Mastering Medium: Lesson 16 — Creating a Content Calendar

Jane Grismer
4 min readJul 16, 2024
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In this sixteenth lesson, I’m going to guide you through the process of creating a content calendar.

A well-structured content calendar helps you plan, schedule, and align your content with your goals, ensuring a consistent and strategic approach to your writing.

Planning and Scheduling Your Content

1. Define Your Goals:

Start by defining your content goals. Are you aiming to increase your readership, build authority in your niche, or drive traffic to your website? Clear goals will guide your content planning process.

2. Identify Key Themes and Topics:

Based on your goals, identify the key themes and topics you want to cover. Consider your audience’s interests and needs, and make a list of potential topics that align with these themes.

3. Set a Publishing Frequency:

Decide how often you want to publish new content. This could be daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on your capacity and audience expectations. Consistency is key to maintaining reader engagement.

4. Plan Content Types:

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Jane Grismer
Jane Grismer

Written by Jane Grismer

Writer | Designer | Productivity + Empowerment Coach✨ Helping You Master Focus + Skill Stacking | ADHD 🦋

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