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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
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You need a message!
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What’s your inspiration?
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Get out of the office!
a. Enjoy an interesting life
b. Observe people & situations
c. Discover your surroundings -
Jot down notes when the inspiration/idea hits you
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Think “what if?”
5 Steps
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Brainstorm
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Group
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Write
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Organize
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Transitions
BURGER:
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Opening (top bun)
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Overview (veggies & cheese)
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Main Points (the meat)
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Summary (condiments)
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Closing (bottom bun)
Transitional Words
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Comparison: “likewise”, “in comparison”
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Contrast: “but”, “yet”, “still”
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Time: “later”, “meanwhile”, “then”, “when”
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Sequence: “first”, “second”, “third”, “next”, “after”
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Consequence: “because”, “since”, “as a result”
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Summary: “in conclusion”, “finally”,Restate the points
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