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Will this technique work?

by odracir123
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Hi, I'm just getting started in the world of internet marketing. I am going to try reading through a book/e-book about a subject and after each chapter writing an article roughly about that chapter. Does this seem like a good/bad idea? Why?

Thank you, Ricardo.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dustin Goode
    Originally Posted by odracir123 View Post

    Hi, I'm just getting started in the world of internet marketing. I am going to try reading through a book/e-book about a subject and after each chapter writing an article roughly about that chapter. Does this seem like a good/bad idea? Why?

    Thank you, Ricardo.
    If you learn better by writing things down after you read them, then by all means, go for it!

    There are literally thousands and thousands of ways to make money online and offline with internet marketing. You'll have to go through trial and error to find what works for you. Or you'll get lucky and be a millionaire on your first shot (insert sarcasm). Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    If you bought someone's ebook, and they didn't give you the right to divulge the information in it, then NO ... it's not a good idea.

    Think of it like this ... you go to great lengths to create a product and put it up for sale and someone comes along and just tells everyone what is in it. Does that seem fair to you?
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  • Profile picture of the author cashcow
    I guess it depends on what you plan to do with the articles and what type of ebook you are talking about.

    If it's a book that talks about a secret MMO technique and you plan to use the articles for your own product or your website then, as Suzanne pointed out, this is not a good idea.

    But if it is a book about something that general knowledge like maybe dog care or gardening, or if it is a PLR book that you have MRR to then it could work. But, if the book has some special information that is found only in that book, you wouldn't want to use that in your own book or articles.

    On the other hand, if you are simply writing it down for learning purposes,as Dustin says, then it could be a good way to embed the information in your head.

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  • Profile picture of the author BizzyBea
    Originally Posted by odracir123 View Post

    Hi, I'm just getting started in the world of internet marketing. I am going to try reading through a book/e-book about a subject and after each chapter writing an article roughly about that chapter. Does this seem like a good/bad idea? Why?

    Thank you, Ricardo.
    It's a great idea. You're just utilizing what you have leaned and putting it into a different format, which is what ALL article writers do in one way or another. We all learn from somewhere.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
      Originally Posted by BizzyBea View Post

      It's a great idea. You're just utilizing what you have leaned and putting it into a different format, which is what ALL article writers do in one way or another. We all learn from somewhere.
      Article writers (at least good ones) pull their information from several sources. They add their own ideas and information to create a new focus or different angle to the subject matter.

      They don't take one e-book or one article and simply twist the words around and call it their own.

      I'm not sure what the OP is planning to do with the articles so I'm not slamming him in any way.

      Rose
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      • Profile picture of the author BizzyBea
        Originally Posted by Rose Anderson View Post

        Article writers (at least good ones) pull their information from several sources. They add their own ideas and information to create a new focus or different angle to the subject matter.

        They don't take one e-book or one article and simply twist the words around and call it their own.

        I'm not sure what the OP is planning to do with the articles so I'm not slamming him in any way.

        Rose
        That isn't what I meant. Of course it's best to put your own twist on it and add other (well researched) info to it otherwise it would just be rehashed. But most books, articles, information products are gleaned from other people's work in some form or other - books on diet & exercise/Law of Attraction for example - whether you want to see that or not.
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        • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
          Originally Posted by BizzyBea View Post

          That isn't what I meant. Of course it's best to put your own twist on it and add other (well researched) info to it otherwise it would just be rehashed. But most books, articles, information products are gleaned from other people's work in some form or other - books on diet & exercise/Law of Attraction for example - whether you want to see that or not.
          From past threads on this forum I know there are people who don't seem to recognize the difference between research and rehash.

          For those who do, such as yourself, it seems so obvious that it's not worth mentioning. But sadly, it seems it does have to be mentioned. Though the people who really need to hear it probably aren't listening.

          (I didn't meant to sound crabby about it. That wasn't my intention.)
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  • Profile picture of the author odracir123
    From the comments I think the best way would be to read several sources on one subject, writing them down after each (because that's how I find it easiest to write). Compile all similar subjects that I've written together and re-write the lot adding and discarding information as I go. The information isn't really specialist secret knowledge but it helps me to have it all in one place.
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    • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
      Originally Posted by odracir123 View Post

      From the comments I think the best way would be to read several sources on one subject, writing them down after each (because that's how I find it easiest to write). Compile all similar subjects that I've written together and re-write the lot adding and discarding information as I go. The information isn't really specialist secret knowledge but it helps me to have it all in one place.
      You still didn't answer the most important question asked above: WHAT are you going to do with the "articles" you compile?

      Is it just for yourself to learn or do you want to publish them as your own?
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  • Profile picture of the author odracir123
    @istvan. Sorry, I plan to learn from AND publish them.
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  • Profile picture of the author odracir123
    After reading sources I would write down notes. Then I would gather my notes together and write an article. My reason for writing after each chapter is really only to select subjects to write on. I'm not sure if that makes any difference to how you see it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Henry White
      Originally Posted by odracir123 View Post

      After reading sources I would write down notes. Then I would gather my notes together and write an article. My reason for writing after each chapter is really only to select subjects to write on. I'm not sure if that makes any difference to how you see it.
      It sounds to me like you have a very good idea - as long as you heed the cautions above.

      This is not that far from basic college writing. Unless you already have a college degree, I strongly recommend that read the handouts and guides online at any of the major university website.

      Purdue OWL

      Writing Center Handouts

      [From reading and note taking techniques, to time management, project management, the whole enchilada! There's a wealth of world-class information at these universities free for public consumption!]


      FWIW, I would revise what Rose said to:
      "From past threads on this forum I know there are people who don't seem to recognize the difference between original research and plagiarism."

      What I would suggest is primarily taking notes and applying what you're reading to your own online business, similarly documenting everything you do as you go along. THEN take your notes and develop your own products. (Keep in mind, that Internet "time" is accelerated, so we're talking weeks and months here, not the usual years and decades in the brick-and-mortar world!)
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  • Profile picture of the author odracir123
    Thanks for those resources, I'll take a look at them when I make some time.
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  • Profile picture of the author ebusinesstutor
    I would suggest that the Internet marketing niche is a bad one to start in. It seems to be the one every newbie gravitates to.

    I would find another niche and just apply the Internet marketing lessons to the niche. After you are successful marketing to that nice, you can then start teaching others how to market online if you want a second niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author odracir123
    sorry for the confusion, internet marketing isn't my niche. I am applying everything I know (within reason, because I'm just starting out) to my niche. The question is really just a broad look at article writing and how best to do it.
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  • Profile picture of the author b1833
    Most of the courses our there are something someone has learned and published! Solid plan.
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