| Before you ask yourself "why aren't people reading my articles?!" consider this: Are you writing what they want to hear? If so, are you arriving too late to the game? Here are some easy, timely article writing tips to ensure you're spot on with your audience and on target with your goals. "Who is this for anyway?" As obvious as this first point is, it's easily forgotten: Who are you writing for? Your motivation (above all else) should be to meet the needs and wants of your audience. Set aside at least 30 minutes for a brainstorm session to consider the following questions: - What are your audience's most pressing problems?
- What motivates them?
- What do they want to know and why?
- What obstacles are they facing?
- How can they fix it and reach their goal?
"Okay, now what do I do with the answers?" - Capture your reader's attention by applying these elements to the title, summary, and introduction.
- Answer these questions within the framework of your article.
- Bear these elements in mind when you are brainstorming and always think: "What would your reader do?"
- Tie in your USP (unique selling proposition) with your CTA (call-to-action) in your Resource Box by providing additional relevant resources, products, or services that may help the reader more easily reach their goal.
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