Tips from a Beginning Sustainable Fashion Blogger

 

            As someone who has been browsing millions of blogs over the last couple of months, I have begun to get an idea of what a successful blog looks like. Although there are a millions of rules and guidelines, having your own individual writing style seems to stick out the most in a post. It can be intimidating starting to write about topics you're still learning about. There is so much information to be found that it can leave anyone overwhelmed. Slowly I’ve become more informed and excited to share what I’ve learned. Down below I will leave a couple of tips to make any writer feel a little more secure in their new blogging ventures.

TIP 1:

Research! No matter what you write, research it. Being informed is essential for an educated post.  Take note where other bloggers are getting their information. Once you find out the leading contributors to the topic you love make sure to be a regular follower of their actions. If it’s politics, follow relevant leading politicians. If it’s environmental policies, follow engaged activists. No matter what you research and read, always be consistent and thorough.

TIP 2:

Take notes. Make sure to jot down all the important details. Reading is beneficial yet it can be inefficient. Retaining information can be quite hard when you are overwhelmed with data. Make sure to have a word document open. Just copy and paste your finds and you’ll not only save time, paper and hand cramps, but you’ll have an organized and stabilized location for information relevant for future blog posts. Note- Use your library to check out ‘free’ books to enhance your intelligence. This can add on to the research you’ve done on the internet.

TIP 3:

Effectively use your available resources. The most common resource to spread the message of your blog is the internet. Use either your phone or computer, it is the starting point to getting traction onto your blog site. Obviously the internet is great, but it’s important to know the key sites in promoting your posts. Using Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and networking sites can be super beneficial. Make sure to share your most recent posts to the world in order to make people read your stuff! Tell your friends! Find out bloggers who are talking about you’re interested in by typing in keywords and hashtags. Reach out to them by commenting to make your presence known!

TIP 4:

Don’t be afraid to explore. It can be a big, scary world. Don’t be intimidated. What helped me write this very post was the idea of not comparing my work to others. No matter what you write or what you decide to do, just know that you are a unique individual. If you want to write analytical essays on caricature comics, then just do it! Don’t put yourself down. Everyone has to start somewhere.