Imagine this, if you will. An old woman, near the end of her life. Shivering in a fleabag apartment without heat in the winter. Walking four miles each way to the food bank, to carry home unmarked cans of mystery meat. Not even a cat to keep her company, because cat food is expensive. Then […]
Read moreThis Long-Forgotten Technique Will Vastly Improve Your Blog
If you’ve been blogging for at least a few months, you’ve probably noticed by now that most of your success as a blogger comes from being able to sit down and punch those damn keys. That is it. Writing blog posts, editing them, selecting images, pitching guest posts, answering comments, and all the other tasks that require […]
Read moreBlogger’s Block? Here’s How to Beat it
Too many of your posts start with an apology for not having been around of late? The joy you first brought to blogging now a distant memory? Looks like a case of blogger’s block. Don’t worry… there is a cure. It’s largely a matter of making friends with your creative mind. The reason so many of us […]
Read moreYour Right to Be Wrong
For a long time I used to think being “right” was a big deal. I had to say the right thing at the right time, know the right people, read the right books, live in the right neighborhood… I did all this not because I wanted to, but because I thought it was a prerequisite for […]
Read moreWhat’s Your Purpose?
When you sit down to write a blog post, what’s your purpose? Are you just trying to fill space so your blog doesn’t go more than 24 hours without being updated? Are you interested in promoting a product, or convincing your reader to buy something? Are you trying to express yourself through your blog, and […]
Read moreWant More Comments on Your Posts? Do This!
We all tend to focus on catchy headlines and gripping titles. That split-second interest grabber is important. But how you end your post depends on what you’re trying to achieve and what do you want the reader to do – the so-called call to action. When it comes to prompting reader interaction, how you wrap up your […]
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