Everyone wants to create better content to keep their readers coming back, but the challenge many face is how to get started.  Many people I talk to say they will spend ten or more minutes staring at a blank screen trying to figure out where to get started, but this method is not very efficient, and even after these posts are written they have to be edited two or three times.  To help combat this tendency, one thing you should try is using a template.  A template is a simple sheet that you fill out before going to the keyboard, and it will help you outline what you are going to write about.  Using a template will not only make the writing process faster, it will also keep your posts on topic, and will help you organize your ideas before you start typing.  All of the greatest writers in history know that the art of writing is rewriting, and when you use a template it is like having a rough draft to go to the page with.  Here at Arkayne we use a template that contains all of the basic information in your post, a title, main idea, support, conclusion, and call to action.  A template can be especially helpful if you have other people writing for your site as it will give them a basic outline for the kind of post you want to write.  Also, by adding in a few reminders, it will help you categorize your posts, and make sure that you are keeping consistant with your core values.  Here is a copy of our template, use it as a tool to help you come up with your own, and let us know what you did differently on yours!

Download: Arkayne Blog Worksheet

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