Let’s break it down — and learn how to level up your writing. Not every article you write will be perfect — and that’s okay. The important thing is knowing why something doesn’t work… so you can fix it. Here’s a side-by-side guide to what separates a weak article from a strong one.

What Makes a Bad Article? A “bad” article doesn’t mean you’re a bad writer. It usually just means the article wasn’t ready yet — and might have a few (or a lot of) the following issues:

No Clear Purpose: The article...