Every time I begin a new project, doubts gather like June thunderheads in Alabama. Even as I collect the words I feel called to put on the page, other ideas and statements begin to pile up in my mind, eventually and effectually blocking the creative flow like flotsam in a drainage ditch. By the time…
When we moved cross country last year, I had no idea it would take 6 months for us to get our office unpacked and set up with high speed internet. I’m a blogger, people. Bloggers need internet. When we don’t have good internet, we start twitching, and that’s just the beginning of the negative side…
If you want to really grow as a blogger–and I’m not just talking numbers–you need to start a mastermind group. Interacting regularly with a group of people who share your passion and goals provides a level accountability and encouragement you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s how you can build your own: 7 Steps to…
Who are you on the days you don’t publish a post? Who are you when activity fills up every crevice of your week and you have not time to dance with a pen? I’ll tell you what you are–you’re an Unblogger. Don’t let the negativity of the term fool you. This has nothing to do…
It’s all fun and games…until they change the rules (again) and leave you on the sidelines. Again. Are you plumb tuckered out trying to promote yourself on Facebook? You should be. Facebook has changed their algorithms yet again (no matter when you read this post, that fact will remain relevant) leaving you and your words…
If you were a writer long before you were a blogger, these words are for you…
I’m delighted to have my friend Trina joining us today to talk about how much she loves Yoast’s WordPress SEO plugin. I hope you’ll enjoy her enthusiasm for serving her readers through SEO as much as I have! -Gretchen SEO strategies and my blog have not been friends for very long. I blogged for 6 years…
I love writing because it led me to blogging. I love blogging because it’s helped me grow as a writer (and because I met all of you, of course!). Whether you are a blogger who now calls yourself a writer, or a writer who’s taken up blogging, it’s important that you continue to hone your…
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