Writing for an Internet audience is very different than writing a literary paper. How is different? Where do you start if you haven't established an online presence? Do you you even need a blog? What are the essentials?
We'll talk about picking your platform, and writing for an Internet audience. To purchase the book, click on: http://www.amazon.com/Connections-Social-Networking-Techniques-Writers/dp/0984696997
Writing for an Internet Audience
Writing for the Internet is a bit different, but in this technological world, it's essential for any writer to know some basics about writing for the Internet. Some major key notes include:
- Use the Internet to build an audience.
- Make sure you blog regularly. Posts should be set at the same time every week so your readers will know when they can count on your column to be there.
- Know the structural differences between blogging and writing an academic paper. This is a bit of a mouthful. Blogging isn't your thesis driven paper that you wrote in college. The average length of a blog is only 300-500 words. Use them wisely.
- Make sure you put the most important facts first. If you're not sure, look up the pyramid style of writing for reporters
- Look at your Readability. What that means is:
- Use your "white spaces" effectively
- Know your Internet friendly fonts
- Use page breaks for load-ability
Choosing Which Blogging Platform is Best
Know that there are three key platforms for blogging.
- Blogger
- WordPress
- TypePad
Laurie Epps is a senior at Anderson University
majoring in Creative Writing. Already Laurie is most published as a feature
article writer, essayist, and poet. A seeker of beauty and world traveler,
Laurie hopes to grow into a career in travel writing illuminating the many
stories that make us human despite our differences. Currently, Laurie also has
a Thoughtful Thursday column dedicated to the fine art of poetry.
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