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Writing Services: Why Aren’t You Blogging for Your Clients?

Over the past several weeks, I’ve been helping coaching students to organize their writing plans for 2012. Here’s what struck me: while most included blogging in their plans, NO ONE planned to blog for clients. And yet… Blogging for clients … Continue reading

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Blogging: The More Things Change

With few days remaining in 2011, I’ve been reading through older blog posts. I gave you some great advice way back in 2007, which is still golden today. In this post, Established freelancer, new blogger – blogging is hot | … Continue reading

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WordPress for Writers 1: Which WordPress?

Every writer now knows that he/ she needs a blog. That blog of course, should be WordPress. Therefore, our new series will focus on the ins and outs of WordPress. I have dozens of WordPress blogs, which means that I … Continue reading

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Blogging Without Tears

Blogging is simple. It’s instant publication. If you’re having challenges with your blogging, chances are you’re paying too much attention to what other bloggers have to say about it. Please remember, it’s YOUR blog. Over the years, blogging “rules” have … Continue reading

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Blogging Writer: 3 Easy Tips to Help You to Make Money

I’ve been blogging since 2000. Over the past 11 years, blogging has gone from an esoteric activity to a MUST for writers. It’s a must, because your blog helps you to build your platform. Without a platform, you’re condemned to … Continue reading

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Seriously: It’s YOUR Blog — You’d Better Handle It

Have the idiots and trolls become more numerous online? I doubt it. They’ve always existed, and always will. Over the past couple of weeks I’ve had several messages from writers who’ve allowed idiots to trash their blog. The short answer … Continue reading

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Freelance Writing Jobs: What Do You LOVE To Write?

Life’s short… too short to write what you hate. Write what you LOVE. While writing what you love isn’t always possible — over the past 30 years I’ve taken on hundreds of writing jobs I devoutly hated, because the money … Continue reading

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WordPress Update: Just For Writers

Writers now have another reason to love WordPress: full-screen writing mode. Here’s a get-acquainted video… Related PostsBlogging writers rejoice: WordPress 3 is hereEasy WordPress for Writers: Tips for WordPress newbiesWordPress for Writers 1: Which WordPress?WordPress for new writer-bloggersShould you pay … Continue reading

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Blog Weirdness: The Mystery of the Vanishing Theme

Sorry if you’ve reached the blog and it looks weird. Over the past few days, the blog’s been dropping its Thesis theme. It’s an intermittent problem, and I’ve no idea what causes it. (If you’ve had similar problems on a … Continue reading

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Blogging: 5 Easy Ways to Have Fun and Make Money With Your Blog

Got a blog? That’s excellent. Your blog is a property: an asset, just like your home. When you understand this simple concept, you’ll treat your blog with the love and respect it deserves. Let’s look at five easy ways you … Continue reading

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