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hello! the studyblr community is constantly growing, so i thought i’d make a post to help new studyblrs get started. i hope this helps you!! (header inspired by rifle paper co.)

- ̗̀ general information ̖́-

studyblr = study + tumblr! the studyblr community is incredibly supportive, and there are so many valuable resources and kind people out there to help you. anyone can be a studyblr. you don’t need expensive stationery to be productive and successful! here are some useful links and chrome extensions:

what’s a bullet journal? by @studypetals

calligraphy and hand lettering

momentum (a studyblr favorite!)

xkit (a tumblr lifesaver pls download xkit omg)

lanes (new tab w pomodoro timer)

plan & my study life (organizes ur daily tasks!)

mendeley (research lifesaver!)

lagom (super cute tab page)

gistnote (highlight on ur computer!)

- ̗̀ setting up your studyblr ̖́-

create a unique url. many people incorporate their name or interests into their urls somehow. for example, my url is studyplants because i love all kinds of flowers and plants. @studyquill​‘s studyblr url generator may give you some inspiration! feel free to check out my saved urls page as well :)

find a theme. your theme will help you stand out! a clean and organized theme will help you and others find useful posts. i’ve included some of my favorite theme makers and specific themes to give you some ideas:

acuite​  [ calypso / clio / thalia ]

sorrism [ helium / breezeblocks /  kindred ]

felinum [ bakovia / shortcake / mediocre ]

- ̗̀  original content  ̖́-

the introduction post. this should be your first studyblr post! it’s never too late to introduce yourself. be sure to include your name (if you’re comfortable with that!) and whether you’re a high school, college student, etc. you can also talk about your interests and what you hope to accomplish by making a studyblr. finally, mention some of your favorite studyblrs! you can look at other people’s studyblr introductions here. 

studyblr photos. you can photograph anything, from your notes to your workspace to the contents of your pencil case. keep in mind that most studyblr photos are edited. you definitely don’t have to do that, but if you do, here are my secrets for editing photos. some people use the vsco app, but i just edit from my iphone 5. 

step 1: change the cast!! you’ll find this under the color settings. basically you just need to give your photo a slight blue tint. trust me, it makes a huge difference!

step 2: adjust the lighting! i like to play around with exposure, brightness, black point, and contrast until i find a good balance

masterposts. if you’re not comfortable posting photos but you have tips you want to share, i’d recommend making a masterpost! you can include useful links and your own advice. making a cool header image (like the one on this post hehe) can make your masterpost stand out. my all-time favorite resource for this is canva. it has TONS of free templates and fonts. you can read all about it here. 

- ̗̀  final thoughts  ̖́-

i really hope this helps you! if you have any intros or studyblr posts you want to share with me, i track #studyplants. this is ironic because i’m actually pretty shy, but i’d definitely suggest putting yourself out there and trying to make new friends! you can start by tagging lots of studyblrs in your original posts or by messaging some of your favorite bloggers. good luck!

OK I GOT U ANON - I bet other ppl can explain this a bit better so I would first recommend having a look at my “tips for new studyblrs” tag. 

First, make the studyblr! You can either create a new account or make a sideblog (there are pros and cons to both, of course). The URL is entirely up to you. Some urls are inspired by stationery  (@mildlincrs , @moleskinc , etc.), some have the user’s name in it ( @katsdesk , @emmastudies, etc.), and some are something the user likes + “study” or “studies” , such as @studyplants (that’s me) and @obsidianstudy. 

Then I would make sure your blog is p organized before you get it up and running. Many studyblrs are drawn to aesthetically pleasing themes, and some popular favorites are @shythemes, @acuite, and @sorrism. You can also consider making some pages, such as an “about me” page, a tags page, and a blogroll. 

Once you’ve done that, you can go ahead and follow some blogs! My faves page is currently under construction, but there are plenty of amazing blogs on my blogroll. 

Lots of people start off by making an introduction post, so I would definitely recommend doing that! In my experience, everyone has been super friendly when it comes to welcoming new studyblrs. 

If you post original content, you can put yourself out there by tagging some other blogs in your posts! 

hi there! @studieswithbeth asked a vv similar question a few minutes ago so im going to answer both of you at once. 

the studyblr community, in my experience, has been totally open and friendly. i’m usually awful at talking to new people, but everyone i’ve encountered has been so kind, so it’s actually encouraged me to open up a little bit.

 i would definitely recommend putting yourself out there, whether that’s by making an introduction post, tagging other studyblrs in your original posts, or messaging blogs you admire. a bunch of studyblrs track a tag, so the more ppl you tag, the more likely ppl are to see ur post!

also kou @asazora made this cool post w lots of tips so maybe check that out??