Let’s face it – not everyone was born to write. Even if you are, it takes time to write like a pro. So whether you are a born writer who is just starting out or one who has been writing for years but still isn’t getting anywhere, here are some tips for you on how to write blog posts like a pro:
Tip #1: Get Good Sources Of Ideas
There are probably many occasions when you have no idea just what to write on but your blog needs some new posts, or else your readers might think that your blog is dead. Your post will sound ‘choked’ if you force yourself to come up with something just for the sake of writing something, so why not look for news or items that you would strongly feel about and thus can write a lot on?
Turn to social network sites such as Twitter and Facebook; there’s definitely something interesting that your friends would have posted there. Other blogs in your niche are also good sources of ideas. You could link them up and then post your views, whether you agree or not.
Tip #2: Make A Blogging Schedule
If you are serious about blogging, think of it as a job. Set a time for it and make sure that you stick to it.
You might have discovered that you write best in the evenings, so allocate an hour or two each day/week to write. Next, find a conducive environment for writing. If you write best in a cafe, then do so by all means. By optimizing the way you work, you will definitely produce better blog posts.
Tip #3: Vary Your Content Types
People like variety, so having long posts day after day might be boring after a while. If you come across quirky pictures or videos related to your niche, share them on your blog. It doesn’t have to be your views all the time; you could also post a piece of interesting news or an entry by a fellow blogger (with credits given, of course).
By having a variety of posts, you would also satiate the many types of fans that you have on your blog! Take my own blog for example, in between best WordPress themes reviews, I do write some other type of posts, such as top 10 WordPress themes in certain categories, WordPress tips and tricks, and web design articles.
Tip #4: Write With Conviction
Do you always use phrases such as “I think..”, “I believe..” or “In my opinion..”? These phrases are commonly used but are not recommended if you want to convince your readers. In fact, they give the impression that you are not confident enough in expressing your opinions. Do away with those phrases and simply keep things short and go straight to the point with what you want to say.
Tip #5: Proofread your Posts
You could have amazing contents and great arguments but those all fly out of the window if your articles are peppered with numerous grammatical and spelling errors.
No one would dare to take advice from someone who seems to have a poor grasp of language or worse, someone who doesn’t care enough to proofread his/her writing. If you are not confident enough of spotting mistakes, get someone to do it for you. There are various online proofreading services that you could seek out help from!
Tip #6: Just Be Yourself
Faking it takes you nowhere – you would sound unnatural and forced.
Just write on topics that you are passionate about but don’t sound smarter than you really are. Avoid using bombastic words or words that you don’t know the meanings. Don’t try to go into something that you have totally no idea about.
Great writing doesn’t come in a day. Many bloggers have abandoned their blogs because they do not know how to keep their fans engaged. But with the 6 writing tips above, you now know how to write better blog posts and with some practice, you would be able to write like a pro soon!
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Good tips
The fifth is the most important one in my opinion, if you have spelling/grammar mistakes it’s really hard for most people to read your posts.
Making sure your blog is readable for most people is the key.
Exactly, gdb. I hate reading a blog which contains lots of grammatically incorrect sentences, not to mention typos.
Among all the tips you have shared I believe that the last but never the least is the best among all. In writing, it is more reliable and truthful if you write it with passion. If you write through your heart and mind. That everything you feel, will affect your article or blog.
From my point of view, the key is to share your expertise in a given field. What I mean is that lately I’ve seen a lot of blogs with few pages and crap content. A problogger would have to work harder to see good results.
In my opinion the best tip is to do research before you write. Write something because noone else knows about it, not because you HAVE to write something. Devote in it and this is the key to success.
True, that’s unique and original content.
Hi Alicia! providing us this very informative post is really a big help. I know a lot of newbie bloggers will benefit from this. I will surely follow all the tips that you’ve shared with us here to enhance my knowledge. Thanks and i’m looking forward to read more from you.
Alicia,
Great tips here. Some people really do forget that what you right matters. It is not just a matter of having a few facts, it has to be presented well, delivered in an engaging manner, and of course proofread. Content matters, but delivery does too!
All of the tips you have shared are essential to every blogger. Blogging can be hard if you do not know the things you may do in order to make it productive. I would agree that setting the time and schedule may be a great start to anyone whose starting to write like a pro. Thanks again for another wonderful tip you have shared in your blog. Can’t wait to visit here again.
Tracy, thanks so much for your good words. Do come back to Geeks4share for more good blog posts. Oh, if you got a minute, do visit my blog too!
Wow ! tips and tricks was really good. Useful keyword blog post is really important to build online business.
true… Proofread is very important. It definitely helps you to check grammatical errors and helps you to maintain the flow of post.
The best advice here is “Just be yourself” our reader want to read us not someone else, so be yourself.
I tend to fall into the “lack of conviction” trap. I’ve begun to proofread carefully for “in my opinion”, “I think”, etc., and get rid of these expressions wherever I can.
A couple of great points in this post— being yourself is so important, because it gives your blog your personality and makes it more interesting. The other point I had trouble with as a beginning writer– #4, the lack of conviction—I call those wimpy words, because they are what you say when you do not want to actually stand up for something– I catch myself now and zap ‘em! Good post— thanks for sharing!
Those are some excellent tips toward writing better blog posts. Incorporating fresh ideas is important to stand out from others. Having a bloggign schedule is also crucial to make optimal use of time.
I also like the point about being yourself. It is the best choice to make for the long run so people know the ‘real’ you.
-Jean
I agree the best advice is to ‘Just be yourself’
All the bloggers want to write an awesome blog post but many bloggers dnt knw how to do that.Even i was confused about that. But after reading the above article . I learn some new tips. Thanks to the author for sharing this article with us