10 tips to create a great post
This is my entry in the Problogger “How To…” Group Writing Project.
Are you one of those people who can pull a spectacular post out of thin air, capturing the attention and response of readers? One of those people who has never suffered blogger’s block? Well lucky you. For the rest of us, creating a post can make blogging quite a chore, which it was never intended to be. So here are some tips to make posting a little bit easier.
1. Brainstorm: A great post just won’t come to you. It takes a bit of thought, so come up with random ideas. Don’t worry if some of them aren’t very good. You’lll be able to fine tune them later.
2. Filter ideas: Separate the good from the bad. Make sure that you can write something on the topic. It doesn’t have to be much, just something readable.
3. Save remaining ideas: There are times that you will have blogger’s block. It happens to all of us. Save the remaining ideas, even the not-so-good ones. Chances are in time you’ll be able to develop them into a good post, backup for the times when you just can’t find the words to say.
4. Develop the idea: Fine tune it. Bounce it around in your head. Try to envision what the resulting post would be like.
5. Make jottings: Jot down whatever comes into your head relating to the idea. Doesn’t matter if they don’t mesh.
6. Blend the ideas: Organize your jottings into paragraphs.
7. Write the draft: Create a “sketch” of the desired post. It also helps to use the paragraphs you have written to gain further points for your post.
8. Reinforce: Use facts or figures to enhance the legitimacy of your post.
9. Edit: Check for punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, grammar, whatever.
Then finally…
10. Publish
I hope this helps you write some amazing posts.
Personal posts R what I’m inclined toward, so I’m always keepin’ in mind that anyone might read mi posts — that’s enough incentive 4 censorship. (Ah don’t post much any more anyway.)
I jot down ideas all the time. I have about 2 dozen posts in various draft stages usually. But for me the key is jotting down the idea then working it into a post.
Blogmad hit!
I find when I think about what to post I get stuck.But that is soild advice you have given
nice blog ya got here…
my thoughts and patterns are random…my philosphy…write, ask questions later! Not the smartest, but it’s who I am!
Most of my posts are just random thoughts. For some I will edit and change frequently before posting but most of the time it’s just me. when it reach the planning and rough copy stage is work and believe me, I don’t need any more of that.
Also important is to keep the posts short! Many are too long, it hurts the eyes to read more than 4 or 5 paragraphas. And, don’t forget to get out into the world to have experiences to blog about.
Hope you’re well Leon!
Hello Leon. I’m a relatively new blogger, so thanks for the advice. The lack of spellcheck irritates me cause I can’t spel fer shyte. Any suggestions?
Use spellcheck in Microsoft Word. That works for me.
Nice strategy. My how to is up.
Good idea and a well put post.
I like to take a bit of time to think about my posting too rather than just chucking out whatever comes into my head.
Cheers,