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Writing a Blog that Gets Responses!

 

What is effective writing?  Effective writing means saying everything that needs to be said… and nothing that doesn’t!

 

Before Writing

 

1. You need a message!

2. What’s your inspiration?

3. Get out of the office!
   a.  Enjoy an interesting life
   b.  Observe people & situations
   c.  Discover your surroundings

4. Jot down notes when the inspiration/idea hits you

5. Think “what if?”

 

5 Steps

 

1. Brainstorm

2. Group

3. Write

4. Organize

5. Transitions

 

BURGER:

 

1. Opening (top bun)

2. Overview (veggies & cheese)

3. Main Points (the meat)

4. Summary (condiments)

5. Closing (bottom bun)

 

Transitional Words

 

• Comparison: “likewise”, “in comparison”

• Contrast: “but”, “yet”, “still”

• Time: “later”, “meanwhile”, “then”, “when”

• Sequence: “first”, “second”, “third”, “next”, “after”

• Consequence: “because”, “since”, “as a result”

• Summary: “in conclusion”, “finally”,Restate the points