Academy / Write posts people stop for

Lesson 3 of 4 · 4 min

One clear next step

Why a post with three asks gets none, which ask fits which goal, and how Check post catches a missing one.

Quick recallWhich is a good "what happened" for a brief?Think of your answer, then open.

Our new Saturday 9 am class. One concrete thing, not a topic.

A reader who got to the end is ready to do one thing. "Book, share, follow and tag a friend" gives them four, and most pick none.

Pick the ask by your goal this week

Say exactly what to type or tap. "Comment SCHEDULE" beats "let us know if you want the schedule". Put the ask last.

Let Check post look

Check post gives four notes under the text, one of them for the next step.
Check post gives four notes under the text, one of them for the next step.

Press Check post under the text. The next step note turns yellow or red when the post ends without one. The same check covers the first line and any health or money promise that could mislead. It never stops you from publishing.

Do it

  1. Open a draft and pick the one ask that fits your goal.
  2. Make it exact and put it last.
  3. Press Check post and look for a green next step note.

Quick check · 3 questions

Check what stuck

How many asks should one post have?

Show the answer

One. A reader who got to the end is ready to do one thing. Give them one.

You want more reach this week. Which ask fits?

Show the answer

Send this to someone who needs it. A share puts the post in front of people who do not follow you yet.

Which ask is easier to do?

Show the answer

Comment SCHEDULE. Say exactly what to type or tap.

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