[EzineArticles] 10 Ways to Inspire, Motivate, and Encourage a Young Writer

10 Ways to Inspire, Motivate, and Encourage a Young Writer April 10 Is Encourage a Young Writer Day! From poems to short stories to autobiographies to much more, young writers are getting a burst of writing inspiration today! So why not include articles into the mix? Encourage young writers to offer their insights to the world through article writing! Yes, even kids are specialists - in their own way. Many kids, with just an ounce of encouragement, will talk your ear off about their hobbies or interests. They know how to perform complicated tasks that even adults have a difficult time handling. And they are often more aware of the latest trends than adults! Help them channel all of that youthful knowledge and passion by encouraging them to write. Here's how! 10 Ways to Encourage Young Writers You can help kids overcome writing anxieties and motivate them to write. Here are 10 ways you can write or discuss writing to encourage young writers: Reading helps promote writing! Write an article that prescribes a reading list for parents. Include a paragraph about each book that quickly summarizes the plot and how the book will benefit young readers. Write a book review about your favorite children's or young adult book and then encourage young writers to write a book review of their own. Write an article giving advice to a young writer - you can even write it as if you're addressing your younger self! Remember your audience: they're young! Be interesting, descriptive, and compelling as well as avoid confusing jargon. Address writer's block by writing an article that helps young writers overcome writing anxiety. Give them the preventive tools to ward it off! Talk about writing with kids. Provide meaningful comments about their writing without being overly critical. Build their confidence so they know writing is not a scary thing and it can be fun as well as rewarding! Encourage young writers to write every day in a journal. Not only does it have the benefit of unloading their thoughts and expressing their worries, writing every day helps them look at the world differently. Create a chain story, which is a fun, collaborative-writing strategy. Write the beginning of a story. Pass it on with the instruction that the next person writes a sentence or two that moves the story forward and then pass it back. Encourage them to practice the art of letter writing! Whether they write to a family member, friend, or pen pal, letter writing is a great old-fashioned way to promote communication, understand their audience, and improve writing skills. Instruct a young writer to keep a travel journal - this can be based on trips or daily observations of the physical and social environment around them. Encourage young writers to provide a how-to article on something they know. Use the How-To Article Template as your guide! BONUS! Share the love! Kids love to talk about things they are excited or passionate about. Help them channel it using The I Love Article Template. Help shape great writers by showing them how to maintain a positive attitude (including when "rejection" is involved). Help them create reasonable writing goals. Help them find their writing motivation that will help and inspire others! Why? As cliché as it may sound, kids are our future. What do you want to be reading in the future? Your influence now will determine what you read later on. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Vanessa, Editorial Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Want more great article ideas? Get 15 in the Tell Your Story Article Template Package! Magical characters, heroes, kids that won't grow up ... you've read these stories as a child, but did you ever think of using these themes in your articles? With a little tweaking, these classic story tropes make perfect articles. 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[EzineArticles] EzineArticles Asks: Do You Edit Your Own Articles?

EzineArticles Asks: Do You Edit Your Own Articles? Share Your Answer to This Question and More in the Comments! "[Copy] editors know that the catch with machines checking spelling is that if it's a legitimate word, the machine smiles, oblivious to whether it's the right word in context. 'Lemon aide'? Well sure. 'Lemon' and 'aide' are both real words. But can one enjoy a cool glass of 'lemon aide' in the garden?" -- Gypsy da Silva While there are some who take delight in editing and proofreading, for many it's an arduous task. Editing includes ... Proofreading First there's proofreading by checking: Spelling Punctuation Grammar That's not too bad, right? Text Consistency Usually overlooked, consistency might review for the following in writing: Usage of contractions vs. no contractions Verb tenses in sentence-to-sentence Abbreviations (United States or US) Punctuation with abbreviations (USA or U.S.A.) British Spelling (colour) vs. American Spelling (color) Piece of cake! Style In style, the grammar and spelling may be technically correct and consistent, but it may lack style. You might edit for the following: Clarity (descriptive vs. vague or excessive use of jargon) Tone (the mood of the piece) Verbiage (such as remove redundant phrases) Wordiness (such as the overuse of filler words like "that" and "which") Voice (passive or active and personality) Okay, things are really starting to heat up ... Structure Is the formatting and content structure consistent? Format reviews might include the following questions: Does it use headers? Does it use lists appropriately? Is it appropriately sequential, categorical, chronological, causal, etc.? If it tells a story, does it follow an arc (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement)? Some people are probably shifting uncomfortably in their seats right now ... If that's you, bear with us. If you're as happy as a clam at high tide, then rock on! If you do all of the above proofreading and editing checks, that's incredible! The truth is: Most people don't. And that's okay! Most people will perform the proofreading steps and call it a day. Others will dabble a little in style reviews. For those serious about breaking into the professional publishing scene, they may hire someone to proofread and edit their content. There's no shame in asking or hiring someone to edit your articles. Often, the writer is too close to their work to see where improvements can be made, they lack the time to perform the review, or editing is just not their strong suit. Discussion Questions This brings us to a few discussion points we'd like to kick start today: How much do you edit your articles? Do you have someone proofread your articles? Why or why not? If you answered yes, do you also have them make the necessary changes? Also, is it a friend, family member, colleague, or someone from a professional editing service? If you proofread your own articles, are there any areas you wish you could have a little help? Join the discussion and share your feedback here. We'd love to hear from you! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Vanessa, Editorial Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Are you ready to share your unique insights on work environments to keep your readers in-tune with their surroundings? As an Expert Author, your audience looks to your articles as the definitive guide to help them on their journey to success. Explore different work environments in your niche with the Environmental Impact Article Template Package. Whether it's your office settings or the physical environment, get ready to analyze the role the environment plays in your business! Get this original Article Template Package here! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "The Tips Are Wonderful" I really love the work that EzineArticles does. My favorite thing I like is getting those training newsletters each week. They are simple, because folks wouldn't know what to do and the tips are wonderful. Kerry B Johnson EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9992189-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2014 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] Article Writing Tips to Retweet: March 2014

Article Writing Tips to Retweet: March 2014 Every month @EzineArticles provides over 100 useful tidbits of information, motivation, and training for over 104,900 followers. We've gathered some of the best ones from March right here. Retweet any of them for motivation or to share with your Twitter followers. Just CLICK on  to Retweet. Motivational Quotes and Writing Advice True? "Being a writer is like having homework every night for the rest of your life." - Lawrence Kasdan Your failures do not equal your future. It's your willingness to try and dare to fail that allows you to achieve success. Let failure go. Stop waiting for inspiration - go after it with practice and exercise your creativity like a muscle. Even the smallest wins are still wins. Be proud of yourself. Find someone you trust (who will be unbiased and honest) to provide suggestions for improvement as well as what they liked or disliked. EzineArticles Inside Information Writing your first article? This video can help: http://t.co/Lyi5fUojqR 10 steps to bring disorganization to its knees and freshen up your writing efforts! http://t.co/2zPytAlEOC 10 steps to connect with readers, build your exposure, and have a lot more fun with your writing: http://t.co/nJzM47DQLH Monday ... It's time to call for a little writing back up! 30 article ideas to help you start writing right now: http://t.co/IgaFJZWcOp 10 women who inspire change and action in their readers: http://t.co/sQRUj5HE6Y #iwd2014 Inspirational Guidance Life is short. Write stuff that matters. pic.twitter.com/QmjGhEx7k5 Be rare. pic.twitter.com/N9bvX1ymls Don't give up! pic.twitter.com/xGFCm2JgGt What's your favorite Tweet from March? Have any writing advice, content marketing tips, or favorite quotes that you'd like us to share with our followers? Let us know - we'd love to hear from you! PS: For more posts like this, check out the Article Writing Tips to Retweet category and don't forget to follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest EzineArticles information and training. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PPS: Success doesn't just happen. Various components have to come together and work. Don't let your readers miss their chance at victory by failing to share what you've learned! From surrounding yourself with the right people to communication to final checks in order to meet your deadlines, the Putting It All Together Article Template Package is your ticket to guide your readers in putting everything together effectively for success in their niche. Get it here. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Quality Articles Placed on Ezinearticles.com Deliver Consistently" EzineArticles has been and will remain a big part of my marketing strategy online. It delivers, over and over, quality visitors to my website and landing pages. Online marketing success is created today by a number of things; the value of content in attracting subscribers and visitors remains high and that is why quality articles placed on EzineArticles.com deliver consistently. The process of working with the team at EzineArticles.com is easy and direct. Get started with article marketing today. John Highman Commercial-RealEstate-Training.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9978530-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2014 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] 30 Original Article Templates for Competitive Expert Authors

30 Original Article Templates for Competitive Expert Authors You'll Be An Unstoppable Writing Force With These Fresh Article Prompts Big news! We've just released two brand new Article Template packages: Environmental Impact Article Templates Putting It All Together Article Templates What's so great about these packages featuring 15 brand-new interactive article templates? They will: Help you recall your knowledge and experiences to share with the world Crush writer's block by offering endless article topic possibilities Guide the format of your articles for maximum impact Make increasing your authority more fun and exciting What Are Article Templates? Keeping connected with your audience is easy with EzineArticles' Article Templates. Containing highly detailed writing prompts with the recommended format of each article, these Article Templates make it easy to engage readers combining your unique experience and credibility with an easy-to-read format that's friendly to readers. What Is the Environmental Impact Article Template Package? Are you ready to analyze the role the environment plays in your business to keep your readers in-tune with their surroundings? The 15 templates in this package will help you explore various aspects of the environment and how it impacts your niche. How About the Putting It All Together Article Template Package? From surrounding yourself with the right people, to communication, and final checks in order to meet your deadlines, the 15 templates in this package will help you guide your readers in "putting everything together" effectively. Want a Sneak Peek? Click on the images below for a sneak peek from each of these new article template packages! Environmental Impact Article Template Package Putting It All Together Article Template Package Sneak Peek: Stay on Target Article Template Sneak Peek: The Final Countdown Article Template Get both of these outstanding Article Templates Packages at Shop.EzineArticles.com for just $14.97 each and check out more targeted Article Template Packages here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Did you miss yesterday's April Fool's Day joke? We unveiled 15 "new" Article Templates that were - well - not quite up to the quality standards we provide in each Article Template package, but they sure gave everyone a good laugh! Check it out here. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "The benefits will be dramatic" EzineArticles has been one of the best Internet marketing decisions I've made over the years. One thing that is important with Internet marketing is to produce content consistently, not once a month. The benefits ... will be dramatic in that regard. The whole process is a marathon, not a sprint! David Greene PreferredPainCenter.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9974540-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2014 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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[EzineArticles] 15 Article Templates You Won't Find Anywhere Else!

15 Article Templates You Won't Find Anywhere Else! Not sure what to write for your next set of articles? Look no further than the Potpourri Article Template package featuring these 15 article ideas. Why these article templates? Not only do they make writing easier by giving you the structure and a paragraph-by-paragraph walk through, they also give you that spark of inspiration to tap into your innermost thoughts in order to share them with your readers. And I should mention, as Article Templates go, these are truly special - you'll see! The Potpourri Article Template Package Find Inspiration in the Trash Article Template You know the saying: One man's junk is another man's treasure! Give your readers step-by-step instructions on how they can check the trash for those great treasures. Procrastinate Now Article Template Procrastination is a great motivator, but some of us just don't know how to truly tap into it. Show your readers how they too can achieve absolutely nothing by creating a plan that's always ... for tomorrow. The End of the World Article Template There's nothing more inconvenient than the end of the world. Help your readers prepare for the worst by discussing how they should prepare their business for their inevitable absence and tying up all of those loose ends. Get Help From Your Dog Article Template Many dog owners wonder who's the master and who's the pet. Share how your readers can turn that relationship around by getting more out of the relationship with man's best friend! Be Productive In the Potty Article Template Let's face it - we all spend much more time in bathroom than is often necessary. Use this template to show readers how to start using their bathroom time more productively! Why, Why, Why, Why Article Template Forget Who, What, Where, When and How; it's all about Why, Why, Why, Why. 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We've got exciting news: Set your calendars to check back on the EzineArticles' Blog Wednesday, April 2nd. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "... professionalism and excellence ..." EzineArticles has impressed me with their standards of professionalism and excellence. I am happy to be one of their authors. Gerald Gillis GeraldGillis.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-9952686-4884430.91384863d13c19d33b8fa26a396b13a6@lists.permissionbasedemail.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2014 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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