You’ve done your homework: now you’re ready to write the article. What are the considerations to review as you begin? Some recommendations: Refer to the guidelines supplied by the publication. Generally, double-spaced, clean, legible copy is desired, although increasingly, providing articles on disk or via electronic media is requested. I’ve found that my articles stand a better chance of getting …
Writing Blogs, Articles, and Books to Boost Your Career – Part 3
Now that you have an idea of your topic and its treatment, you must decide where you will send your article for possible publication. You may even want to do this before you begin to write, since all publications have a unique format, content, and writing style. To begin your data base for media contacts, consider the following action strategies. …
Writing Blogs, Articles, and Books to Boost Your Career – Part 2
Narrowing the Scope of Your Article Now that you’ve selected the topic, you must narrow the scope of your article. Consider these guidelines for defining the specific issue and treatment: * Focus on one element of the topic * How to’s for implementation * Steps and procedures * Pros and cons, particularly for controversial issues * Key ideas, tips, and …
Writing Blogs, Articles, and Books to Boost Your Career – Part 1
How can I possibly find time to write articles, you may ask? I’m so busy handling all my duties as a professional–who has time for writing articles? But what if you knew that by writing blogs, articles, or even a book you could gain the attention of your leadership team, create a professional “brand” outside of your organization, and boost …