Lets throw in a few ideas and thoughts about writing articles. Writing articles can be challenging especially when we don't really know what users expect to read.

So here are some tips that come to mind.

1) Avoid adding ads to your articles at least until it gets discovered by a few people.

2) Write compelling, original and useful content

3) Do extensive research on a particular subject matter

4) Begin by writing about what you are most familiar with

5) Write for fun, write as if you are trying to help a close friend or a family member

6) Promote genuine and quality stuff

Any more ideas appreciated.