What is a Blog?
"A blog is a discussion or informational website published on the World Wide Web consisting of discrete, often informal diary-style text entries. Posts are typically displayed in reverse chronological order, so that the most recent post appears first, at the top of the web page". Wikipedia

​Features of a Blog:

• Short (300 words or more)
• One  topic or idea

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Parts of a Blog:

• An attention-grabbing headline
  Tip: The title should read like a newsflash or a news headline, daring the reader to click the link.
  Learn More: Read “5 Easy Tricks to Help You Write Catchy Headlines“
• A captivating lead paragraph
• Internet readers have short attention spans, so the first paragraph needs to command their attention.
• Tip: Start with a quote, a question, or a bold, statement.
• Interesting Info
• Include interesting supporting points.  Be sure to fact-check.
• Tip: Think about what you want to say and make a list of bullet points. Then, write your blog using these bullet points as main sections.
• Close with a call-to-action or pathway to next steps
• What do you want your audience to do? reflect on a particular idea? learn more? take action? Respond?
• Whatever it is, make it clear and actionable. Include links or contact info need to follow the call to action.
• Tip: Invite readers to answer a question, leave a comment, or share the post. 

Steps to Write a Blog Post:

1. Choose a topic
2. Write a headline
3. Write the lead paragraph
4. List a few main points in the body
5. Write your call-to-action
6. Check your facts
7. Edit and revise
8. Proofread for proper spelling and punctuation
9. Add an image
10. ​Submit for Review and/or Publish

Types of Blog Posts:

• How-to
• List
• News
• Interview
• Review
• Personal
• Explanation
•  Image-based​

Write a Blog Post:
Write a Blog Post for CommUNITY Learning Network
or some of our community projects and partners.
Email us at info@communitylearningnetwk.org to submit your blog or idea for review.