How to Blog a Book

June 4, 2019 by Nina Amir 2 Comments

Five Essential Lessons Bloggers can Learn from Authors

Bloggers are writers, but sometimes they forget to put writing and publishing lessons to use in their blog posts and on websites. Today Emmanuel Nataf (@EmmanuelNataf), co-founder of Reedsy, reminds us of five essential blogging lessons that arise out of the writing and publishing world. At first glance, bloggers, nonfiction writers, and novelists might not […]

May 28, 2019 by Nina Amir Leave a Comment

Why Launching a Podcast will Grow Your Blog Audience

I’ve been on the verge of starting a podcast several times, but I balked at the extra work and learning curve. I think that was a mistake…especially after reading this post. Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress), a digital nomad and full-time writer and blogger, explains why she started her podcast and why launching one of your own […]

May 21, 2019 by Nina Amir Leave a Comment

Why Relationships with Other Bloggers in Your Niche Help You Succeed

It’s easy to fear and dislike The Competition. However, it’s better to see other bloggers in your niche as potential allies…even friends. In fact, doing so can increase your blogging success. Today, freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) explains the many benefits of forming strong ties with other bloggers—inside or outside your subject area. It’s tempting […]

May 14, 2019 by Nina Amir 1 Comment

From Idea to Finished Blog Post in 6 Steps

I’ve been blogging since 2006. Over the years, I’ve learned a thing or two about this writing activity, and I’ve created my own blogging system. Yes, I’ve also blogged a fair number of books, too, but it’s the daily blogging process that makes it all happen. My clients often ask me about my blogging process. […]

May 7, 2019 by Nina Amir Leave a Comment

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Blogger Imposter Syndrome

Bloggers and writers often suffer from a form of self-doubt that manifests as Imposter Syndrome. If you’ve ever felt like a fraud—like someone posing as someone else, you’ve had this malady. But you aren’t a fraud, so how do you stop feeling like one? Today, freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) provides you with some sound […]

April 30, 2019 by Nina Amir Leave a Comment

How to Provide Readers with Added Value by Offering Free PDFs

One of the best ways to develop super fans and build your blog and book readership is to give…give…and give some more valuable content. You are already providing valuable blog posts and books, so what else can you give your readers? Free PDFs. Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress), a digital nomad and full-time writer and blogger, has […]

April 23, 2019 by Nina Amir 17 Comments

Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Computer (and Blog) Running Smoothly

Most bloggers and writers have experienced that terrible moment when a computer decides to stop working. And that means you are forced to stop working, too. You can prevent that from happening. Today, freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) provides computer maintenance tips that will keep your computer up and running so you can continue producing […]

April 16, 2019 by Nina Amir 3 Comments

5 Reasons Writers Should Become Bloggers

There are days when I wish I could just stop blogging. That’s right…never write or publish another post. And then I remember why I blog, and I sit down and produce another post—like this one. I’ve been blogging since about 2006. At one time, I had five active blogs. You might say I embraced blogging […]

April 9, 2019 by Nina Amir 1 Comment

10 Ways to Turbocharge Your Blogging

Do you ever feel like your blogging and writing are being done in low gear? When that happens, it takes so much effort to compose a post and make progress on your blogged book. What if at those times you could flip a switch and turbocharge your blogging? Wouldn’t it be amazing to speed to […]

April 2, 2019 by Nina Amir 1 Comment

How to Use Scrivener to Track Your Blog-a-Book Progress

Many writers and bloggers use Scrivener to help them manage their projects—and even more would like to learn how to do so. I’ve written about Scrivener several times and how I’ve used it to help with my continued blogging and blog-to-book projects. But my knowledge of how to use the program is limited. That’s why […]