Russell VanBrocklen

 When you write a book or an article, people tend to begin seeing you as an expert in that particular field, as one who knows the subject being written about. For this reason, it is important for you to write based upon your passion so that their opinion of you is proven true in time!   What motivates and moves you? What are you strongly passionate about? What gives you goosebumps and a thrill when you think about it? Ponder carefully what brings a delight to your heart and make note of it. Your passion or your strong desire may prove to be a great help when writing. I write books and articles because I love doing so. I enjoy being able to contribute to humanity from things I have learnt or experienced. I count it an honor to know that something I write helps another. This thrills me!   For example, my passion is to help others know God and enjoy the wonders of walking with Him. My strong desire is that many may come to see that it is wonderful, delightful, fulfilli...

 This is the type of article writing tip that sounds like a given yet so many people stretch themselves too far or too thin. They think they can write about many different topics with ease or they want to try to write outside their comfort zone to make an extra buck or two on a popular or trendy topic.   The truth is you will always benefit more when you write what you know. Your readers will benefit as well which is the whole point of your article writing in the first place. When you write about something you know and are passionate about, this will be reflected in your writing. It will show that you know your stuff.   When you write about what you know, it gives you the opportunity to show your reader that you are an expert and that you care about what you're writing about. When you try to write about topics that you don't really care about, it will show through your writing and the result will be poorer articles.   Your lack of passion for the article ...