My Blogging Routine

07 Jul 15

Hello! Today I thought I would share with you my routine for writing a post from beginning to end. If you are a blogger like me you will probably relate and if you are a reader you will get a view of what most of us bloggers go through before we hit publish!

The first thing I will always do is to brainstorm for post ideas. I jot down everything that comes to mind and then proceed to planning. I have this notebook that I use for blogging and I turned some pages into a monthly planner. Yes, it took me a long time to do but I really enjoyed doing it, although I would recommend just buying a diary instead of doing this! After I allocate a date for all the posts, I will usually write notes about each post. These notes usually include the things I will need for the photos like products and props, how I'm going to lay out the post and other notes about the content of that post like info about the items or just a lists of points I need to remember to write.


Now I move on to the photo taking part, which is by far my favourite. I collect everything that I need (here is when the notes come in handy) and then snap away. I try to take photos for different posts in the same day so I will find some ready for another time. I will then upload them to my computer to edit them. Currently I use Picmonkey to edit my photos. It is a free online site which I definitely recommend to anyone who doesn't want to splash out on Photoshop.

I will now go ahead and start writing the post and upload the photos. I don't know why but I can never get myself to write before having some kind of image in the the writing area. This is also the point where I decide that I don't like the photos and I will go back to edit them. (Please tell me that I'm not the only one!) When I am finally happy I will begin to write. I usually leave all the things I need to get reference from in front of me. While I am writing I love to listen to a Spotify playlist with a nice cup of green tea. I feel like this gets me in the mood for writing. After writing I will go over the text to check for typos and to arrange the sentences. I will then schedule the post and then move on to scheduling some tweets that include the link (If I don't do this I will most probably forget to share the post!)

So there you have it, my blogging routine. If you are interested, check out my list of Free and Useful Resources For Every Blogger.

Do you have a blogging routine?

Thanks for stopping by ^-^

Sarah xx
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  1. Pam Scalfi7 July 2015 at 18:15

    you are not alone. How many times have I redone my pics!!!

    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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    1. Sarah9 July 2015 at 10:33

      Thought that I was the only one! I'm very picky when it comes to the pictures!

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  2. Unknown7 July 2015 at 19:30

    It seems that I always keep finding typos in my posts haha, oh the struggle.. But this was really interesting to read! I find that I have no method to my madness I'll just do things in random order but it would be a lot more efficient if I stuck to a routine like yourself! xxxxx

    www.romantiquely.com

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    1. Sarah9 July 2015 at 10:45

      I didn't have a routine until a few months ago and I find it so much better having one!

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  3. Helena Velez7 July 2015 at 22:16

    Love it :D
    With Love,

    Girly World

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  4. Natalia Gutiérrez7 July 2015 at 23:08

    It is an ongoing process. I'm always making notes with all the ideas that come suddenly while doing something else, and then I program my shootings to be done on the same day to save some time. I guess we all have our time-saving tricks :)

    Natalia
    www.lindifique.com

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  5. Sophie8 July 2015 at 00:37

    I'm the same with the photos! I can't write until I have them in the post. Taking photos is definitely my favourite part!

    www.sophieslittlesecrets.blogspot.com

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  6. Anonymous8 July 2015 at 02:44

    I have one of those brain storming books as well, love that Im not the only one! :)
    http://trend-mixblog.com/

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    1. Sarah9 July 2015 at 11:11

      Brainstorming is amazing for post ideas!

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  7. Tania Franco8 July 2015 at 08:12

    That's great that you actually plan out your post on paper. Unlike you I keep it all in my head, since I don't post everyday this works best for me. I used to blog every 2-3 days 4 at most, but having a full time job gets in the way. I don't schedule my posts ahead of time, but I do edit for about 1-3 days. I load the pics I love, write, spell check, post, and post to all my social media sites. Sometimes I have so little time that I do social media a few days after. One that I always upload the same day is my Instagram, because it's my most favorite one. That's pretty much it! Have a great rest of the week. As you can see, I love to write! Haha :))

    xx,
    Tania
    http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com/

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    1. Sarah9 July 2015 at 11:19

      I am not really good at remembering things, and that's why I write everything down! Loved learning about your routine ^-^

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  8. Dalal Tahira8 July 2015 at 08:35

    I can never publish a post without previewing it and reading it out loud at leave twice! The day I tend to take my blog photos is usually on a Saturday as I'm most likely to be home then
    Dalal x monochromedaisies.blogspot.com

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  9. The Bandwagon Chic8 July 2015 at 09:36

    So cool routine.
    I am taking shots too for a day for further post..

    The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin

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  10. Unknown8 July 2015 at 09:41

    Nice post and routine! ;)

    Dress to Impress Ibiza

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  11. Unknown8 July 2015 at 14:49

    Great post! I also usually do some brainstorming before posting new posts. <3 new reader here :)

    lostinthefairyland.co.nr

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  12. Blog de la Licorne.8 July 2015 at 18:40

    Nice routine ♥

    ℓα ℒιcσrηe - ℒa vie est ℓa petite ℓicorne.

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  13. Bash Harry8 July 2015 at 19:18

    I take photos in bulk too! It just makes everything easier when I write the post and know what and how it would look like up on the blog!

    And oh my gosh, I totally understand what you mean! I need to have at least one image ready before I could write a blog post! I thought I was the only one! <3

    xx Bash | Bash Says Hey | bloglovin'

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    1. Sarah9 July 2015 at 11:58

      I agree, the photos make it easier on how the post will look! Glad that I'm not the only one that needs at least one photos before I begin!

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  14. Unknown8 July 2015 at 21:55

    So great! I always try and brainstorm ideas as well :)

    RedLip&Love

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  15. Pia @ Gymbags and Jetlags8 July 2015 at 23:03

    I tried planning posts but I find that if I don't just randomly choose what to write, I'm not as excited about it. Although I do sometimes take pictures and then plan on making a post for them on a certain day. Great post!
    xx, Pia

    http://www.gymbagsandjetlags.com

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    1. Sarah9 July 2015 at 18:27

      Not everyone has the same methods! I also write some spontaneous posts sometimes and I think that they are the best ones ^-^

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  16. Rebecca Lindenbach9 July 2015 at 05:46

    Oh my goodness the re-editing the photos part killed me. Way too relatable. ;)
    And I totally agree that blog post planning is so important! Then when you lose the motivation you still know what needs to be done! It's saved me many a time ;P

    Rebecca Gregoire

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    1. Sarah9 July 2015 at 19:09

      I always feel like I have zero motivation when I have nothing planned!

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  17. Anonymous9 July 2015 at 07:34

    Wow thanks so much for sharing! I definitely want to try out PicMonkey now for my blog. Definitely following!

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  18. Annessa9 July 2015 at 08:01

    Brainstorming new material and keeping a calendar are key! It always helps to have an ongoing list for when you need new ideas!

    Annessa

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  19. Sara Wallflower9 July 2015 at 10:28

    Great post! I don't really have a blogging routine, I just do everything at the last minute, so this post was quite helpful! xx

    Sara Wallflower

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  20. Anonymous9 July 2015 at 13:19

    Same i always think of what to do before i start my blog post :) this post i really helpful! XX

    Katiacalleja.blogspot.com

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  21. mahryska9 July 2015 at 14:21

    wow! that is one detailed post and love it :)
    thanks for sharing sweetie..

    kisses from dubai ♥
    www.mahryska.com

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  22. Emmajane.9 July 2015 at 18:45

    I have a pretty similar routine and I find picmonkey perfect for editing, so quick and simple! New follower! x

    First of the holiday series over at-
    hailandharmony.blogspot.ie // BLOGLOVIN

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  23. Unknown10 July 2015 at 07:35

    This is such a helpful post, especially if there are bloggers that's just starting out ! It's a perfect way to get a hang of things (:

    <3,
    rgmendoza.blogspot.com

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  24. Sarah10 July 2015 at 13:46

    Thanks

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  25. Sarah10 July 2015 at 13:47

    Thanks! Everybody has their own way of blogging!

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  26. Unknown10 July 2015 at 14:36

    I love your posts and you always loom so cute <3
    Love your blog <3
    http://alisadailystyle.blogspot.gr

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  27. Only Yesterday Blog10 July 2015 at 15:26

    Awesome post! Everytime i have blog ideas, i always save it on my phone haha because im always checking my phone, and no matter how many times i check my posts before hitting publish, i always find so many typos and grammatical errors lol, then i have to edit it again lol! Anyway, thanks for sharing your <3

    sarahrizaga.blogspot.com

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    1. Sarah10 July 2015 at 20:49

      Glad you liked it! Loved hearing about your methods :)

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  28. Carolina G. Ticala10 July 2015 at 16:22

    great post!!!kiss

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  29. Nevena Krstic11 July 2015 at 00:04

    You're so organised! I really need to do the same and organise my time more efficiently :) I also need to start brainstorming, thanks Sarah! :) xx

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  30. Sarah Xuereb11 July 2015 at 00:08

    Wow you are really calm and organised I get so many ideas I just don't know were to start ! Nice post

    beautydreamcatcher.blogspot.com

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  31. Michaela Lemon11 July 2015 at 11:20

    Thank you for great post! I dont plan post routine but now I will change it.
    mishelleslife.blogspot.com

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  32. sandra andrade11 July 2015 at 14:47

    great photos!!! :D NICE BLOG ;D
    http://color-sandra.blogspot.pt NEW POST :p

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  33. Anonymous11 July 2015 at 18:12

    I love picmonkey too! It's such an amazing website for photo editing (:
    Nati xx
    www.simplyartdicted.com

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  34. Unknown11 July 2015 at 18:23

    ahh I wish I was this organized, need to get myself a planner asap! and no you're not the only one, I'm really fussy with my pictures aha :)

    ♡♡SleepyHeaven♡♡

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  35. Beth Stumbles12 July 2015 at 15:07

    I'm no where near as organised as that! I'm getting a planner asap, but not sure whether it will come into use or not...
    Wish me luck! ^.^

    http://www.bethstumbles.com/

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    1. Sarah20 July 2015 at 14:03

      I am not a very organised person but a planner helps me a lot ^-^

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  36. Unknown14 July 2015 at 16:32

    I wish I was as organized as you! You have an awesome routine down. I also love picmonkey for creating collages and doing my thumbnails for YouTube!
    Always, Hunter

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    1. Sarah20 July 2015 at 14:04

      Thank you! I also use picmokey for youtube thumbnails!

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  37. Emily Jane20 July 2015 at 23:24

    great post! I also have to have an image before I start typing hahaha xx
    www.emilyjanewebb.co.uk

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  38. Sanjana16 August 2015 at 01:39

    I love PicMonkey! xx Thank you so much for sharing!
    ~ Sanjana
    peridotcove.blogspot.com

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