Vesta Cocoon Diary: How to Write a Good Article

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July 4, 2021

Today, I received a letter from a young reader. She said that she would take the National College Entrance Examination next year, but she couldn’t write well in her essays. She asked if I could teach her?

Well, as a writing coach, of course I am willing to help this classmate! I also encouraged her to send me a few articles she had written in the past for me to read, and then give her some writing guidance and suggestions.

I was actually very happy when I received this letter. The reason is very simple. If anyone knows what problems they encounter and then knows how to ask for help from outside, this is a good learning attitude and deserves recognition.

Extending this topic, let me talk about why it is important to learn to write well in this era? Of course, if you can master the principles and techniques of writing, you will naturally be more popular among candidates who want to take various exams such as the National College Entrance Examination and the College Entrance Examination. In addition, for the majority of office workers, if they can accurately convey their viewpoint through writing, they can take the lead in communicating and expressing themselves in business situations.

Many people want to know, how to write an effective article? Based on my many years of teaching experience in the public sector, enterprises, and universities, I have found that if you want to write an article that makes people feel, it is not directly related to the quality of your writing. Instead, you should first think about the motivation, purpose, and reader needs of your writing.

Therefore, if you want to write a good article, I would suggest that you first clarify the thoughts in your head, try to write an article that is easy to understand, and then share your unique views and value proposition so that readers can clearly grasp the key points. Before, I wrote an article about How to write good articles quickly, you can also refer to it if you are interested.

For most friends, I think first mastering the above writing principles and then practicing more deliberately can help you write a good article. If you are interested in further self-improvement, it is not a bad idea to pursue the realm of brilliant writing at this time to add beauty and extra points to your articles.

As for the topic of writing, I also want to remind you:

Many friends have the myth of traffic, so they are used to chasing hot topics when writing articles. Of course, starting from the issues of public concern can certainly cover a wide range of target groups and form multi-circle communication, but the relative competition will also be very fierce!

Rather than choosing hot topics, I suggest you find an angle from the controversial or opposing sides of the event and try to provide valuable and profound insights. In addition, when you write an article, you can also satisfy everyone’s strong curiosity and stimulate a sense of satisfaction and desire to share that exceeds expectations!

If you ask me for my opinion, in terms of content strategy, I prefer to spend time and effort on establishing evergreen content and pillar content.

You must know that writing relies not only on temporary passion, but also requires long-term hard work and accumulation. Therefore, as long as you can overcome the loneliness in the writing process and insist on writing your own style and characteristics, sooner or later you will be able to find a close friend and gain the attention of the public.

To sum up, the key points to share with you today:

If you want to write a good article, please first consider writing purpose and motivation, while also taking into account the needs of readers. Secondly, establish the key points you want to convey and try to express them in simple, easy-to-understand terms. If you still feel distressed about writing, you can consider seeking outside help at this time, such as considering joining the [Vista Writing Companion Program] (https://vstar.school/services/vista-writing-program/). Through directional learning, practice, and interaction with peers, you can find the direction of self-improvement.

By the way, if you want to know more about the strategic thinking and methods of content production, and also want to practice hand-drawing skills, you are also welcome to sign up for the [Graphic and Text Creation Training Camp] (https://creationcamp.vstar.school/) co-hosted by Teacher Penny and I!

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Further reading

• “Vista Cocoon Diary”: How to improve writing efficiency
• “Vesta Cocoon Diary”: The Power of Writing
• “Vista Cocoon Diary”: Strategic Thinking of Content Production

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