Rosiegirl555

Writing an article.

Hello there,

I would love to know how to start writing an article and how to get there. You help would be lovely.

Thanks. :)

Rosiegirl555. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rosiegirl555 (talk • contribs) 09:33, 1 June 2011 (UTC)

Hi. I answered your question over on the help desk, but I thought it'd be easier if I copied my answer here - so it doesn't get 'lost' (the helpdesk is quite a busy place!)

I suggest reading Wikipedia:Your first article. In particular, note that you need "significant coverage in independent, reliable sources" (WP:VRS, WP:GNG).

When you're ready, it's best to use the WP:WIZARD to create it.

If you have more specific questions, please ask again. Cheers,  Chzz  ►  09:36, 1 June 2011 (UTC)

Welcome and introduction

Hi, Rosiegirl555. This is NOT some automated message...it's from a real person. You can talk to me right now. Welcome to Wikipedia! I noticed you've just joined, and wanted to give you a few tips to get you started. If you have any questions, please talk to us. The tips below should help you to get started. Best of luck!  Chzz  ►  09:36, 1 June 2011 (UTC)

ようこそ You don't need to read anything - anybody can edit; just go to an article and edit it. Be Bold, but please don't put silly stuff in - it will be removed very quickly, and will annoy people. Ask for help. Talk to us live, or edit this page, put {{helpme}} and describe what help you need. Someone will reply very quickly - usually within a few minutes. Play in your user area. For example, create User:Rosiegirl555/test. Edit existing articles, before you make your own. Look at some subjects that you know about, and see if you can make them a bit better. For example, Wikipedia:Cleanup. When you're ready, read about Your first article. It should be about something well-known, and it will need references. Good luck with editing; please drop me a line some time on my own talk page. There's lots of information below. Once again, welcome to the fantastic world of Wikipedia! -- Chzz  ►  09:36, 1 June 2011 (UTC) Getting started A tutorial • Our five pillars • Getting mentored How to: edit a page • upload and use images Frequently asked questions • Tips Where to ask questions or make comments Request administrator attention Policies and guidelines Neutral point of view • No original research Verifiability • Grade sources • Cite sources What Wikipedia is not • Biographies of living persons External links • Spam • Vandalism Deletion policy • Conflict of interest • Notability The community Signpost • IRC channels • Mailing lists • Best articles Build consensus • Resolve disputes Assume good faith • Civility • Etiquette No personal attacks • No legal threats Writing articles Be bold in editing • Develop an article The perfect article • Manual of style Pages needing attention • Peer review The missing manual