How to Post to the TypePad Blog (Librarian)

 

  1. Go to http://www.typepad.com/.
  2. Enter your username & password.
  3. Click on “Metrowest LSTA After School Storytelling Grant” link on the LEFT.
  4. Click the “Post” tab.
  5. Enter a Title for your post in the “Title” Field.

i.e. “Storyteller Performance,” or “Great Resource: Ready to Tell Tales”

  1. Select your library from the drop down “Category” menu. i.e. “Cambridge,” “Dover,” Millis,” “Newton,” etc.


  1. Alternatively, select “Assign multiple categories” and add other categories by holding down the <CTRL> button on the keyboard while click your category selections.i.e., books, , club meeting, etc.
  1. Type your text in the “Post Body” field.
  2. Format your text. i.e. highlight a word and click “B” for bold, or the link icon to create a link
  1. Spell check by clicking on the “ABC ü” icon. Make any changes, then close the popup spell check window.
  2. Click the “Preview” button at the bottom of the screen to see how your post will appear.
  3. If you like what you see, click “Save;” if not, click “re-edit” to go back to the “Compose Post” screen
  4. Repeat steps 7-11 until you are satisfied.
  5. From the Compose Screen, change “Posting Status” from “Draft” to “Publish Now.”
  6. Click “Publish Now ” to publish your post.