I love variety in blog posts — as both an editor and a reader. I love creativity and uniqueness. I love fun leads and solid storytelling. So I had a hard time writing this post because it basically tells you NOT to be creative when writing blog posts. Of course, there are lots of smart […]
For several years now, I’ve dedicated myself to blogging three times each week. People sometimes ask, “How could you possibly have time for that?” The answer is you have time for what you make time for. (Click to tweet that idea.) I make time for blogging. I make it a priority. I committed to posting […]
When reader Michelle left a comment on last week’s post about the benefits of guest blogging, it gave me an idea. Some of you are looking for guest posting opportunities, while others are looking to run quality posts on your blog. So why not bring both sides together to help us all out? In the […]
Next month I’m offering a free webinar on the magic of guest blogging. Sign up to join us! My plan is to spend most of the hour on HOW to get your posts placed on popular blogs, how to get editors to say YES to your guest posts. But I realized while putting together the […]
Freelance blogging is becoming an increasingly popular revenue stream for writers. But can you actually make good money from blogging? And how do you get started? Tom Ewer, a freelance writer and internet marketer, is here to answer those questions. Tom quit his job in 2011 and has been helping people to do the same […]
It’s a question bloggers get constantly: How do you come up with enough ideas to write about? How on earth do you think of something valuable to share several times each week? The answer is that blogging mimics life. You learn something in your life, and you re-learn it on your blog for your readers. […]
UPDATE: If you submit an idea and I go with it, I will give you $100. Details at the bottom of this post. For a long while, The Traveling Writer was the perfect name for this blog. You came here knowing you’d find ideas, inspiration and tips on writing and traveling. Plus, I appreciated the […]
When friends and new readers see I’ve managed to make a living as a writer on my own terms, they often ask: What role did blogging play in that transition? The truth is, my blog is the ENTIRE reason I was able to transition to working for myself. Yup, it’s been THAT important for making […]
Tonight I’m guesting on Mack Collier’s #blogchat, which is arguably the biggest Twitter chat about blogging. We’ll talk about what makes a great guest post, how to pitch guest posts and tips for getting editors to accept your guest posts, all details I spend a good deal of time thinking about as editor of Brazen […]
Want more tips for meeting your online goals? Check out my guides & courses. And if you want to learn more about this topic, I’m co-hosting #blogchat on Twitter this Sunday (July 1) at 9pm EST. Join us! Writing guest posts for popular blogs is an effective way to increase your own blog traffic, spread […]