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Writing an article: a step-by-step guide

by Phil Williams | Jan 29, 2014 | Writing skills | 4 comments

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Articles can vary in length, and topic, but tend to follow a logical structure. Though they may take many forms, the purpose is usually to inform or to entertain (often both), and this means following a similar pattern. Whether you’re writing an essay arguing two sides of a debate, narrating the history of a topic or reporting an event, the following tips can help students of English plan and write an effective article:

1. Planning

Who is your audience.

Before you start anything, ask who the article is for. What do they want to know, and why? These three details will help you plan what you write. For example, if I want to write a report on a football game I would answer:

  • Who? Football fans.
  • What? What happened in the game / how did the teams perform.
  • Why? Because they did not see the game, or would like an informed analysis of the event.

This helps later, mostly because you know what is not important in the article. If I know I am writing for football fans, I do not need to explain all the details of the game, and should use the vocabulary of football fans (such as to discuss fouls, passes, goals etc.).

What are you going to write about?

Think of all your ideas, write them down if necessary, and then decide which ones are the most important. You can create a mind map, or brainstorm, of ideas, where you simply list everything you can think of. For example, if I was writing an article about making a cup of tea I could brainstorm a list: different types of tea, different mugs, different tools for making tea, boiling water, time for brewing tea, methods of brewing tea, stirring tea, adding sugar, adding milk, drinking tea .

Depending on the length of the article, you probably want three to five main points to discuss, so try to pick the most important points from your brainstorm to form logical paragraphs with. I can group some of the topics above, for instance, to form a simpler list: preparing tea (choosing ingredients and tools), brewing tea (what method and how long for), and completing the tea (adding milk, sugar, stirring).

When you have a simplified structure like this, the article is much easier to put together, as you know where it is going, why you are writing each section, and what details each paragraph should contain.

With your basic ideas in place, you have the structure you need to write the article. But how do you write the article itself? There are two main ways to approach it:

  • A) Write the article in a straight-forward order, from start to finish.
  • B) Write your main content first, then write the conclusion and introduction.

It is often easier to write the introduction and conclusion after the main content, because they act as summaries, and your ideas will be more fully formed after you have written your central argument or information.

Whatever order you choose to write in, this is a sensible way to structure the article:

Introduction: Start by grabbing the reader’s attention. Write something that is interesting and engaging to begin with. Try to summarise what the article will be about, so the reader knows what they are reading.

To continue the tea example, the paragraph might begin Do you find making tea difficult? And then introduce the many ways that it can be done You need to consider types of tea, how long to brew it and what to add…

Middle / Main Content: If you are covering an argument or debate, you can divide points of view into paragraphs. Give the first point of view in one paragraph, the second in another, and then use a third paragraph to compare the two and draw conclusions / add opinion. If you are presenting information, instructions or a narrative, give different events or ideas their own paragraphs, in a logical order that builds on the previous details. For example, if you were writing about the brief history of a war, you might have these five paragraphs: 1 – origins of the war, 2 – how it started, 3 – what happened of note, 4 – how it ended, 5 – the aftermath .

Conclusion: The conclusion should present the main points of the article in a clear and succinct way. You should not add new information in the conclusion, just summarise what you have discussed, with your closing thoughts or opinions.

There is a popular expression in writing, in English: writing is rewriting . This is because what makes writing most effective, and clear, is editing. When you have finished your article, re-read it and correct any errors, and check that all the information follows a logical order. You can cut out any extra words or unnecessary detail –writing that is edited well normally ends up shorter than the original text.

Editing is not just about looking for mistakes. As you edit your article, ask yourself if the language is clear and engaging, and if the structure works well. If you planned the article well, this should be easier – if not, you may need to do a lot of editing.

This is a basic introduction to writing an article, and there is a lot more that can be said about the detail of how you form your sentences and paragraphs. But if you start with this structure and build from there, your article should be informative, engaging and effective, whatever your purpose. If you’d like much more detailed analysis of how to improve your writing, check out my book Advanced Writing Skills For Students of English .

Let me know if there’s any additional details you’d like to know on the subject by leaving a comment below!

Marnangkok Pakpahan

It’s good and useful. Hope you can share more.

Phil Williams

Thank you – there will be more to come, yes!

Rithvik

It is goood and helpful, but i want soe hints to article writing for full marks

Smary

Thanks! I am 100% agree that the right audience choice will result in good conversion.

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Newly qualified doctors are encouraged to get publications. Besides improving your CV, there are many motives and reasons for newly qualified doctors to publish their work. Getting published gives you the opportunity to say something important, provoke debate, share your experiences, educate others, change practice, and occasionally make some extra money.

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Unless you have a track record as an author, it is unusual for a journal to give you an idea to write about, or to commission an article. Usually it is down to newly qualified doctors to come up with an idea.

As a newly qualified doctor, you are likely to spend a lot of time with patients. Why not start by keeping an eye out for interesting cases, images, or situations where you have learned a lot?

One of these could prompt you to write a case report, based on an unusual case or to remind others of an important message. Alternatively you might have an idea for an education article – these are usually based on more common or typical situations and presentations. If you have not written before, consider working with a peer or senior colleague who is familiar with how to write this type of article.

You may come across a medical issue or a new development that you would like to write about. Or you might form an opinion, see, or read something that others may be interested in too. This could form the basis of an opinion or review article.

Some medical journals are developing online communities. You could build your confidence in writing by starting or joining a discussion. Post on a medical forum, or submit a Rapid Response to an article that has spurred your attention. Or you could write a blog for the BMJ Opinion site . To do this, contact Juliet Dobson at [email protected]

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Newly qualified doctors are often involved in audit, and sometimes in research, which specific journals may be interested in. If you get involved in such projects make sure you negotiate how your work will be acknowledged. Will you be named as a contributor or as an author?

Developing your idea

Before you commit time to writing an article, consider your idea and all the options available to you. Talk to colleagues. Take a look online, perhaps on a general search engine such as Google , or medical search engine such as Pubmed and get an idea about what has already been written on the topic you hope to write about. This might help you gauge how original, well documented, or topical the subject is.

Editors are after the best content for their readers so consider how relevant your article will be to the readers of the journal that you plan to submit to. It is worth considering if your article is relevant to specialists, or to a wider audience, to doctors in a specific area of the country, nationally, or internationally.

To browse BMJ Journals follow this link . To look at the content of a specific journal, choose from the dropdown list on the right hand side, and select “go”. This will take you to the homepage. You will be able to look at recent content and think about how your idea might fit in.

From most of the BMJ Journals’ home page, you can select the link “About the journal” on the navigation bar - for example, the Emergency Medicine Journal . This will bring up a section on the remit of the journal. On a further navigation bar that appears beneath “About the journal” you can also click on and read “Instructions for authors” from this screen.

“Instructions for authors” will give you guidance about the types of articles they accept and instructions on how to present and format your article. Following these instructions will show editors that you have carefully considered the article.

What are editors looking for?

When editors are reading an article they may be looking for important topics for their readers, originality, and potential to improve patient care. They are also looking for clear and honest writing.

You are likely to improve your chances of publication if you choose the right journal, follow its advice to authors and submit it with the correct information, such as competing interest statements or patient consent. A cover letter can outline the importance of your article to the journal’s readers.

Pitching your idea

Before you commit time to writing you could consider contacting the relevant editor to discuss your submission. Contact details can be found on journal websites. It is best to keep this brief. Outline your idea, the type of article you want to write, what you qualifications have (and those that any co-authors may have), and how you can be contacted.

It is unusual for a journal to make a commitment to publish an article without seeing the finished product, and it is common for ideas to be rejected. Do not be put off. You may be able to present your idea to another journal, and you are likely to learn something from this process.

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University essays differ from school essays in that they are less concerned with what you know and more concerned with how you construct an argument to answer the question. This means that the starting point for writing a strong essay is to first unpick the question and to then use this to plan your essay before you start putting pen to paper (or finger to keyboard).

A really good starting point for you are these short, downloadable Tips for Successful Essay Writing and Answering the Question resources. Both resources will help you to plan your essay, as well as giving you guidance on how to distinguish between different sorts of essay questions. 

You may find it helpful to watch this seven-minute video on six tips for essay writing which outlines how to interpret essay questions, as well as giving advice on planning and structuring your writing:

Different disciplines will have different expectations for essay structure and you should always refer to your Faculty or Department student handbook or course Canvas site for more specific guidance.

However, broadly speaking, all essays share the following features:

Essays need an introduction to establish and focus the parameters of the discussion that will follow. You may find it helpful to divide the introduction into areas to demonstrate your breadth and engagement with the essay question. You might define specific terms in the introduction to show your engagement with the essay question; for example, ‘This is a large topic which has been variously discussed by many scientists and commentators. The principle tension is between the views of X and Y who define the main issues as…’ Breadth might be demonstrated by showing the range of viewpoints from which the essay question could be considered; for example, ‘A variety of factors including economic, social and political, influence A and B. This essay will focus on the social and economic aspects, with particular emphasis on…..’

Watch this two-minute video to learn more about how to plan and structure an introduction:

The main body of the essay should elaborate on the issues raised in the introduction and develop an argument(s) that answers the question. It should consist of a number of self-contained paragraphs each of which makes a specific point and provides some form of evidence to support the argument being made. Remember that a clear argument requires that each paragraph explicitly relates back to the essay question or the developing argument.

  • Conclusion: An essay should end with a conclusion that reiterates the argument in light of the evidence you have provided; you shouldn’t use the conclusion to introduce new information.
  • References: You need to include references to the materials you’ve used to write your essay. These might be in the form of footnotes, in-text citations, or a bibliography at the end. Different systems exist for citing references and different disciplines will use various approaches to citation. Ask your tutor which method(s) you should be using for your essay and also consult your Department or Faculty webpages for specific guidance in your discipline. 

Essay writing in science subjects

If you are writing an essay for a science subject you may need to consider additional areas, such as how to present data or diagrams. This five-minute video gives you some advice on how to approach your reading list, planning which information to include in your answer and how to write for your scientific audience – the video is available here:

A PDF providing further guidance on writing science essays for tutorials is available to download.

Short videos to support your essay writing skills

There are many other resources at Oxford that can help support your essay writing skills and if you are short on time, the Oxford Study Skills Centre has produced a number of short (2-minute) videos covering different aspects of essay writing, including:

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  • Writing an introduction  
  • Making use of evidence in your essay writing  
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Extended essays and dissertations

Longer pieces of writing like extended essays and dissertations may seem like quite a challenge from your regular essay writing. The important point is to start with a plan and to focus on what the question is asking. A PDF providing further guidance on planning Humanities and Social Science dissertations is available to download.

Planning your time effectively

Try not to leave the writing until close to your deadline, instead start as soon as you have some ideas to put down onto paper. Your early drafts may never end up in the final work, but the work of committing your ideas to paper helps to formulate not only your ideas, but the method of structuring your writing to read well and conclude firmly.

Although many students and tutors will say that the introduction is often written last, it is a good idea to begin to think about what will go into it early on. For example, the first draft of your introduction should set out your argument, the information you have, and your methods, and it should give a structure to the chapters and sections you will write. Your introduction will probably change as time goes on but it will stand as a guide to your entire extended essay or dissertation and it will help you to keep focused.

The structure of  extended essays or dissertations will vary depending on the question and discipline, but may include some or all of the following:

  • The background information to - and context for - your research. This often takes the form of a literature review.
  • Explanation of the focus of your work.
  • Explanation of the value of this work to scholarship on the topic.
  • List of the aims and objectives of the work and also the issues which will not be covered because they are outside its scope.

The main body of your extended essay or dissertation will probably include your methodology, the results of research, and your argument(s) based on your findings.

The conclusion is to summarise the value your research has added to the topic, and any further lines of research you would undertake given more time or resources. 

Tips on writing longer pieces of work

Approaching each chapter of a dissertation as a shorter essay can make the task of writing a dissertation seem less overwhelming. Each chapter will have an introduction, a main body where the argument is developed and substantiated with evidence, and a conclusion to tie things together. Unlike in a regular essay, chapter conclusions may also introduce the chapter that will follow, indicating how the chapters are connected to one another and how the argument will develop through your dissertation.

For further guidance, watch this two-minute video on writing longer pieces of work . 

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How to Write an Article: A Proven Step-by-Step Guide

Tom Winter

Are you dreaming of becoming a notable writer or looking to enhance your content writing skills? Whatever your reasons for stepping into the writing world, crafting compelling articles can open numerous opportunities. Writing, when viewed as a skill rather than an innate talent, is something anyone can master with persistence, practice, and the proper guidance.

That’s precisely why I’ve created this comprehensive guide on ‘how to write an article.’ Whether you’re pursuing writing as a hobby or eyeing it as a potential career path, understanding the basics will lead you to higher levels of expertise. This step-by-step guide has been painstakingly designed based on my content creation experience. Let’s embark on this captivating journey toward becoming an accomplished article writer!

What is an Article?

what is an article

An article is more than words stitched together cohesively; it’s a carefully crafted medium expressing thoughts, presenting facts, sharing knowledge, or narrating stories. Essentially encapsulating any topic under the sun (or beyond!), an article is a versatile format meant to inform, entertain, or persuade readers.

Articles are ubiquitous; they grace your morning newspaper (or digital equivalents), illuminate blogs across various platforms, inhabit scholarly journals, and embellish magazines. Irrespective of their varying lengths and formats, which range from news reports and features to opinion pieces and how-to guides, all articles share some common objectives. Learning how to write this type of content involves mastering the ability to meet these underlying goals effectively.

Objectives of Article Writing

Objectives of Article Writing

The primary goal behind learning how to write an article is not merely putting words on paper. Instead, you’re trying to communicate ideas effectively. Each piece of writing carries unique objectives intricately tailored according to the creator’s intent and the target audience’s interests. Generally speaking, when you immerse yourself in writing an article, you should aim to achieve several fundamental goals.

First, deliver value to your readers. An engaging and informative article provides insightful information or tackles a problem your audience faces. You’re not merely filling up pages; you must offer solutions, present new perspectives, or provide educational material.

Next comes advancing knowledge within a specific field or subject matter. Especially relevant for academic or industry-focused writings, articles are often used to spread original research findings and innovative concepts that strengthen our collective understanding and drive progress.

Another vital objective for those mastering how to write an article is persuasion. This can come in various forms: convincing people about a particular viewpoint or motivating them to make a specific choice. Articles don’t always have to be neutral; they can be powerful tools for shifting public opinion.

Finally, let’s not forget entertainment – because who said only fictional work can entertain? Articles can stir our emotions or pique our interest with captivating storytelling techniques. It bridges the gap between reader and writer using shared experiences or universal truths.

Remember that high-quality content remains common across all boundaries despite these distinct objectives. No matter what type of writer you aspire to become—informative, persuasive, educational, or entertaining—strive for clarity, accuracy, and stimulation in every sentence you craft.

What is the Format of an Article?

What is the Format of an Article?

When considering how to write an article, understanding its foundation – in this case, the format – should be at the top of your list. A proper structure is like a blueprint, providing a direction for your creative construction.

First and foremost, let’s clarify one essential point: articles aren’t just homogenous chunks of text. A well-crafted article embodies different elements that merge to form an engaging, informative body of work. Here are those elements in order:

  • The Intriguing Title

At the top sits the title or heading; it’s your first chance to engage with a reader. This element requires serious consideration since it can determine whether someone will continue reading your material.

  • Engaging Introduction

Next comes the introduction, where you set expectations and hint at what’s to come. An artfully written introduction generates intrigue and gives readers a compelling reason to stick around.

  • Informative Body

The main body entails a detailed exploration of your topic, often broken down into subtopics or points for more manageable consumption and better flow of information.

  • Impactful Conclusion

Lastly, you have the conclusion, where you tie everything neatly together by revisiting key points and offering final thoughts.

While these components might appear straightforward on paper, mastering them requires practice, experimentation with writing styles, and a good understanding of your target audience. 

By putting in the work to familiarize yourself with how to create articles and how they’re structured, you’ll soon discover new ways to develop engaging content each time you put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard!). Translating complex concepts into digestible content doesn’t need to feel daunting anymore! Now that we’ve tackled the format, our focus can shift to what should be included in an article.

What Should Be in an Article?

What Should Be in an Article?

Understanding that specific items should be featured in your writing is crucial. A well-crafted article resembles a neatly packed suitcase – everything has its place and purpose.

Key Information

First and foremost, you need essential information. Start by presenting the topic plainly so readers can grasp its relevance immediately. This sets the tone of why you are writing the article. The degree of depth at this point will depend on your audience; be mindful not to overwhelm beginners with too much jargon or over-simplify things for experts.

Introduction

Secondly, every article must have an engaging introduction—this acts as the hook that reels your audience. Think of it as a movie trailer—it offers a taste of what’s to come without giving away all the details.

Third is the body, wherein you get into the crux of your argument or discussion. This is the point at which you present your ideas sequentially, along with supporting evidence or examples. Depending on the nature of your topic and personal style, this may vary from storytelling forms to more analytical breakdowns.

Lastly, you’ll need a fitting conclusion that wraps up all previously discussed points, effectively tying together every loose thread at the end. This helps cement your main ideas within the reader’s mind even after they’ve finished reading.

To summarize:  

  • Critical Information: Provides context for understanding
  • Introduction: Sheds further light on what will follow while piquing interest  
  • Body: Discusses topic intricacies using narratives or case studies
  • Conclusion: Ties up loose ends and reemphasizes important takeaways

In my experience writing articles for beginners and experts alike, I found these elements indispensable when conveying complex topics articulately and professionally. Always keep them at hand when looking to produce written material.

How should you structure an article?

How should you structure an article?

Crafting a well-structured article is akin to assembling a puzzle – every piece has its place and purpose. Let’s look at how to create the perfect skeleton for your content.

The introduction is your article’s welcome mat. It should be inviting and informative, briefly outlining what a reader can expect from your writing. Additionally, it must instantly grab the readers’ attention so they feel compelled to continue reading. To master the art of creating effective introductions, remember these key points:

  • Keep it short and precise.
  • Use compelling hooks like quotes or intriguing facts.
  • State clearly what the article will cover without revealing everything upfront.

Moving on, you encounter the body of your piece. This segment expands on the ideas outlined in the introduction while presenting fresh subtopics related to your core story. If we compare article writing to crossing a bridge, each paragraph represents a step toward the other side (the conclusion). Here are some tips for maintaining orderliness within your body:

  • Stick closely to one idea per paragraph as it enhances readability.
  • Ensure paragraphs flow logically by utilizing transitional words or sentences.
  • Offer evidence or examples supporting your claims and reinforce credibility.

As you approach the far side of our imaginary bridge, we reach an equally essential section of the article known as the conclusion. At this point, you should be looking to wrap your message up neatly while delivering on what was initially promised during the introduction. This section summarizes the main points, providing closure and ensuring readers feel satisfied.

Remember this golden rule when writing the conclusion: follow the  “Describe what you’re going to tell them (Introduction), tell them (Body), and then summarize what you told them (Conclusion).”  It’s a proven formula for delivering informative, engaging, and well-structured articles. 

One final tip before moving on: maintaining an active voice significantly enhances clarity for your readers. It makes them feel like they’re participating actively in the story unfolding within your article. In addition, it helps ensure easy readability, which is vital for keeping your audience engaged.

Tips for Writing a Good Article

Tips for Writing a Good Article

A persuasive, engaging, and insightful article requires careful thought and planning. Half the battle won is by knowing how to start writing and make content captivating. Below are vital tips that can enhance your article writing skills.

Heading or Title

An audience’s first impression hinges on the quality of your title. A good heading should be clear, attention-grabbing, and give an accurate snapshot of what’s contained in the piece’s body. Here are a few guidelines on how to create an impactful title:

  • Make it Compelling: Your title needs to spark interest and motivate readers to delve further into your work.
  • Keep it concise: You want to have a manageable heading. Aim for brevity yet inclusiveness.
  • Optimize with keywords: To boost search engine visibility, sprinkle relevant keywords naturally throughout your title.

By applying these techniques, you can increase reader engagement right from the get-go.

Body of the Article

After winning over potential readers with your catchy title, it’s time to provide substantial content in the form of the body text. Here’s how articles are typically structured:

Introduction:  Begin by providing an appealing overview that hooks your audience and baits them to read more. You can ask poignant questions or share interesting facts about your topic here.

Main Content:  Build on the groundwork set by your introduction. Lay out detailed information in a logical sequence with clear articulation.

Conclusion:  This reemphasizes the critical points discussed in the body while delivering a lasting impression of why those points matter.

Remember that clarity is critical when drafting each part because our objective here is to share information and communicate effectively. Properly understanding this approach ensures that the writing experience becomes creative and productive.

Step By Step Guide for Article Writing

Step By Step Guide for Article Writing

How do you write an article that engages your readers from the first line until the last? That’s what most writers, whether beginners or seasoned pros are trying to achieve. I’ll describe a step-by-step process for crafting such gripping articles in this guide.

Step 1: Find Your Target Audience

First and foremost, identify your target readers. Speaking directly to a specific group improves engagement and helps you craft messages that resonate deeply. To pinpoint your audience:

  • Take note of demographic attributes like age, gender, and profession.
  • Consider their preferences and needs.
  • Look into how much knowledge they are likely to possess concerning your topic.

Knowing this will help you decide what tone, language, and style best suits your readers. Remember, by understanding your audience better, you make it much easier to provide them with engaging content.

Step 2: Select a Topic and an Attractive Heading

Having understood your audience, select a relevant topic based on their interests and questions. Be sure it’s one you can competently discuss. When deciding how to start writing an article, ensure it begins with a captivating title.

A title should hint at what readers will gain from the article without revealing everything. Maintain some element of intrigue or provocation. For example, ‘6 Essentials You Probably Don’t Know About Gardening’ instead of just ‘Gardening Tips’.

Step 3: Research is Key

Good research is crucial to building credibility for beginners and experts alike. It prevents errors that could tarnish your piece immensely.

Thoroughly explore relevant books, scholarly articles, or reputable online resources. Find facts that build authenticity while debunking misconceptions that relate to your topic. Take notes on critical points discovered during this process—it’ll save you time when creating your first draft.

Step 4: Write a Comprehensive Brief

Having done your research, it’s time to write an outline or a brief—a roadmap for your article. This conveys how articles are written systematically without losing track of the main points.

Begin by starting the introduction with a punchy opener that draws readers in and a summary of what they’ll glean from reading. Section out specific points and ideas as separate headings and bullet points under each section to form the body. A conclusion rounds things up by restating key takeaways.

Step 5: Write and Proofread

Now comes the bulk of the work—writing. Respect the brief created earlier to ensure consistency and structure while drafting content. Use short, clear sentences while largely avoiding jargon unless absolutely necessary.

Post-writing, proofread ardently to check for typographical errors, inconsistent tenses, and poor sentence structures—and don’t forget factual correctness! It helps to read aloud, which can reveal awkward phrases that slipped through initial edits.

Step 6: Add Images and Infographics

To break text monotony and increase comprehension, introduce visuals such as images, infographics, or videos into your piece. They provide aesthetic relief while supporting the main ideas, increasing overall engagement.

Remember to source royalty-free images or get permission for copyrighted ones—you don’t want legal battles later!

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Article Writing

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Article Writing

Regarding article writing, a few pitfalls can compromise the quality of your content. Knowing these and how to avoid them will enhance your work’s clarity, depth, and impact.

The first mistake often made is skimping on research. An article without solid underpinnings won’t merely be bland – it might mislead readers. Therefore, prioritize comprehensive investigation before penning down anything. Understanding common misconceptions or misinterpretations about your topic will strengthen your case. 

Next, sidestep unnecessary jargon or excessively complex language. While showcasing an impressive vocabulary might seem appealing, remember that your primary objective is imparting information efficiently and effectively.

Moreover, failing to structure articles effectively represents another standard error. A structured piece aids in delivering complex ideas coherently. Maintaining a logical sequence facilitates reader comprehension, whether explaining a detailed concept or narrating an incident.

A piece lacking aesthetic allure can fail its purpose regardless of the value of its text. That’s where images come into play. Neglecting them is an all-too-common mistake among beginners. Relevant pictures inserted at appropriate junctures serve as visual breaks from texts and stimulate interest among readers.

Lastly, proofreading is vital in determining whether you can deliver a well-written article. Typos and grammatical errors can significantly undermine professional credibility while disrupting a smooth reading experience.

So, when pondering how articles are written, avoiding these mistakes goes a long way toward producing high-quality content that embodies both substance and style. Remember: practice is paramount when learning how to write excellent material!

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How to Write an Article with SEOwind AI Writer

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence has been a major step in many industries. One such significant tool is SEOwind AI Writer, which is critical for those curious about how to write an article leveraging AI. In this section, I’ll cover how you can effectively use SEOwind AI writer to create compelling articles.

Step 1: Create a Brief and Outline

The first step in writing an article revolves around understanding your audience’s interests and then articulating them in a comprehensive brief that outlines the content’s framework.

  • Decide on the topic: What ideas will you share via your article?
  • Define your audience: Knowing who will read your text significantly influences your tone, style, and content depth.
  • Establish main points: Highlight the key points or arguments you wish to exhibit in your drafted piece. This helps create a skeleton for your work and maintain a logical flow of information.

With SEOwind:

  • you get all the content and keyword research for top-performing content in one place,
  • you can generate a comprehensive AI outline with one click,
  • users can quickly create a title, description, and keywords that match the topic you’re writing about.

As insightful as it might seem, having a roadmap doubles as a guide throughout the creative process. SEOwind offers a user-friendly interface that allows the easy input of essential elements like keywords, title suggestions, content length, etc. These provide an insightful outline, saving time with an indispensable tool that demonstrates the practicality of article writing.

Step 2: Write an AI Article using SEOwind

Once you have a brief ready, you can write an AI article with a single click. It will consider all the data you provided and much more, such as copywriting and SEO best practices , to deliver content that ranks.

Step 3: Give it a Human Touch

Finally, SEOwind’s intuitive platform delivers impeccably constructed content to dispel any confusion about writing an article. The result is inevitably exceptional, with well-structured sentences and logically sequenced sections that meet your demands.

However, artificial intelligence can sometimes miss the unique personal touch that enhances relatability in communication—making articles more compelling. Let’s master adding individualistic charm to personalize articles so that they resonate with audiences.

Tailoring the AI-generated piece with personal anecdotes or custom inputs helps to break the monotony and bolster engagement rates. Always remember to tweak essential SEO elements like meta descriptions and relevant backlinks.

So, whether it’s enhancing casual language flow or eliminating robotic consistency, the slightest modifications can breathe life into the text and transform your article into a harmonious man-machine effort. Remember – it’s not just about technology making life easy but also how effectively we utilize this emerging trend!

Common Questions on how to write an article

Delving into the writing world, especially regarding articles, can often lead to a swarm of questions. Let’s tackle some common queries that newbies and seasoned writers frequently stumble upon to make your journey more comfortable and rewarding.

What is the easiest way to write an article?

The easiest way to write an article begins with a clear structure. Here are five simple steps you can follow:

  • Identify your audience: The first thing you should consider while planning your article is who will read it? Identifying your target audience helps shape the article’s content, style, and purpose.
  • Decide on a topic and outline: Determining what to write about can sometimes be a formidable task. Try to ensure you cover a topic you can cover effectively or for which you feel great passion. Next, outline the main points you want to present throughout your piece.
  • Do the research: Dig deep into resources for pertinent information regarding your topic and gather as much knowledge as possible. An informed writer paves the way for a knowledgeable reader.
  • Drafting phase: Begin with an engaging introduction followed by systematically fleshing out each point from your outline in body paragraphs before ending with conclusive remarks tying together all the earlier arguments.
  • Fine-tune through editing and proofreading: Errors happen no matter how qualified or experienced a writer may be! So make sure to edit and proofread before publishing.

Keep these keys in mind and remain patient and persistent. There’s no easier alternative for writing an article.

How can I write an article without knowing about the topic?

We sometimes need to write about less familiar subjects – but do not fret! Here’s my approach:

  • First off, start by thoroughly researching subject-centric reliable sources. The more information you have, the better poised you are to write confidently about it.
  • While researching, take notes and highlight the most essential points.
  • Create an outline by organizing these points logically – this essentially becomes your article’s backbone.
  • Start writing based on your research and outlined structure. If certain aspects remain unclear, keep investigating until clarity prevails.

Getting outside your comfort zone can be daunting, but is also a thrilling chance to expand your horizons.

What is your process for writing an article quickly?

In terms of speed versus quality in writing an article – strikingly enough, they aren’t mutually exclusive. To produce a high-quality piece swiftly, adhere to the following steps:

  • Establish purpose and audience: Before cogs start turning on phrase-spinning, be clear on why you’re writing and who will likely read it.
  • Brainstorm broadly, then refine: Cast a wide net initially regarding ideas around your topic. Then, narrow down those areas that amplify your core message or meet objectives.
  • Create a robust outline: A detailed roadmap prevents meandering during actual writing and saves time!
  • Ignore perfection in the first draft: Speed up initial drafting by prioritizing getting your thoughts on paper over perfect grammar or sentence compositions.
  • Be disciplined with edits and revisions: Try adopting a cut, shorten, and replace mantra while trimming fluff without mercy!

Writing quickly requires practice and strategic planning – but rest assured, it’s entirely possible!

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    In this activity students find out about another country and put together an article. It can be used with students at intermediate level and above and helps develop their fluency as well as their writing skills.

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    Why does writing have to be such a lonely and time-consuming experience? In this activity students work together to produce one article, promoting team working and a sense of accomplishment.

    Preparation

    Cut some OHTs (one per article) into strips (large enough for students to write a paragraph on, but not too many so you can’t put everything together on the OHP at the end) Photocopy the worksheet on to an OHT

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    Find out about useful websites, e.g. for Ireland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland http://www.ireland.ie/

    • Project the worksheet onto the board, ask students to copy the chart and in pairs write down in note form as much as they know about the country in the first column. Discuss findings together as a group and complete the chart on the board.
    • Tell the students they are going to find out more about the country and complete the second column, again in note form, with as much information as they can find. Give them the addresses of the useful websites and take the students to the computer room (or hand out the texts you have prepared).
    • When they have finished ask some students to report their findings to the class, complete the chart on the board and ask them to discuss what they thought the most interesting things were.
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    • Hand out the strips of OHTs and OHP pens, and ask them to put together a paragraph about their chosen topic. Four or five topics is ideal and each group should have a separate topic; if you have a large class then you can split the class into two and prepare two articles.
    • Collect the paragraphs and arrange together on the OHP. I find it helps if you read the text aloud and the students follow.
    • Discuss with the students what you think they did well. If you want you can also analyse the texts for errors.

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    How to Write Up an Interview-Based Article

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    You’ve interviewed someone and had it transcribed. But what happens next? How do you turn a raw interview transcript into an article people will want to read? There are five key steps to writing up an interview-based article:

    • Review the transcript and plan what you want to include.
    • Decide how you’re going to structure your article.
    • Write up the interview, editing for clarity and concision as appropriate.
    • Consider whether reorganising parts of the interview will help it make sense.
    • Proofread your finished interview article to ensure it is error free.

    For more on how to write up an interview-based article, read on below.

    1. Review the Transcript

    A transcript is a written, word-for-word copy of what was said in an interview. This provides the starting point for any interview-based article. Before you start writing, then, you will want to review your transcript. This will help you identify:

    • What to include and what to leave out when you write up the interview.
    • Key details or recurring themes that you want to highlight in your article.
    • Any details that need checking with your subject before publication.

    It is a good idea to listen to the recorded interview again, too. Hearing the interviewee’s voice will help you capture the tone of their responses.

    2. Decide How to Structure Your Article

    There are two common ways of structuring an interview-based article. One is a literal question-and-answer format, where each question is presented in turn, with the subject’s answers following. For example:

    What made you approach writing you latest book in this way? I wanted to play with narrative forms and decided to experiment. To be honest, I was still prepared to scrap the whole idea and start again, though!

    Alternatively, you can use a narrative form. This is where you describe what happened during the interview, using quotes to relay what the subject said, but giving extra detail about what they do, the surroundings, and even your own thoughts and feelings as the interviewer (if appropriate):

    Taylor shrugs when asked about the writing style of her next, saying she ‘wanted to play with narrative forms and decided to experiment’, though she ‘was still prepared to scrap the whole idea and start again’ if she had to.

    You can even use a hybrid of the two, framing a question-and-answer piece with narrative sections or your own thoughts at the beginning and end.

    3. Edit for Clarity and Concision

    When we speak, we often use more words than necessary. Sentences become garbled. We use all sorts of linguistic fillers and crutch words . Sometimes we lose confidence in what we say and trail off. And none of this makes for a great read!

    As a result, most interview-based articles will be edited for clarity and concision. This might involve making changes along the following lines, for instance:

    Original So, um, I was going to start writing…when I started writing the book, I just knuckled down and worked really hard for two months, basically.

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    The second version is much clearer and easier to read, picking out the key parts of the original to communicate the same thought more effectively.

    It’s important to be careful when editing a transcript, though. You won’t want to accidentally twist the subject’s words or misrepresent them, so keep changes minimal where possible and make sure to preserve the meaning of the original.

    If you need to rephrase something more thoroughly for clarity, moreover, you may want to check that the interviewee is okay with any changes you’ve made.

    Always check your style guide or publisher’s instructions, too, as some are quite restrictive regarding the changes you can make. AP style , for example, suggests only making very minor changes to quotations (e.g. cutting out ‘umms’ and ‘aahs’).

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    Interviews can go in unexpected directions. The interviewee might go off on tangents. Or the same topic might come up at different points. To make sure your interview article reads smoothly, then, you might need to reorganise slightly.

    For example, perhaps your subject speaks about their early years at the start of an interview, but slips in an extra childhood anecdote later on in a context where it doesn’t fit. Or perhaps you are thinking of cutting part of a response but want to keep an insightful statement that would work elsewhere in the article.

    In these cases, it is often fine to move things around as long as the change of context doesn’t misrepresent what your subject has said. However, this is another case where you may need to get the interviewee’s approval for any changes.

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    A critique (or critical review) is not to be mistaken for a literature review. A 'critical review', or 'critique', is a complete type of text (or genre), discussing one particular article or book in detail.  In some instances, you may be asked to write a critique of two or three articles (e.g. a comparative critical review). In contrast, a 'literature review', which also needs to be 'critical', is a part of a larger type of text, such as a chapter of your dissertation.

    Most importantly: Read your article / book as many times as possible, as this will make the critical review much easier.

    1. Read and take notes 2. Organising your writing 3. Summary 4. Evaluation 5. Linguistic features of a critical review 6. Summary language 7. Evaluation language 8. Conclusion language 9. Example extracts from a critical review 10. Further resources

    Read and Take Notes

    To improve your reading confidence and efficiency, visit our pages on reading.

    Further reading: Read Confidently

    After you are familiar with the text, make notes on some of the following questions. Choose the questions which seem suitable:

    • What kind of article is it (for example does it present data or does it present purely theoretical arguments)?
    • What is the main area under discussion?
    • What are the main findings?
    • What are the stated limitations?
    • Where does the author's data and evidence come from? Are they appropriate / sufficient?
    • What are the main issues raised by the author?
    • What questions are raised?
    • How well are these questions addressed?
    • What are the major points/interpretations made by the author in terms of the issues raised?
    • Is the text balanced? Is it fair / biased?
    • Does the author contradict herself?
    • How does all this relate to other literature on this topic?
    • How does all this relate to your own experience, ideas and views?
    • What else has this author written? Do these build / complement this text?
    • (Optional) Has anyone else reviewed this article? What did they say? Do I agree with them?

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    Organising your writing

    You first need to summarise the text that you have read. One reason to summarise the text is that the reader may not have read the text. In your summary, you will

    • focus on points within the article that you think are interesting
    • summarise the author(s) main ideas or argument
    • explain how these ideas / argument have been constructed. (For example, is the author basing her arguments on data that they have collected? Are the main ideas / argument purely theoretical?)

    In your summary you might answer the following questions:     Why is this topic important?     Where can this text be located? For example, does it address policy studies?     What other prominent authors also write about this?

    Evaluation is the most important part in a critical review.

    Use the literature to support your views. You may also use your knowledge of conducting research, and your own experience. Evaluation can be explicit or implicit.

    Explicit evaluation

    Explicit evaluation involves stating directly (explicitly) how you intend to evaluate the text. e.g. "I will review this article by focusing on the following questions. First, I will examine the extent to which the authors contribute to current thought on Second Language Acquisition (SLA) pedagogy. After that, I will analyse whether the authors' propositions are feasible within overseas SLA classrooms."

    Implicit evaluation

    Implicit evaluation is less direct. The following section on Linguistic Features of Writing a Critical Review contains language that evaluates the text. A difficult part of evaluation of a published text (and a professional author) is how to do this as a student. There is nothing wrong with making your position as a student explicit and incorporating it into your evaluation. Examples of how you might do this can be found in the section on Linguistic Features of Writing a Critical Review. You need to remember to locate and analyse the author's argument when you are writing your critical review. For example, you need to locate the authors' view of classroom pedagogy as presented in the book / article and not present a critique of views of classroom pedagogy in general.

    Linguistic features of a critical review

    The following examples come from published critical reviews. Some of them have been adapted for student use.

    Summary language

    •     This article / book is divided into two / three parts. First...
    •     While the title might suggest...
    •     The tone appears to be...
    •     Title is the first / second volume in the series Title, edited by...The books / articles in this series address...
    •     The second / third claim is based on...
    •     The author challenges the notion that...
    •     The author tries to find a more middle ground / make more modest claims...
    •     The article / book begins with a short historical overview of...
    •     Numerous authors have recently suggested that...(see Author, Year; Author, Year). Author would also be once such author. With his / her argument that...
    •     To refer to title as a...is not to say that it is...
    •     This book / article is aimed at... This intended readership...
    •     The author's book / article examines the...To do this, the author first...
    •     The author develops / suggests a theoretical / pedagogical model to…
    •     This book / article positions itself firmly within the field of...
    •     The author in a series of subtle arguments, indicates that he / she...
    •     The argument is therefore...
    •     The author asks "..."
    •     With a purely critical / postmodern take on...
    •     Topic, as the author points out, can be viewed as...
    •     In this recent contribution to the field of...this British author...
    •     As a leading author in the field of...
    •     This book / article nicely contributes to the field of...and complements other work by this author...
    •     The second / third part of...provides / questions / asks the reader...
    •     Title is intended to encourage students / researchers to...
    •     The approach taken by the author provides the opportunity to examine...in a qualitative / quantitative research framework that nicely complements...
    •     The author notes / claims that state support / a focus on pedagogy / the adoption of...remains vital if...
    •     According to Author (Year) teaching towards examinations is not as effective as it is in other areas of the curriculum. This is because, as Author (Year) claims that examinations have undue status within the curriculum.
    •     According to Author (Year)…is not as effective in some areas of the curriculum / syllabus as others. Therefore the author believes that this is a reason for some school's…

    Evaluation language

    •     This argument is not entirely convincing, as...furthermore it commodifies / rationalises the...
    •     Over the last five / ten years the view of...has increasingly been viewed as 'complicated' (see Author, Year; Author, Year).
    •     However, through trying to integrate...with...the author...
    •     There are difficulties with such a position.
    •     Inevitably, several crucial questions are left unanswered / glossed over by this insightful / timely / interesting / stimulating book / article. Why should...
    •     It might have been more relevant for the author to have written this book / article as...
    •     This article / book is not without disappointment from those who would view...as...
    •     This chosen framework enlightens / clouds...
    •     This analysis intends to be...but falls a little short as...
    •     The authors rightly conclude that if...
    •     A detailed, well-written and rigorous account of...
    •     As a Korean student I feel that this article / book very clearly illustrates...
    •     The beginning of...provides an informative overview into...
    •     The tables / figures do little to help / greatly help the reader...
    •     The reaction by scholars who take a...approach might not be so favourable (e.g. Author, Year).
    •     This explanation has a few weaknesses that other researchers have pointed out (see Author, Year; Author, Year). The first is...
    •     On the other hand, the author wisely suggests / proposes that...By combining these two dimensions...
    •     The author's brief introduction to...may leave the intended reader confused as it fails to properly...
    •     Despite my inability to...I was greatly interested in...
    •     Even where this reader / I disagree(s), the author's effort to...
    •     The author thus combines...with...to argue...which seems quite improbable for a number of reasons. First...
    •     Perhaps this aversion to...would explain the author's reluctance to...
    •     As a second language student from ...I find it slightly ironic that such an anglo-centric view is...
    •     The reader is rewarded with...
    •     Less convincing is the broad-sweeping generalisation that...
    •     There is no denying the author's subject knowledge nor his / her...
    •     The author's prose is dense and littered with unnecessary jargon...
    •     The author's critique of...might seem harsh but is well supported within the literature (see Author, Year; Author, Year; Author, Year). Aligning herself with the author, Author (Year) states that...
    •     As it stands, the central focus of Title is well / poorly supported by its empirical findings...
    •     Given the hesitation to generalise to...the limitation of...does not seem problematic...
    •     For instance, the term...is never properly defined and the reader left to guess as to whether...
    •     Furthermore, to label...as...inadvertently misguides...
    •     In addition, this research proves to be timely / especially significant to... as recent government policy / proposals has / have been enacted to...
    •     On this well researched / documented basis the author emphasises / proposes that...
    •     Nonetheless, other research / scholarship / data tend to counter / contradict this possible trend / assumption...(see Author, Year; Author, Year).
    •     Without entering into detail of the..., it should be stated that Title should be read by...others will see little value in...
    •     As experimental conditions were not used in the study the word 'significant' misleads the reader.
    •     The article / book becomes repetitious in its assertion that...
    •     The thread of the author's argument becomes lost in an overuse of empirical data...
    •     Almost every argument presented in the final section is largely derivative, providing little to say about...
    •     She / he does not seem to take into consideration; however, that there are fundamental differences in the conditions of…
    •     As Author (Year) points out, however, it seems to be necessary to look at…
    •     This suggest that having low…does not necessarily indicate that…is ineffective.
    •     Therefore, the suggestion made by Author (Year)…is difficult to support.
    •     When considering all the data presented…it is not clear that the low scores of some students, indeed, reflects…

    Conclusion language

    •     Overall this article / book is an analytical look at...which within the field of...is often overlooked.
    •     Despite its problems, Title offers valuable theoretical insights / interesting examples / a contribution to pedagogy and a starting point for students / researchers of...with an interest in...
    •     This detailed and rigorously argued...
    •     This first / second volume / book / article by...with an interest in...is highly informative...

    Example extracts from a critical review

    Writing critically.

    If you have been told your writing is not critical enough, it probably means that your writing treats the knowledge claims as if they are true, well supported, and applicable in the context you are writing about. This may not always be the case.

    In these two examples, the extracts refer to the same section of text. In each example, the section that refers to a source has been highlighted in bold. The note below the example then explains how the writer has used the source material.    

    There is a strong positive effect on students, both educationally and emotionally, when the instructors try to learn to say students' names without making pronunciation errors (Kiang, 2004).

    Use of source material in example a: 

    This is a simple paraphrase with no critical comment. It looks like the writer agrees with Kiang. (This is not a good example for critical writing, as the writer has not made any critical comment).        

    Kiang (2004) gives various examples to support his claim that "the positive emotional and educational impact on students is clear" (p.210) when instructors try to pronounce students' names in the correct way. He quotes one student, Nguyet, as saying that he "felt surprised and happy" (p.211) when the tutor said his name clearly . The emotional effect claimed by Kiang is illustrated in quotes such as these, although the educational impact is supported more indirectly through the chapter. Overall, he provides more examples of students being negatively affected by incorrect pronunciation, and it is difficult to find examples within the text of a positive educational impact as such.

    Use of source material in example b: 

    The writer describes Kiang's (2004) claim and the examples which he uses to try to support it. The writer then comments that the examples do not seem balanced and may not be enough to support the claims fully. This is a better example of writing which expresses criticality.

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    You may also be interested in our page on criticality, which covers criticality in general, and includes more critical reading questions.

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    From her dad’s realisation he worked alongside the Yorkshire Ripper to her fascination with true crime podcasts, Jennie Godfrey shares the inspiration for her debut novel.

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    Debut author Jennie Godfrey was inspired to write her debut novel after watching the documentary series The Yorkshire Ripper Files . "[It] reminded me that my Dad worked with Peter Sutcliffe, an aspect of my childhood I had almost forgotten," she explained, "It brought back such memories of living in Yorkshire at that time, that I realised I wanted to write about it."   

    The List of Suspicious Things follows 12-year-old Miv, who decides to make Yorkshire safe again by finding the man dubbed the Yorkshire Ripper, to avoid her father moving the family to London.  

    Alongside her best friend Sharon, they start their own investigation and inevitably uncover secrets about their small town, and the people within it, with devastating consequences. 

    Steeped in a sense of place and time, the novel captures the nostalgia of life in 1970s Yorkshire whilst confronting the realities of life under Margret Thatcher’s Britain. It's a North many readers who were alive at the time will recognise. There's jam roly-poly for tea, kids swarm the streets, playing out from dawn till dusk, but there is also tension. As Thatcher's premiership progresses, unemployment rises as industry dwindles. For families, money is tight and communities are feeling fractured – all heightened by the threat of a serial killer whose attacks are becoming more frequent.   

    In her own words, Godfrey tells us the incredible connection her family had with Peter Sutcliffe and how her childhood experiences have informed her first foray into fiction.  

    "The name "Yorkshire Ripper" was used like a "bogeyman" to frighten us." 

    I really wanted to capture Miv on the kind of cusp of adolescence, whereas I was a child in the 1970s. But the pieces in the narrative that come direct from real life are things like playing Ripper Chase in the school playground and the name ‘Yorkshire Ripper’ that was used like a ‘bogeyman’ to frighten [us].  

    We would have to behave otherwise all you would need to say is ‘the Ripper was going to get you.’ It was the real language of the time. We were left to play from morning to late at night but hyper-aware of him and the danger he presented. 

    "The day that Peter Sutcliffe was caught is etched on my memory because my dad just kept saying "but I know him."

    My dad was an engineer who serviced all the vehicles at the depot where Peter Sutcliffe worked, and would sign the service records to say that the work had been done, so my Dad used to see and interact with him frequently.  

    The day that Sutcliffe was caught is etched on my memory because my dad just kept saying, "but I know him, I know him. He's so quiet. He's so shy. I can't believe it's him."  

    He went to his work van and got the service records that Sutcliffe had signed to show me and my mum that he was telling the truth, not that we didn't believe him, but because he was so shocked that he had come so close to this person. 

    "My dad's a proper 1970's Dad, never did he say how it had affected him."

    Later in life, my dad had a big religious conversion and went on to be the Chaplain at Woodhill High Security Prison, which meant that he worked with the likes of Rose West whilst she was on remand at Woodhill, and Ian Huntly –you know, some of the worst people that we know of. Now, you can’t tell me that there’s not a link.  

    "Our lives after Peter Sutcliffe's capture carried on as normal... I just don't think that in the '70s we processed it." 

    Our lives after Peter Sutcliffe’s capture just carried on as normal and we never talked about it. The book explores some dark themes and sometimes I wonder if they were overdone, but my upbringing was very similar.  

    There was someone who took their own life who lived on the same street as us. We never talked about that. My dad had a breakdown in my teens. We never talked about that. And I just don't think that in the '70s we processed everything that happened.  

    What I’m finding really interesting is that there are things like The Long Shadow on ITV that has just been made, there’s a memoir called The Stirrings as well as a couple of novels that explore the Ripper [recently published]. It's almost like we’re only just processing that particular time and place now. 

    "There is a real need to balance the darkness with the light and you really do get that from a child's perspective."   

    It was really important for me to tell this story through a child's eyes for a couple of reasons. One is that children have a unique perspective on life. The second reason is if I wanted to write about that period, I wanted to reflect the truth about the 1970s. There is a real need, I think, to balance the darkness with the light and you really do get that from a child's perspective.  

    "I absolutely dialled up the fear that people felt during those years as a consequence of hearing people talking about the same thing today. " 

    While I was writing the book Sarah Everard was murdered and in the aftermath, women were sharing their stories on social media for days. It touched a real nerve that we are still in this place. 

    I absolutely dialled up the fear that people felt during those years as a consequence of hearing people talking about the same thing today. [Women's safety] hasn't changed as much as I might have liked to have thought. 

    "I'm not interested in gore or terrible things happening to people. But I am interested in understanding how this stuff happened. "

    My favourite True Crime podcast is My Favorite Murder , where they get people to share stories of their hometown murders. Exploring their hometown murder is often like people’s gateway drug that made them really interested in true crime. And that’s true for me with what happened with Peter Sutcliffe – that was my hometown murder.   Finding out that such a thing could happen in your hometown or in your life, so close to you, changes how you feel about the world. There's something about seeking out, or trying to understand in some way, how these terrible things can happen. 

    I'm not interested in gore or terrible things happening to people but I am interested in understanding how these things happen, and the why and where and who.  

    'I always wanted to write a book that people want to talk about.'

    I am a part-time bookseller as well as an author. I love books. I love talking about books. So, I always wanted to write a book that people want to talk about.

    In The List of Suspicious Things there is a historical angle, It's got a regional aspect to it. It's got a political aspect to it. It's got racism, misogyny – you name it, I’ve put it in.  

    For me, this book is about the resilience and the human spirit. But I love hearing other people's take on that. 

    "I've got no interest in hearing any more about Peter Sutcliffe ever again." 

    I still haven’t watched The Long Shadow and I'm still fascinated by the fact that I haven't. It's not because I don't want to, I just kind of feel done. It's a cliché to say that novel writing is like closure or a form of therapy. But somehow that has sort of happened. I've got no interest in hearing any more about Peter Sutcliffe ever again.  

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    As London loses another listing, analysts are wary of writing off the UK capital

    • TUI Chief Financial Officer Mathias Kiep told CNBC on Wednesday that investors had asked the company to reconsider its dual listing amid a shift in liquidity from London to Frankfurt.
    • London has also suffered a number of de-listings and high-profile IPO snubs over the past year, with British semiconductor design firm Arm notably opting to list on New York's Nasdaq.

    LONDON — TUI became the latest company to ditch its share listing in London, as shareholders voted overwhelmingly for the German travel giant to list solely in Frankfurt.

    The Hannover-headquartered group's investors voted 98.35% in favor of moving the portion of its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange 's FTSE 250 to Frankfurt's MDAX, with the transfer expected to occur on June 24.

    TUI has a dual listing between the two cities, but said in a statement Tuesday that the company was approached by various investors last year questioning whether this was still optimal, given changes in the ownership structure of the company's shares and a "marked shift in liquidity from the U.K. to Germany."

    Around 77% of transactions in TUI shares are currently settled via Germany, with the U.K. now accounting for less than a quarter.

    "A lot of the liquidity, the volumes, already for quite some time went from the trading line in the U.K. to the trading line in Frankfurt, so on the back of this, we were actually approached last summer by shareholders," TUI Chief Financial Officer Mathias Kiep told CNBC on Wednesday.

    TUI was approached last summer by shareholders over dual listing in London, CFO says

    "A lot of comments were about if we were to go to Frankfurt, one, liquidity would be in one pool only. The other point was that a lot said 'then you are more prominent in the MDAX than where you are today in the FTSE 250,' and there were also some comments that [the U.K.] could be a more challenging market environment today."

    U.K. stocks are trading at a considerable discount to the rest of Europe, having suffered an investor flight in recent years. The country's blue chip FTSE 100 index is down almost 5% over the past year, compared to a 5% increase for the pan-European Stoxx 600 .

    London still a contender

    London has also suffered a number of de-listings and high-profile IPO snubs over the past year. The number of applications to list in the Square Mile fell to a six-year low in 2023 , according to data obtained by investment platform XTB late last year and reported in several U.K. media outlets.

    British semiconductor and software design firm Arm, owned by Japanese investor SoftBank, notably opted last year to list on New York's Nasdaq , along with a number of other tech companies, despite efforts from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government to persuade the company to list in London.

    "It is very disappointing to see another company leave the Main Market of the LSE, following multiple takeovers and de-listings last year, and with companies such as Arm turning to NASDAQ for IPO," Melanie Wadsworth, partner at international law firm Faegre Drinker, told CNBC on Tuesday.

    "However, I can understand the rationale behind this proposal, given that TUI's headquarters is in Germany and only approximately 22% of its trading in 2023 took place via the U.K. market. I would therefore hope this decision is driven by factors specific to TUI, rather than being indicative of a trend."

    Tom Bacon, partner at global law firm BCLP, said it was understandable for some to point to the TUI de-listing as another example of companies moving away from London, but agreed that it was important to consider the specifics of TUI's case.

    "Much like other recent examples, there are specific reasons for this decision related to the legacy merger of TUI Travel plc and TUI AG in 2014," Bacon said via email Tuesday.

    "On various metrics, London remains the largest exchange in Europe and has actually faired better in 2023 in terms of activity than the other European exchanges like Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam."

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