25 Tips For Writing At The Content Authority
- Carefully proofread every article before submitting it to be certain there are no errors in your writing.
- You must consistently submit articles that are free of errors to remain at Tiers 2 and 3.
- After you become a Tier 2 or Tier 3 writer, please continue to write Tier 1 articles when the queue is full. This helps us to move out the lower tier articles and keeps our buyers coming back with more write orders.
- Do not forget that “rewrites” are a quick and easy way to write articles without doing any time-consuming research. However, one must reach Tier 2 level to access rewrite orders.
- Carefully read and follow all buyer directions to avoid getting your article sent back for revisions or sent to another writer.
- Always make sure you use the keywords and keyword phrases exactly as written in the write order directions, and as many times as requested by the buyer.
- When you create a title for your article, do not just repeat the keywords. Create a title that will attract readers’ attention.
- Follow standard rules for capitalizing titles and headings. Capitalize all nouns, verbs, and words of four or more letters. Do not write the entire title or heading in capital letters.
- Write formally and in the third person unless the order instructions specify otherwise.
- Every paragraph should be at least three sentences long.
- Do not directly quote people or use quotation marks, unless asked to do so by the buyer.
- Refrain from using slang or other informal expressions.
- Do not use contractions.
- Only use one space after the period ending a sentence.
- Do not ask questions. Make statements. Instead of “Are you tired of…” write “If you are tired of….”
- It is fine to use subheadings, but avoid lists, numbered lists, and bulleted lists, unless specifically asked to do so by a buyer.
- Avoid using exclamation marks.
- Do not tell readers what they will find in the article – simply provide the information.
- Write your articles in a word document. After proofreading them, copy and paste the articles in the correct “write order” area.
- Save your articles and put the ID number on your copy; taking this extra step will help if any questions about one of your articles arises.
- Always use a spellchecker; TCA provides this for all of your articles.
- The structure of all articles should include using the main keywords in the first or second sentence, exactly as written, even if this poses a challenge. In addition, always use them in the last paragraph and in the title.
- The usual construction of an article is a. first paragraph of an article contains an introductory sentence, b. information/details are in the middle paragraph(s), c. and the last paragraph provides a conclusion.
- Use the last sentence or two to summarize information presented in the article. Do not just end abruptly.
- If you read or type very fast, it may help to read your articles aloud; this sometimes makes it easier to spot or hear any errors or missed words.