10 great reasons why the discipline of article writing is
necessary for any internet marketer
The hardest part about writing, is getting one's self to
actually start writing. Most writers usually hate to write but
love it when they have finished writing. To be able to escape
this process, what some writers do is procrastinate.
Having this attitude really does not get anything done. One of
the basic reason why some think this way is because they are
afraid to fail. They also put tremendous pressure upon
themselves, thinking that whatever writing that they should do
and produce must be brilliant.
The fact of the matter is that no writer, or person for that
matter, is perfect. Everyone has flaws and having imperfections
is the perfect reason why more writing should be done.
Discipline is important. Without this, nothing will get done or
will get written. Having discipline causes any writer,
especially those who write articles for the internet, to think
clearly and go beyond his or her mundane concerns. When one has
discipline, the focus is on the output and not on the ego.
Discipline serves as a guide
Having discipline enables anyone to think in a lucid manner. It
also helps in coming up of ways to present the details and facts
of an article. A disciplined mind gets things done easily.
Using a guide in numbering the characters that should be present
on each line of a given article is an easy and controlled way to
limit as well as define what it is to write about and how.
Observe how doing this and setting a limit to one's self
actually helps the writer compose the article thereby avoiding
awkward breaks in each sentence. When this is done, readability
of the article is achieved as well as the topic at hand becomes
a whole lot clearer.
Discipline helps achieve focus
There are a million things to write about as well as there are a
million things to say. Having discipline makes it a lot easier
to select a particular idea or subject. A general issue could
still be broken down in sub topics and start from there.
The words to be used for such an article must also be
appropriate to the kind of reader targeted. Once this is decided
upon, selecting the appropriate mood, be it serious, funny, etc.
would be a lot easier.
Having discipline makes it easier to break a topic down
If it is simply too overwhelming to write an article in one get
up and go fashion, the only solution is - don't write it.
Discipline yourself to think of the article in easy and
convenient small chunks. Take each idea as one paragraph. Then
think of another idea in terms of another paragraph. Then, make
a simple outline of the article as well as the issues and topics
that will cover it.
Discipline yourself to just let go
Writing is a process. It is best that writing be not forced.
Such an attitude produces an article that is stiff, unreadable
and - most likely - unlikable.
Discipline yourself to just write
A lot of things could crop up inside one's head about the
article one is intending to write.
It is easy to be distracted about other topics that could be
included in the article, or other issues, as well as other
subtopics.
It is best that one should just stick to the current topic at
hand. Topics or issues that are off the main points must be
avoided.
Remember that the objective is to write, complete and finish the
article. Entertaining any and all forms of distractions will not
be helpful.
Be disciplined to not edit --- at least not yet
In any first drafts, the key to writing completely is to let the
ideas just flow. Editing must and will have to come at a later
part. Editing is not part of the writing process, at least in
this stage where thoughts really just have to flow, so let it.
Be disciplined to re-read and review the article
After the writing is complete, this is the perfect and best time
to start reading it as well as reviewing it. First time drafts
must be proofread. This is also the best time to start editing.
Check and find out which parts seem to lag. Is there any weak
idea that needs backing up? Are there no spelling errors in the
article? Are there any errors in grammar? Such mistakes must be
paid attention to as it could distract the readers from the idea
and point of the article.
Discipline yourself to relax
After writing, let the article stand or sit on its own. Get up
and eat, sleep, read, watch television or simply get out.
Make sure that you spend at least a day letting the article
breath.
Discipline yourself to re-write
Getting back to the article after a considerable amount of time
away from it enables anyone to look at it with fresh eyes.
Check the title. Review if the sentences are complete thoughts.
Delete or re-write what needs to be edted or re-written.
Well-written articles should be satisfying and not leave readers
wanting to have more.
Discipline yourself to make the article known
After all is said, written and done, it is now time to send the
article out. Readers should be appropriately advised where the
article came from, who wrote it or if there is any link related
to the article and its source.
In summary, discipline helps anyone, especially in writing,
start and finish a task with a process that is methodical and
one that actually works. All one needs is discipline to carry it
through.
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