VISIBILITY.

This is Why Long Articles Fail.

This is what I learned from writing 20+ of them.

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You’ve got 8.3 seconds.

Yup, that’s how long you’ve got to grab someone’s attention. Blink 36 times, and boom, your moment’s gone. Crazy, right?

But here’s the deal

Once you hook your readers, keeping them is even harder.

If you are just starting as a writer or trying to get better, it’s tough to make every long article perfect. Big-name writers? They’ve got trust on their side. Readers know they’ll get something good, no matter the length. But us? The newbies? We’ve gotta work a little differently.

Here’s the truth

Most people don’t sit down just to read online articles. They’re scrolling during coffee breaks, waiting in line, or killing time between classes. That means they want quick, punchy reads that won’t steal their time.

“People don’t want a novel, they want a snack they can finish in one bite.”

Why Short Articles Work Better

I’ve written 20+ articles in the last two months. You’d think the long ones would be rock stars, right? Nope. Zero views. But the short…