Get blogging

Aurora Tellenbach

Dear volunteers and staff at Apsley House & Wellington Arch,

Welcome to our blog. Here is an opportunity for you to read and post stories related to Apsley House & Wellington Arch. The purpose is simple, to build up a bank of interesting stories related to the buildings, their history and collections.

Anything that you would like to explore in a blog, here is an opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with the rest of us.

My advice is to keep it simple.

· Present your theme in a headline and try to get the readers’ attention.

· Start with a captivating paragraph where you make the connection with Apsley House & Wellington Arch clear.

· Dig in to the subject; expand, explore, elaborate.

· Close with a brief summery or challenge the readers to action.

Please add images (check copy rights), links or additional material and references, so that we can explore more.

To post it, send your material to our blog email: Apsleyarch.blog@gmail.com. You can also use this email address if you want to discuss an idea for a blog post.

British Council and BBC provides with some good advice on How to write a good blog. Here is a selection:

· Try to write in a friendly and informal style.

· Try to describe rather than tell.

· Always be polite, respectful of other cultures and opinions, and informative.

Good luck!

Aurora & Robin & Cat