Nothing between your reader and the words.

What’s on the page

• One centred column in serif type on warm paper
• Each essay with its date and opening lines
• No pictures on the home page, just writing

This example is Slow Hours. The name, words and pictures are made up.

How to build it

1. Start your blog and pick Journal

   Choose the Journal theme when you start your blog. You can switch later, and your posts stay as they are.

2. Add your name and tagline

   In Settings › Your blog › Name, logo and icon, set your blog’s name, a one-line tagline and your logo. The theme puts them at the top of your home page.

3. Write a good opening

   The home page shows each essay’s excerpt, so make it the line that pulls a reader in.

4. Switch on sign-ups

   In Settings › Email and money › Newsletter, switch on sign-ups so readers can follow along by email.

5. Write and publish

   Press New post, write, then Publish. Your home page fills in by itself as you post.