“Stand for something specific.” That’s what author, blogger, and digital marketing expert Lee Odden told the attendees at New Media Expo (NMX) in Las Vegas at the beginning of January 2014. I took note of that one line. And I wondered if anyone reading my blog—or my blogs—or visiting my main website actually knows what […]
How to Survey Your Blog Readers and Actually Get Answers
Have you successfully used surveys on your blog? Today, international bestselling author Michael Simpson (@Traitwise) tells us why surveys are an important tool for bloggers. Surveys are a powerful tool. Surveys may be used for gauging your audience’s satisfaction or to create user profiles so you can personalize products or services to an individual. Used […]
How to Quit Your Day Job and Start Your Dream Business
When I first developed a presence on the internet, I wanted to accomplish three things: establish myself as an expert, build author platform and build my dream business. I didn’t really know what I was doing. I ended up with two static (html) websites and six blogs. These days, there’s better information out there for […]
How to Start Your Blogged Book (or Any Book) Using a Mind Map
Many people don’t write books because they simply don’t know how to start. They possess an idea for a book, but they don’t know what to do with it. They can’t imagine how they get from initial idea to finished manuscript. Maybe you fall into this category. No worries. There is a way to easily […]
What it Takes to Succeed as an Author
It takes more than just a good idea and good writing to produce a successful book. It also takes more than the ability to develop a large and engaged fan base—an author platform. And it takes more than an Author Attitude. To become a successful author you need to produce a marketable book. That means […]
11 Steps for Successful Query Submission to Publications
If you want expand your reach beyond the internet, consider writing not just your blog or guest posting for other blogs but actually writing for print publications. Yes, print publications still exist, and writing for a few of the many specialty magazines and newsletters could help you build your platform, extend your reach and improve […]
Adoptee Issues Land Author a Traditional Publishing Deal
For those bloggers and writers pursuing their passions or interests—especially personal ones, this blog-to-book success story proves how you can develop a following in any niche and inspire others with your story. Almost always—maybe not always—the world contains other people who want to read what you have to say and connect with another like-minded person. […]
How to Write a Blog Post Even When You Have Bloggers’ Block
Today I opened up Microsoft Word document. I looked at the blank sheet of paper, and I simply didn’t want to write a blog post. I felt uninspired. That’s why it’s 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time and I’m only now publishing this post. Yes, me. The queen of blogs. I have four of them. (I used […]
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