{"id":1406,"date":"2018-04-03T09:05:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T09:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2018.birmingham.wordcamp.org\/?p=1406"},"modified":"2018-04-02T20:06:25","modified_gmt":"2018-04-02T20:06:25","slug":"determine-the-best-post-length-a-wpyall-quote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birmingham.wordcamp.org\/2018\/determine-the-best-post-length-a-wpyall-quote\/","title":{"rendered":"Determine the Best Post Length &#8211; a #WPYall Quote"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the top asked questions about content concerns the length of posts. The great news for those not happy with the current trend is that it\u2019s a lot like Alabama weather. It\u2019s going to change if not by this afternoon then by tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, the length of your post should not be determined by the going trend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf nobody is listening then stop talking!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-462\" src=\"https:\/\/2018.birmingham.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/03\/stop-talking-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"WPYall quote - length of posts\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birmingham.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/stop-talking-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birmingham.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/stop-talking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/birmingham.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/stop-talking-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birmingham.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/stop-talking-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birmingham.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/stop-talking-624x624.jpg 624w, https:\/\/birmingham.wordcamp.org\/2018\/files\/2018\/03\/stop-talking.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Words can be tough enough to come by. Avoid wasting your words just creating filler.<\/p>\n<h2>Just Tell the Story<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Write to the end. Write the story until you have told the whole story. It will not be perfect and it is not supposed to be perfect. Just write it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Read what you wrote. Read over the whole story to read it. This is a chance for you to take it all in full.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Read what you wrote with a red pen in your hand. (It\u2019s probably a good idea to print out a copy if you are doing your first drafts on the computer or else use a red editor shortcut in your software.) Make notes about places where you need to add, remove, or maybe even break up the content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Write a new draft around the notes you made. Again, write until you get to the end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Now let the fun begin. Remove filler words. Replace weak words. Tighten up the fluff. Download your free download of editing tips at the <a href=\"http:\/\/successfulfreelancewriter.com\/downloads\/edit-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Successful Freelance Writer<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take time for one more read through. Read it aloud this time. Reading it aloud makes it easier to spot any flow issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Walking through these steps will help you create the best content you can \u2013 no matter what length is currently the flavor of the month.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Join Us<\/h2>\n<p>WordCamp Birmingham offers even more ways to learn about the right length for your content.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an amazing weekend of Words, WordPress, and Fun!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\" href=\"https:\/\/2018.birmingham.wordcamp.org\/tickets\">I want to buy WordCamp Birmingham tickets!<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the top asked questions about content concerns the length of posts. The great news for those not happy with the current trend is that it\u2019s a lot like Alabama weather. It\u2019s going to change if not by this afternoon then by tomorrow. 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