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In spite of knowing that writing articles is the very best free marketing on the planet, there are many people who would rather chop off their leg with a chainsaw than write papers or articles. They believe it is just too much work which is all wasted when no one reads what they write anyway. On the other end of the equation, some people think reading those articles is a tedious chore, especially when the article is boring and bland. Well, articles are meant to be read, it’s their very reason for existing - to impart their message and spread their information. An unread article really is a waste of time and effort.

To make sure your articles get read and enjoyed, here are six easy techniques you can use to keep your audience reading:

1) Use short paragraphs.

When the paragraphs are very long, the words get jumbled in the mind of the reader just looking at it. It seems confusing and too much of a chore to read all the way through. Your reader will quickly jump past that long paragraph and move on to much easier reading articles that are nice to look at as well as to read. Paragraphs can be a single sentence, sometimes even a single word! Remember - 8th grade level works.

2) Use numbers or bullets.

Numbers or bullets will make your point quickly and keep it easy to remember and absorb. Readers will see easily that this is the most important part of your article. Their attention can flow easily flow through the article. Format your bullets and numbers so your article doesn’t look like a single block of square paragraphs. Throw in a little bit of flair and imagination to the shape of your articles.

3) Sub-divide your paragraphs too.

This breaks down each important point into easy to absorb nuggets of information that will still read like part of the whole. Makes it simple for the reader to follow from one point to the next with no problem. This will trap your reader long enough to make your point.

4) Provide a good attention-grabbing title or headline.

Go out and study the headlines of the great copywriters. A title that makes your reader curious gets you most of the way to your goal of getting your article read. Include statements and questions with keywords people are looking for. Describe your article’s content in a short and concise manner with your subtitles.

Use titles like, “7 Tips To Make Her Want You More”, or “The Secret To Making Her Swoon and Blush Guaranteed”. You could also use titles that command people, such as “Make Her Yours In Six Easy Steps”. Your titles should stand out in a crowd without much effort.

5) Speed up the pace.

From your opening paragraph, use real life situations that can be adopted by the reader. Use descriptive language and metaphors to drive home your point. Just don’t over do it. Keep the experience pleasurable and enjoyable for them, but don’t waste words just to build up your word count.

6) Use specific facts and figures when possible. Not just weak and ordinary statements.

Using specific facts and figures strengthens your article because it makes it authoritative. But this is no college paper. Don’t make it too formal.

It doesn’t have to be a huge chore to write an article. These are just few quick tips and guidelines to help you improve your articles. Writing articles can be fun and seriously profitable once you get the hang of it.

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