For Beginners: How to write a good article?

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An article is a piece of writing that provides information
about a particular topic. Articles are written for many reasons, including
research, news reporting, and personal interest.

1. Title - This have to be brief and descriptive. Make sure
that your title is catchy and easy to remember.

2. Abstract - This should be longer than 500 words. Try to
summarize what the article is about.

3. Introduction - This should be around 250-300 words long.
Explain what the article is about and how it relates to the reader.

The introduction should be short and concise. You want to
give your readers a brief overview of what they are going to read about in the
rest of the article. This is where you can briefly explain the topic, state the
purpose of this article, and provide some background information.

4. Body - This is where you explain everything else. You can write
approximately something associated with the topic.

Your body paragraphs should contain the bulk of your
content. These are usually longer than your intro paragraph. They should
include details that support your claims. If you’re writing about the benefits
of CBD oil, then you might discuss how it has been used to treat anxiety,
depression, pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, and other ailments.

5. Conclusion - This should be around 150-200 words long.
Summarize the entire article and make sure that you have answered all
questions.

This is where you wrap things up. Make sure you have
included everything you wanted to say about your topic. Your conclusion
paragraph should summarize the points you made in your article.

6. References - Include at least 5 references.

How to become an article writer?

There are actually many ways to become an article writer.
You can consider yourself an article writer when you use these ways.

1. Write about your passion.

If you are passionate about something, then write about it!
If you love writing, then start writing about what you know best. You can write
approximately something that interests you. Just make sure that you have
enough knowledge about the topic.

2. Start small.

Start off with smaller articles. Don't try to publish a
full-length book right away. Instead, start out with short articles. Once you
get comfortable with writing, you can move on to longer pieces.

3. Be consistent.

Write at least once per week. This way, you'll build up a steady
flow of content over time.

What to do before writing an article?

1. Research your topic thoroughly.

2. Write out your plan.

3. Create a list of questions that want answering.

4. Do some research on the internet.

5. Make sure you have enough information.

6. Check if your sources are reliable.

7. Proofread!

8. Be consistent.

9. Don't forget to cite your sources.

Famous article writers

1. William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare William Shakespeare become an English poet,
playwright, and actor, widely seemed as the greatest author within the English
language and the arena's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called
England's national poet, and the universal symbol of the artist in modern
culture. His extant works, including plays, poems, and essays, span several
genres and styles, ranging from the narrative poem Venus and Adonis (1593) to
the epic history plays Richard II (1595), Henry VI, Part 1 (1591), and Henry V
(1599).

2. Mark Twain

Mark Twain was an American author, humorist, satirist,
publisher, lecturer, and businessman. He became born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835, in
Florida, Missouri. In addition to his novels, short stories, travel
writing, and autobiography, he wrote political satire under various pen names,
including Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Mike Fink, and Artemus Ward.

3. Charles Dickens

Charles John Huffam Dickens (20 June 1812 – 9 July 1870) was
an English novelist, journalist, and social critic who is considered to be
among the foremost figures of 19th-century literature. Considered to be one of
the greatest authors of all time, Dickens produced a large body of work over
nearly half a century, beginning with the publication of his first novel,
Sketches by Boz, in 1836.

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