The Art of Writing for Blogs

I have been asked several times how does one write articles for a Blog.

I shall try not to bore you by sounding pedantic or saying more than is needed. I believe a Blogger should pay attention to these essentials when writing his material.

There are many styles by which a writer may choose to write. Regardless of what his choice is, these are the important prerequisites.

• At a minimum, have a fairly good command of the English language and grammar.
• Be original and inventive with his expression and mind the content accuracy.
• Make the presentation to appeal to readers and easy for their comprehension.
• Whenever possible, mix wit, humor, etc., and the use of figure of speech; this adds vibrancy to the written piece.
• Write in a style that is lively, engaging and persuasive.
• Practice, practice, practice so that your writing quality improves.

Essential and not that many pointers listed above but I agree it is already a mouthful. When you write, matter and expression are parts of it but style is the way you think out into language. Long winded articles rarely gain the attention of readers.

Think of writing in the manner when you listen and appreciate music. For example, how many appreciate listening to a dirge when compared to a favorite Pop song?

As it is inherent with good music so too with good writing there should be melody, pitch and resonance. It should express the emotional highs and lows – crescendos and pianissimos. Hence, good writing like its counterpart will captivate.

Writing should emulate composing music with an effective articulation of words. Discordant music is harsh to our ears. So too would a poorly written article that is prosaic, lifeless, and ambiguous. It will fail to retain the reader’s interest.

Writing being by its nature personal, must be by its nature almost infinitely various. Every writer constructs his sentence differently. Therein lies the beauty about writing.

There are writers that claim to possess a style that show no care to put readers at their ease. These rely rather on primitive force to shock and astound.

There are also those who value the modest grace of truth and exhibit the qualities of style. Qualities that most readers would seek as a norm.
A true maxim of writing is to avoid excess.

A Blogger writes and publishes about anything. It also includes third party paid post advertisements that the blogger will find it difficult to personalize. No matter what it is that you write, you can only gain readership provided you acquire the art of writing.

With the art of writing you can convert a dull subject – and even Paid Posts, into an interesting essay to read.

I haven’t yet perfected the Art of Writing (I don’t think I’ll ever) but to those who have asked me before, here is what I know and I practice all the time.

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