Steal My 5-Step Writing Process to Create a Viral Article (Within 2 Hours)

Write in overdrive.

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Ever wondered why some articles go viral while others barely get a glance?

Trust me, I’ve been there. I used to hit that ‘Publish’ button and then obsessively refresh the page, hoping for some magic to happen. But let’s be real, hope isn’t a strategy, is it?

So, I did what any data-obsessed writer would do — I analyzed all my viral articles. Yep, I dug deep into the analytics, the structure, the headlines, and even the time I posted them.

I developed a flexible 5-step process to write an article that you can tailor to fit your unique style and niche. And the best part? You can do it all in less than 2 hours. From ideation to writing the article, all within 2 hours.

1 — Research the Already Recommended Articles in Your Niche (10 mins)

Look, I get it. Research sounds boring.

But trust me, this step is like the reconnaissance mission before a heist. You need to know the lay of the land, what’s already out there, and what people are loving.

So, how do you do it?

Head over to Medium’s topics section and find your niche. Maybe it’s personal…