Many writers begin blogs out of passion, a sense of purpose, a desire to share their expertise and experience, or the need to build platform and promote a book. However, there’s no reason not to monetize all that content. In today’s post, freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) offers seven ways to begin generating an income […]
How to Come up with Fresh Post Topics for Your Blog
Blogging requires a continual stream of ideas. Yet, bloggers often feel as if the idea stream has dried up. They worry that they’ve run out of good ideas. Don’t fear! You can create fresh ideas consistently. In today’s post, freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB), offers you several ways to get blog post ideas flowing again…and […]
12 Benefits of a Self-Hosted Blog
A free blog may seem a great way to get started as a blogger. And these “hosted” sites can suffice for a while. Eventually, though, you will want more, and you’ll only get that with a “self-hosted” site. In today’s post, freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) explains why you do, indeed, want to pay for […]
How to Turn Your Hobby Blog Into a Business
You started your blog as a hobby, but now you are rethinking that decision. How do you transition from hobby blogger to running a blogging business? You take a few necessary steps. Freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) has been there and done that. Today, she details those steps so you can take them, too. I […]
7 Steps to Boosting Your Business as an Expert Author
A book is the best business card you can hand to potential customers and clients. It might as well say, “I’m the expert on this subject,” right on the cover, which is why becoming an author sends people flocking to do business with you. A book serves as an excellent expert platform element for an […]
Are You Willing to Approach Your Blogged Book Like a Business Person?
If you want to blog a book, though, I suggest you approach this endeavor like any other book project. This means putting aside your writer’s hat and putting on your business person’s hat before you begin your book project. This allows you to look at the big picture of both your blog and your book, […]
