How to write a blog post outline that makes drafting easy

Many writers get stuck because they start writing with no plan. An outline is a simple map of your post. It keeps you on topic, saves time and makes your article easier to read.

Step 1: Name the reader and the question

Write one sentence: "This post helps [who] to [do or understand what]." If you cannot finish that sentence, the topic is still too wide.

Step 2: Write a clear working title

Say what the reader will get. You can improve the wording later.

Step 3: List three to five main points

Each point should answer a part of the question. Put them in a sensible order, such as step one to step five, or problem to solution.

Step 4: Add one example under each point

A small real example, a number or a short story makes an idea easy to remember. Note it now so you do not forget it.

Step 5: Plan the opening and the ending

• Opening: two or three sentences that name the problem.
• Ending: a short summary and one thing the reader can do today.

A sample outline

1. Problem: phone storage is always full
2. Check what uses the most space
3. Clear cached files and old downloads
4. Move photos to a backup
5. Next step: delete one app today

Then write

Turn each line into a paragraph with a heading. Read it out loud at the end and cut anything that does not help the reader.

Written by the EarnNaija team at EarnNaija Digital Technologies.

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