As I started implementing what I was learning, my posts began receiving more and more comments and shares (one even went viral on StumbleUpon). I then began publishing my posts on Medium, and many became trending articles in numerous publications.

My email list grew from 200 to over 2,000 subscribers in just a year (and now to over 5,000 subscribers). I’m not sharing these numbers to brag but to show that the tips I’m about to share do work. And if I can write articles that resonate with readers, you can too.

1. Craft a Strong Headline

Imagine you’re browsing through the newly released books at a bookstore. You don’t have enough time to stop to look at every single book. Most likely, you’ll only pick up a book if it has an intriguing title and cover design.

2. Open with an Irresistible Introduction

You’ve caught your reader’s attention with your headline, but does your post deliver what it promised?

The first paragraph of your blog post should draw your readers in and make them want to read more. This is where you lay out what they can expect in the rest of the blog post.

3. Follow the Story Structure of the Hero’s Journey

Stories add another dimension to our writing. This fascinating Infographic shows how the human brain is hardwired to respond to storytelling differently than other forms of writing.

4. Make Your Post Easy to Read

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