I messed up a post. What do I do now?
This question comes my way often.
And after thousands of posts on LinkedIn?
I still mess up a post somehow, some way.
I’ll forget the attachment.
Or it won’t upload.
Or there’s a spelling error.
Or I hate the post in hindsight.
So here are the rules I live by when things go sideways:
1. Spelling Errors
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Leave a quick edit note in the comments.
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Then fix it after 24 hours.
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Why 24 hours? Because editing too soon limits post reach.
(Pro tip: Most people forgive typos. They’re human too.)
2. I Hate the Post
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Delete it.
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Post another one from your batch.
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Save the “hated” post and revisit later.
Sometimes the timing or framing is off — not the idea itself.
3. No / Wrong Attachment
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If the post can stand without it, let it fly.
(Posts with an attachment perform up to 6x better, but missing one isn’t fatal.) -
If the attachment is essential, delete the post.
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Then quickly reschedule another from your batch.
Why This Works:
Batch writing is your insurance policy. It keeps your strategy on track when tech glitches or creative wobbles happen.
And when you’re batch writing, you’re more likely to cover a full range of post types over time:
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Storytelling
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Educational
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Industry insights
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Social proof
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Offers
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I don't want to be another newsletter in your inbox. I want to be an actionletter. In every edition, I'll include a "Go-and-Do" [below] to help you take an action step TODAY that improves your LinkedIn™ perormance, your business, or even your life.
The Go-and-Do:
Before you schedule your next post, run through this checklist [copy and paste it somewhere you can use for quick reference]:
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Do I have an attachment (if needed)?
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Do I like this post enough to leave it up for 24 hours?
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If it goes wrong, do I have a backup ready?
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What post type is this (story, educational, insight, proof, offer)?
✔️ This tiny pre-post ritual makes everything less chaotic.
✔️ And it turns posting mistakes into … no big deal.
Remember: Even the people you think “get it” are winging it too.