There are many things to consider when writing an article. One of
the main ones is the choice of topic. Choosing a topic you are
passionate about is important for several reasons.

· Your writing will not only flow more easily, but your
enthusiasm will show through and affect the reader in a positive
way.

· Editors like enthusiasm in writing.

· You will know much about your topic, thus saving a lot of time
in research.

· Your writing task will be a joy to do.

You might feel that writing in the area of your interest is too
limiting, but it is possible to branch out into areas that are
similar. For instance, if your area of expertise is in chemistry,
then writing about health should not be too much of a learning
curve. It will also give you a wider scope for selling your
articles. Many magazines have a health section. Health topics can
be widened to include such topics as sporting injuries and how to
treat them, or nutrition. Nutrition can focus on various age
groups. See how the ripples widen? In no time you'll be able to
submit articles to many different magazines or websites and
you'll still be writing with passion and enthusiasm.

Choosing your own topic is easier if you decide to write
freelance. You can submit to magazines specializing in that
topic, but what happens if you are asked to write about a topic
you hate, or know little about? If you are a skilled researcher
and writer you will bring all your skills to bear on doing the
job correctly. Otherwise, consider refusing. If, for example, you
are asked to write about finance and investments and you are not
even familiar with the terms used, then unless you are a quick
learner and love research, your reputation might suffer.

Publishing articles on the Internet is even riskier to your
reputation, since there is not always an editor to scrutinize the
details and say yea or nay. You must not only get your facts
right, but offer good solid meat in your article. An article that
includes the basic information that everyone but the man from
Mars knows, will make you a laughing stock in the article world.

For example, everyone knows that Fido needs to be fed, watered
and exercised properly to be a happy doggie. But does everyone
know that his drooping ears need to be inspected carefully for
ticks or disease? Do they know the symptoms of a certain disease
that particular breed is prone to and what to do about it? Have
they heard about that old remedy that will save them a bomb at
the vet? If you can provide information such as this in your
article, you will soon have a happy readership.