Is Yours A Killer Article?

When from many available subjects you are about to choose one, you should pause to consider its possibilities before beginning to write. It is not enough to say, “This is a good subject- I believe that I can write an article on it.” You needs to look at the topic from every angle. You ought to ask yourself, “How widespread is the interest in my subject? How much will it appeal to the average individual? What phases of it are likely to have the greatest interest for the greatest number of persons?” To answer these questions you must review the basic sources of pleasure and satisfaction.

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“What Shall I Write About?”

That is the first question that inexperienced writers ask their literary advisers. “If you haven’t anything to write about, why write at all?” might be an easy answer. Most persons, as a matter of fact, have plenty to write about but do not realize it. Not lack of subjects, but inability to recognize the possibilities of what lies at hand, is their real difficulty.

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This Is What You Need To Be An Outstanding Writer

In order to attain success as a writer of special feature articles, you must possess at least four qualifications-
(1) ability to find subjects that will interest the average man and woman, and to see the picturesque, romantic, and significant phases of these subjects

(2) a sympathetic understanding of the lives and interests of the persons about whom and for whom he writes

(3) thoroughness and accuracy in gathering material

(4) skill to portray and to explain clearly, accurately, and attractively.

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