To write a good article, you need two things: good content and good technique!
Everyone has something interesting to say, so good content is more common than you'd think; but sometimes it lacks technique and doesn't get noticed.
Here's a few simple steps to help you improve your writing:
1. Write what you love
When I first joined Steemit I use to write about whatever topic was popular at the time. It didn't even matter if I knew much about it. I learned pretty quickly that unless you care about what you write, your readers won't either!
2. Read, read, read
To generate content ideas, you need to read as much as you can. Have a look at what the competition's writing and get inspired, but remember to stay original and put a bit of yourself into your article; no one else can do that!
So you've got the content, now how do you make it appealing?
3. Make sure it looks inviting
When you see a lot of really long paragraphs on a page, it already seems like a challenge; most people will give up before they start reading.
Break up your writing into short sections that will draw your reader from one sentence to the next. Use the right photos and place them where you think the text needs a break.
4. Keep it short and simple
Don't try to impress your reader by using unnecessarily complicated words; you might end up confusing them instead. Use simple words and no more than what you need to express your point. Scrap any unnecessary words delete the sentences a reader might skip.
5. Make it better
Read your article out loud a few times before posting to see if you can make any improvements. Also make sure there are no mistakes or typos.
Now that your write-up looks good and has great info, go ahead and hit that post button with confidence!
Thank you for reading and I hope you found this post useful.
Until next time, Steem on!
Corina
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Beautiful .. great tips
Well done for these words
Thanks for sharing
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thanks for the tips! i need to start blog posting more so these types of posts are always helpful.
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Will keep it in mind.
Thanks!
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I like the idea of "Keep it short and simple" . Who wants to read posts like reading forever right? Maybe bookworms will do.
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You always , say stuffs off my mind like you are a mind reader.
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Very useful mate! Will take it into account on my next posts! Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks for keeping it short and simple.. I believe you when you said "write what you love". It really true. One tends to express his/her opinion better on what he/she has passion for. And most especially it must be inviting.
I will take to these key steps. Thanks for the enlightenment.
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this article really helps me to better
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I know not everyone has a good in writing but if we keep on reading everyday. For sure we can do it.
Thanks you for your tips @corina everyone who can read this will be inspired :)
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I agree with reading but I can write successful writings with the right research ;)
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Very useful mate. I like it...thanks for sharing sir.
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Write about what we love and read read read as much as possible about the topic. Those are my thought. I am 200% agree with you. People write without thinking and reading.
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Well I think those are really great tips on writing on Steemit or anywhere for that matter. My big question is though, how do you get others to see it? Sometimes when I post content, it may be well written or in my case a nice painting with content to support it but, it just goes unnoticed. Not complaining here, just curious how you address that?
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very good advice, precise and objective, I think it would be of great help for all of us who have little time on the net and still struggle for our content to be seen, thank you happy night
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Most times we want to write good posts, make good comments and create positive interactions, however we fail to attain that... Thanks for your message, it's extremely helpful
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Very nice tips! To read and write about we love (but not only) is very good, it can inspire us a much!
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You got a 5.73% upvote from @postpromoter courtesy of @corina!
Want to promote your posts too? Check out the Steem Bot Tracker website for more info. If you would like to support the development of @postpromoter and the bot tracker please vote for @yabapmatt for witness!
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very good writing, useful for steemian and for @jhoni, thanks for sharing, @corina. 😊
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Thank you for the tips @corina. This is extremely useful information indeed! :)
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excellent friend, Everyone knows how to write, but not everyone is a writer.
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Good advices. Thank you.
I’m still new to steemit. But I found that in steemit, good writing alone is not enough. I see a lot of different strategies that people use to get more upvotes. It’s fascinating. Make blogging great again.
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You are so right about reading to generate contents. Because it gives us new fresh stories to share with the world @corina. Thanks for this.
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Great post! Thank you :)
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right to the point! :)
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Thank you @corina. Your posts are so inspiring for a tiny little minnow like me. You are so right about short, concise and organized. I get lost very quickly when an article is too long.
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Thank you @corina:) yes this post is very helpful :D
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That's good stuff the next post should better than the last one getting good wisdom on writing thank you for your work.
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For the third point, I like it
These are good tips
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nice to read sir...
read read read....to write, we must read...
I like it...thanks for sharing sir
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Thank you for this. Very helpful!
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Excellent tips, they will be very useful to me, I am very bad writing, it is also because I do not know what to publish, I always stay blank, but thanks for these wonderful tips.
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This post has received a 7.69 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @corina.
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Thanks for the tip u made @corina,for me as a biggener on this platform this is very useful.
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Thank you so much for the advise. Your article will be very useful to those, like myself, that are just getting started. It can be a bit overwhelming but its alot of fun too
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Thank you for sharing these tips! Will keep these in mind when I write my posts. :)
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this post helpfull poste for everyone.
if thy fllow rules.
thanks
@corina
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Actually you forgot to mention the most important point, PAY THE BOTS.
Which you had to do too, in order to promote you post. As there has been 100+ similar posts here.
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bot dues .
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The article wasn't about how to get your post promoted, it was about how to write a good article. I wrote about the bots and why I use them before. Thank you!
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Hi @corina, can share the link to the post you wrote about the bots and why you used them? Thanks.
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Buenas recomendaciones para tenerlas en cuenta.
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get high to the top boss,,
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@corina thank you for posting this information,I am just a new member here this my first time joining as a blogger...This post is very important to me...Thank you so much!
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Very useful mate!Thanks for sharing!
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Yes, reading is truly magnificent for every writers. It widens your knowledge about a certain topic, give you some ideas on what topic you'll prepare writing and expands your vocabulary which easily smooth out your content to connect with likeminded individuals even someone who doesn't know about your topic can easily get what you're trying to say. Good post, keep it up! ;)
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Can i get your criticism of my site and this article?
https://steemit.com/kanye/@acres1881/the-kanye-controversy-the-concept-of-choice
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Hi!!!I am Md Ataujjaman Ripon..
Thank you so much for your post.
I have learnt many thing from your post.
again thaknk you for teach me some impprtant thing
..Please continue
I am with you
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I really enjoyed reading these tips. Hope I would be confident as you have said. Thanks @corina
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Very interesting, thanks for this post i learned a lot
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That was very useful. Thank you for the advice. I am still figuring out markup. I will look into this more and use this in the future.
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Nice work @corina. Post itself has a great layout -- eye appealing. That makes such a big difference. Sort of a subconscious effect. Most people feel they are not good at writing. Because of that, they just write quickly and post. Failing to look back over their work. (The words "edit" and "editing" are REALLY scary for many.) You made it sound less threatening by suggesting reading it aloud. Great approach!
It's nice to find good, well-qualified writers here on Steemit. I'm still fairly new, but love what all I'm learning here.
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Thank you for giving us, new Steemit writers, valuable tips. I'm just starting here and I'm definitely going to follow you and expect to learn more and more!
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I also often see people stuffing their posts with lots of photos that don't really benefit the text and just make it feel longer. Maybe some readers like that, but I just catch myself just scrolling through with not really paying attention.
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Yeah, I'll keep Steem-ing on! Really love point No.1. I think it's so important for the writer. Thank you for this great reminder :) @corina
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Thank you, I am fairly new but this will definitely help structure my posts. Thank you again!
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I love your posts, they're always great!
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Thanks @corina for aggregating all the points in a single post. It's much needed for anyone who is starting here as a minnow. Most of us rarely spend time in observing things and improving what we already have.
Most people tend to focus on creating more and more content and they rarely sit and think about what's not working and that's what causes the disappointment to most people. I hope steemians will take advantage of your post to write quality content hereon.
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Hello friend, I am very happy with your article, there are things that you do not know about what you say, very interesting. Great the ancient Greeks, thank you for your wisdom. God bless you always.
Regards...
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thanks for advice!
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I am a newbie here, and I find this post very helpful. Thank you for sharing!
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