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| Throw caution to the wind and start blogging--today! |
For today's task, create a blog. You can use Blogger, WordPress, or Tumblr. In fact, you can use another blogging platform if you wish. To complete today's challenge, do the following:
- Create a blog. That is, sign up (if you don't already have a blog), pick a design (these can usually be altered later if needed), and complete your profile.
- Write a post for today. If you're not sure what to cover, you can just introduce yourself and share a brief explanation of how your blog got started. Don't make it too complicated.
- Share your blog URL in the comments below. I'll go through and create a list of blog URLs, so that we can easily find, follow, and friend each other in the blogosphere.
Here are some tips for established bloggers:
- Blogging Tips for Writers.
- Blog Design Tips for Non-Designers.
- 25 Ways to Increase Blog Traffic.
- How to Monetize a Blog: How to Blog and Make Money.
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221 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 221 of 221Hi Robert!
My blog is at: http://survivinglife.areavoices.com
I need to work at updating it more often, which is why I am working this challenge!
Thanks!
My blog is Works of Whimsy by Lauren
It is a work in progress but hoepfully fully designed and up and running shortly.
Hi Robert and fellow writers,
I created a blog, but still working on it and I am very new at this. My question is how do you create stand-alone pages? When I go to the 'Pages" section, the page configuration part doesn't come up. I am having trouble trying to separate the pages, and everything shows on the same page. I want my poetry on one page, Introduction on another page, etc.
Thanks:-)
Charm Elizabeth
Hi Robert and fellow writers,
I created a blog, but still working on it and I am very new at this. My question is how do you create stand-alone pages? When I go to the 'Pages" section, the page configuration part doesn't come up. I am having trouble trying to separate the pages, and everything shows on the same page. I want my poetry on one page, Introduction on another page, etc.
Thanks:-)
Charm Elizabeth
My feeble attempt at blogging can be found on blogger at shirleyisnotmyname.blogspot.com
I had no idea what a "blog" (like so much in social media) and I decided to give it a try. Now I am beginning to realize that is can be used as a powerful tool to help me become a successful writer/author.
Done.
http://www.denise-roomtowrite.blogspot.com
I've had a blog for over five years now; it hosts some of poetry, but most of it is private so that I can work on externally publishing it. Check it out: http://tellymcgaha.com/
Oh, Robert. Yes, I am a trifle late. I love the platform challenge, but initially couldn't find it. So, I am catching up. Blog:
http://margoroby.wordpress.com
Hi all, Here is my blog:
http://charmainelizabeth.blogspot.ca
I look forward to visiting your blogs too, as they all sound so varied and interesting!
I feature my poetry and other writing, but I would love to hear about the work of other writers. We can discuss the writing process, favourite books, etc.
Charm Elizabeth
Done! I've been on blogger for awhile. www.renajtraxelblog.com
Hi!
I'm a freelance writer and also grappling with my first novel. My blog is cheeky, wry and bold.
It features regular book reviews, writing exercises, Opinion pieces about the writer's life (goal setting, time management) and my journey to publishing my travel memoir about the overland journey from London to Sydney I have just completed.
http://ballpoint-arcade.blogspot.com.au/
Pop by anytime!
Fi
Still trying to catch up!
Is it a bad idea to have one blog with different pages or columns or areas (not sure what they're called) for, say, writing, genealogy, teaching? If I had a separate blog for each topic, I don't think I could contribute regularly to each one.
Also, I still don't understand the comment sign-in choices.
Hey Robert! (or should I say neighbor, because we reside near in John's Creek!)
Love your blog and am so excited to see another local writer reaching out and making a difference helping other writers. I'm a (happily) married mom and medical professional who happens to be a thriller writer with a love for the south.
Here's my blog, called "Soul & Sweet Tea"
www.joeyfrancisco.blogspot.com
Tweet me at:
joeynga
I'm a member of AQC, the Writer's Digest Forums (should get there more often) and the Georgia Writer's Association. You should come to the GA Writer of the Year awards ceremony in June! Email me for details.
And to everyone else, hello and Happy Mother's Day to all moms out there.
Learn how and why to shop for a writers group: http://ritabreedlovewolf.com/blog.html
hello, my blog is www.ivonnemontijo.wordpress.com
You have published an incredible website.
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I blogged for several years and then let it go. Now that I'm trying to get my platform together, I started again:
http://tlcastle.com
Twitter handle: @TLCastle
Hello everyone! Nice to meet you all. Good luck with all of your endeavors!
I feel so much more productive already!
http://crismanshow.com
Thanks, Robert.
Hi Robert,
I already had the blogs, but I read through your great tips and made some improvements today, with more improvements on the way. Your suggestions are a terrific help!
monicamiller.wordpress.com
monicamillerliterature.blogspot.com
Did it! It took me four days to come up with a blog name, write the post and get it up there, but I did it. Thank you so much for this push. I've been wanting to do this for the last five years. It goes live Monday, March 25th at 9:00 AM Central.
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