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5 Steps to Writing Your First LinkedIn Post ✍️
Not sure what to post on LinkedIn? Start here.
Your first post doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to be clear, valuable, and authentic.
Here are 5 simple steps to get started:
1. Start with a strong hook
Give people a reason to stop scrolling.
2. Share one clear idea
Don’t try to explain everything in one post.
3. Make it useful
Share a lesson, experience, tip, or insight.
4. Keep it easy to read
Use short paragraphs and plenty of white space.
5. End with a simple CTA
Ask a question or invite people to share their thoughts.
And remember: your first LinkedIn post doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be posted.
Save this for your next LinkedIn post and share it with someone who is just getting started.
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Comedy video concept for brand
Scene 1 — HOOK | 0–5 sec
Visual: Rushing to get ready. He grabs his socks, pulls them up way too hard, and quickly puts on his shoes.
He looks down and notices a hole around the toe.
“OMG... WHAT?! It’s already got a hole?!” 😭
Scene 2 — PROBLEM | 5–8 sec
He checks the time.
“Oh, come on... I’m already late!”
Looks at the sock with a completely defeated face.
Scene 3 — REALIZATION | 8–12 sec
Close-up of the hole.
Quick flashback of him aggressively pulling the sock earlier.
“Wait... did I just pull it way too hard?”
Looks at the sock.
“Yeah... probably.” 😐
Scene 4 — SOLUTION | 12–17 sec
He runs into his room and opens a drawer.
Inside:
🧦 Stockings → Nope. ❌
🚲 Bike seat → What the...? ❌
🔧 Wrench → Definitely not. ❌
💔 A torn picture of a couple → awkward silence 😐
Then he spots Product A.
“Ohhh... there we go.”
He grabs it.
Scene 5 — SOFT SELL | 17–25 sec
He puts on Product A.
Then he starts pulling the toe and heel areas a few times.
“Hmm... okay, this is kinda nice.”
He checks the toe and heel.
“It’s got an extra layer around the areas that get the most pressure and friction.”
He pulls it again.
“So if I accidentally pull it too hard...”
Looks at the camera.
“...at least there’s some extra protection right here.” 😏
Scene 6 — CLOSING | 25–29 sec
He puts on his shoes, grabs his stuff, and walks out.
Door closes.
CUT → Product A + Brand Logo
Small change. Better protection. Happier socks. 🧦
Original script idea from my mine
Illustration by chat gpt
Hahaha, take a look at this simple sketch—using comedy as the hook to sell socks.
