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TOP TEN HELPFUL HINTS
These ten hints can help your article get
published. Stick with our tips, and soon, you'll be on your way to making a difference within your
local, regional or even global community!
- Catch your readers’ attention immediately
and focus tightly on your issue.
- Express your opinion, and explain why it
matters to your audience.
- Explain why the issue is timely.
- Don’t be afraid to be a little bit
controversial, but be sure that you aren’t being outlandish.
- ‘Speak’ to the reader.
Be personal in your article and your audience will respond positively to your
conversational writing style. Use active verbs- this helps to make your
point and also keeps you from boring your readers.
- Identify the readers of the publication. Technical
information and long, multi-syllable words are often not appropriate for a
general audience.
- Ensure that your
viewpoint is crystal clear and that you are decisive about which side of the
issue you are on. Don’t be vague
or you will confuse your audience.
- Educate your reader but don’t condescend.
- Towards the end of your article, clearly
re-state your position.
- When appropriate, issue a call to action
to your community and to elected officials.
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