Posts Tagged ‘blog’
The Sky-High Value of Guest Blog Posts
As a writer, you probably assume a lot of responsibility for your own success. YOU publish articles or books, run your website, and send out your newsletter. All of those things count. But did you know that one of the best ways to expand your blog and writing opportunities (and help other experts!) is to…
Read MoreWant to Write in a Niche? Do This to Succeed
For years now, most of my income has been from business writing. That’s my niche, and it’s been good to me in terms of keeping a roof over my head. I’ve learned an incredible amount and think differently in positive ways because of it. I even started a podcast, Faithful on the Clock, that aims…
Read MoreSmall Newsletter Compared to Others? Don’t Worry
Last week, I happened to see that a past colleague of mine has been wildly successful building up their newsletter on LinkedIn. They now have over 60,000 subscribers. (For context, I started my LinkedIn newsletter well before they did. I have around 815 at the time I’m publishing this post.) They then used the success…
Read MorePost a Lot of Content? It Might Not Matter
Practically forever, there have been writers who strongly advocate for posting something new online every day, whether the content is on social media, their author site, or a platform like Medium. You can find a ton of articles that detail the results writers got from trying to write as much as they can. These usually…
Read MoreWhy Writers Should Ignore (Most) Social Media Best Practices
Although social media is here to stay, there’s little question that the face of social media is changing. Centralized, independent platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, Pinterest) long have been the standard. But now, some experts are arguing that, with the emergence of options like Mastodon, we’re moving toward a more federated, connected approach. Federated social media…
Read More6 Tips to Find Better Images for Your Writing Content
If you’re like me, then you’re doing a lot of content sharing on social platforms, as well as sites like Medium and LinkedIn. All of that writing needs great images to capture the reader’s attention and hook them in. There are great sites like Pixabay and Unsplash that offer free pictures. But a lot of…
Read MoreYes, Opinion Writing Is Real Writing with Real Value. Here’s Why
Let me start by saying I don’t lose the irony that this entire post is opinion writing. With that out of the way (phew!), I’ve been trying to spend more time interacting with writing groups on social media. Not too long ago, someone happened to make the comment that opinion or editorial writing had no…
Read More4 Tricks to Write Faster
I’m a firm believer that writing should take the time it takes and shouldn’t be forced. After all, sometimes life happens. We all have times when we feel like crap or are overwhelmed. In those times, it’s difficult to focus in a way that makes the result feel natural and pleasant. But deadlines in life…
Read More5 Practical Tips to Take the Suck Out of Writing
Like any job, writing has its logistical and psychological challenges. These don’t have to ruin your experience, though. These are just a handful of tips that can make completing a draft all the easier and more enjoyable. 1. Back your writing up and print it out. These days, tools like Google Docs mean you can avoid…
Read More10 Ways to Get New Writing Ideas
If you’re mysteriously blessed with a mind that produces new writing ideas like new bunnies in a burrow, life probably is pretty good. If you’re like most authors, though, you likely need to find a little inspiration from time to time. That inspiration can come from dozens of places, including: Magazine or website articles: What did…
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