Write ahead
I’ve always wondered how some bloggers do it. How do they consistently release stories? For me, inspiration has always come in spurts. When I write one good post, I more than likely can write 10 more quality posts in the same sitting.
If you’re anything like me, then it’s a good idea to write your posts when you have time and inspiration. Before publishing, set your blog to release your new entry in the future. And set the schedule so that your posts are being published at even intervals.
Blog readers feel more at ease when new entries are published at a consistent interval. The rhythm just feels good. And we don’t want a bunch of stressed-out readers now, do we?
If your goal is to write a post a day and Saturday is your only free day, then write 5 posts on Saturday. Then set your blog to release the stories while everyone’s at work. Your coworkers will wonder how you did so much great work on Tuesday and still released a high quality blog entry. I promise I’ll keep your secret if you keep mine.
So go get your magic flowing on your time. Any other tips for those of us trying to enhance our businesses with blogs? I love comments, and they don’t take much time for you to crank out, faithful readers!
Image credit: Writing words… by _StaR DusT_. Some rights reserved.
April 8th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Chris:
You must have written this blog just for me! :0
I write a blog for every Tuesday and Thursday, releases at 8:00 a.m. EST like clockwork. I write my entries over the weekend and schedule them for the following T/R release. You’re right, I’ve created expectations with my readers.
I get my inspiration from things that happen with my clients (names and specifics changed to protect the innocent) or from the business reading I do daily. There is always a story somewhere.
Good advice to your readers!
April 10th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Thanks Sharon. I’ve always had huge slumps in my creativity, so it took one of my spikes in creativity for me to realize how to use the scheduling to my benefit.