Fun Ways to Write How To Posts That Engage Readers

How to posts are a staple of the blogging sector as they provide readers with detailed step-by-step procedures on different issues. But let’s be honest—with some instructional posts, it gets tedious. The positive part? Creating humorous and interesting how-to articles does not work! Just a little creativity will make the process fun, enjoyable, and interesting from the beginning till the end of the tutorial through the reading of the supervision. In this article, we want to take a look at some fun ways to write how-to posts that engage readers and do not fade away into oblivion.

1. Start with a Catchy Introduction

An introduction can turn readers off before they even get to the good stuff. Use some humor, a relevant anecdote or an interesting statistic to hold someone’s focus. The introduction should be light-hearted, informal, and engaging while still indicating the merit of the post that follows.

Example: 

“Ever tried baking a cake only for the result to be a horrible outcaste which only your pet would dare eat? Worry not, we’ve all been there. This guide will teach you how to bake the flawless cake every single time (no fires in the kitchen will be necessary)!”

Tones such as this one only prepare the ground for the coloring of the content; it remains a puzzle for the readers, what happens next.

2. Use Conversational Language

An overly formal or robotic style of writing never pleases any reader. This raises the level of conversations and makes the audience feel like talking to a friend: such are how to posts. Readers relate more to the author when contractions, rhetorical questions, and casual phrases are used in how-to text. 

Example: 

“Do you want to ask how to organize the closet? Don’t panic! I have a few suggestions that will help to do that without any struggle and, dare I say, even pleasantly.”

This tone puts the reader at ease and encourages him or her to read on without any concern on the pacing.

3. Comedy in your Steps  

Why are humor and tutorials inseparable? Because it makes the tutorial unforgettable and makes the reader interested in going through it. You do not have to be a professional in standup only add some not serious comments that correspond with the mood of the content.

Example:

For those of you who do not remember where you memorize your settings dry run only, I will explain – it is not pretty when you have to pull out about a hundred copies of somebody’s grocery list from the machine (and subconsciously I believe everybody here knows how that feels).”

Humorous instructions make instruction amusing and improve the writer’s personality so that the reader will not enjoy halfway through such an article.

4. GIFs and Memes

Even a single properly incorporated gif or meme can add zest to any how-to post one can ever write, especially when the subject is rather boring or too intricate. There goes visual humor, which not only makes your content more lively but it also gives the readers some breather within the steps.

How to Use Them Effectively:

• Find any suitable reaction gifs using Giphy or Tenor.
• Add memes that show the pains or happiness experienced in doing each of the steps.
• Make sure the images used fit the tone of the post without taking away attention from the instructions.
• Dancing GIF at the end of a process can also be motivating to the audience encouraging them to reach the last step.

5. Content should be presented through a Series of Small Units

In such cases, the first paragraph of the text may also scare the reader off, even if the content is very simplistic. Also, the abstract was easier to read, because it was presented as a series of manageable, focused lengths. They also help organize the audience when the reading is interior and combined with steps-mastery such as number lists, dots, or headings.

6. Make Use of Quizzes or Polls 

When earning reader participation, it is more effective to incorporate interactive content like quizzes or poll which is simple and enjoyable. Questions that are relevant to the main subject, or humorous polls for that matter, may also be incorporated.

Engagement examples:

Poll: “Do It Yourself or enjoy watching people do it for you?”

Quiz: “What Type of Organiser Are You?” with such tips – Based on them. These interactive features are effective in keeping the readers’ attention and also provides a welcome change from the usual dry step-by-step explanation.

7. Ensure the Ending is Worthwhile

Each post should include, enjoyable comments, statements, or messages upon the accomplishment of that post by the readers.

That way, he/she/it is imprinted positively in their minds and therefore, it makes them want to attempt the next tutorial of yours.

Example: “Things are looking up! You are now an expert in arranging your clothes and it is for the first time that your wardrobe looks this tidy. Indulge yourself; you deserve it!”

This encouraging conclusion enhances the tutorial’s worth and prompts the readers to give feedback.

Writing engaging how-to posts need not be rocket science or a talent reserved for writer’s blocks. For instance, there are funny images and sound effects and even interaction, which make one enjoyable and informative, do’s and don’ts. The key point is to make it easy, sociable, and graphically appealing as you take the reader through the processes involved in any piece of writing.