Unless you’re a witness being interrogated by a cop, it’s not always a good idea to start at the beginning. Hook the reader first and then worry about giving details.
Blogging Secret #6
Old posts are a good resource to create e-books or scripts for vlogs or podcasts. You could add links to these posts in your ebook or on your vlog or podcast.
Writing Tip #13 : A Unique Point!
This may be overly picky, but it never hurts to be precise. Are you using the word “unique” properly? It means “without like or equal,” so there can be no degrees of uniqueness.
Incorrect: It was the most unique dress I’d ever seen.
Correct: It was a unique dress.
Blogging Secret #5
Add Pinterest-Friendly Images With Pinterest being a good source of traffic, it’s a great idea to update your old blog posts to add Pinterest-friendly images and pin them. On my blog, I use a plugin called Social Warfare, which apart from all its other superb features, helps me to add a Pinterest-friendly image that is …
Writing Tip #12: The Five-Step Blog Blueprint
Break it down!
Feeling overwhelmed by an idea that you can’t seem to wrangle onto the page? Try this 5-Step Blueprint when writing your blog:
Blogging Secret #4
Take Part in Throwback Thursday Parties Plenty of bloggers or blogging groups host Throwback Thursday linky parties in which you are invited to share old posts and visit and comment on the old posts of others. If you can’t find one you like, host one yourself on your blog or your blog’s Facebook Page. …
Writing Tip #11: Video from South Park Creators
This is a great presentation from South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker on plotting using the key words “but” and “therefore.” It’s brilliant. Watch it.
Blogging Secret #3
Feature Older Posts on Your Blog’s Sidebar/Below Your Posts Use a Featured Posts widget to showcase older posts. You could also show related posts at the bottom of new posts by using a plugin such as LinkWithin, which is available for all blogging platforms. (Source: Corinne Rodrigues at BlogHer)
Writing Tip #10: Make Your Message Like a Lifesaver Candy
Think of your blog message as a Lifesaver Candy!
What To Do When Your Current Life Story Sucks
The story on my lips all week was how I was sick with the flu for 11. Whole. Days. This was so blatantly unfair, especially since I was hit during spring break, when I was supposed to be enjoying a vacation and some eagerly awaited alone time while my kids sailed the Caribbean with their dad. My plan was to treat myself to a 3-night getaway at a Bed & Breakfast. I made it there only to spend the whole time in bed (in what was, admittedly, a much nicer set of sheets than what I have at home).
