I've done a few blogs in my time (this one you're reading, my book review blog, and a blog I did while studying abroad in undergrad).
- Pick a theme (it can be broad like this one or hyper-specific)
- Pick an easy platform to use (I like Blogger, obviously)
- Start easy. Make your first few posts ones you can get through quickly so you can build up content
- Find supporters (friends and family make a good start)
- Set a schedule. Will you post daily? Weekly? Monthly? All work, but it's important to keep up the habit
- Do it in a way so you can keep up this schedule
- Bank posts if you can when you have more time
- Forgive yourself when you alter the schedule as it's just bound to happen
- Find ways to look forward to it
- Get good images to use (your own or use Flickr or Unsplash or similar sites)
- Get prompts from friends
- When in doubt, cite your sources
- Make your blog interactive if you can
- Promote across other social media platforms
- Be flexible with your goals
(Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy)
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