Feb
21

Are You a Bubblegum Blogger?

A bubblegum blog is one that a reader visits once or twice, chews on the content for a bit, and then spits it out – never to look at it again.

Feb
17

Top 10 Books Every Blogger Should Read

Great writing requires inspiration. Rather than sipping wine by a fireplace or staring into the horizon in hopes of whispering inspiration from the heavens, the best writers require the guidance and suggestions of others.

Feb
16

What Have Snowdrops Got To Do With Blogging?

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It all started with the snowdrops. My first year of blogging! Here are some of the strategies that helped me enjoy it.

Feb
15

How To Know When to Trash a Blog Post

I’ve done a few posts on how to come up with blog post ideas. It’s not easy thinking of topics. At least a few times a month I come up with what I think is a brilliant idea only to start writing it and realize it’s total crap.

Feb
10

8 Great Brainstorming Techniques for the Creative Mind

The process of creation is different for everyone. Whether it is a blog post, a Twitter strategy, or your family’s grocery list – there’s no one “right” way to go about generating ideas. Most people know what brainstorming is. While the concept may be familiar, you can customize the way you brainstorm.

Feb
09

Why You Must Never Write A Killer Post

Writing a Killer Post seems to be the ‘in’ phrase for bloggers. But is it what you should be doing? Find out here.

Feb
02

Be Honest Now – Would You Read Your Blog?

How doyou decide which blogs you want to read? Why not use the same criteria to help you write a blog that even you would read?

Feb
01

5 Ways to Dream Up Blog Post Topics

Bloggers fall into three categories:

Jan
25

How to Write Tweets that Get Clicked

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It’s been quite a busy week already – I’ve got another guest post for you to take a look at, especially if you’re curious about how to write tweets that actually get clicked. Shoot over to Ana Hoffman’s blog and have a read: 

Jan
20

How to Write Great Blog Posts on Boring Topics

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Guest post by Tania Tod Stalk various internet marketing and bloggers’ forums for a while, and you will see the same piece of advice given to aspiring bloggers again and again. It’s a simple bit of advice, but it is truly useful.

Jan
18

How to Bond with Your Audience Through Storytelling

If given a choice between listening to a lecture on the rules of hockey or watching a documentary, which one would you choose? Most likely, you’d prefer the documentary. There’s a greater chance there will be pictures, graphics, and a story behind the information. With a lecture, it’s most likely all facts, even if it’s…
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Dec
08

5 Reasons Why Better Bloggers Must Believe In Santa

Bloggers need all the hope, excitement, imagination,belief and perseverance of a child. Success will come with determination!