When it Comes to Article Writing Less is More...Duh!

With much of my writing experience and even more insight from other writers, I have learned that writing less is more. It's funny that it has taken me quite some time to come to this realization, but as the saying goes; "Better late than never!" There are many articles out there about how to properly write articles and all of the jibber-jabber that comes with it. Most of this is repetitive talk and for me, seems useless after a while and not worth reading. This particular article is a personal experience of what I've learned about article writing, how writing less is more when it comes to article writing and what I have indirectly learned after agonizing readings of many repetitive articles with the same information stuffed in it.

Even in my early years of schooling, I can remember the teacher stressing the fact that our sentences should be shortened where necessary and able. A long drawn out sentence can almost always be reduced into simpler more explanatory words to produce the same understanding. I have often been referred to as an analyzer, where my writing and even my speech has often been long and drawn out. Sometimes it would work in my favor and produce suspense for what was to come next, while sometimes it would produce a response of; "will you just get to the point already." Sometimes I might simply be cut off in the middle of a sentence with deliberate intention. "Boy! Am I really talking too much?" I'd often wonder if this is sometimes the case with my readers. Often I use long or large words, but I feel these words are imperative to clearly describe what I am thinking. Excuse me, I mean; "...to clearly describe my thoughts." I have learned however, that it's not so much what you say, but how much you say and the way it is delivered.

Just like myself, I have found that many other people like to get their information in a short and concise manner. Short and sweet is the objective of the reader, as should be the goal of the writer. If someone wants to read for hours and hours, then they may pick up a book on a particular topic of interest. With the internet however, information is desired to be short and to the point so that the reader can move on to something else. I have also found that this type of approach to writing will generate a fan base of loyal readers, as they know that your work is wholesome, informative and to the point. Readers are also more inclined to share your writings with others, producing much wanted traffic for you the writer, and in turn start a domino effect of positive results for everyone.

Amongst writing short and concise articles, there are other factors that go into the way the article is designed that can have a lasting effect on readers' response. Some of these factors include short paragraphs, headings, sub-headings and clever introductions. Of course, the obvious things like grammar and spelling are a given, but the key thing to remember is that when it comes to article writing less is more. One other key factor that I have recently learned about is how to write article sets. This involves making up a set of different articles on a general topic, rather than one long and drawn out article that may lose reader interest. If anyone has ever read my bio, they may have realized that I have a low tolerance for reading over long periods of time. It simply puts me into a slumber state and I am instantly ready for a nap. This is why there will be follow up articles to this one to explain in detail those important factors into the structure of the article itself.

Clearly, I have now learned that when it comes to article writing less is more and it is quite easy to write short and concise articles that are still interesting and attractive to readers. With that being said, just remember to think like the reader. Just like in the retail business where retailers are encouraged to think like consumers, taking to mind what you want as a reader is most surely what others will want as well. Adhering to these factors will assure a successful article that is sure not to deter readers, but to bring them back wanting more.