Many people around the world dream of becoming writers and bloggers, but most don’t have a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed in these careers. In fact, becoming a successful blogger or author involves hard work, persistence, patience, and the ability to adapt. Today, Jennifer Brown Banks (@PENPROSPER1) provides advice on how to […]
What Happens When a Publisher Thinks Your Blog is Your Best Book Idea
Sometimes a blogger doesn’t realize his blog content might hold the content to his next book—until someone points that out the blog represents his best book idea. In 2009, Larry Brooks (@storyfix) launched his blog, www.storyfix.com, to deliver core fiction writing craft tips, teaching, and perspective for writers at all levels. He had built a […]
5 Ways to “Make Nice” With Your Muse to Increase Productivity
Sometimes it seems like your Muse decides to ignore your invitations…and that affects your blogging. If you learn to “make nice” with your Muse, you’ll see your productivity increase. In this guest post, Jennifer Brown Banks (@PENPROSPER1) discusses why your Muse might take leave and how to bring it back so you remain a productive […]
4 Myths that Stop Your Blogging Career from Moving Forward
If you are just starting to blog or thinking about becoming a blogger, you’ve probably noticed how much information you can find on the topic. However, not all of it is correct. Today, Jennifer Brown Banks (@PENPROSPER1) dispels a few common blogging myths to help you get your blogging career up and running—or move it […]
How to Break Your Anti-Productivity Blogging Habits
Is it possible break the habits that make you unproductive? Yes, but to become more productive, first, you must know what habits keep you from being productive. Today Wendy Dessler discusses how to create necessary changes so you blog more productively and successfully. As bloggers, we have a tendency to create grand and elaborate goals […]
Hacks for Writing an Awesome “About Me” Page
Every website or blog needs an About page, which is sometimes called an About Me page. This is not just your professional bio or CV. In this guest post, Jennifer Brown Banks (@PENPROSPER1) discusses how to write a compelling About page that will ensure your readers stick around for more than a few seconds. “Getting […]
The One Thing You Must Do to Achieve Your Blogging Goals
How often do you achieve your blogging goals—always, occasionally, or never? If you didn’t answer “always,” the reason you don’t achieve your goals more often can be explained in one word: you. Yes. It’s your fault. I don’t want to make you feel guilty but admit it… You stop yourself from achieving the blogging results […]
5 Ways to “Woo” Readers to Your Blog
Good bloggers know how to “attract” readers. They develop a strong relationship with the visitors to their sites. And they do this in the way they compose each post. In this guest post, Jennifer Brown Banks (@PENPROSPER1) offers relationship advice for bloggers. You’ll find it useful as you woo your readers. Do you woo your […]
How To Maintain Multiple Blogs And Your Sanity
I am a serial blogger. I have multiple blogs based on my varied interests. And I often speak and write about this topic as well. In this guest post, Jennifer Brown Banks (@PENPROSPER1) provides her take on handling multiple blog sites without going crazy. If you’re like most writers, you have various talents, passions, and […]
How to Create Brand Loyalty for Your Blogs and Books
To succeed at as a blogger today, you have to think like a business. You have to develop a brand. As you do, you’ll develop brand loyalty, which means your devoted readers pay attention to what you do and say no matter how many other blogs or authors they encounter. In this guest post, Jennifer […]