Week 1 personal blog

In my first week on my Online Journalism I learned essential tips for writing for the web. It’s so easy for readers to stop reading something online because they are only one click away from reading something new. For this reason it’s essential that you keep their attention.

Breaking up your story

Using separate titles to break up your stories makes them easier to read and allows the reader to find exactly what they’re looking for.

Short sentences

Simple sentences are key. Short and powerful sentences have a bigger impact. They stand out. They keep the reader reading. It makes them want to know what will come next.

Incorporating media

Inserting something as simple as a picture will help draw readers in. With all the distractions out there using words just simply isn’t enough anymore.

Frank has hair? This is unusual and will attract readers who want to find out more.



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