A few months ago I read Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink, a book that examines how first impressions have a powerful effect on us on a subconscious level. Or in other words, we do judge a book by its cover. Now, let’s think about your article. The one you just published. When it went live, it was […]
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Who doesn’t love quotes? A good quote can uplift you. It can encourage you when you feel like giving up. It can inspire you to punch those damn keys. A good quote can even become your blog’s motto. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of quotes about writing. So you feel inspired and motivated to […]
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Welcome to The Future of Blogging, where we discuss the trends that are going to shape the world of blogging in the next 5 to 10 years. Today’s topic is all about content. Blockbuster content.
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I’m both excited and proud to announce The Future of Blogging. A weekly podcast and newsletter about shaping the future of blogging, the tools and resources and strategies to build a blog that can be popular in the decade to come. We’ll discuss trends, strategies, content marketing, and content creation strategies, so we can best […]
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When it doubt, keep it simple. When you feel overwhelmed by the possibilities and opportunities and choices that are available in the blogging world, always go with the easiest and simplest choice. Click here to listen on all other platforms.
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There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed. Ernest Hemingway Darius Foroux wrote this gem of an article, and I want to add my own words. Blogging is mostly a balancing act. Just like walking on tightrope. On one hand, you have to write about the things […]
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Books are made out of books. Cormac McCarthy You often stare at the blank page, wondering whether what you’ll write will be good enough. You get distracted. Or, you have this idea that you really love, but… you soon realize someone else has already written about it. What is the point of even blogging if […]
Read moreThis is the question your readers ask themselves all the time. When they stumble upon your article, and they catch a glimpse of your headline. When they read your introduction. When they skim through your article. How does this relate to me? In other words, how does what they already know connects to what you […]
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I’ve been blogging on a daily basis since April, 2012. I’ve been a full-time blogger since November, 2012. I have launched a number of different blogs, and have published well over 3,000 articles over the years. All in all, it’s safe to say that I invested my 10,000 hours of work. But all this time […]
Read moreThere’s so much information easily available for free right now that most aspiring bloggers struggle to attract enough readers. The issue? They are writing mediocre content that does not inspire, motivate, or add value. How to fix this issue? Simple. Write the type of content that others would pay to read, the type of content […]
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