Paragraph 1 is our introduction to the concept of our article. remember, we want to fit our keyword somewhere in here as well, preferably in the first sentence if we can.
This is the “set up” for the rest of our article. It’s gong to introduce the idea for the post, give some background, and possibly hint at some of the points we will cover.
If you are still struggling to write an introduction, divide it into 5 sentences, and we can make a 5 Sentence Paragraph!
1. Introduction
2. Support Idea #1
3. Support Idea #2
4. Support Idea #3
5. Conclusion
Yes, doing things in this manner will sound a bit robotic. But if you are struggling to get the word out, something robotic but informative is better than nothing at all!
Here’s an example of an introduction paragraph following this formula:
Here’s that same example written with a bit more style to it.
Both are acceptable, and we’ve now completed the first 100 words of our 500 word blog post!
Sometimes when I look at other websites, in my niche area I see great looking websites with great content, then I say to myself," I can't write like that" This lesson is very helpful, I don't have to be a great writer just good enough to give pertinent information to visitors.
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I personally use a free-writing exercise: A Free-Writing Exercise To Unleash Your Creativity It's a great way to unleash one's creativity for sure. I always recommend it to people who have writer's block :)
Wayne
It is simple, straight to the point and takes away the fear that comes with writing.
I can relate to this as a language teacher. Whenever I tell my students that we are writing a 500 word essay their first reaction is 'What on earth shall we do to have 500 words!"
But by the time I start breaking the process down, they realize it possible. Strange enough the end result is always amazing. That is holding them down to 500 words and not more. When they find the topic interesting, they always want go beyond that.
