
Welcome to the Blogging for Coaches, Consultants and Educators!
Here's what to expect and how you can get the most from the course.
Planning: theme, topics, promise and ideal reader
Homework: content planner
By the end of this module you will:
have a clear idea of the theme for your blog
know how to define a promise for each topic
know who your ideal reader is and how you can add value
have an understanding of how to plan content
have planned an outline for content for your next time block
Crafting posts: content and structure
Homework: a 'how to' post
By the end of this module you will be able to:
understand the different elements of successful posts
be able to write a compelling introduction
have a clear idea of what to include in your own 'how to' post
know how to write different 'how to' posts aimed at different readers
References
https://www.friendshipcircle.org/
https://jamesclear.com/habit-guide
Style and voice in online writing
By the end of this module you will:
be confident in the style of your writing
have a clear idea of your ideal voice and how to create it
understand elements of language that add reader engagement
References
Blog posts:
'On resolutions': https://marthabeck.com/2021/12/on-resolutions/
'Four ways of listening': https://marthabeck.com/2020/07/the-four-levels-of-listening/
'How to Build a New Habit: This is Your Strategy Guide': a https://jamesclear.com/habit-guide
Books:
Beck, M. (2021). The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self. United Kingdom: Little, Brown Book Group
Profile posts
By the end of this module you will:
understand the benefits of writing profile posts
know who you can write posts about
know how to write a profile post
have written a profile post
Review posts
By the end of this module you will:
understand the benefits of writing review posts
have a bank of ideas for review posts
know how to write a review post
have written a review post
References
https://kristensraw.com/blog/2011/01/02/updated-juicer-review-my-newest-juicer-perfect-for-a-busy-mama/
Creating value with embedded posts
By the end of this module you will:
understand the benefits of embedded posts
know what kind of posts to embed
know how to create value with an embedded post
have written an embedded post
Using sources and writing for a general audience
By the end of this module you will:
know the benefits of using sources in your blog
know how to store your sources
know how to use sources in an engaging way
Editing and proofreading your blog posts
By the end of this module you will:
know the difference between editing and proofreading
know how to best edit and proofread your posts
be confident in your editing and proofreading
If you want to take a deep dive into the most common errors made by writers, check out the ebook by my colleague and copy editor/ proofreader Debbie Emmitt (included in the resources).
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The beginner's course to writing blog posts that engage your audience and position you as the go-to expert in your field.
This course takes you step-by-step through the blog planning and writing process.
You’ll nail your topics and decide on the best posts for your educational business.
You'll learn about style, structure and voice in online writing.
You'll have the confidence to write different types of posts that are suitable for your online audience.
You'll learn how to share expert content and tell relevant and compelling stories.
AND, I won’t just teach you how to write your posts, but the course design allows you to follow simple exercises to get the work done.
Course content:
1. Planning and focus
2. Crafting & structuring posts
3. Compelling story posts
4. Style and voice in online writing
5. Profile posts
6. Review posts
7. Adding value with embedded posts
8. Using sources & writing for a general audience
9. Editing and proofreading your posts
Course resources:
An implementation workbook with step-by-step exercises
Guide on where to include keywords on your post for SEO (search engine optimisation)
A guide to writing engaging titles for your posts
Editing and proofreading checklist
What a previous student has to say:
Lizzy is a thoughtful teacher with relevant, easy to understand content and valuable practice steps for true learning and implementation. Her course took me from zero knowledge of blogging to a published blog and stockpile of posts ready to be published!
Lara Kitts, special needs mama