Posts filed under: Writing

57 Power Words for Writing Brilliant Headlines

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 […]

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Say it Anyway

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 […]

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

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 […]

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12 Creative Secrets to Beat Writer’s Block

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 […]

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To Knol or Not to Knol?

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 […]

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Finding Inspiration: 5 Blogging Secrets Inside an iPod

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 […]

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

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 […]

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