as does an ellipse... On rare occasions when you want the reader to take note of something - important - a variation of the old 'dash' works well. Grab a quote and "identify" difference.
4. Startle your reader with conjunctions.
And they'll be more aware of what's being said. Normally, you'd never start a sentence with the words 'and' or 'but' - however, if you want to grab the reader's attention, dare to do something different. Arrest their thought process by eliminating commonalities. But use them only if you can make the word sound natural and comfortable in the flow of your articles.
5. Know your reader and speak directly.
This is important! Listen to me, because I don't want you to miss any of this. If you're going to write to an audience of one (and there's only one reader at a time reading) then you need to write to that one person. Write as if you know their name, get into their lives and let them know you recognize them, from the first word.
Are you ready to write articles that grab attention and compel the reader to click on your links?
Everyone wants to know how to write articles that command attention and get noticed by the readers. Few are willing to go the distance and learn the secret of breaking grammar rules that will help them attain their goals. You will have those secrets if you follow these five simple methods of skipping over Grammar Rules and just write.
1. Don't write like a professional writer.
This is really awesome! Once you know how to write like you talk and make people listen, you'll understand the simple basic of writing to be heard. No matter how many professional papers I write, I'm astounded by the number of times my readers go back to my casual documents and comment on the ease of reading. I've left out the big words, wrote in common language and had a blast sharing knowledge. Write like you talk.
2. Use some slang.
Slang is like the current dialect. It's that wholesome, I gotcha kind of thing that tells people you're on their level. When you come down to what's being said today, you'll use language people understand. The kind of words you use determine your audience.
3. Punctuate for tone.
Because you're writing for the reader, rather than the topic, you'll want to pause for effect now and then. A comma works well for a pause, as does an ellipse... On rare occasions when you want the reader to take note of something - important - a variation of the old 'dash' works well. Grab a quote and "identify" difference.
4. Startle your reader with conjunctions.
And they'll be more aware of what's being said. Normally, you'd never start a sentence with the words 'and' or 'but' - however, if you want to grab the reader's attention, dare to do something different. Arrest their thought process by eliminating commonalities. But use them only if you can make the word sound natural and comfortable in the flow of your articles.
5. Know your reader and speak directly.
This is important! Listen to me, because I don't want you to miss any of this. If you're going to write to an audience of one (and there's only one reader at a time reading) then you need to write to that one person. Write as if you know their name, get into their lives and let them know you recognize them, from the first word.
Are you ready to write articles that grab attention and compel the reader to click on your links?
