How do you write an
interesting entry that gets read? Here are ten tips that make a blog entry grab
readers:
1.
Choose
an attention-getting and accurate title.
Like a newspaper headline, a good blog title draws readers in. It’s your chance to convince a reader to take a look at what you’ve written. Just make sure that your title reflects the content of the entry.
Like a newspaper headline, a good blog title draws readers in. It’s your chance to convince a reader to take a look at what you’ve written. Just make sure that your title reflects the content of the entry.
2.
State
your opinion clearly.
Take a stand and make it clear. Your blog isn’t the place for meandering. If your opinion isn’t appropriate for the general public, choose a different subject. If you wouldn't stand up in front of your peers and share your opinion, don’t post it on your blog.
Take a stand and make it clear. Your blog isn’t the place for meandering. If your opinion isn’t appropriate for the general public, choose a different subject. If you wouldn't stand up in front of your peers and share your opinion, don’t post it on your blog.
3.
Back
things up with specific examples from the text.
Once you state your opinion, explain it. Discuss specific quotes/ details from the text we are reading that validate your opinion. Show. Illustrate. Don’t just tell!
Once you state your opinion, explain it. Discuss specific quotes/ details from the text we are reading that validate your opinion. Show. Illustrate. Don’t just tell!
4.
Keep
it short (300 words).
You have a few seconds to catch someone’s attention. People rarely read every detail of longer posts. Focus on one specific topic, state what you have to say, and end the post.
You have a few seconds to catch someone’s attention. People rarely read every detail of longer posts. Focus on one specific topic, state what you have to say, and end the post.
5.
Chunk
your text.
People read webpages quickly. They scan more often than they read every word. Because of the way people read on the web, it’s best to use short paragraphs and lists to chunk your content. If you have a really long entry, you might want to use subheadings.
People read webpages quickly. They scan more often than they read every word. Because of the way people read on the web, it’s best to use short paragraphs and lists to chunk your content. If you have a really long entry, you might want to use subheadings.
6.
Link
to outside sources.
Sometimes it is necessary to add examples and explanations to your text by linking to outside resources. Identify the source you are linking and why you are bothering to connect it to your blog entry.
Sometimes it is necessary to add examples and explanations to your text by linking to outside resources. Identify the source you are linking and why you are bothering to connect it to your blog entry.
7.
Go
with an informal, first-person style. No need to use formal, academic prose. Go ahead and use words
like I, me, and mine. Be conversational and informal.
You’ll draw in more readers. But your blog post shouldn't look like a text on your phone; basic
grammar still applies.
8. Proofread!
Take the time to reread your entry before you publish it. Little errors can slow readers down. And when your readers include English teachers, they’re bound to notice any typos.
Take the time to reread your entry before you publish it. Little errors can slow readers down. And when your readers include English teachers, they’re bound to notice any typos.
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