I started this blog because of the high volume of traffic I'm getting on my
freelance writing web site, www.SuperWriter.com, for people desperate for help
with persuasive writing. If you're looking for a professional writer to write
something for you, please go to my web site for my contact information. I'll be
glad to help.
If you're a student or someone who needs to write your persuasive piece
yourself, well, then this blog is for you. I'll be glad to help. I won't
write it for you. I write for pay and I'm not cheap.
Plus, it would be wrong for me to write it for you. Think how much better your life will be if you know how to write persuasively. This is a learning experience for you, and you may be surprised to learn how easy it is. You can do it!
I'm not heartless. I'm not going to leave you to your own panic. I'll help
you through this. Just don't call me. Read my posts, buy the books I recommend
and engage in discussions (comments sections) when you don't understand or have
a suggestion for someone else.
First, calm down. Whether you simply don't think you can do it or you've
waited too long to start, it really doesn't matter at this point. Your panic is
not helping you.
So, get comfortable. Calm yourself down. Take some deep breaths. Give your
hands something to fidget with, such as a cup of mint tea or a pencil. Now
start thinking about your topic.
If you chose it yourself, jot down a few notes on just why you chose it. I
hope one of those reasons is because you believe your topic or the point you
need to make is true. If so, you're halfway there.
If you don't believe in your topic, you have two choices. If your persuasive
writing piece will be used in the real world to talk people into thinking or
doing something you don’t endorse, for heaven’s sake, don’t do it! You’ll hurt
others – and yourself. Keep your integrity. Stand up for your convictions and
don't write it. Don't talk anybody into something you don't believe is true.
Now, if you don't believe in it but what you believe isn’t important because
this is an academic exercise or one designed to help you in some other way,
keep going. How's your acting? What you're going to need to do is become an
actor on the stage (or rather, on your
keyboard) and take on the role of a person who believes in your topic. Spend
some time thinking about who this person is and why they believe as they do.
Make this imaginary person someone you care about -- perhaps a family member or
close friend. Feel for them. Step into their shoes and head. And then, believe
their belief.
You're halfway there.
Copyright 2007 by Anne Creed
