**This page has opened in a separate window so that you can easily follow along with the instructions while your posting template is open.**

**Posting is best done on your computer, rather than a hand-held device.**

• Log in to site. 
• On Members Only dropdown menu, choose Post a New Creation.
• You will be given the option to choose from 6 templates:
  • Writing
  • Writing + Small Image
  • Image (Text Optional)
  • Gallery of Images
  • Music/Audio
  • Video
• Choose the appropriate template for your creation and follow the steps below.
• Instructions on how to edit or delete your post are at the very end of this page.
• If you have any questions/issues when posting, just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• If there's a particular type of feedback you'd like on a post, each Creatrix has the opportunity to ask for what she needs. For example, you might want to ask for: constructive criticism, full-on critique, positive feedback only, no feedback, specific questions on what works, etc. If you want to ask for something specific, you can place this information at the bottom of the post itself or, after publishing, you can submit a comment on the post. However, you don't have to do this at all, it's just an option.

Writing

• This is for all writing with no images added.
• Enter a title for your piece.
• Enter your text in the box that says “Replace this text with your prose or poem.” You can type directly in the box or copy and paste text previously written.
• Click on the word “Post” on the right-hand panel that has a pencil icon next to it (next to “Blocks”).
• Choose a Post Visibility from the dropdown menu (“Viewable by all users” if you want this post to be seen by anyone who visits the site, or “Registered members only” if just by the other Creatrices).
• Scroll down to Category and make sure “Writing” is checked.
• Preview your post by clicking on “Preview Post.” This will open up a new tab in your browser where you can review your work.
• If you are satisfied, click “Publish Post” in this new preview tab. If you want to make changes to your post, close this tab and continue editing in your original draft. Publish when ready.

Writing + Small Image

• This is for a piece of writing with a small embedded image. If you'd like to create a piece with a larger image, check out the following "Image (Text Optional)" template. Make sure you have permission to use the image if it's not something created by you. In the FAQs see “Can I use an image in my post that is not my own?” for more info about this.
• Enter a title for your piece.
• Enter your text in the box that says “Replace this text with your prose or poem.” You can type directly in the box or copy and paste text.
• You can drag and drop your image into the image block, or click “Upload" to choose your image. Your picture should not exceed 8MB. If it does, please resize it on your device before uploading.
• The template is set to place your picture on the right-hand side of your text. If you prefer to move it, you can do so. Click on the image, then click on the “Move” button. This will open up 3 different blocks (on the left, top, and bottom). Click where you would like to place the image.
• Click on the word “Post” on the right-hand panel that has a pencil icon next to it (next to “Blocks”).
• Choose a Post Visibility from the dropdown menu (“Viewable by all users” if you want this post to be seen by anyone who visits the site, or “Registered members only” if just by the other Creatrices).
• Scroll down to Category and make sure “Writing” is checked. If you are using your own image as the artwork in this piece, you can choose a second category as well.
• Preview your post by clicking on “Preview Post.” This will open up a new tab in your browser where you can review your work.
• If you are satisfied, click “Publish Post” in this new preview tab. If you would like to make changes to your post, just close this tab and continue editing in your original draft. Publish when ready.

Image (Text Optional)

• This is for posting one large image by itself or with writing (either a caption or a piece of work).
• Enter a title for your post.
• You can drag and drop your image into the image block, or click “Upload" to choose your image. Your picture should not exceed 8MB. If it does, please resize it on your device before uploading.
• On the right hand side you will see photo sizes. If not, click on your image. If your image is relatively small (e.g., 400 by 300 pixels) leave it as is. If it is much larger, choose an image size that is around 640 pixels (as the longest dimension).
• Below the image, you will see a text box where you can place your writing or more info (description, your creative process, whatever). Click on the box and replace the text with your own, or delete the text if you don't want to add any writing.
• Click on the word “Post” on the right-hand panel that has a pencil icon next to it (next to “Blocks”).
• Choose a Post Visibility from the dropdown menu (“Viewable by all users” if you want this post to be seen by anyone who visits the site, or “Registered members only” if just by the other Creatrices).
• Scroll down to Category and check “Painting/Drawing” or “Photography” (assuming the image in the post is your creation). Leave "Writing" checked if you have included a piece of work or uncheck it if you have not (this is the default category and cannot be unchecked until something else is checked).
• Preview your post by clicking on “Preview Post.” This will open up a new tab in your browser where you can review your work.
• If you are satisfied, you can click “Publish Post” in this new preview tab. If you would like to make changes to your post, just close this tab and continue editing in your original draft. Publish when ready.

Gallery of Images

• This is for posting multiple images in one post (up to ten images).
• Enter a title for your piece.
• You can drag and drop your images into the image block, or click “Upload" to choose them (one at a time). Your pictures should not exceed 8MB. If they do, please resize them on your device before uploading.
• Add your first image, then click on the white arrow to upload/drop your second image, and so on. Add them in the order you'd like them to appear.
• There is no need to change the sizes of the images.
• Make sure the image that appears first in the gallery is set as “Primary." To do this, click immediately below the picture and scroll down to “Gallery Items” on the right-hand panel. If your first photo is not set as “Primary,” highlight the photo you want on that list and choose “Set As Primary.” This will be the photo that is displayed first on the Creations page.
• Leave the "Read More Separator" under your image in place.
• Below the image and the read more separator, you will see a text box where you can write more info (description, your creative process, whatever) if you'd like. Click on the box and replace the text with your own, or simply delete the text if you don't want to add any info.
• You can also write a caption for each individual image if you'd like. To do this, click on the image and scroll down on the right-hand panel to “Image Caption.” Enter your text and click the arrow to proceed to the following image.
• Click on the word “Post” on the right-hand panel that has a pencil icon next to it (next to “Blocks”).
• Choose a Post Visibility from the dropdown menu (“Viewable by all users” if you want this post to be seen by anyone who visits the site, or “Registered members only” if just by the other Creatrices).
• Scroll down to Category and make sure “Painting/Drawing” or “Photography” is checked AND uncheck the “Writing” category (this is the default category and cannot be unchecked until something else is checked).
• Preview your post by clicking on “Preview Post." This will open up a new tab in your browser where you can review your work.
• If you are satisfied, you can click “Publish Post” in this new preview tab. If you would like to make changes to your post, just close this tab and continue editing in your original draft. Publish when ready.

Music/Audio

• This is for audio files (music, reading your work aloud, etc.).
• Enter a title for your post.
• Drag and drop your file or click on “Upload Audio File” and choose the appropriate file from your computer. If your file exceeds 8MB, please contact us via the contact page and we will work to upload your creation on the backend.
• Make sure to wait until the Upload is COMPLETE. This may take a minute or two. When completed, the file name will appear in a black box.
• Leave the “Read More Separator” underneath your uploaded file in place.
• Also below your uploaded file, you will see a text box where you can write more info (description, your process, whatever) if you'd like. Click on the box and replace the text with your own, or delete the text if you don't want to add any info.
• Click on the word “Post” on the right-hand panel that has a pencil icon next to it (next to “Blocks”)
• Choose a Post Visibility from the dropdown menu (“Viewable by all users” if you want this post to be seen by anyone who visits the site, or “Registered members only” if just by the other Creatrices).
• Scroll down to Category and make sure “Music/Audio” is checked AND uncheck the “Writing” category (this is the default category and cannot be unchecked until something else is checked). You may want to leave “Writing” checked in addition to “Music/Audio,” if this is spoken poetry or lyrics, etc.
• Preview your post by clicking on “Preview Post.” This will open up a new tab in your browser where you can review your work.
• If you are satisfied, you can click “Publish Post” in this new preview tab. If you would like to make changes to your post, just close this tab and continue editing in your original draft. Publish when ready.

Video

• This is for a video creation.
• Because of size limitations, you must first upload your video to either YouTube or Vimeo. You do not need to make the post public on YouTube or Vimeo. You just need to upload it there first to get a URL, so you can paste it in your post on Creatrix.
• If you do not have a free YouTube (Google) or Vimeo account, you will need to create one. It's easy. We suggest using YouTube. Check out this video to help get set up.
• Once you have an account, login to YouTube and simply click on the upload arrow icon in the top right menu. Click in the center screen to “Select Your File.” Choose the file. You can also drag/drop your file into the YouTube upload box.
• While the clip is uploading to YouTube, give it a Title and Description for your YouTube account. If you don't want the video to be found by the general public on YouTube, change the privacy setting from “Public” to “Unlisted.” When upload and processing are complete, click on the “Done” button in the upper-right corner.
• Copy the link they give you.
• Return to the Creatrix video template, and add your title.
• Paste the saved link into the YouTube block. Click Embed Video.
• If you are using a Vimeo account instead of YouTube, just upload the video to Vimeo and copy and paste the URL into your post.
• You do not need to delete the other embed video box you're not using.
• Below the image, you will see a text box where you can write more info (description, your process, whatever) if you'd like. Click on the box and replace the text with your own, or simply delete the text if you don't want to add any info.
• Leave the “Read More Separator” in place.
• Click on the word “Post” on the right-hand panel that has a pencil icon next to it (next to “Blocks”).
• Choose a Post Visibility from the dropdown menu (“Viewable by all users” if you want this post to be seen by anyone who visits the site, or “Registered members only” if just by the other Creatrices).
• Scroll down to Category and make sure “Video” is checked AND uncheck the “Writing” category (this is the default category and cannot be unchecked until something else is checked). You may want to leave “Writing” checked in addition to “Video” and potential other categories depending on what's in your video creation.
• Preview your post by clicking on “Preview Post.” This will open up a new tab in your browser where you can review your work.
• If you are satisfied, you can click “Publish Post” in this new preview tab. If you would like to make changes to your post, just close this tab and continue editing in your original draft. Publish when ready.

How to Edit, Unpublish, or Delete a Post

• If you are in the middle of creating your post and want to delete it, just leave the page (it won't save). If you want to save your draft before publishing, in order to work on it later, just click Save Draft before leaving the page.
• All of your published creations can be found through the Members Only dropdown menu. Go to My Creations and select Published. 
• Find the post you want to edit and click on the pencil icon next to your name. (You can also do this from the main Creations page.)
• You will be given 3 options: Edit Post, Unpublish Post, and Trash.
  • If you want to take the post off the site for now, click Unpublish.
  • If you want to delete the post, click Trash (you will still have access to it in your account until the trash is purged).
  • To make changes, click Edit Post.
• Once you have finished the changes, click Update Post.
• You can access all of your creations (published, unpublished, drafts, trash, etc.) by going to the Members Only dropdown menu. Choose My Creations and then My Dashboard. Select which posts you'd like to view by using the Search Filter. You can click on any of your posts here to continue working on them.