Getting Published

Common Blogging Pitfalls and How To Avoid Them

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Thinking about starting a blog? Thousands of people make the decision to launch their first blog every month, but only a small fraction succeed. This week we're going to take a look at some of the common pitfalls of blogging and how to avoid them. Generic Cookie-Cutter Template If you're serious about blogging, you should invest in a custom template (or theme for WordPress sites). Using the same web design as hundreds of other blogs sends the wrong message to your target audience. Readers will view your blog as being unprofessional and generic, and they may even mistake it for another bl...
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Just Relax

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Do you ever get in that situation where you just can't think about what to write? The harder you try, the fewer words end up on the page. Well, this happens to all writers. One of my favorite activities is fencing. I was a competitive fencer during high school and during some of my college years. Now that I am in my 40s, I still enjoy going. During the past six months I can say that I was in what I can only describe as a "funk". My form was terrible. I was losing easy bouts. And, to make matters worse I was getting injured regularly. I couldn't figure out what was causing this. Age? Stress?...
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Blogging: A Step-By-Step Guide

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If you spend time on the Internet, you probably already know how important blogging has become. Businesses rely on their blogs as a way to connect with customers and share information about their product. Authors use blogs to show off their expertise and gain a following. Reporters, chefs, politicians and stay-at-home moms alike can become successful bloggers. If you want to show off your expertise, build a brand or simply launch a company that you can manage from the comfort of your home, you should start blogging. Running a blog takes some time and dedication, but getting started is easy. I...
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