[Word Wise ] Include These 5 Kinds of Articles in Your Next Newsletter

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Volume 14, Number 31 Issue #231 ISSN: 1933-9690

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In each issue of Word Wise, you get writing tips to help you save time and write better.

Successful newsletters engage readers different ways by using different kinds of articles. Today's feature explains what they are and what tips to use as you write each one. Let me know what you think of this tip !

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FEATURE: Include These 5 Kinds of Articles in Your Next Newsletter

A newsletter is written to an in-house audience and addresses a specific topic. That's a whole lot different than newspaper articles, which are written for a larger, more general audience.

I wish I'd known there was this distinction when I started freelancing. It would have helped to understand how to narrow down the kinds of articles to include in newsletters.

My frustration has morphed into your gain.

I've seen over and over that successful newsletters include 5 kinds of articles.

Your goal is to cultivate your audience for your niche. Each of these types of articles achieves that goal in different ways ...

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Wise Words are short pieces of inspiration draws upon a principle from scripture, using an illustration that speaks to writers. Each one offers a simple truth - a takeaway - that you can use as you write. They're practical and encouraging.

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Scriptural principles have provided a cornerstone for me as I write. I hope they do the same for you. Learn more.