Are you one of those people that dread the thought of having to write articles? There are a lot of people that think there's so much work involved and feels it's all a total waste of time if no one reads them.

On the other hand, some people hate reading articles - it can seem like a real chore, especially when the article is boring and doesn't really offer much useful information. The main thing is that articles are meant to be read and their purpose is to impart information and your message. If your article is not read then it can be considered a waste of effort and time.

Articles have to be written to be read and it's all a matter of making them interesting and good.. To write a good article does not have to be an arduous exercise. There are some guides to follow and some points to be reminded of. For some people article writing is not always easy at first. The more you do the easier they become. Then once you get the hang of article writing it can become fun as well as a profitable experience both for you and your website.

Writing articles is far easier if you write about already something you know about. If you own your own website then you're probably already knowledgeable about a certain topic. If that's the case, you'll find it's so much easier to write about it because you already know what it is and what it's about. The only thing you need to do next is to make your articles interesting to your reader and creative. Even if you don't own your own website there may be many things that interest you or you know enough about to write an article of anything from 300-500 words.

Once your article is finished you want to get it read and enjoyed by the reader. Here are some useful tips for getting your article read and also make them interesting.

1. Your paragraphs should be short. When they are too long it's difficult for the reader to read and the words can become a jumble in the reader's head and can get quite confusing. If this happens the reader will skip over the paragraph and not really read it at all. Make your paragraphs short and make the sentences short. Write using simple words that the reader can understand.

2. Keep your article interesting. From the start try and grab your reader's attention with a story or real life situation that makes your reader want to keep reading. Use good descriptions, metaphors and similes that appeal to their imagination. If the experience is an enjoyable and pleasurable one for them they are more likely to read from start to finish.

3. Use facts and figures. This isn't always possible but if appropriate it can make your article more authoritative. Imagine you are having a chat with a friend so keep it friendly and informative without being too formal.

4. Use bullets or numbers. For each point that you want to stress bullets or numbers make the points easier to read and remember. When each tip, method, point etc. is made then the reader knows that this is where each one starts and makes them more memorable.

5. Create an attention-grabbing header or title. If the title does not get your reader to click on the article then it won't get read, simple as that. Make use of keywords that people are looking for. Use a title that will evoke curiosity and you're on your way to getting your article read. Make your header or title short and concise. For example, use articles such as "How to stay safe at night"; "10 tips for keeping the romance in your relationship"; "Coping with toddlers and tantrums"

Article writing gets easier the more you write. Think of it as a 3 step plan.

1. Tell the reader what you will be writing about.

2. Write about it and keep to the point.

3. Remind the reader and summarise what you have written.