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Trending short videosCreator explains the return of blogging
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@juliabroome

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@juliabroome welcome back, BLOGGING !! 👀👩🏼‍💻💖🧚🏼‍♀️we’re in the *beginning stages* of a creative renaissance (have you noticed it??): a return of older mediums like blogging, wired headphones, physical mediums like snail-mail clubs or handwritten notes because everything old ALWAYS becomes new again 🫶🏻 so keep your eye out for lots more like this (!!!) + if blogging or a return to a different medium excites you- LMK below so I can help you strategize 🙂‍↔️

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Length · 3 Sept 2026
1:29

Video #41612 · Speaker address

Creator explains the return of bloggingfrom @juliabroome

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Overview

The creator presents a thesis that blogging is making a comeback as a creative rebellion against algorithm-driven social media. She explains that blogs foster deeper community connections and that the creation process itself can be repurposed as social media content, appealing to nostalgia. She concludes by positioning this trend as the next era of influencing, offering a solution for creators feeling creatively stifled.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State surprising trend
  2. 2Identify shared problem
  3. 3Present trend as solution
  4. 4Reveal unexpected benefit
  5. 5Frame as timely opportunity

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Classification

Concepts
BreakdownOpportunity ExplainerHot Take
Elements
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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 50%

THE RETURN OF BLOGGING

Verbal hook · 40%

Blogs are making a massive comeback, and yes, you heard that correctly

Visual hook · 10%

A collage of multiple graphic and image overlays (a blog screenshot, a retro computer graphic, a photo) appear on screen around the speaker, creating immediate visual density and interest.

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Hook template

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THE RETURN OF [overlooked practice]

  • — THE RETURN OF HANDWRITTEN LETTERS
  • — THE RETURN OF HOME COOKING
  • — THE RETURN OF FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

A bold, counter-narrative declaration that a seemingly outdated or forgotten trend is making a major comeback, immediately capturing attention and challenging viewer assumptions.

Payoff

A direct address to the viewer, reframing the entire argument as a personal and timely opportunity for them to solve their problem and get ahead of the curve.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Pendulum Swing

To present a counter-intuitive or nostalgic trend as the timely solution to a current, widely-felt problem, thereby positioning early adoption as a strategic advantage.

  1. 1

    The Zeitgeist Rationale

    Provides a high-level, cultural explanation for why this trend is re-emerging now, often citing cyclical patterns or a rebellion against the current status quo.

  2. 2

    The Universal Pain Point

    Articulates a common and frustrating problem that the target audience is currently experiencing, making the need for a solution feel urgent and relatable.

  3. 3

    The Creative Suffocation

    Dramatizes the negative emotional or creative consequences of the stated problem, intensifying the viewer's desire for an alternative.

  4. 4

    The Nostalgic Solution

    Formally introduces the 'old' trend as the specific, elegant solution to the previously established pain point.

  5. 5

    The Core Value Proposition

    Explains the primary, functional advantage of the solution, focusing on how it directly counteracts the core issue (e.g., prioritizing human connection over algorithms).

  6. 6

    The Meta-Strategy Reveal

    Unveils a clever, secondary benefit where the process of implementing the solution can itself be turned into engaging content, creating a self-reinforcing loop.

  7. 7

    The Audience Psychology Proof

    Justifies why the wider audience will be receptive to this trend by citing a universal psychological principle like nostalgia or a desire for authenticity.

  8. 8

    The Trend Confirmation & Broadening

    Reasserts that the trend is officially happening and expands the concept to show it's part of a larger, significant cultural shift.

Themes

  • Creator burnout
  • Nostalgia
  • Community building
  • Creative rebellion

Techniques

  • Direct address
  • Trend analysis
  • Visual storytelling through overlays

Trends

  • Return to long-form content
  • Y2K/Early 2000s aesthetic revival

Post caption

welcome back, BLOGGING !! 👀👩🏼‍💻💖🧚🏼‍♀️we’re in the *beginning stages* of a creative renaissance (have you noticed it??): a return of older mediums like blogging, wired headphones, physical mediums like snail-mail clubs or handwritten notes because everything old ALWAYS becomes new again 🫶🏻 so keep your eye out for lots more like this (!!!) + if blogging or a return to a different medium excites you- LMK below so I can help you strategize 🙂‍↔️

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    THE RETURN OF BLOGGING

  • contextual · beginning

    Blogs are making a *massive* comeback and yes,

  • contextual · beginning

    a return to old mediums:

  • contextual · beginning

    me and my creativity against the world

  • title · middle

    THE ERA OF BLOGGING

  • title · middle

    SIGNATURE SERIES 👩🏼‍💻: CREATING A BLOG FROM SCRATCH

  • informational · middle

    • ask for help picking the name • show how you design the homepage • share yourself writing your first post • obsess over fonts • stylize it in real time

Transcript

Blogs are making a massive comeback, and yes, you heard that correctly because the pendulum always swings. And because there's somewhat of a creative rebellion when it comes to blogging. It's definitely no secret that creators are feeling drained by social media and the constant pressure to algorithmically comply. So when every single creative decision feels like there's a performance metric attached to it, that's when real creative start to feel like their own self expression is being put into a box and basically suffocated. So naturally, we end up craving the opposite. Enter or should I say reenter the era of blogging? And the beauty of blogs is that they prioritize direct opt in relationships. So they're really great for community building rather than catering to an algorithm. And the cherry on top is that creating your blog becomes content in and of itself. You can literally share the entire process of creating your blog on your social media. This will absolutely spark interest because people have a natural affinity towards anything that feels nostalgic or vintage. I think it's safe to say that the pendulum has officially started to swing. And while your social media is still the heartbeat of your personal brand, there's something to be said about building a world beyond it. This next era of influencing may be a return back to mediums like blogging or longer form content, ones that allow you to create with much less algorithmic pressure and allow you to truly prioritize a deeper connection with your community. So if you've been feeling creatively boxed in, this may be the case of perfect timing.

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