I’m often asked how I write a blog post. What does the process look like from start to finish?
ProBlogger readers and podcast listeners have asked about where in the process I do specific things, such as writing the headline and the introduction.
In this post I’ll take you through exactly what I do so you can use my process (or your own unique twist on it) to make creating content much easier.
And this doesn’t apply to just blog posts. You could use the same process for creating YouTube videos or podcast episodes.
Step #1: Pick a Topic
The first step is pretty logical: pick a topic.
With my blogs – ProBlogger and Digital Photography School – that normally means identifying one of these:
- A question one of my readers has
- A problem one of my readers is trying to overcome
- A task someone is trying to complete
- A goal someone is trying to achieve
You may have already thought about some of these if you read my alternative take on New Year’s Resolutions for your blog.
My blogs teach people how to do things. Ninety-five percent