Tonight's assignment is to write a 300-word introductory post that explains your passion and how you plan on exploring it. But an exciting headline and dominant visual element aren't enough to captivate readers. You need to come out of the gate strong with something that will grab their interest and give them a reason to care. Here are a few suggestions to help make your piece even stronger:
1) Don't start with self-introduction. Instead start with the most compelling fact you know about your topic or a story that explains why you're so into it.
2) Be brief. Most people read only one sentence before deciding whether or not to continue reading. Don't go on and on. Simply state why you think it's interesting, what you plan on covering and end it.
3) Be specific. Writing "K-pop is fun and relevant to American culture and I plan on posting K-pop videos and articles," is an empty and meaningless phrase that reeks of vagueness, vacuity, and no plan. Instead write "Korean pop culture is invading America! From Korean style BBQ to awesome Korean action films like Oldboy, I'll update you the latest Korean pop-trends, wild fashions (like the neon "loose-socks" craze), and tell you where you can find K-culture close to home."
See the differences between those two sentences? Geek out. Be specific. Get someone interested in your topic ASAP by telling them what ONLY YOU can deliver.
REMINDER: Tonight's reading is The Artist's Way chapter 1 and Inside Reporting chapters 1 & 2. Also, in The Artist's Way, you must complete Chapter 1 exercise 8 ("Imaginary Lives"). Remember to put your reflective exercises in the same folder as your journal so I can grade them when you turn them in on Monday.
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