Writing

57 Power Words for Writing Brilliant Headlines

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Whether you’re a new blogger just developing your niche or a seasoned writer developing your next great post, finding just the right headline can be just the inspiration you need. Plus, a great headline can mean the difference between a great post that gets little attention and a great post that brings traffic, comments, and [...]

Say it Anyway

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Sometimes, nothing’s what you want to say.
I’m sitting here now, listening to hail tap onto concrete outside, to thunder passing into the distance, as the rain fades, wondering why that worries me.
Growing up, I used to write. Was it a passion or an obsession? I don’t remember.
I do remember that I had no audience. But [...]

The Ultimate “Lost” Field Guide to Writing a Better Blog

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

I’ll admit it. I’m a Lost addict. Of the craziest kind. I’ve been counting down the days to today for months. I go nuts for message boards, dream up elaborate conspiracy theories, and hunt for obscure cultural references inside every episode to research while I watch. I’m pretty sure it drives my husband crazy.
But don’t [...]

12 Creative Secrets to Beat Writer’s Block

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

If you write much, chances are you’ve dealt with it. Some call it writer’s block, others label it burnout, some dub it lack of inspiration. But no matter what you call it or how much you write, chances are, you’ve had your moments with it.
The thing is, since writing is a creative process, there is [...]

To Knol or Not to Knol?

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

That is the question of the day, isn’t it? With so much talk about whether or not this new service is the Wikipedia-killer or a threat to Squidoo, thought-leaders (and potential experts) everywhere have to be turning that question over in their minds.
I have to say, I certainly am. The problem is, Knol is such [...]

Finding Inspiration: 5 Blogging Secrets Inside an iPod

Friday, February 29th, 2008

Creativity, connection, inspiration. As a blogger, these are some of the most valuable commodities, regardless of your topic or niche. So it’s nice when they surface in the most unexpected of places.
Lately, I’ve been finding myself in hyper-go-mode. And to be honest, it’s a challenge just to get in my self-imposed mandatory one post a [...]

One Blogging Command and Seven Sacred Tips to Beat Burnout and Avoid the Lazysphere

Friday, February 1st, 2008

If you’re going to blog, here’s one piece of advice you should follow: write great stuff.
There are a zillion blogging tips out there, but this is the most important one. For a lot of reasons: It makes your ideas more relevant, and thus more popular, especially to the power bloggers. It works better than linkbaiting. [...]