 Does this frustration sound familiar?
I don't even know where to start.
I already see there is a lot of content or information out there on my topic. Why would mine matter? That's the big question!
If there are hundreds of articles, videos,
posts, and more on a topic, where would I even start? How do I gather my
own unique articles?
Why would mine matter?
Because you matter. Your first step in your article writing journey is this:
Acknowledge your value: you have something to offer.
Once you've genuinely owned that statement, the
rest falls into place because each and every person - including you -
brings something new to the writing table. No one can replicate your
life-long experience and there are thousands of ways to approach any
given topic. The key is finding what your audience needs (not just what
they want or think they want) and providing them with content that's
innovative and valuable.
Where would I start?
Small. Start small. Brainstorm a list of core
topics in your niche and stay within the framework of what you know (for
now). Let's say you sell baby products on your website - this may seem
really specific, but it isn't. We need to narrow that niche to a much
smaller scope. Begin by finding areas of your niche that have low
competition, but are still in demand. Using the long-tail method,
you can give your broader topic on baby products focus based on user
demand (such as "Newborn Baby Products Checklist," "Toy Safety and
Health Concerns," "Best Baby Shower Ideas," and "Baby Products for
Twins"). Now that you have a firm grasp on your core topics, own your
value by providing your unique insight on the subject!
How do I gather my own unique articles?
While there may be many articles covering
similar topics that you may feel hesitant to contend with, the key is
discovering what you have to offer that's different from everyone else.
Determine your Unique Value Proposition (a promise of value that’s exclusively delivered by you). What information can you offer readers that no one else has? What information can you offer readers in addition
to what everyone else is saying? What void in their needs can you fill
with your strengths? Invent and reinvent yourself by searching trends
and patterns in your niche that will help you build a unique position.
How do I know I'm on the right path?
So what if you're not? As Ray Bradbury once
said, "Quantity produces quality. If you only write a few things, you're
doomed." Write and be patient. Monitor your articles’ traffic and activity as well as traffic search terms
used to find your articles to test topics and your approach. Ask us
questions, continue narrowing your focus, find your writing style and
voice, and remember that you do have incredible value to offer.
Starting out in any new endeavor can be
incredibly rough, especially when writing is involved. Remove your fear
that you don't have the necessary skills (these can always be acquired)
and think of the value you bring to the table. It will open you up to
thinking less about what's stopping you and help you focus more about
your audience, the types of topics that affect them, and how you can
deliver quality goods.
10 Recommended Resources
For newbies who want to stay on and Expert Authors who want to get back on the right track:
- Build Your Own Article Template Packages [Learn more]
- An Introduction to Article Writing and Marketing (Training Series) [Learn more]
- How to Prevent Article Writing Information Overload [Learn more]
- How to Create Quality Content in 7 Steps [Learn more]
- The Anatomy of the Perfect Article [Learn more]
- 5 Steps to Gutting Your First Draft [Learn more]
- Empower Your Writing With the Top Punctuation Howlers Grammar Style Guide [Learn more]
- Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar Revision Checklist [Learn more]
- How to Promote Your Content [Learn more]
- 5 Methods to Put More Time on the Writing Clock [Learn more]
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To Your Article Writing Success & Passion!
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