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A Guide to Writing Killer Content for Your Design Blog
Dec 14, 2009

Over the past couple of months, I’ve spent most of my time trudging through several design-related articles in my RSS reader, in an effort to better understand the finer workings behind writing compelling web content. The central purpose of my inquiry revolved around the following question; what makes an effective/engaging editorial in the design industry? If you are an editor of a design blog, then you would be fairly familiar with the rigorous demands involved in churning quality, thought-provoking articles on a daily or fortnightly basis. The truth of the matter is that many blog writers have resorted to rehashing arguments and topics that have already been exhaustively discussed before. The tendency is there, amongst bloggers, to reproduce (or paraphrase) the main ideas contained in various other design articles and compile it into a single ‘new’ piece.

A Guide to Writing Effectively about Design
Dec 3, 2009

As of recent weeks, several quarters of the design community have pledged their dedication towards producing more content based articles (as opposed to solely concentrating on roundups and showcases), in an effort to build an intellectually oriented and discursive community of design enthusiasts. This is indeed a heartening occurrence, especially for those who enjoy intense deliberation and discourse. The subject of design and aesthetics in general is a fairly tricky subject to write on. In this instalment, I share a few pointers which I believe are crucial ingredients for writing poignant and compelling articles, guidelines which I have followed religiously in my own academic career as a new media and political researcher.

 

 

 

The Art of Writing For a Pretty Web
Nov 21, 2009

The web in its contemporary incarnation is replete with web copywriters and content strategists; ideally people (or witty wordsmiths!) who know how to write compelling, concise and relevant content that fulfil concrete objectives. Web-writing is a crucial aspect of the marketing process, whether you are propositioning a service or publicizing your personal weblog. The skill behind writing exquisitely can only be honed through an appreciation of content, as an independent design entity; a building block that is part of a website’s entire information and visual architecture. Content defines design; it sets the perimeters and standards of a websites aesthetic appeal. How can one develop a creative, insightful and sophisticated writing style that works in perfect harmony with its design environment? Well read on. 

How to Write Beautiful and Popular Blog Posts
Nov 8, 2009

The truth is most bloggers conceive writing as a methodical practice in the following order: pick a topic, research, compose and finally publish. These steps are effective procedural guidelines but they will never ensure a quality post. The reason is simple. Writing for an online audience is an ‘art’, it is almost instinctual and it requires a very unconstrained thought process. Publishing online articles is a dimension of design, the ability to fashion your content in an original and thought provoking manner is an acquired skill. I’ve compiled a few pointers which I hope will be useful for fellow blog editors.

Top 3 Reasons Why Blog Readers Don’t Comment
Nov 7, 2009

Like most bloggers, I tend to peek at my visitor hits on occasion, just to observe the general trend of readership rates. Today, while engaging in a similar ritual, I was left with mixed feelings. After running Tripping Words for a month exactly, I’ve had close to 8000 unique readers (from 97 different countries) grace the hallways of this humble domain. That is a very positive statistic and I am indelibly grateful to all. It is also equally surprising (and alarming, if I’m being extra critical) that till date, the site has garnered a measly 16 comments spanning over 8 posts (that’s 0-2 comments per post).