There’s a story about Michelangelo working on the Sistine Chapel that’s fascinated me for years. One day, a friend of the Italian artist was watching him meticulously work on a small, hidden corner of the chapel’s ceiling. Surprised by Michelangelo’s persistence to make that obscure corner as perfect as possible, this friend asked the artist […]
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Be honest. Are you where you want to be as a blogger? Are your articles getting shared and discussed and linked to? Are you being mentioned by others in your niche? No? Well… If your posts aren’t getting the traction you want, you might trick yourself into thinking you’re not a good enough blogger. But the […]
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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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A true fan is defined as a fan that will buy anything you produce. These diehard fans will drive 200 miles to see you sing; they will buy the hardback and paperback and audible versions of your book; they will purchase your next figurine sight unseen; they will pay for the “best-of” DVD version of […]
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I’ve been lucky enough to be a full-time blogger for the past eight years. But… it’s not a walk in the park, not unless that park is somehow called, “Jurassic Park.” It’s not. The bottom of the food chain is overcrowded, but all the alpha predators are at the top. It’s a hypercompetitive environment, which […]
Read moreBlogging can be quite confusing at times. Is it an art? Is it a craft? Is it a business? Is it a part time job? Full-time? More than that? What exactly do you need to become a successful blogger? How many followers? How many comments? What about SEO? Or headlines? Networking with other bloggers? Guest […]
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