We draw our inspiration from a variety of sources, so it's logical that every now and then
someone may say we swiped an article. Of course the charge is false. Bottom line: Real
article marketing pros don't steal content, because we don't have too.
Gathering data from many sources can cause a problem now and then. That's why
I've developed a three step system for avoiding those accusations and it's served me well
for the several years that I've been using article marketing to boost traffic to my Web
sites.
If you're holding back from article marketing because of a lack of original ideas -
don't fear. Here are three ways to ensure you'll stay clear of plagiarism police when you
write your content-rich article:
1. Take the structure, not the words. When using other people's articles as
inspiration for your own - a very common practice among professional writers - look at
the article for it's structure and not necessarily the words themselves. For instance, I use
templates to quickly write my articles. I use various types of templates, but there are
hundreds out there. So just look for the template - or the structure - of the article and
swipe that. After all, structure isn't copyrighted, but the writer's words are.
2. Draw from many sources. Another great way to make your articles original is to
take pieces of information from a variety of sources and industries. I'm always on the
lookout for good ideas, inspiring headlines, and some motivational quotes, which can set
off a flood of article content - giving me five to 10 articles all at once. Start holding on to
junk mail, interesting ezines and quotes. When you're looking for advice for your articles,
turn to these sources to give you just the boost you need.
3. Gather a bank of your favorite writers. Some writers just give me the greatest
rush of information. No matter how many times I read their books and listen to their pod
casts I seem to get something new from what they have to say. Who puts wind in your
sails? Whoever it is, there's no crime in taking bits of pieces of their concepts and putting
your own spin on them. Chances are, they did the same thing with their mentors/favorite
authors.
Bonus solution: Give the author credit. You can always just bite the bullet and
reveal your sources so-to-speak. Attribute an idea, thought or phrase to the original
author. Then debunk whatever it is he or she has said. You can also completely agree and
offer a case study of exactly why you agree with what the author said. Attributing
information to the original author silences all plagiarism critics.
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