ritersblock university course

Getting Started 101

Your First Article

Whether this is for your first client, for your portfolio or maybe just your first article since signing up for RitersBlock this is a great achievement.

Because guess what... after writing this article you will officially be a writer! Oh yeah, and a RITER!

Here are some tips on getting started:

1. Find your Passion

It is easier to write about topics you love and are interested in.

PRO TIP: This won't just help with your first article, it will help with finding an expertise within your freelancer writing business.

2. Find Topics

We normally suggest starting by writing out multiple ideas for a new article. The more the better.

PRO TIP: Try to write catchy headlines to help make someone want to read the article.

3. Find your Structure

Decide high level your structure goals with items like how many words, style of writing, and maybe even weave in a story arc.

PRO TIP: Sometimes it can be great to look through the directory to find other sample work to give examples of structure.

4. Start Writing

Now go! You are ready. Regardless your writing level, you are ready to just start writing!

PRO TIP: Make sure to use a spell check tool and maybe even a tool like Grammarly.

5. Publish your Article

Yep, thats right! You are about to be a published Author! You can post this online or share with friends.

PRO TIP: Post your Article to your RitersBlock Portfolio Site! POST HERE


Great job. Whats next?