The inspiration for this post comes from a recent writing group I attended. Now, if you really want to make it as a blogger, I do recommend checking out local writing groups both for writing advice and access to resources. And sometimes the group can even provide inspiration for a topic to cover. At the [...]
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Sep 20 2010
Grow your twitter list
The first rule of Twitter – don’t be obnoxious. Social media sites, such as Twitter, are great ways to get the news out about your blog. And tweeting about a new blog post can bring in some quick readers. But remember — people have to follow you and read your tweets for them to do [...]
Sep 16 2010
Building a writing platform
Maybe you’re a writer or a blogger or a freelance journalist. Have you thought of and begun developing a writing platform to sustain your career? With all the blogs out there and all the freelances offering services, you’re going to want something that will make you stand out from the crowd and help readers and [...]
Aug 19 2010
Choosing a WordPress theme
The most common blogging sites used by journalists, writers and other bloggers offer you a wide range of themes to use to brand your work. Choosing a theme isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly. Not every blogger will be able to afford an individually designed theme, logo and brand, but there are plenty [...]