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 […]
How to Blog No Matter What Life Throws Your Way
Do you write and publish blog posts no matter what life throws your way? Most bloggers allow “life” to get in the way of writing and publishing posts on a consistent basis. And I know it can…if you let it. I’ve been there, done that. I bet you have, too. I added “Certified High Performance […]
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 […]
How to Use Your Blog to Take Action and Create Change
Recent events in the United States have caused people all around the world to speak their minds, stand up for their beliefs, and protest things they don’t like. Some people, however, feel powerless. They complain and worry but do nothing. Everyone can become an activist—without ever marching, holding a sign, or writing letters to officials. […]
Is Blogging a Book Still a Good Publishing Strategy in 2017?
I’ve been talking about blogging books for almost seven years. That fact begs the question: Is blogging a book still as effective a publishing strategy in 2017 as it was in 2010? Unequivocally, my answer is, “Yes.” Why Bloggers Still Land Book Deals I began blogging about writing a book post by post on a […]
6 Vocal Tips to Help Writers Cultivate Voice
Most writing classes eventually teach “voice.” Writers need to find their own voice, and blogging can help achieve that end. But there are other ways to discover your voice as a writer—and to cultivate it. Today, Jennifer Brown Banks (@PENPROSPER1), serves as your vocal coach and give bloggers “voice lessons” gleaned from the music industry. […]
How to Engage Your Whole Brain When You Blog
Are you right brained or left brained or whole brained? Do you have any idea what that even means? As a blogger and writer, your success does not depend on upon the side of you brain you use most. However, it’s possible that your ability to use both sides of your brain—even at the same […]
6 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Start Blogging
Writers write. That’s the adage, right? But sometimes—more often than you care to admit—writers don’t write. You know it’s true. Like me, sometimes when you sit down at your computer to work (which means “write” or “blog”), you don’t do anything close to producing work. You don’t type a word—except in a Facebook update, a […]
6 Tips to Help Writers Cultivate Voice
Do you feel you have a distinct voice as a blogger and writer? If not, you need to develop one…fast! Without a distinct voice, your message disappears among the millions of other voices trying to be heard in the blogosphere. And you want your voice to be heard…and recognized…easily and quickly. Like a vocal coach, […]
3 Ways Writers Can Make Money from a Blog
Many writers consider blogging a waste of time because blogging “for free” takes them away from paid work, like articles and books. In fact, blogging can lead to more paid writing gigs. And your blog can even generate income. Let’s take a look at some of the ways in which your blog could lead to […]