Blog Template: Writing a How To / Detailed Guide
This is a template for writing "How To's" or "Detailed Guide" for blogs. Use these section to organize and optimize your blog writing.
Title
I.e. How to [Achieve Desired Outcome] in [Number] Steps
E.g. How To Become More Confident Of The Bible's Accuracy
Tips
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Mention the desired outcome - Audiences desired goal/objective
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List the number of steps
Introduction
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Show you understand the problem e.g. personal experience/anecdote, or analogy
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Present the problem this guide will solve
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Show proof you have the solution
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Tree of thought (concept is from prompting, but can be used for writing)
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Chain of thought (concept is from prompting, but can be used for writing)
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(link to external sources, quote others, use logic in your explanation
You can also include:
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Who is this guide for?
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Describe the target audience and their skill level
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What you'll learn
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[Key takeaway 1]
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[Key takeaway 2]
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[Key takeaway 3]
Why You Can Trust Me/Why I Am A Reliable Source
Use the PSP (Problem-Solution-Proof) formula to establish credibility
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Problem: Show you understand the issue
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Solution: Briefly present your solution
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Proof: Demonstrate your experience and success in solving the problem
Step 1: [present tense verb]
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Detailed explanation of this step
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Tips or best practices for this step
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Common pitfalls to avoid
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[Add images, videos, embeds, or screenshots to illustrate the step]
Step 2: [present tense verb]
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Detailed explanation of this step
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Tips or best practices for this step
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Common pitfalls to avoid
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[Add pro tips, images, videos, embeds, or screenshots to illustrate this step]
Step 3: [present tense verb]
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Detailed explanation of this step
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Tips or best practices for this step
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Common pitfalls to avoid
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[Continue with additional steps as needed]
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[Add pro tips, images, videos, embeds, or screenshots to illustrate this step]
Final thoughts
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Quick summary of the process taught in the post
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Reinforce the benefits of following this guide
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Encourage the reader to take action