Format and preview LinkedIn posts that convert

LinkedIn supports ASCII styling — not rich text. Use this editor to add bold and italic markers, keep the 3,000 character limit in sight, and ship polished content faster.

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Hook: Ask a bold question that stops the scroll.

Set the context by explaining why this topic matters right now.

Share a quick story about how you discovered this insight or overcame a challenge.

Break the lesson down into 3 concise bullets:
• Insight one with a data point
• Action two with a verb
• Reminder three with an outcome

Close with a call to action inviting reactions, comments, or DMs.

LinkedIn formatting tips

ASCII markers (**, *) survive LinkedIn's editor because they stay plain text. Add line breaks between big ideas to keep your post scannable.

Lead with a scroll-stopping hook that speaks to a single reader.
Alternate short and long lines to keep cadence natural.
Use bullets for lists – LinkedIn converts the dot nicely on publish.
End with a direct question or CTA to spark comments.

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