Today, you have about seven seconds to get someone to stick around long enough to read your blog post. That’s why your post title is so important. In this post, professional writer Jodi Webb (@wordsbywebb) discusses the fine balance between creative and boring titles and how to write ones that make a visitor want to […]
Why Every Blogger Needs an Extra Post
What do you do when “life happens” and there is absolutely no way for you to sit down and write a new post to publish on your blog. You can’t leave your readers hanging, right—especially if they expect you to publish a new post on schedule like always. Today, professional writer Jodi Webb (@wordsbywebb) explains […]
When is the Best Time to Publish Blog Posts–Morning, Noon or Night?
If you’ve been wondering when you should publish blog posts—morning, noon or night, stop wondering. Today, professional writer Jodi Webb (@wordsbywebb) explains how to determine the best time to share your work with your specific audience. Is there a magical time to reach out to your audience and share blog posts, email blasts, or tweets? […]
Your Long Blog Post has More Impact as a Three-Part Series
Some blogging experts suggest writing longer posts. However, most people simply don’t have the time to read one long post. That’s why today, professional writer Jodi Webb (@wordsbywebb) suggests breaking your long posts into a three-part series and explains the benefits of doing so. And remember: you create a blogged book by writing and publishing […]
5 Ways to Create Maximum Impact with a Blog Post Ending
Most writers spend a lot of time composing the beginning of their blog post, article, or book. Just as much time should be spent on writing the ending. Today, freelance writer and ghostwriter Dan Kenitz (@buildwithwords) shares five strategies sure to help you start and finish your post with a bang. Whatever happened to “saving […]
9 Differences Between a Blog Post and a Book Chapter
If you plan to blog a book, one thing is for sure: a post is different than a chapter. What are the differences? That’s what writer and journalist Jane Meggitt (@meggitt_jane) discusses in this information-packed post. Read on to discover the difference between the two. Even if you have lots of blogging experience under your […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Blogging on Tough Topics
Sometimes the toughest topics produce the best blog posts and books. But tough topics are…well…tough. Today, freelance writer and travel blogger Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) offers tips on easily writing about hard subjects so you don’t avoid but, instead, welcome them. It’s hard to write about tough topics. It’s easy to write about a topic you […]
How Writers and Bloggers can Avoid the Research Black Hole
Reasearch is a necessary part of creating a nonfiction—or fiction—book, but this task can get in the way of actually writing the manuscript. Its also a necessity for blogging, whether your posts consist of blogged bits of your book or stand-alone pieces. Today, writer and journalist Jane Meggitt (@meggitt_jane) offers several tips to help you […]
Productivity Hacks to Get Yourself to Sit Down and Write
Does your productivity suffer because you struggle to get yourself to sit down and write? You aren’t alone. That’s why today freelance writer and ghostwriter Dan Kenitz (@buildwithwords) shares some productivity hacks that get your butt in the chair and your fingers on the keyboard…fast…so you become more productive as a writer and blogger. It’s […]
How the Golden Rule Will Make You a Better Blogger
Bloggers are often afraid to give too much of the good content away for free in their posts. That’s a mistake. In fact, you would probably love to visit a site that had tons of valuable content accesible at no cost. So, why not employ the Golden Rule when it comes to blogging? In this […]
