From the course: Writing Articles

How to write an article

- Articles, you read them every day on news sites, in your favorite magazine, in trade journals and company newsletters. More engaging and accessible than a report or a white paper and more in-depth than a blurb or a social media post, the article may be the perfect tool for communicating complex ideas and stories in a friendly, credible, and easy-to-follow way. And if you've got important information to share with today's audiences who are intelligent and curious but busy and discriminating, too, then learning how to write a well-crafted article, from assignment, research, and interviewing to organizing, editing, and publishing, will help your ideas rise above the fray and really connect with the folks you're trying to reach. I'm Starshine Roshell, and I've written thousands of articles during my career as a journalist and communications consultant for every type of publication. I'm passionate about producing thoughtful, effective communication for all kinds of audiences. So whether you're writing several paragraphs or multiple pages, and for a personal blog, promotional piece, company newsletter, or a commercial magazine, I'm going to show you how to put together a great article from start to finish if you're ready to learn.

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