| Most writers I talk with who experience "writer's | | | | compare it with its chief competitors, and you |
| block" do not get bogged down by the content of | | | | might want to make mention how it compares |
| the article, rather they are stopped by the outline | | | | with its "twin," the Dodge Magnum. |
| proper. Without an outline, there can be no article. | | | | Finally, bullet #4 might cover any specials Chrysler |
| You can write effectively by remembering three | | | | is running on the car, financing and leasing options, |
| essentials; I will share with you how your success | | | | and warranty information. |
| or failure in article writing depends on mastering | | | | Once you have the bullets in place and have |
| these essentials. | | | | identified the related thoughts associated with |
| So, what are the essentials? You already know | | | | each bullet, it is time for you to write. In this |
| them: your topic sentence, the body of your | | | | sample case [the review of Chrysler's 300M] you |
| article, and your conclusion. A fourth essential, | | | | will probably come up with four solid paragraphs |
| your title, can and should be derived from your | | | | containing an average of six sentences each. |
| topic sentence. Thus, if you have a title it is your | | | | Oh, did I mention the conclusion? Perhaps you will |
| topic sentence and vice versa. | | | | want to leave the conclusion out of the article |
| The problem many writers have is really with the | | | | until the body is done. Yes, this flies into the face |
| second essential, the body of the article. Too | | | | of what your English Composition teacher taught |
| often this is what holds up the outline, and | | | | you in high school, but it can be a fun thing to do. |
| ultimately the article, from being successfully | | | | Why? As you write your body you will see that |
| completed. What is the answer for you? Bullets. | | | | you can "move" in a variety of ways as you |
| That's right, think of three or four generalized | | | | make your point. Once you are satisfied with |
| points and make them the highlights of your body. | | | | your point, then write the conclusion [or |
| For example, if you are writing a product review | | | | summation] based on the body. |
| on the Chrysler 300M your bullets could be: | | | | Most articles of 500-600 words can be written |
| 1. The car's unique style. | | | | and written well with as little as three bullets. |
| 2. The car's performance. | | | | Longer articles require additional bullets or, at the |
| 3. Chrysler's success with the model. | | | | very least, you will need to expound further on |
| 4. Special price offers for the car. | | | | points that you have made. |
| Take each "bullet" and expand the thought further | | | | You do not need to be held hostage by your |
| by naming at least 3 related thoughts. For | | | | outline, or lack thereof. Create a simple outline |
| example, with bullet #1 you could mention that | | | | that can be expanded as you master the bullets |
| the car is boxy, with big wheels, and possesses a | | | | which comprise the body of your article. In no |
| solid grill. | | | | time you will be writing strong, persuasive, and |
| Bullet #2 could speak about the car's engine, | | | | interesting articles and your writer's block will be |
| speed, fuel performance, and interior. | | | | nothing but a dim memory. |
| Bullet #3 could stress how the 300M has | | | | (c)2005; Matthew C. |
| successfully pulled up Chrysler's sales, you could | | | | |