![]() I like the Brass one that they sent me well enough to consider ordering the Stainless Steel model, which is a favorite material of mine. If you like metal pens that are properly sized and weighted, then you should check out the Method Fountain Pen from Andhand. I will definitely be trying this ink in finer nibs to see if the performance is similar. It bears repeating just how consistent the flow is. ![]() There is no sheen present, and the ink is not waterproof. “What you seek is seeking you” and so on.It shows off a bit of shading on most pages I’ve tested it on (Midori, Mitsubishi Bank, PLOTTER,) and has a medium dry time. Finding your community takes time and it’s not a one-way street either so show others the type of support you would want for yourself. Just remember, there is someone out there who is interested in the same things you are, who would love to hear what you have to say. This could be through a Facebook community page or Instagram hashtag. Still worried no one is reading your blog post? Find a community of likeminded people that support what you do. Just search the type of graphic you want to create: a Pin, an Instagram Story, etc., drag and drop into the template and you’re set! I like to include the “Pin For Later” graphic in my blog posts as well. The best place to make easy-peasy graphics that look great is Canva. And to promote it you will need a photo (which you conveniently already took) and maybe a graphic to go with it. This does require some form of a social media platform be it Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter or Bloglovin. Now that your sweet baby blog post is ready to make its way out into the world wide web, the final step is to promote it and make sure people actually see it. ![]() Chances are your reader landed on your page because they were seeking out information on a topic of interest or looking for some entertaining content and there’s a desire for more of it so be a pal and point them in the right direction. I love this as a reader because it presents me with the next thing to read, watch or bookmark for later. Add headlines and different text formatting (bold, italics, bullet points) to break things up and help readers navigate the post.Īdd links where they belong and maybe throw in links to other relevant content you or someone else has created. You can start by fine-tuning the layout of the post, moving text blocks and images around for the best flow. This step consists of a few key items that I have as a sort of checklist to go through. Then comes the extra attention to detail part that will really maximize the potential of your blog post. Watch: How I Take Instagram & Blog Photos They should look like they all go together in a series, so that the more visual learners and skimmers (also like myself) can gather the relevant information without loosing interest and be inclined to read further. For example, if you’re writing a recipe post then include photos of how you do certain steps. The photos should compliment the subject of your blog post, even illustrating it if necessary. Maybe even a flatlay (read the Flatlay How To Guide) ![]() If you’re mostly taking your own photos (like myself) then you will want to make sure you’re getting a few variations in images: The first part of storytelling is of course through your writing and the second part is through your imagery. And I would say all blog posts tell a story even if they are instructional or educational in nature. There are two places you use storytelling in a blog post. So remember, make it personal and only write about what you’re genuinely interested in. So much of what we consume online has already been written about 10 times over but your unique voice and perspective on the subject is what will draw people to your work. And I am absolutely not advocating plagiarism or outright copying. This will give you an idea of the angle or story you want to tell. Do a quick search to see what kind of content is popular around your subject. A couple great places to find inspiration are Pinterest and YouTube. The idea is to get inspiration around a topic you’re interested in writing about and you probably already have an idea about what this is. That’s why the first step of your blogging workflow starts in the brainstorming period. There’s nothing more daunting than sitting down to a blank page (or screen in this case) and expecting a post to flow out of you. ![]()
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