Tips for writing your first article in an ezine

Do you find yourself struggling to write your first ezine article?

There must be a reason some people find it so easy to write articles for ezines. If you’re new to writing and submitting articles, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed and looking for instructions and an easy way to get started.

Do you cringe at the thought of writing your first article?

If you take just one step at a time, it gets easier each time you sit down to write your next article. But what if you really hate writing and don’t know what to say, so you keep putting it off even knowing it’s the best way to get free traffic to your blog or website? You may find yourself inundated with ideas once you get started. That’s the key… Start!

So what exactly is an Ezine Article?

It is an article that is published through an electronic journal and delivered through the website of the electronic publication or by email. Ezine articles are a great way to get traffic without spending a dime. The possibilities of writing articles are endless. There are plenty of benefits to writing articles. Writing articles in ezines is a great way to promote yourself and get your name out there on the internet, which in turn will help you market your niche, whatever it may be. You could have a product or a service that you could market. There are people searching every day and they may just want what you have to offer. Article writing is the best form of advertising, they establish you as an expert in your field of interest and could and will be picked up and used on other websites giving you even more exposure to more traffic.

How to start writing your first article in an ezine.

1. Decide your theme. Think about the niche or market that you are familiar with. There is tons of information on the internet to research.

2. Choose a title. Be specific about what you want to write about.

3. Create an outline for your article. Just write ideas for now. Write about the things you want to share.

4. Write your introduction. Make your article about “them.” Something they are looking for and with which they can identify.

5. Body of your article. Turn your outline into your article. It can be made up of several paragraphs. Check out other articles in your field of interest for ideas.

6. Write your closing box and resources. Bring up the main points of the article and follow up with any questions you think your reader might have. The resource box is where you tell your readers more about yourself and then tell them what to do next. You want your readers to be excited to hear more about what you’re writing about.

7. More information about the resource box. Your content is to provide useful information to your readers. Guide your readers to make a decision to make a positive change in their life. You want them to take action. That’s exactly what your resource box will do for you. It should be a continuation of the article itself.

In closing, an ezine is a great way to advertise. It costs nothing more than a little time and effort on your part. If you’re willing to put in the effort, it may reward you beyond your wildest dreams!