Writing has long been a part of my life. I've kept a journal ever since I could write. When I created a LiveJournal account as a teen, blogging came naturally to me. While I attended college and earned a few credits, I never earned my degree, so I don't know that I would consider myself a professional writer. I'm definitely under qualified, but then again what exactly makes someone a qualified writer? If it's simply being published, maybe I am professional, because I've been published. If it's ...
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The Heart Of Blogging: Storytelling
Storytelling is part of what makes us human and what connects us to other people. We tend to be drawn to people who tell good stories, who make us laugh or always have an interesting point of view to share. It’s true online just as it is true in person. We like storytellers, whether they tell their story in 140 characters, a beautiful shot on Instagram, or a heartfelt blog post. You might not think of yourself as a storyteller, but storytelling is at the heart of good blogging and sharing ...
How To Become A Blogger And Stay A Blogger
How to make money blogging. This is the phrase I searched for in 2012 while looking for eBooks and articles that would show me how to become a blogger. However, when I think about blogging, I think about the opportunity I missed to start full-time blogging sooner. It began in 2009 when I started a free WordPress blog to raise awareness for the autobiography I authored about my marriage to my former husband. I used a pen name on the advice of my publisher, because the details of the book could ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Hiring and Managing a Virtual Assistant
How many times have you thought to yourself, “There's no way I can do all of this!” Sure, you love your blog, and you love writing and creating beautiful content, but there is an awful lot of down-right drudgery when it comes to blogging – whether it's scheduling social media shares, gathering research, or formatting your posts. You may have thought about hiring a virtual assistant – a VA – to handle some of this work for you. But bloggers tend to be independent, and let's face it, your blog is ...
You Have A URL, Now What? Next Steps to Blogging Success
So you have decided to start blogging, and you have purchased a URL as the first step towards blogging success. But, what comes next? If you have never blogged before, this could be overwhelming and confusing. Take it from someone who is a website and blog designer. I have helped countless bloggers who are starting out for the first time. How? I have a simple step-by-step process that will help you find blogging success. Follow These 8 Steps To Blogging Success After Buying Your ...
Is A Blog Essential For A Freelance Writer?
As a relatively new freelance writer, I'm putting the majority of effort into creating great content for my own website when I'm not actively looking for client work. Is a Blog Essential for a Freelance Writer? Before we even dive in with my constant yapping about having an active blog, let's get one thing straight. It's pretty easy for me to sit and preach about a blog. I started with my own lifestyle blog at the age of 12 and practically owe my life to that little space, no matter how ...