How to Write Better eHow Articles

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Switch to Expanded View on the first screen of the eHow template. This allows you to keep your thoughts in order during the writing process.
Step 2

Create a folder library on your computer that contains royalty-free clip-art and photos grouped by subject. Add all the images at once after you've written the article.
Step 3

Write about something you really know about. If you don't know the subject well, the article will be too vague.
Step 4

Preview your article as a draft and read the whole thing all the way through. Seeing it in published form will allow you to catch simple typos much faster than re-reading your article on the layout page.
Step 5

Write articles with a lot of information. Use the type of articles on Wikipedia or About.com for inspiration. A well written eHow article can provide a different viewpoint than a Wikipedia article, which lacks opinionated content.
Step 6

The more links you have, the more useful the page will be to someone who is new to the eHow site.

Comments

paintedpoet said

on 10/13/2009 Good point about checking for errors while seeing the whole article at once! I write a lot of my articles with a notebook and pen first; it's easier to see the flow of the writing, and it allows me to write while I'm on the subway!

MyJB said

on 10/9/2009 Good article and you're right on no. 4. Preview and catch the typos and other errors. 5*

bandgard said

on 8/25/2009 Great article. I like the advice. I also like writing my articles in 'Word' and transferring them over to eHow after. This way I don't loose my info like I have done before! I like the advice about being a bit more opinionated (while still being factual). Thanks!