How to Keep up with ezine content - This is driving me crazy!

Most of us know that regular communication - with clients and potentials - is a great idea. The experts, like Ali Brown, have proven that this can and does work. So, you have decided to jump in with both feet and create an ezine on a regular schedule...good for you! (Remember it doesn't have to be weekly...monthly works well for most folks too).

Now we ALL know the challenge comes in with keeping up. Some of the best ezine writers have given me a few secrets...they are:

1) If you aren't a skilled writer, 'borrow' content. There are multiple sites to choose these articles from. Among them are: isnare.com, articlepros.com, articlestreet.com, articlesnatch.com, and many others. Just do a Google search for 'Free ezine content' to see what comes up.

2) IF YOU LOVE to write, but never seem to find time do this...set aside a few hours - no distractions - on a weekend day and crank out several articles that you can simply choose from for any given issue.

3) And finally, if you have 'old' content...remember, it may seem old to you, but your ezine readers may never have seen it before. Don't be afraid to 'recycle' content...just bein' green, right.

If you take advantage of any of these tips for ezine content, it makes the process so much smoother. Remember, many of the sections of your ezine will not change drastically from issue to issue.

Also, keep the content short and easy to 'scan'...consider bold headings and lists to keep it looking visually appealing. If you have a lot to say, consider keeping the ezine version you send out short with a link to an online version of the longer article. It won't be so overwhelming to your readers that way.

Happy writing!

Michelle Hutter