I started blogging in 2011. Today marks my 456th blog post. Whew! (It’s fun. It. Is. Work!) At first I experimented with a five-day-per-week schedule, as well as various other formats, but eventually I settled into a MWF blogging groove. That could change again someday; I re-evaluate my options every six months or so. Though writing novels is my first …
Blogging: Is it Going the Way of the Dinosaur?
Welcome back! I’m so glad you joined me today! Pull up a chair, have some coffee, and let’s chat. (Don’t let the photo fool you. Yes, I am going to talk about blogging today, but I wanted to offer you some deelish cyber treats first.) Last week was spring break at our house and I’ve been on a blogging hiatus. Beginning this week, I’m …
How to Write Blog Posts That Jump off the Page
When I began blogging sometime ago, I did so with the desire to connect. I knew little about social media and even less about blog posts. What I did know—I liked writing, I adored reading, and I enjoyed mingling with like-minded people. I’d studied other folks’ blogs, and I began to subscribe to a few of my favorites. Topics that interested …