Writer’s Guide
Welcome to LTCL Magazine!
Writer’s Guide (this page): Getting all new writers started on LTCL Magazine. These short 3-10 minute videos show you what the publication’s capabilities are and how to register yourself as an LTCL Writer. The guide will also show you the steps in publishing an article.
*Writers Guide does NOT teach you writing skills*
Writer’s Workshop (link below): Where writers can improve their skills. Writing for the online format is completely different than a term paper. Workshop will help you learn the do’s and don’ts!
Click the button to the right and enter the writer’s workshop: Writer Workshop
Click full screen in the videos below for a clear picture in HD
Step 1. Registering on LTCL
Step 1 – Register on the Site & Dashboard Basics
We will usually change your settings the same day you register.
Video Summary:
- Learning how to finish your writer profile once you receive author privileges
- Understand how the Dashboard works on WordPress
- Learn how to create a new post
- Understand what a mini site is and how to make a new post on there
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Step 2 – Learning How to Publish Post Basics
Step 2 – Learning How to Publish Post Basics
Video Summary
- Understanding the general WordPress layout when creating a post
- Introduction of the writer modules such as where to insert the article title, content, select categories, tags, featured image. We cover on how to use modules in following videos.
- Starting an example of a basic article with a featured image and sample content
- How to save your article as draft or pending *Do not publish it yourself*
Step 3 – Learning How to Use Short Codes and Dress Articles
Step 3 – Learning How to Use Short Codes to Make Your Article Look Nice
Video Summary:
- Learning difference between Visual and Text view on the edit post dashboard
- Learning how to expand the Kitchen Sink and overview on the top row of options that are basic word edits
- Explaining all the Heading Sizes and showing examples
- How to paste your from word, use quotes, insert divider, use tabs, toggle boxes, and drop cap.
- Introduction to the other short codes and how they work
Links to see live examples of Short Codes
- See what all the buttons look like: Click Here
- See what the columns look like: Click Here
- See what fancy boxes and quotes look like: Click Here
- See what sliders, toggles, and tabs look like: Click Here
- See what styled lists look like: Click Here
You can’t put more than one slider or tabs shortcode on a page/post at once.
Step 3 – Continued – More Short Codes and Inserting Images Inside Article
Video Summary
- Here we explain a few more short codes and how they will work
- Learning how to insert an image within the content of article
- Learning how to align your image inside your post
Step 4 – Featured Image Settings and Featured Video
Step 4 – Featured Image Settings and Featured Video
Video Summary
- How to change featured image size to full width, medium width, small, or hidden. Examples shown too.
- Inserting YouTube video as Featured *Featured image will still be used*
- Image must be minimum of 650px wide and 350px tall
Step 5 – Finishing Your Article and Making it Google Friendly
Step 5 – Finishing Your Article and Making it Google Friendly
Video Summary
- Inserting YouTube video inside post
- Learning how to finish up an article by using the Google tool which does all the work for you
