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When writing for any type of media, whether it be traditional print or online, there is generally a basic standard the writer must adhere to; that is if the writer wants people to read.  In web based digital media, “good writing” has a typically higher standard than traditional print. That standard varies depending on what is being written about; however, no matter the standard, the most important thing to keep in mind for all good writing is to keep the readers interested. That starts from the moment a potential reader clicks on the page to the end of the article.  
When writing for any type of media, whether it be traditional print or online, there is generally a basic standard the writer must adhere to; that is if the writer wants people to read.  In web based digital media, “good writing” has a typically higher standard than traditional print. That standard varies depending on what is being written about; however, no matter the standard, the most important thing to keep in mind for all good writing is to keep the readers interested. That starts from the moment a potential reader clicks on the page to the end of the article.  


==General Advice<ref> Tips for Web Writing [http://www.dailywritingtips.com/7-tips-for-writing-for-online-readers/]</ref>==
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==Helpful Books and Sites==
==Helpful Books and Sites==
*Absolute Write Forums [http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/]
*[http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ Absolute Write Forums]
*Writer's Digest [http://www.writersdigest.com]
*[http://www.writersdigest.com Writer's Digest]
*Daily Writing Tips [http://www.dailywritingtips.com]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com Daily Writing Tips]
*[http://www.dailywritingtips.com/7-tips-for-writing-for-online-readers/ Tips for Web Writing]
* ''Carroll, Brian''.[http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Digital-Media-Brian-Carroll/dp/041599201X Writing for Digital Media]
* ''Carroll, Brian''.[http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Digital-Media-Brian-Carroll/dp/041599201X Writing for Digital Media]
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