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Writing Tricks (for Cambridge, Trinity and Aptis exams)

What are the top six steps that can turn your last article into a viral one? Is there anything you can do, or anything that you should avoid? Find out in today's episode

OUTLINE: 6 EASY STEPS TO WRITE AMAZING ARTICLES AND BLOGPOSTS

STEP 1. Select your topic. Narrow it down.

STEP 2. Address your audience's needs. Pick three words to describe them. For example, professional, single, men.

STEP 3 Get your ideas in one place:

- Do your research. Find out statistics, quotes by well-known people, definitions, anecdotes, etc.

- Gather it, compile it, reference it.

- Play around with the things that you have found. Sift through your if, sprinkle it here and there

STEP 4. Write your first draft. Retain a nice, conversational tone by directly addressing your audience.

STEP 5. Go for a coffee. Come back to your first draft. Read it. Be brutal. Ask yourself, is it working? Is it too general? Unclear? Choppy? Remember, you want your reader to walk away knowing EXACTLY how to enjoy great discos in Madrid at the weekend!

STEP 6. Tighten your draft. Go for another coffee. Read it, improve it, keep working on it until you consider that your target reader will be satisfied with the result of your article.

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE

Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope that it helped you discovering something about writing that you did not know, or that it helped you looking at things from a different perspective. If you enjoyed it, you might consider leaving a positive review wherever you are listening. It might seem simple, but it really helps.

If you know someone who is struggling with writing in English, you could also think about sharing this episode (or the whole podcast) with them. It might help them in their journey of becoming a better writer. Likewise, if you – or any of your friends – are taking official external exams, you will find valuable info and tricks for the writing part of your exams. You will find this especially relevant if you are taking the Cambridge Exams.