How I Manage my Medium Content with Notion
Great ideas don't need approvals; they need application — Amit Kalantri
There's a lot of stuff going into keeping a blog up and running.
But unfortunately, some individuals believe that all you have to do is write a blog article, and voila! You've completed the task.
I wish it were that simple!
Much behind-the-scenes work must be done, from creating and editing articles to promoting and marketing your site.
If there's anything thing I wish I'd known when I first began blogging, it's how much organization is required to stay on top of things.
There's still plenty to do, from organizing blog posts to coming up with ideas, and it's easy to get overwhelmed and drowned in it all.
A few months ago, I started using Notion for blogging; let me tell you; it’s been a godsend.
I'm excited to tour my platform and show you how I utilize Notion to organize my Medium blogs. I hope this has been of assistance and inspiration to you all!
Content Writing with Notion.
When I started using Trello, I had no idea what the "Kanban" approach was, so I had to look it up. If you're like me and haven't heard of the Kanban approach, it divides work processes into stages.
The Kanban approach is ideal for anyone in charge of several tasks, no matter how trivial or large.
Creators can assign each task or project to the proper category as it progresses. This method allows us to see how each micro-project or task is moving.
Taking a step back and looking at the broad picture will help us prioritize our efforts at the beginning of each day.
So, how does the Kanban system work in this situation?
- We may divide our content into three stages for bloggers: ideation, initial draft, and draft picks that need to be polished before uploading.
- I also have a fourth phase, where I keep all my published blog content.
- I utilized Google Drive's Kanban approach to organize my blog content before discovering Notion. For the most part, I had different folders for each stage of my procedure, which worked well.
- On the other hand, Notion took it a step further for me. I can slide each blog post across various categories on the same page instead of using folders.
I no longer have to arrange my files by the last modified date or alphabetical order. Above all, I can convert blocks into subpages in Which I can work on blog content.
This drag-and-drop function lets me quickly see which blog entries are ready to publish and which ideas still need development.
To-Do lists and Reminders.
Most of us probably set aside some time daily to work on our blogs, whether developing and submitting a new pin or responding to comments.
- I keep track of everything on my Notion blogging account to avoid procrastination or 'forgetting' any tasks.
- This list does not vary for me, but I can understand how it might be helpful for bloggers who establish daily, weekly, or monthly blogging objectives.
- Rather than penning everything down on a piece of paper and then losing it in a nook of my room, Notion makes it easy to keep on track with my blog every day.
Creating a list of valuable blogging resources.
Notion also assists me in keeping track of my favorite material.
I try to offer some of the best information I've read in the prior month in my monthly wrap-ups.
Keeping track of all the links and blog pieces I found fascinating required many bookmarks, and it was a lot of work.
Now, I have an introductory page in my Notion wherein I store all the links I uncover.
Blogging Inspirations and Ideas is not too far for me.
I have several ideas that I don't understand what to do with them all of the time.
When they all come at once, I don't always have the time to write them down and generate the material they deserve.
Sometimes, my brain is delightfully, or more frequently, terrifyingly devoid of ideas, and I’m at a loss for what to do. It has been a lifesaver for me to keep track of my ideas and inspiration sources, and once again, Notion has been amazing in helping me do so.
It wasn't until this app came up that I realized how useful it was.
Now I can categorize them by category and refer to them whenever I'm having trouble posting or finding inspiration to help me rekindle the fire.
In A Nutshell, That's Notion!
I understand that starting with a new productivity tool and exploring its features can be intimidating, but I hope this blog post has relieved some of the stress and offered you some guidance.
I said before that I was initially put off by Notion because of the space. However, blank space is by far the most valuable commodity.
You can start from the ground up and go with the flow.Rather than seeing a slew of dropdown menus and confusing features as you log on, blank space makes things easier.
And that's precisely what Notion does: it keeps things simple and airy. So don't worry if you're having trouble grasping the building blocks.
To make notes, use the blank space. Write down your ideas. Above all, have a good time organizing your Notion workspace!
What productivity tool do you use to organize your Medium blog posts or manage your life?
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