Five Things You Should Know About Writing Ezine Articles

Now, with nearly 1,000 Ezine articles to my credit, I think I've learned a few things that might be valuable enough to pass on to you.

Here are five insights which you can rank in terms of importance to you:

(1) You should write what you care about, not what you think will be popular or widely read. This presumes you are a genuine writer and not a marketing hack whose only goal is to attract and to cash in on clicks at his or her web site. If you stick to what you like you'll have fun no matter how many or how few readers you garner.

(2) Don't stop to judge the quality or the appeal of a given article. If you keep writing, which I always advise, you'll undoubtedly craft some that exceed and which fall short of your earlier achievements. More writing will cure most of your blues and help you to gradually reduce your defects and shortcomings.

(3) Don't compare yourself to other writers. One person emailed me and asked me how I was capable of crafting such a large volume of quality pieces. Though she complimented me, I sensed she silently chastised herself for having produced a lot less. Hey, I simply made the time to do it. It was my commitment more than anything else. If she makes the same commitment and sets aside an equivalent time, she'll do it, too.

(4) Try writing in different styles and make yourself write in new categories. I just posted a piece under the heading, Military, and nobody has tried to shoot me, yet! Ezines won't make you rich, directly, unless you own one, but the flip side of that coin is they are risk-free. You can count on being published, in most cases, even if you're an utter novice to a field. That's one of the few "sure things" you'll ever find in a commercial setting, which is remarkable, really.

(5) Don't worry about articles that don't gain an immediate audience. Some take time to catch on, and in other cases you might want to alter their titles or re-post them in different categories. A small adjustment or simply being patient may be the answer.

I hope this helps. Again, no matter what, keep writing!

Best-selling author of 12 books and more than 950 articles, Dr. Gary S. Goodman is considered "The Gold Standard" in sales development, customer service, and telephone effectiveness. Top-rated as a speaker, seminar leader, and consultant, his clients extend across the globe and the organizational spectrum, from the Fortune 1000 to small businesses. He can be reached at: gary@customersatisfaction.com.