{"id":1179,"date":"2014-02-04T19:22:54","date_gmt":"2014-02-04T19:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.markerly.com\/?p=1179"},"modified":"2014-02-04T19:22:54","modified_gmt":"2014-02-04T19:22:54","slug":"how-to-build-an-editorial-calendar-with-trello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.markerly.com\/pulse\/how-to-build-an-editorial-calendar-with-trello\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build an Editorial Calendar with Trello"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reading Time: <\/span> 5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>It\u2019s happened to all of us at one point or another. You\u2019re struck by an idea for a really great blog topic, but you forget to write it down. By the time you\u2019re ready to write, you can\u2019t for the life of you remember that idea. You\u2019re sitting at your computer trying desperately to recall that lost idea with nothing but a blank screen and a looming deadline.<\/p>\n

You need to get organized so that you never forget another potential blog topic. The best way to do this is to create an editorial calendar<\/a>. An editorial calendar is basically a way for you to track what you want to post, when you want to post it, who is writing it, where finished blog posts are in the editing process and so much more. An editorial calendar combines the traditional function of a calendar, with dates and the ability to plan long-term, and a bulletin board, where you can make notes as ideas occur to you.<\/p>\n

Using a list program such as Trello<\/a> is an excellent way to create your editorial calendar. Read on for some tips on how to do it.<\/p>\n

Setting Up Your Calendar<\/b><\/h2>\n

First you\u2019ll need to get a Trello account; it\u2019s free, and it takes about 30 seconds to set up. Go to the Welcome Board to get a feel for what a board is. The Welcome Board includes tips on basics, such as how to see what\u2019s behind a card or making a checklist, as well as suggestions for advanced users, like inviting other people to use Trello with you so that you can collaborate on your editorial calendar.<\/p>\n

\"trello-welcome-board\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s time to create your calendar. Hit the \u201c+\u201d button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click on \u201cNew Board.\u201d Give your board a name, decide if you want it to be a private or shared board and hit \u201cCreate.\u201d<\/p>\n

You\u2019re ready to go.<\/p>\n

Creating Your Lists<\/b><\/h2>\n

The key to a good editorial calendar<\/a> is organizing it in a way that will both help you remember your ideas and keep track of what stage they\u2019re at in development. Use these headings to create five lists:<\/p>\n