[EzineArticles] Article Writing Tips to Retweet: February 2014

Article Writing Tips to Retweet: February 2014 Every month @EzineArticles provides over 100 useful tidbits of information, motivation, and training for over 104,900 followers. We've gathered some of the best ones from February right here. Retweet any of them for motivation or to share with your Twitter followers. Just CLICK on  to Retweet. Motivational Quotes and Writing Advice When all else fails, write what your heart tells you. "You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." - Mark Twain Use what you stand for and what you oppose as a foundation to write great content that resonates with readers and creates a ripple effect. Stop procrastinating. Start doing. "Once you stop stalling and start working, it takes a whole lot less time to do things!" - Crystal Paine First drafts don't have to be perfect. They just have to be written. Stay focused on what you want. "The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear." - Brian Tracy Finish this sentence: You know you're a writer when ______. EzineArticles Inside Information Went a little overboard on that article? Find out how to chop one really long article into two (or more): blog.ezinearticles.com/2014/02/qa-how... Want to know the secret to your success as an author? Here are 15 ways to do it: blog.ezinearticles.com/2014/02/15-pow... Your titles can be better. Let's make it so: blog.ezinearticles.com/2014/02/title-... Bookmark "The List" of writing ideas: blog.ezinearticles.com/2014/02/30-gre... You can love your writing – just don't LOVE your writing. Happy Valentine's Day to our passionate Expert Authors! youtu.be/esna3r4MaAo Inspirational Guidance No matter what they say, keep writing. pic.twitter.com/eWIIURGnRX Could this be the ultimate Expert Author mantra? pic.twitter.com/08hDUqf663 Article Idea: Write about something that had to go wrong before it could go right. pic.twitter.com/TjWDTWbLpJ What's your favorite Tweet from February? Have any writing advice, content marketing tips, or favorite quotes that you'd like us to share with our followers? Click here to let us know - we'd love to hear from you! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: For more posts like this, check out the Article Writing Tips to Retweet category and don't forget to follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest EzineArticles information and training. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "My Staffing Agency Is Growing and Flourishing" EzineArticles.com is undoubtedly the top ezine online. You set the gold standard and all other ezines simply follow your example. Partly due to your website, my babysitting, nanny, and senior care staffing agency is growing and flourishing in greater Sarasota, Florida. Thanks for helping me get high Google rankings and find more satisfied clients! Debra Fortosis EliteFamilyCare.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9725510-5233187.e085d87993250aab11f3e0c15f1c2785@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2014 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

Confidence Meditation (instant download)

Dear thomas,

Have you seen this yet? The free guided meditation mp3 for confidence from Guided Mind:

Download Your Confidence Guided Meditation Here.

This album is called "Self Worth" and it will help you to:

-  Empower you and give you a natural sense of self worth and self esteem.
-  Boost your confidence in yourself and in your ability to succeed in your pursuits and create the life you deserve.
-  Help you to love yourself simply for who you are, to stop caring about what people think of you and live your life with a natural, positive sense of self worth.

Take a look at this today. It is being snapped up; it is just new out this week but already over 12,000 people have downloaded it!

Download Your Free Guided Meditation for Confidence.

Regards,

David Riklan
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Natural Health News: 8 Simple Steps to Total Wellness

Natural Health Newsletter Your Guide to Health and Wellness   2/27/14 issue:   8 Simple Steps to Total Wellness Email for: killdragonhero@gmail.com Natural Health and Alternative Medicine Newsletter Issue #764, February 27-28, 2014 Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.naturalhealthweb.com ------------------------------------------------------------- *** Natural Health Tip of the Week *** ------------------------------------------------------------- A lot of people feel more prone to depression in the winter time for a variety of reasons, not least because of the lack of natural sunlight. Make an effort to spend some time outside during daylight hours to get some exposure to natural light, even if it's only for ten minutes or so (30 minutes would be better, though!). However weak the sunlight is, it should make you feel happier and less lethargic.   ------------------------------------------------------------- *** Article of the Week: 8 Simple Steps to Total Wellness - By Dr. Kathleen Hartford *** ------------------------------------------------------------- We can be so caught up in caring for our loved ones that we neglect own health and wellness.  That's when life's daily stresses start to wear us out causing headaches, low energy, and increasing our susceptibility to illness.  Resolve to make some changes in caring for your own well-being. Try these simple tips and soon you and your whole family will feel the benefits. With these eight simple steps below, you will look better, feel better, and have the increased energy that you need to enjoy your life! ** To read the full article, go here.   ------------------------------------------------------------- *** Healthy Recipe: Purple Polish Borscht *** ------------------------------------------------------------- This delicious and colorful soup comes with a powerhouse of nutritional benefits. Beets are known to be great for lowering your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, slowing the formation of cataracts, and improving the health of your muscles, nerves and immune system. ** To read the full recipe, go here.

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Manifestation Meditation MP3 (12,656 downloads last month!)

Dear thomas,

Everyone is talking about this, this week, and no wonder - it's all BRAND NEW, completely free and everyone's talking about it on facebook:

Download your copy here.

It's a free meditation mp3 from Guided Mind, specifically designed to take you on a visual journey within your own mind to enhance your manifestation results.

It lasts around 20 minutes and it's like "meditation made easy" as you are guided the whole time by your narrator; who stimulates your thoughts and leads you to visualize...

... and when you manifest like this you are manifesting from your core, from your inner self, and you are putting your desires, manifestation wishes and intentions out into the world much more clearly and vibrantly - and it leads to much clearer and more accurate manifestations too.

Try it for yourself, it's completely free:

Download your manifestation meditation mp3 here.

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This Normalizes High Blood Pressure Without Dangerous Drugs

5 High Blood Pressure Myths The "Silent Killer" Can Be Stopped Dear thomas, There are many misconceptions about high blood pressure. This is a case where ignorance is definitely not bliss. In fact, it can kill... So here are five deadly myths about high blood pressure you cannot live without. The good news: you can get control of your high blood pressure. Perhaps even prevent it altogether... (CLICK HERE to watch a short video about this.) Five Myths about High Blood Pressure Myth Number One: It's No Big Deal. The problem with high blood pressure initially is there are no symptoms. You don't feel bad, so how could anything be wrong? The truth is, when your blood flow begins to push too hard against your blood vessels, it leads to damage of your heart, kidneys, and other organs in your body. High blood pressure is a very big deal indeed. Myth Number Two: There Is No Good Treatment. Many people feel there's nothing they can do about their high blood pressure. The truth is if you follow a sensible plan, you can manage your high blood pressure. More about this in just a moment... Myth Number Three: A "Little" High Blood Pressure Is Okay. When you take your blood pressure readings, you probably notice they vary somewhat. You probably also notice there are two numbers, one on top and one on bottom. Normal readings are: 119 or below for the top number, and 79 or below for the bottom number. Some people believe that as long as one of these numbers is normal, you're okay. The truth is if either of your blood pressure numbers is above normal, you need to do something right away. Myth Number Four: High Blood Pressure Cannot Be Prevented. This idea is dead wrong. Even if everyone in your family has higher blood pressure, this doesn't mean there is nothing you can do. Simple changes such as eating a healthy diet, limiting salt intake, and keeping your weight under control, can help you prevent high blood pressure. Myth Number Five: Treatment Is Difficult. Most people think that treating high blood pressure requires giving up all your favorite foods, engaging in some crazy exercise plan, or taking dangerous and expensive drugs. While you do need to make changes to get your blood pressure under control, those changes do not have to be difficult or unpleasant. A Natural High Blood Pressure Solution That's Easy and Fun The Medical Research Team led by Joe Barton has produced a short video presentation (CLICK HERE TO WATCH IT NOW) explaining safe, natural methods anyone can use the help control high blood pressure. When you watch this video, you may be surprised to find the best treatment for your high blood pressure might already be inside your kitchen cabinets. You might also be delighted to find out how easy, tasty, and enjoyable it can be to get to the root cause and even prevent your own high blood pressure from escalating. High blood pressure is a big deal. It can definitely kill you. But it doesn't have to be that way, and that's why it's important that you watch this video right now, before it expires. Click here now to watch this complimentary, short video presentation that shows you how it's possible to normalize your blood pressure readings using safe, natural methods. CLICK HERE to watch the video now. Regards, David Riklan Editor - Natural Health Newsletter Founder - NaturalHealthWeb.com and SelfGrowth.com   If the links above are not working, just copy & paste the following website address onto your Internet browser: http://www.selfgrowth.com/go/bpmyths.html

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SelfGrowth.com: Career Setbacks & Role Models

Self Improvement Newsletter Improve Your Life Today!   2/24/14 issue:   Career Setbacks & Role Models Email for: killdragonhero@gmail.com * Self Improvement and Personal Growth Weekly Newsletter * Issue #807, Week of February 24-25, 2014 Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.SelfGrowth.com In this issue: -- Quotes of the Week -- Recommended Resource of the Week -- Article: Managing Career Setback - By Dr. LeslieBeth Wish -- Article: 5 Critical Steps to Effective Role Modeling - How to Stay on Track and Inspire Your Children - By Melinda Asztalos -- Book Review: A Year of Miracles: Daily Devotions and Reflections - By Marianne Williamson -- How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe from this Newsletter ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Quotes of the Week *** ------------------------------------------------------------ The swiftness of time is infinite, as is still more evident when we look back on the past. - Seneca, 4 BC-AD 65 The less men think, the more they talk. - Montesquieu, 1689-1755 The successful businessman must be able to foresee possibilities, to estimate with sagacity the outcome in the future. - Frank William Taussig, 1859-1940 ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Recommended Resource of the Week *** ------------------------------------------------------------ * Transform a Painful Relationship into a Powerful Partnership! * Do you have conflicts and communication challenges with: difficult people? your mate, ex-partner, in-laws or friends? your boss, employee or co-worker? Begin right now to transform what is tormenting you. You've heard about Dr. Doris' award-winning program on "The Today Show," CNN and NPR. Sign up for your FREE teleclass and video so can you gain the answers you need. Click here now! ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Article: Managing Career Setback - By Dr. LeslieBeth Wish *** ------------------------------------------------------------ No matter how seasoned and successful you are, you still may experience disappointments and setbacks. Read this several times: No one is immune from experiencing career setbacks, disappointments and regrets and making mistakes big and small. Setbacks come in many forms for all of us. See if these situations sound like you. I've added possible solutions for each item. ** To read the full article, go here. ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Article: 5 Critical Steps to Effective Role Modeling - How to Stay on Track and Inspire Your Children - By Melinda Asztalos *** ------------------------------------------------------------ I have noticed that, more often than not, an underlying question that many parents have is, "How can I be an effective role model?" Parents who are on the path of conscious parenting have made a commitment to expand their awareness, examine their limiting beliefs and continue to create and sustain healthy, authentic connections with their children. Sometimes, parents express that in spite of their efforts to instill positive, empowering attitudes, they feel that they are not able to always clearly demonstrate behaviors they wish to see in their children. I would like to share a few tips that will support you in your efforts to become a more effective role model. ** To read the full article, go here.   * Transform a Painful Relationship into a Powerful Partnership! * Do you have conflicts and communication challenges with: difficult people? your mate, ex-partner, in-laws or friends? your boss, employee or co-worker? Begin right now to transform what is tormenting you. You've heard about Dr. Doris' award-winning program on "The Today Show," CNN and NPR. Sign up for your FREE teleclass and video so can you gain the answers you need. Click here now! ------------------------------------------------------------ *** Book Review: A Year of Miracles: Daily Devotions and Reflections - By Marianne Williamson *** ------------------------------------------------------------ In A Year of Miracles, Marianne Williamson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the classic A Return to Love and world-renowned teacher, offers a daily devotional that helps us develop a positive, loving mindset and encourages us to live our best selves to bring miracles A Year of Miracles is her collection of 365 spiritual readings, including prayers, meditations, declarations, and affirmations--one for each day of the year--that offer guidance, support, and enlightenment to focus your thinking. With this thoughtful meditative devotional, you can stay mindful, hopeful, and centered every day, producing miracles in your life. 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[EzineArticles] 15 Ways to Boost Your Confidence in Your Writing: Kill the Doubt

15 Ways to Boost Your Confidence in Your Writing: Kill the Doubt Stop Doubting Your Ability to Write The first blog post I had ever written for this blog scared me senseless. I knew the material after years assisting Expert Authors and leading an incredible group of editors, but that first post ... I stared a blank screen. I wrote a few lines, deleted them, wrote a few lines, deleted them, and continued repeating the cycle. I checked email and caught up on a few other projects. When Penny hinted at my approaching deadline for it, I finally locked the door to my office and churned out one of the worst drafts I've likely ever written in my life. But that's okay! It's just the first draft, so who cares?! The first draft is always the toughest, but it didn't defeat me and it certainly doesn't have to defeat you. Through confiding in Penny and getting feedback from other writers, it dawned on me, like many of you may have experienced when you began writing or are experiencing right now: It's not your skills getting in the way of your first draft. It's your confidence in your writing that's holding you back. Here are 15 ways you can give your writing confidence a shot in the arm to get through any period of doubt and back into the writing saddle. 15 Ways to Boost Your Confidence in Your Writing Read: Besides the obvious keeping the pulse on the world and expanding your knowledge base, reading is like immersing yourself in the laboratories of other writers. You learn their discoveries, shadow their experiments, and can use that knowledge to experiment in your own writing as well. Write Every Day: In a journal, spend at least 10 minutes every day free writing - ignore spelling, grammar, or even staying on topic; write whatever is on your mind for 10 minutes. This will help pave the way to write more throughout your day. Write with Abandon: In the film world, the "one take wonder" is an incredibly rare thing. Altering this and that, film crews shoot take after take to get what they need. The same is true for writing. You will not have the perfect draft on the first take. Let your first draft be terrible and improve upon it later. Understand the Language: Often the most intimidating part of writing is grammar and style. Treat grammar like skill you would acquire for any trade: understand the technicalities (such as apostrophes and rein in ellipses), develop your style, and find your tone. Be Reasonable: Don't write as fast as you can to "get it over with." You'll only stunt your growth. You know the saying, "Rome wasn't built in a day." Take your time with your writing, so you can grow. You'll improve your speed as you improve your skillset. Re-Motivate: Feel like you've gone so far off your original path that you lack the motivation to write? Was it to help others? Was it to share your enthusiasm? Go back to the source and find the real reason why you began writing. Alternately, your reasons for writing may have changed over time - whatever it is find out why you want to write and renew your passion for writing. Connect With People: Avoid isolating yourself and gain a support network - whether composed of other writers or simply those who support you in your writing endeavors. Use the creative energy that you gain from reaching out to other people and feed it into your writing. Be Open to Feedback: Many writers cringe at the idea of submitting their precious work for a critique. Find someone you trust (who will be unbiased and honest) to provide suggestions for improvement as well as what they liked or disliked. Talk About It: Tell friends, family, peers, and even your fans about your current writing projects. Get their input and more importantly, share your enthusiasm. This will help you believe in your writing. That said, know when it's time to stop talking and start writing. Be Okay With the Flow: Writers often get a bad reputation for being wildly exuberant or compulsively frenetic. Go with your flow. If you go through crazy productive streaks of writing, then ride it. Just remember to get out and connect with others to avoid isolation. Think of Editing Positively: Writers will often treat editing like they're sending their article to the dentist to drill and fill dozens of cavities. Treat editing like you're sending the article to the spa: a massage for formatting, a manicure an introduction, a pedicure the conclusion, and more. Improve Your Focus: If can't sit down without distractions, it may be possible that you are perpetuating those distractions. Identify those habits that steal your time and then adjust your routine. Accommodate the distraction (such as schedule 10 minutes to check your email before you sit down to write) or eliminate it altogether. Believe You Can Write: You can be your worst critic. Stop beating yourself up each time you hit a writing roadblock. Cultivate your skills, find the right tools, and get feedback, but above all: believe in your ability to write. You're not going to succeed in writing unless you believe you can. Write What You Love: There's the old adage, "Write what you know," but what if what really makes you want to passionately write for hours on end is based on discovering what you don't know? Toss that old cliché. Write about what motivates you and interests you because that passion will help you build confidence in your writing. Overcome the Fear: What are you waiting for? Publish your articles. There's that moment before you hit submit, where risk and reward intermingle. Our IT developers here call it "The Fear." When you've crossed all of your t's and dotted your i's, but you still have that hairy feeling like you missed something. It's better to take the risk and try than to never submit. Once you've developed a process and a rapport with your editors, it gets much easier. Have you ever struggled with your writing confidence? How did you get through it? Click here to let us know - we'd love to hear from you! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Vanessa, Editorial Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Bonus! Use Article Templates: Staring at a blank page and not knowing where to start can dampen your spirits. If you need help with a writing idea or you're not sure what type of content structure you should use, writing prompts like the Article Templates improve your spirits immensely. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "I am really grateful that sites like Ezinearticles exist ..." I have really loved my journey with EzineArticles so far. 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Write down this important date: July 1st, 2014

Crazy new Federal law goes into effect July 1st of this year

Dear thomas,

My friends at Stansberry Research have been writing for several years about the problems of the U.S. dollar and our government’s insurmountable debt obligations.

But now, for the first time ever, their lead analyst believes we can accurately predict the exact day of the U.S. dollar’s official collapse.

He says this collapse will coincide with a new Federal law that goes into effect this year.

I strongly encourage you to take a minute to learn about this law and the exact date.

I expect this to be a huge story in the weeks to come, but right now no one is talking about it.

Get the facts for yourself here…

Sincerely,

David Riklan
Editor - Self Improvement Newsletter
Founder - SelfGrowth.com





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Harvard Study Reveals Banned Cure for All Disease

THE OUTLAWED CURE FOR ALL DISEASE This Hushed-Up Cure for Heart Disease, Diabetes, Alzheimer's and Cancer Has Been Censored, Banned, and Blacklisted... Until Now! Dear thomas, This Harvard study should have made front page news around the world. It's the kind of news that would have most Americans falling off their sofas... if they ever heard it. You see, the Harvard researchers behind this study discovered a way to "flip a switch" inside your cells that makes it virtually impossible for any chronic disease to exist in that cell... ...and if you already have diseased cells, you can make them disappear as if they never existed at all. So would it surprise you if I told you the FDA created laws to block access to this amazing technology? In some cases the laws are so tight, experts are not even allowed to TALK about it. This hushed-up, breakthrough technology provides a possible CURE for everything from cancer and heart disease, to diabetes and Alzheimer's. And it's available RIGHT NOW. But it never sees the light of day. Today, my colleague, Dr. Al Sears, is blowing the whistle on the FDA. Please click HERE and read his special report. Let him show you what I'm talking about. You and your family have a right to know. To Your Good Health, David Riklan Editor - Natural Health Newsletter Founder - NaturalHealthWeb.com and SelfGrowth.com

 

 

 

 

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[EzineArticles] Q&A: How Do I Create an Article Set?

Q&A: How Do I Create an Article Set? From the Mailbag: The Questions and Answers of Article Writers and Content Marketers Shared Just Like You! Whether you didn't know to ask, were too busy to ask, or didn't think it was important enough to ask, you know there's a huge benefit to listening in to the responses of other people's questions. It's one of the reasons talk shows have been such a huge hit: We can learn from the experiences of others and gain expert advice to apply to our own lives. With this benefit in mind, I'm excited to introduce a new series that will post our Expert Authors writing and content marketing questions and we'll answer them - in great depth - right here for you. So let's stop killing time and get to it! Janice from New Zealand writes: I recently wrote an article that was too long on its own, so I separated it into two articles. When I submitted them, I received a reply that they were not considered suitable for publication because they were not complete on their own. How do I create an article set so each article stands on its own, but it also connects to the other article? Accidental Article Sets What Janice is describing is what we refer to as an Accidental Article Set. For example: You intend to write one article between 500-700 words and then find yourself on a writing roll that produces 1,500-2,000 words. It's a fantastic article that's jam-packed with relevant and informative tips and insights, but it's overly long for your audience. One solution is to split the article in half, give the other half a new title, an introduction, and conclusion to form an article set. How to Turn One Lengthy Article into an Article Set 1. Find the Natural Break in the Article In order for an article to be successfully sliced into two, the reader must gain the full benefit of one article without having read the other(s). To do this, you need to find the natural break in your article. Let's dissect Janice's article to show this. Janice's first draft, which we'll call "Method XYZ: Why You Should Do It and Best Practices," was broken up into 6 sections that resemble a frequently used style in article writing. The Hook: Introduction The Thing: What Is It? The Benefit: Why Should You Do It? The Method(s): How to Do It? The Conclusion: Call-to-Action The Resource Box: Relevant Information About the Author & Links This format easily lends itself to the creation of an article set because there are natural breaks: "Method XYZ: What it Is and How it Can Help You" The Hook: Introduction The Thing: What Is It? The Benefit: Why Should You Do It? The Conclusion: Call-to-Action (Link to Next Article in the Series) The Resource Box: Relevant Information About the Author & Links "Method XYZ: Best Practices to Get the Most Benefit" The Hook: Introduction (Quick Recap of What it Is and the Benefit) The Method(s): How to Do It? The Conclusion: Call-to-Action (Link to the Previous Article in the Series) The Resource Box: Relevant Information About the Author & Links Remember to ask yourself: "Does the reader have to look at my other articles in this series to get the benefit?" If the answer is yes, then the article does not stand alone and it's not ready for submission. Ensure the article stands alone to amplify the power of your article set by providing so much benefit that the reader seeks out more articles written by you. 2. Ensure the Title Delivers on the Promise Let's say I wrote an article titled "5 Critical Action Steps to Article Writing Success" and each step bloomed into 400-500 words. That's potentially well over 2,000-2,500 words. So I decide to split the article off after each step (while ensuring that each article body stands alone). Examples of Titles That Don't Deliver If I'm like many writers, I may try to tack on a "Step I" or "Part I" for an easy title fix, like in the following titles: 5 Critical Action Steps to Article Writing Success: Step I Critical Action Steps to Article Writing Success: Step I The above titles present a problem for prospective readers and publishers: In the first title, the article doesn't deliver the 4 steps beyond step 1, so the title does not deliver on its promise of "5 Critical Action Steps." In both titles, simply tagging a Step I, Step II, etc. on each article title doesn't quite work either because it implies the article is incomplete. If the reader finds the article at Step III, then they will either have to dig around for Steps I and II to catch up or will continue on to Steps IV and V and decide whether it's worth it to back track to I or II later. More likely, they will move on to an article that's more accessible to them without having to skip ahead or move backward. In either case, if you are concerned about improving your ability to be syndicated (getting picked up by ezines, website publishers, or content curators), accessibility is just as important. Frankly, an article series will rarely get picked up and distributed by publishers because they are looking for specific content. Not everything in your series might be relevant to them and pragmatically, they are allotted 25 articles per year to syndicate from EzineArticles.com on their website or in their newsletters. They are unlikely to seek out all 5 articles in your series because that's a huge gamble with their audience and it would leave them with only 20 articles left to share for the rest of the year. Examples of Titles That Do Deliver Critical Action Step to Create Article Writing Success: Objective Prewriting Critical Action Step to Create Article Writing Success: Plan and Outline Critical Action Step to Create Article Writing Success: Write with Abandon Critical Action Step to Create Article Writing Success: Edit Mercilessly Critical Action Step to Create Article Writing Success: Proofread Critically Notice a common theme of these titles? It's a series of article titles that are distributor friendly because they don't have numbers! Instead of using phrases like "Part 1 of 3" to identify your articles in a series, use a phrase that's engaging and descriptive. Linking Article Sets Together Once all of the articles in the set or series are live, you can go back and update your articles to include the link to the next part in the series and vice versa. Returning to the example of Janice's article set, she made the article set more accessible to readers by using the following language at the end of her articles: Article I Ready for the next step? Discover more in "Method XYZ: Best Practices to Get the Most Benefit" at [the link to her next article] Article II Did you miss "Method XYZ: What it Is and How it Can Help You"? No problem! You can view it at [the link to her previous article] Please note that links to your articles are still considered self-serving and are counted toward your maximum allotment of 2 self-serving links in each article submission. In this example, Janice provided the link to the other article at the very end of her article body and then provided a link to her website in the Resource Box. Also, links are not allowed above the fold, including links to other articles. When Accidental Article Sets Might Not Work In a pinch, Accidental Article Sets work. However, some articles are more difficult to split than others. For example: "20 Ways to Save Money" In cases like these - where a list of ways, methods, tips, etc. is used - bigger is better. Larger numbers at the beginning of titles tend to take the lead over articles featuring smaller numbers because users like well-packaged information that's tangible (i.e., in one place). For example, users will be more inclined to click the article titled "20 Ways to Save Money" over "10 Ways to Save Money Part I" and "10 Ways to Save Money Part II" because the former offers more promise to fulfill their needs on one fell swoop. Other articles it may be difficult (but not impossible) to split include product reviews and instructional articles (e.g., Step-by-Step/How-To/DIY). Redesign Your Article into a Set or Series Alternately, (if you're not pushing up against a deadline and can dedicate a little more time to your article) consider taking a step back: Reassess your approach to the article by narrowing the topic. For example, "20 Ways to Save Money" may appeal to a very broad audience, but it will also compete with a ton of content just like it. To increase your chances of success and rise above the saturation of content available, target specific audience segments and then narrow the topic: 20 Ways to Save Money for College (audience: high-school students and their parents/guardians) 20 Ways to Save Money for Your Wedding (audience: women between the ages of 25-35 and couples) 20 Ways to Save Money for Your Retirement (audience: adults between the ages of 20-40) And so on and so forth. We might find some common methods to save money between these audiences (such as "skip those daily lattes and put the money in the bank"). However, a college student has a unique set of needs and priorities than a couple saving for their wedding. It's up to the author to address those priorities and meet those needs in how they present the method. If you can, plan an article series in advance, but feel free to take advantage of the simplicity an Accidental Article Set offers to increase your exposure and keep readers happy. Just remember: Always deliver on the title and ensure your articles can stand on their own so nothing comes between your readers and a great user experience. Do you prefer article sets or individual articles? Click here to let us know! We'd love to hear from you and don't forget to stay tuned for more "From the Mailbag" posts. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Vanessa, Editorial Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Don't be mistaken, Article Templates are not just for beginners! 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