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Writing about people is one of the easiest ways to get your article published. Learn tricks of the trade by article writing guru Linda Gilden.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this encore episode, you’ll learn how to write the Best People-based Articles.

My industry expert is Linda Gilden – Linda is an award-winning Amazon bestselling author of the LINKED Personality Series, Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, Mama Was the Queen of Christmas, Personality Perspectives, Called to Write, Why You Do What You Do, Words to Live By, Called to Speak, Articles, Articles, Articles, and several ghostwritten books. 

As a freelance editor and writing coach, working with publishers and individuals, she encourages others to make their writing the best it can be. Linda is a wife, mother, and grandmother of the six cutest grandchildren in the WORLD! Her greatest joy is the time spent with her family. Her favorite activity is floating in a pool with a good book, surrounded by splashing children!

Writing the best People-Oriented Articles

The first type of people-oriented article is a personal experience.  

1 Why would anyone want to read/hear about my experiences?

2 Do I really have anything of value to say to others?

3 Who is your audience?

The second type of people-based articles is Profiles.

4   What is the difference between a profile article and a personal experience article?

5   As a Christian writer, do I always have to write for Christian markets?

6   Where is the best place to pitch a personal experience or profile article?

Part Two - Writing Instruction-based Articles 

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Linda Gilden

Articles, Articles, Articles book

Sample Article Submission Page PDF

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