If, as a writer, you decide to try your hand at a biography, there is only one key word, one mantra, one road to follow - and that is research. Research in form of reading, interviewing, asking questions at old haunts and favorite places is a concrete base to work from.

It is eating in same cafe, walking same path, and placing yourself along same riverbank to get "feeling" of what your subject saw and why that vision may or may not have had a profound effect. While no author can keep their own emotions, their own personality out of their writing, urge to transpose your individuality into a segment will only take away from that of subject individual. Your goal is to gain insight into where to hunt, who to track down, and to answer question of "why."

While all lives protect their right to privacy, any invastion of this right should always be done discreetly and with only highest intentions. We are all gathered on same planet we call home.

Even with all best of modern science and inventions, passing on a story, relating events, and enabling others to hear from those they cannot reach on an individual basis, is still best way to learn, discern, and gain wisdom. Storytelling will always be with us no matter now advanced civilization becomes and whether it is verbally or in print, this form of communication has withstood test of time itself and in its steadfastness there is security that it will continue on. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2005 January For more articles and ideas please visit Arleen's Site at: http://www.arleenssite.com

1. Editing- Proof read your articles and remember to use your spell checker. Grammar and spelling mistakes can easily turn your editor away.

2. Simple Language Structuring- You may be an expert in your field, but for others reading about your topic for first time, your content should be simple. Make sure your sentences aren't run-ons. Are you teaching something? Break down aspects of your article into steps. This will ensure your reader understands your topic better.

3. Be careful of word “the”- “The” is a common word that sometimes is repeated too many times in article, causing your article to become repetitious. Use “the” repeatedly if you're trying to make a point.

3.Passion

No, I'm not talking about romance. Passion and excitement in your article. The topic that you choose to write about should excite you. It should be something you enjoy, something you love. If it's a topic you're not truly interested if, it's going to show in your writing. Especially if it's an article that you put together in 5 or so minute. Use words to “pump” up your article, actions, appeal to one's senses if it's about cooking. Have reader become excited and motivated if it's a teaching article.