Editing Write an Article on Instructables

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Writing an Instructables article can be fun and helps expand the Instructables community. This article shows how to write an article on Instructables. 
== Steps ==
=== Creating an Account ===
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 1.png|center|x480px]]Go to https://www.instructables.com. Enter this URL in the address bar and you'll be directed to the Instructables homepage.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 2.png|center|x480px]]Click the {{macbutton|Sign Up}} button. It's a yellow button at top-right corner. This will be directed to the sign up form.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 3.png|center|x480px]]Click the {{macbutton|Sign up with email}}. It's the yellow button near the bottom of the card. 
#* Alternatively, you can sign up via Autodesk, Google or Facebook. To do this, click {{macbutton|Continue with Autodesk}}, {{macbutton|Continue with Google}} or {{macbutton|Continue with Facebook}}, and follow the on-screen instructions.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 4.png|center|x480px]]Choose your region, date of birth and role. Use the provided forms to choose these. Click {{macbutton|Next}} to proceed.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 5.png|center|x480px]]Enter your email address, username and password. Use the provided textfields to enter these. Perform a CAPTCHA check, agree to terms of service and privacy statement. Click {{macbutton|Next}} to proceed.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 6.png|center|x480px]]Verify your email address. Go to an email service and open the Instructables email you received. Click the orange {{macbutton|Verify now!}} to verify your email address. This will open a new tab for verifying your email address.

=== Creating an Article ===
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 7.png|center|x480px]]Click the {{macbutton|+ New}} button. It's a yellow button to the left of avatar, at the top-right corner of screen.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 8.png|center|x480px]]Select a title, cover image and category. Use the provided textfield to enter the title, and upload a cover image, then choose a category and channel.
#* The categories and channels are listed as follows:
#*; Circuits: Apple, Arduino, Art, Assistive Tech, Audio, Cameras, Clocks, Computers, Electronics, Gadgets, Lasers, LEDs, Linux, Microcontrollers, Microsoft, Mobile, Raspberry Pi, Remote Control, Reuse, Robots, Sensors, Software, Soldering, Speakers, Tools, USB, Wearables, Websites, Wireless
#*; Workshop: 3D Design, 3D Printing, Cars, CNC, Electric Vehicles, Energy, Furniture, Home Improvement, Home Theater, Hydroponics, Knives, Laser Cutting, Lighting, Metalworking, Molds & Casting, Motorcycles, Organizing, Pallets, Repair, Science, Shelves, Solar, Tools, Woodworking, Workbenches
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 9.png|center|x480px]] Enter an introduction. Use the textbox to enter an introduction of the project. It should be at least 2-3 sentences. Upload at least one image to the introduction section. 
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 10.png|center|x480px]] Enter the supplies. Use the textbox below "Supplies" to enter the supplies needed for the project. Optionally, upload a image of supplies. 
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 11.png|center|x480px]] Write steps. Choose a title for a step and use the textbox to write a step. Upload images and, optionally, supporting files. Click {{macbutton|Add New Step +}} and repeat the process until finished.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 12.png|center|x480px]] Click {{macbutton|Publish}}. It's a yellow button at top-right corner. This will take you to choose a license and, optionally, keywords.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 13.png|center|x480px]] Choose a license. On the dropdown, under "Copyright License", select a license. The default license is Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike, but you may select another license.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 14.png|center|x480px]] Add keywords. Use the textfield below "Keywords (optional)" to enter the desired keywords. This is optional, but highly recommended for search engine optimisation (SEO).
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 15.png|center|x480px]] Choose a contest. This is optional, but can be useful if you want to win prizes.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 16.png|center|x480px]] Click {{macbutton|Publish Now}}. It's at the top-right corner of the window. 
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 17.png|center|x480px]] Finished! The Instructable article is now published. However, this may take a while for the article to be reviewed and published live.
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