If you've recently led an outing, you should now write a short entry about how the outing went! But don't fret, it's not as intimidating as it seems. Especially because this entire blog post is a step by step guide. If you don't know where to go to create your post, check out the guide on how to write a blog post for instructions.
1. Content
You might be lost as to what to write about. Do you write about where you went? The highlights? The lowlights?
No fuss, here are some prompts to ponder.
What went well during the outing?
What didn't go well?
Were there any delays?
How well did you prepare for the outing?
If you haven't planned an outing before, what experiences did you gain, and what skills would you take with you throughout your scouting experience?
Tell a story! A small incident that happened, or an unexpected turn.
2. Spice it up!
The blog post creator allows you to add pictures, galleries, gifs, files, and even code snippets. Take advantage of that! If you took a plethora of photos during the outing, condense them into a gallery. Or, use photos and GIFs to add a personal touch.
3. Settings
Similar to the blog posts, we want your entry to be easily accessible, so there are some settings you need to toggle.
At the top right of the blog editor, you will see a button called, 'Blog Settings.' You have free reign over things over the cover image, and the excerpt, though we recommend you don't feature your post without permission.
But what's really important is in a tab called 'Categories.' Make sure you categorize your blog post under 'OUTINGS AND EVENTS'.
4. Guidelines
As I'm sure you've heard before, this is a public website, hence you should adhere to privacy guidelines.
Never publish future event dates/time
No individual pictures
No personal details - address/school/hang out places
Keep in mind the consent of other troop members, be sensitive
Congratulations! You've officially written your first (or second, or third) outing entry. Feel free to check back on this post at any time.
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