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How to Write an Article

Step by Step Instructions to Help You Write

Nova Jarvis
Jul 26, 2016
University of Maine
17
How to Write an Article
Pixabay

I have spent many days trying to figure out exactly what to do for my weekly article. I usually get an idea early on, but by the time I get around to writing it, I can't remember what it was I wanted to say. So, this article is for all of you who are trying to write an article. This is my article writing process:

1. Searching the Internet

This one goes something kind of like this...

Google Search: article ideas

Google Search: how to write an article

Google Search: what do people want to read

Google Search: Puppies

Google Search: Puppies wearing clothes

Google Search: Cute clothes

What was it I was doing again? Oh yeah

Google Search: article ideas

2. Watch Movies

Watching a ton of movies, hoping that something will give you that spark to actually write out an article. But then you just end up getting super invested in the movie. Then you have to watch this one that is similar, oh yeah, and then you have to check Netflix to see what is new and if you like anything. Sadly, you don't see anything good that is new, but oh look, a children's movie, let's watch that!

3. Bake a Cake

You have to have some sort of snack while you are watching all those movies and surfing the internet. Come on now. It's only logical.

4. Go For a Walk

Mostly because the dog wanted to go, but fresh air is good for you. And you can hit up all the Pokestops along your route and maybe finally catch that Pokemon hiding behind your house that never gets close enough!

5. Take a Nap

Catching all those Pokemon really wears you out.

6. Try to Write Your Article

Sit down, open your laptop and hurriedly type your article and hope that it passes the word count. It does? Good, now find a cover photo and come up with a catchy title and subheadline.

Ta-da! Done!

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