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What to do while writing. More writing! But this more writing is for marketing and promotion purposes. If writing is a lonely task, then why do we find many top writers engaging in Social Media (SM) activities? They are promoting themselves, building platform and marketing their products. Don't cringe--your stories, poems, articles and novels are as much a product as detergent and dog food are.
Blogs were among the first and remain a linchpin in writers' SM strategies. (the fate of AWE notwithstanding). Beginning bloggers often fail to see the advantages of blogging, laid out so well in "Why Should Writers Blog" by The Urban Muse, Susan Johnston. That post was one of Top 10 Blog Posts for Writers (The Best From The Best in 2008!).
If you're still not convinced, take a look at the Beginners part of the Blogging Your Brand free ebook where Dan Schawbel lays out what a blog can do for you. The book proceeds to advanced level blogging, so there's something for everyone. Get yourself started with his advice, then graduate to How to Write a Better Weblog from A List Apart.
One product For Bloggers | Zemanta Ltd. I've not used, but seen the results in other writers' blogs. It can be an impressive shortcut to help plump out posts. Marko Saric also offers help getting started and I found 58 ways to build a better blog very useful.
Ted DeMopoulos' Secrets of Successful Blogging is another free ebook that offers 101 tips on running your blog like a business. Download the podcast about it. And if the experience grabs you, look over his new book What No One Ever Tells You About Blogging and Podcasting: Real-Life Advice from 101 People who Successfully Leverage the Power of the Blogosphere
Finally, when you get your blog going, trimmed and tuned, there's even more free advice from Leo Babauta on, let's call it, the zen of blogging at Branding 101: How to Promote Your Blog Like the Big Guys Do | Write to Done. There you have my creme de la creme of info about blogging. These are resources above and beyond what you'll find from the usual suspects like Copyblogger and Problogging (both great for when you want your blog to be your business).
Blogs were among the first and remain a linchpin in writers' SM strategies. (the fate of AWE notwithstanding). Beginning bloggers often fail to see the advantages of blogging, laid out so well in "Why Should Writers Blog" by The Urban Muse, Susan Johnston. That post was one of Top 10 Blog Posts for Writers (The Best From The Best in 2008!).
If you're still not convinced, take a look at the Beginners part of the Blogging Your Brand free ebook where Dan Schawbel lays out what a blog can do for you. The book proceeds to advanced level blogging, so there's something for everyone. Get yourself started with his advice, then graduate to How to Write a Better Weblog from A List Apart.
One product For Bloggers | Zemanta Ltd. I've not used, but seen the results in other writers' blogs. It can be an impressive shortcut to help plump out posts. Marko Saric also offers help getting started and I found 58 ways to build a better blog very useful.
Ted DeMopoulos' Secrets of Successful Blogging is another free ebook that offers 101 tips on running your blog like a business. Download the podcast about it. And if the experience grabs you, look over his new book What No One Ever Tells You About Blogging and Podcasting: Real-Life Advice from 101 People who Successfully Leverage the Power of the Blogosphere
Finally, when you get your blog going, trimmed and tuned, there's even more free advice from Leo Babauta on, let's call it, the zen of blogging at Branding 101: How to Promote Your Blog Like the Big Guys Do | Write to Done. There you have my creme de la creme of info about blogging. These are resources above and beyond what you'll find from the usual suspects like Copyblogger and Problogging (both great for when you want your blog to be your business).
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posted by Georganna Hancock M.S. | 10:09 AM
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Thank you so much for this great list of resources Geo! I hope to carve out some time this weekend to check them out.
Hi Georganna. Thanks for the mention. I'll also check out the resources you mention I'm not yet familiar with.
Thanks Georganna. I'm going to go check those out right now. Very informative blog AS ALWAYS!
More generous gifts from you, eh? Thanks so much. You're the Magnificent Mentor!
Thanks to you all (y'all) for your kind comments!
Heh, "magnificent mentor" -- I like that; may I quote you, Marisa?
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