5 Helpful tips for Batching Blog Posts

If blogging isn’t your full-time job, it’s probably something you’re squeezing into your already busy schedule. Between school. work, and finding time for yourself.  Writing blog posts often takes a back seat. Making it hard to stick to a consistent schedule. But luckily, there’s a way to create content for your blog in less time.

By batching your content, you’re simply lumping together similar tasks. I started batching my content during my second year if blogging. And it’s cut my workload in half. Giving me more time to spend on other projects like the Socially Awkward Club. By lumping similar tasks together, and setting aside a block of time to get those tasks done. You’ll be able to focus on writing high-quality content and boost your productivity. So, if you’re new to batching blog post, here are five tips to help you get started as well as a free printable blog content planner.

Create a Plan

The first step to successfully batching your blog content is creating a plan. Sit down and come with keywords, topics you want to write, and a posting schedule. To help with the planning process I’ve created a printable blog content planner. With this planner, you’ll be able to get your ideas out of your head and on paper. So that you’ll have an easier time with batching your blog posts.

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Outline your Posts

Once you’re done brainstorming ideas and researching topics, the next step is creating an outline for your posts. The outline will serve as a roadmap and helps you get all your ideas for each post in order. When creating your outline here are some questions you may want to ask yourself;

  • What is the goal of this piece and who am I trying to reach?
  • How should the reader feel after reading this post?
  • What are the main points of this blog post?
  • Are there any images or graphics I can add to reinforce my point?

After you’ve considered the key elements, it’s time to start writing your rough drafts.

Set aside Time to Write

Now that you have a plan laid out for each blog post, it’s time to set some time aside to start writing. When batching your blog posts, it can sometimes be hard to get in a writing mode. To ensure that you’re focused and giving it your all, block off some time in your schedule and dedicate it to distraction-free writing. Also, try to make to write when you’re most productive. For example, if you’re most productive in the morning, then set aside time in the morning to write for a few hours.

Create a Check List

Each blog posts you publish will have several key components to it. And from time to time I look over old blog posts and notice, I’ve forgotten to important components. So to prevent that from happening, I have a checklist that I go over before a post is ready to be published. So make a list of components that you consider to be key, and go over that list with each blog post. That way you won’t have to spend less time thinking about what’s missing.

Don’t Focus on Being Perfect

When it comes to batching your blog posts, try not to focus heavily on making each post perfect. If a post isn’t coming together, the way you’d like it to, take a break and work on another post and come back to it later. Try not to get wrapped in finding the perfect words. It’ll only take you longer, so focus on doing your best at that time. Then make time to go over the post again later after you’ve had time to clear your mind.

With these tips, you’ll have an easier time with batching your content. And you’ll be able to stay on top of blog content even with a busy schedule. What are some of your tips for batching blog posts?

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Angela Louise
Written by Angela Louise
Angela is the owner and chief content creator for Weird Louise and is working towards becoming a full-time blogger. In addition to blogging here on Weird Louise, she is an artist and owner of the Social Awkward Club. She also has a passion for helping others discover ways to live their best lives.