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Updated on October 5, 2016September 13, 2016Leave a CommentBlog

Blogging Secret #7

I find this especially helpful when I’m suffering from blogger’s block. I take an old post and update information and images, add a new angle or opinion, and generally polish the post and republish it.

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Writing Tip #14 : In Media Res

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.

Updated on October 5, 2016September 6, 2016Leave a CommentBlog

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.

Updated on October 5, 2016September 5, 2016Leave a CommentBlog

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.

Updated on October 5, 2016August 30, 2016Leave a CommentBlog

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 …

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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:

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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. …

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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.

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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)