Writing Internet Articles: Rinse, Recycle, Repeat . . . Sans Hammy The Hamster
A neat trick for writing Internet articles.
Internet articles can be easily crafted using what I call the “rinse, recycle, repeat” method. What the heck is that?
When you sit down to write an Internet article, keep this formula in mind: rinse, recycle, repeat.
Writing Internet Articles
Rinse
Tell them what you are going to tell them. This begins right out of the starting gate, with your title. Make it descriptive: “Identity Theft Scams.” Now, people who want to learn about identity theft expect that you are going to tell them about it. If you are a good writer, you do. This is not the time to engage in “hamster-running-on-the-wheel-type writing.” You know what I mean. We’ve all come across Internet articles that contain excess verbiage and never seem to lead in any concrete direction. The reader is left scratching his head or just presses that little red X up in the corner to make the bad article go away.
Recycle
The body of your Internet article is where you tell people what you said you would tell them. You discuss identity theft: what it is, how it happens, how people can protect themselves, etc. In other words, you include pertinent information to round out your article. (If you are tempted to release your own particular “hamster,” kill the beast!)
Repeat
In your conclusion, you repeat what you’ve just discussed, summing up your article topic, so that the reader comes away satisfied that you’ve delivered what you promised at the get-go. A satisfactory conclusion should leave your reader feeling that the “i”s have been dotted and the “t”s have been crossed.
If you stick to this Internet article formula, your reader won’t feel that he was assaulted by Hammy the Hamster on a caffeine high when he tried to read through your Internet article.
Writing Internet articles is a straight-forward process. Show consideration for time-strapped readers by making your point and sticking to it.
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September 1st, 2009 at 4:52 am
Firstly, can I say, brilliant title that really grabbed my attention. And so truly spoken too! The three R’s are what we should keep in mind really from now. And nice inclusion of Hammy the Hamster
September 1st, 2009 at 5:02 am
Great one, Ruby, though I have to admit I had expected a completely different content (like ‘rinse your old article, recycle its content, repeat several times over)
I enjoyed this much more!
September 1st, 2009 at 5:43 am
Useful guide in writing an article. Thanks.
September 1st, 2009 at 6:49 am
I had the same thought as Lucas when I saw the title
Excellent way to put it.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:36 am
Thanks everyone,
Ha, ha, yes Hammy the Hamster had me chuckling, as well.
The exception to this would, of course, be technical or science articles. These types of articles are often longer and still attract a following of readers who are passionate about the subject and love reading comprehensive details.
But, for the average Internet reader who is surfing, concise, formatted articles are the order of the day.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:34 am
More good, practical, easy-to-implement tips. Thanks!
September 1st, 2009 at 2:10 pm
I was chuckling as I wrote”Writing Internet Articles”–especially the part about Hammy on a caffeine high. At times, writers start out to write an Internet article and find it has morphed and they are venting. My advice: don’t.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Wonderful ideas. I love the concept- Rinse, Recycle, Repeat
September 1st, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Hi cebuanaeyez,
Thanks for your comments. When writing Internet articles, it helps to have a game-plan in mind.
September 1st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Very true.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:20 am
Agreed.
RJ
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:36 am
I think sometimes we make it harder than it needs to be. State something, round it out, conclude.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
yes, writing articles that gives the reader accurate information is the toughest task. i feel you have given very useful information about how a article can be written.
October 24th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Hi,
Nice article. I got your tips. Thanks and God bless
October 24th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Hi Directsaurabh,
Thank you! It really helps to create to have a game-plan for writing Internet articles.
June 17th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Never thought of it like this. Nice!