[TUT] How to create a tutorial.

[EmperorOfCanada]

Okay, due to the dozens of tutorials I have seen lately, I have decided that there is one Key ingredient missing a tutorial on how to create a tutorial! After all, the most important thing about a tutorial is that it gets the message across. If noone can understand your tutorial, then it is useful to noone!


First off, have a distinctive subject in mind, and know your subject well. There is nothing worse than someone who doesnt know what they are talking about trying to teach others. Provide guidelines that are organized, easy to understand, and useful, both for noobs and for experts.

Secondly, once you have identified your topic, organize it into a series of logical steps. *Explain* your steps. It is more useful to everyone if people understand why they are doing what they are doing, and arent just blindly following instructions.

Lastly, dont be afraid to update your tutorial as new information comes along. Be flexible. Remember WHO you are creating your tutorials for, and if they give you feedback, dont be afraid to adjust your guide accordingly.

Thats it folks, have fun and play safe!