Intermediate ✍️ Writing · #76 of 98

Writing a Blog Post

Hook the reader, use a personal voice and short paragraphs.

Examples

  • Last week I tried something new...

Key rules

  • A blog post has a catchy title, a hook, short paragraphs and a personal voice
  • Use headings to make it easy to scan
  • End with a question or call to action

Common mistakes

  • Last week I tried something new, and it was not very interesting. → Last week I tried something new: a cooking class. Here is what I learned, and why I would go back.

Use cases

  • Personal blogs
  • Company blogs
  • Travel and hobby writing
💡 Tip: Break up long paragraphs and add a list where it helps readers skim.

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