by Angela S. Young

Created on: May 27, 2009

How do you write eye-catching Christian articles? The same way you write any article. A good writer writes well, if he or she follows the rules of good writing. Of course a good dose of talent doesn't hurt either, but talent without the bones of good grammar, punctuation, etc., can lie buried beneath thousands of other articles unread and unappreciated.

Title:

When browsing Christian articles, the first thing to catch the eye is a well-written title. Writers do not always have a say in the article title, but those who look for answers among Christian articles will probably have their eye caught by something in the title that speaks to a need or a passion in their life. The grieving might stop to browse an article under the title "How to move beyond grief"; a person concerned about a suicidal friend might peruse an article titled "How you can help your suicidal friend". Whether they have deep concerns such as these or seek more knowledge about Christianity, the first thing they see, the title, will either catch them or make them pass on your article.

Introduction:

After the title, the opening sentence and first paragraph capture the reader's attention or send them on to another article. An interesting or unusual first line will hook the reader into reading the first paragraph. The first paragraph often informs a reader of the intent of the article and can cause an article to sink or swim in the eyes of the reader. If the introductory paragraph pulls them in, informs them, or catches them by surprise, readers will often then read the entire article because they see the value of the article for their particular needs.

Pertinence:

A writer must ask him or herself a few questions before beginning to write an article. Is this information pertinent to Christians today? Do many well-written articles already exist on the topic? Do you have anything new or better to add? Do you have enough knowledge (or can you find it) to do the subject well? Do I have enough personal experience to connect with the reader of the subject? These questions should give an idea of the type of questions a writer should ask to make sure he or she can do justice to the subject.

Substance:

Christianity has some very deep subjects. It's important to thoroughly research and understand the topic before attempting to write about it. Real Christians can spot a poser, or someone who speaks outside his or her depth of understanding. For the Christian, especially when it comes

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