Creating Content
Guide to publishing articles, stories, and translations on Youdo.blog
Start Writing
You publish your creative works on Youdo.blog, the platform by Youns Ben Amara that champions literary expression. Whether you write original stories, translate texts, or share essays, the editor supports rich formatting and multimedia integration. Begin by clicking the New Post button in your dashboard to open the composition interface.
All content undergoes community review, but you retain full ownership and can edit anytime.
The platform encourages diverse voices, aligning with its roots in Algerian and global literature.
Draft Your Piece
Use the markdown editor for text, headings, and lists. Add images via drag-and-drop.
// Example: Uploading an image via API
const uploadImage = async (file) => {
const formData = new FormData();
formData.append('image', file);
const response = await fetch('/api/upload', {
method: 'POST',
body: formData
});
const { url } = await response.json();
return url;
};
Add Tags and Categories
Select relevant tags like translation or short-story to improve discoverability.
Preview and Publish
Review your draft, then hit publish to share with the community.
Formatting Options
You enhance your posts with bold, italics, quotes, and embedded links. For translations, include original text in expandable sections to provide context.
Write in simple syntax for professional results.
# Heading (avoid in posts, use ## instead)
## Story Title
This is a paragraph with **bold** and *italic* text.
- List item 1
- List item 2
> Blockquote for quotes
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Code block example
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Embed videos or audio for dynamic storytelling.
// Embed video API
const embedMedia = async (mediaUrl) => {
const response = await fetch('/api/embed', {
method: 'POST',
body: JSON.stringify({ url: mediaUrl, type: 'video' })
});
return await response.json();
};
Collaborate
Invite co-authors for joint translations or stories.
Version History
Track changes and revert if needed.
Best Practices
You optimize content for engagement by using engaging titles, clear structure, and calls to action for comments. Aim for 500+ words in articles to provide depth, and always credit sources in translations.
Respond to comments professionally to build rapport. Use the moderation tools if issues arise.
// Client-side preview function
const previewPost = (markdown) => {
// Convert markdown to HTML
return marked.parse(markdown);
};
# Server-side validation
import markdown
def validate_post(content):
html = markdown.markdown(content)
return len(html) > 100 # Basic length check
By following these steps, you contribute meaningfully to Youdo.blog's ecosystem, fostering a space of over 300 words dedicated to creative output.