5 Best practices for writing killer captions; click below for shownotes 

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Instagram Caption Blueprint

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See Episode 12 for information on  Linktree

 

What I’m about to share with you can apply to not only captions, but titles for going live, reels, and IGTV.  You can also use these tips to craft your bio - research shows you have 7 seconds when someone lands on your bio to either convert or click away.  

 

 
Writing Killer Captions Step One: Craft a title 
https://coschedule.com/headline-analyzer

 

https://headlines.sharethrough.com/

 
Writing Killer Captions Step Step Two: Share a hook
"True or false", "It was the worst day ever", "For six weeks I was in and out of hospitals", "Which is more important ?"⁠

Grab my hook resource, "Instagram Caption Blueprint".

 
Writing Killer Captions Step Three: Craft caption
Provide good spacing!  Nobody wants to read clumped up writing.  IG has just made this easier by allowing for spacing!

Add emojis to pull the eye along.

Stagger long/short/medium form (see episode 12, “How to find the best Instagram filters for stories + linktree and IG captions)

Spend time here.  Throwing words at people doesn’t work.  You want to STAND OUT and STOP them from scrolling!

 
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Even if you aren't a writer you may need a few tools to help craft your captions.

 

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* Why I like Instagram as a platform for writers/authors vs. Facebook?
* What kind of content writers/authors should share
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