As 2016 comes to a close, it’s time for reflection.
Where I review my annual goals, what I accomplished in 2016, the unexpected surprises, and yes, the things that didn’t quite work the way I expected. Continue reading 2016: My Year in Review
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Will You Join Me for National Blog Posting Month?
Three years ago, in November 2013, I joined thousands of bloggers and writers around the world in my first National Blog Posting Month. The goal was to blog once a day for 30 days.
I was excited about joining the effort, but frankly, a bit concerned whether I would be able to write and publish a post 30 days in a row.
Since I was publishing posts once or twice a week, joining NaBloPoMo would mean a drastic change to my work.
I admit it, some days were easy. Other days were a struggle. Continue reading Will You Join Me for National Blog Posting Month?
17 Tips for Writing the Perfect Blog Post
Whether you’ve been invited to write a guest blog post or you’re writing for your own blog, it can be challenging to remember what it takes to organize and write a successful post.
You want a post that:
- Draws your readers in with a conversational tone
- Encourages readers to go beyond the first few sentences
- Includes examples that drive your point home