The traffic sources of your blog can be author and reader generated or search engine results. Although you and your readers may share the articles on social media or send links by e-mail, there is a level of randomness in how a search engine directs readers to your post page.<\/p>\n
This is what makes it fun. When writing a blog post, you can use the technique you already have and create mini stories that showcase your writing style. You could also experiment. Let your mind share with the paper without too much control. New lines of thoughts are created this way.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.0.9″ custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true\u00a0\u00bb box_shadow_style=\u00a0\u00bbpreset2″ locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb] We do not ask an editor to go over the articles we write for Asengana and not even for this educational driven text. Not that I would not love to have an editor reviewing everything I write. We simply do not have enough time and resources while concentrating on developing the platform.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, I really appreciate all feedback received from editors\/writers visiting the website and I\u2019m grateful for any piece of editing advice we receive. In the end, it\u2019s a deal. The message I try to convey should be at least intelligible, once you look beyond typos or misspelling. Still, this is not the strategy I apply when it comes to my short stories or novels. Even the writers who are editors as well are asking for other editors\u2019 assistance.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.0.9″ locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]My thought process on writing articles takes into consideration the following:<\/p>\n The purpose of an article is reached when I can balance the following requirements:<\/p>\n The result should be an easy-to-read text offering useful information and determining the reader to share or to act as suggested. There is a lot to be learned from articles written by other writers you like. We all read more in order to know more about writing; the same goes for blog post writing.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t you just hate those titles – \u201cHow to change a diaper in 5 easy steps\u201d? As a father who has changed hundreds of diapers, I do. At the same time, I have to admit it\u2019s catchy. It is puzzling, but the technique of writing these titles is not difficult and they still generate leads.<\/p>\n Similar ideas:<\/strong> Drawing on my experience as a social media manager and on the experience of others better than I, I came up with three recipes for writing articles. They seem to produce more compelling results than others and are easy to follow. Even if they are not applicable per se for a writer, they offer a glimpse into the mind of a marketer.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.0.9″ custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true\u00a0\u00bb box_shadow_style=\u00a0\u00bbpreset2″ locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb] [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.0.9″ custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true\u00a0\u00bb box_shadow_style=\u00a0\u00bbpreset2″ locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb] The aim of this article writing recipe is to filter your audience, while also being respectful of the readers\u2019 time. If one reader does not find any of the 3 ideas interesting, he will just move on. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.0.9″ custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true\u00a0\u00bb box_shadow_style=\u00a0\u00bbpreset2″ locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb] You should also read:<\/p>\n SMM 1\/7 – Why is the way you define Social Media Marketing important?<\/a><\/p>\n SMM 2\/7 – Personal branding for writers<\/a><\/p>\n SMM 3\/7 – The website \u2013 a writer\u2019s castle<\/a><\/p>\n SMM 5\/7 – Social Networks – a like value is 0<\/a><\/p>\n SMM 6\/7 – DIY Social Media Marketing Plan for writers<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/asengana-17fd0.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Asengana_Kanban.png\" "\\"\\"")
Writing trade-offs <\/strong><\/p>\n1. Purpose<\/h4>\n
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2. Title<\/h4>\n
\nDo you also make these 8 mistakes when creating a new alien character? <\/em>
\nThe writing secret only known to plantsers. <\/em>
\nWhat you\u2019ll learn from first reading the last volume of this author\u2019s trilogy. <\/em>
\nEverything you know about writing a query letter is wrong! <\/em>
\nHow I sold 1000 books my first month on Amazon and how you can do it too. <\/em>
\nIf you can write an email, you will be able to create a website also. <\/em>
\nAt last, the best way to make money from self-publishing!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/asengana-17fd0.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Asengana_strategy_Omni_Tool.png\" "\\"\\"")
Every time I see this type of title, I cringe. But it would be hypocritical of me not to recognize that my lizard brain gets the best of me and most often than not I click on the link.<\/p>\n3. The three recipes<\/h4>\n
Recipe no. 1 \u2013 The expert\u2019s opinion<\/strong> Useful for when you want to present your book in a general context, using matters of \u00a0public interest as background.<\/p>\n\n
Recipe no. 2 \u2013 You will remember everything I tell you<\/strong> This method is used by creators of presentations in view of public speaking, but useful for only the written form as well.<\/p>\n\n
Recipe no. 3 \u2013 The scraps from last night\u2019s dinner<\/strong> The amount of research you do for a book is staggering. There are so many historical facts, details about certain places, scientific conclusions and so much character creation that remain unused. So, what stops you from using some of the data for your blog posts – promoting your book by offering context, raising questions, enticing the readers\u2019 need to know more? [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.0.9″ locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]Do I use these recipes? The honest answer is: sometimes. What other techniques do you use, if any?<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.0.9″][et_pb_column _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.0.9″ type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.0.9″ hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n