This diary provides links to 1) resource diaries for drafting, formatting, and mechanics of the site; 2) advice diaries re writing, interacting with commenters, and working with groups; and 3) a list of helpful groups and series for New Diarists. As we have found out, though, it isn't just newbies who need bits and pieces of this information, and so we're hoping that this list of resources will be handy for all diarists. And for those who may not know, it is still possible to rec any of these diaries to show your appreciation for the diarist's efforts.
Resource Diaries for Drafting, Formatting, and Mechanics of the Site
Diary Title |
Purpose/General Topic
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Diarist
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New Diarists: How to Collaborate with Us on a Diary |
explains the process for getting help from the New Diarists group
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smileycreek
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New Diarists: Scratch Paper, Widgets, and Future Blues |
advice regarding the various uses/purposes of drafts
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Dragon5616
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ZIPs: Post Title and First Words: Apr21-27 |
advice regarding the importance of your post's diary's title and first few lines
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Quequeg
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New Diarists: After You Publish |
explains how to set up a custom tip jar as well as how to edit and update a diary after it has been published
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belinda ridgewood
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Diary Guide to Formatting, Linking, Images, Embedding, and Tables |
explains how to format text, create headers, blockquote, create lists, create links, add images, embed videos, create tables
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fiver
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The Elements of Style: Tips, Tricks and Regrouping News |
explains how to create headers, format images, format text, create tables
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ePluribus Media
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Kos for Beginners: images |
explains how to use flickr to post an image
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Julie Waters
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New Diarists: Using Photobucket |
explains how to use photobucket to post an image
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michelewln
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Want to use our super cool new image uploader and library? Of course you do! Find out how |
how to use the new DK Image Library [added 7/17/12]
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Kaili Joy Gray
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Cranky Users & KosAbility: Image Metadata |
explains how to add an alt tag description when posting images, as well as the importance of doing so for those using screen readers [added 7/25/12]
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belinda ridgewood
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If you begin stressing out over all of this too much, I highly recommend reading BentLiberal's This is a Test Diary.
Advice re Writing, Interacting with Commenters, and Working with Groups
Helpful Groups and Series for New Diarists
If you have questions about posting diaries, feel free to ask them in this diary. As always, experienced kossacks are welcome to post advice for New Diarists as well.
New Diarists is a safe place to practice diary writing skills with a mentor's guiding hand. Experienced diarists are invited to join and buddy up with new diarists, and new diarists are welcome to join and to ask for help. The group's Publication Manager provides a space where we can collaborate on diaries and help with everything from revising to formatting to promoting your new diary.
How-to and Help diaries, such as smileycreek's New Diarists: How to Collaborate with Us on a Diary, will be published to the New Diarists group. Visit our home page and click on the little ♥ to follow us.
Ready to play? Send a private message to nomandates for an invitation to join the group.
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