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How to Blog Every Day

by Laura Kimball on Aug 18, 2012

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Creating a blog is ‘easy’ – you pick a theme, add some custom design assets, install it on your domain and you’re done. Right? Sure, except that now you have to actually write and publish ...

Creating a blog is ‘easy’ – you pick a theme, add some custom design assets, install it on your domain and you’re done. Right? Sure, except that now you have to actually write and publish something on it. We’ll talk about how to figure out what your niche is, where to look for ideas, different types of blog posts you can write, how to write the first draft, if you need an editorial calendar to keep consistent, and what to do if you get writer’s block.

More info, resources, and links at http://bit.ly/lamikiwcpdx

Video of this talk: http://wordpress.tv/2012/09/06/laura-kimball-how-to-blog-once-a-day/

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How to Blog Every Day Presentation Transcript

How to Blog Every Day WordCamp Portland 2012 Laura Kimball http://lamiki.com @lamiki

Tweet me: @lamiki Hashtag: #wcpdxSlides, links & more available at: http://bit.ly/lamikiwcpdx Questions at the end

Hey girl,I know youdon’t bloga lot. Butif you did,I’d read itevery day.

The Hero’s Journey WritePublish Edit Find an Format image

Inspiration comes from…

Two ways to blog Write Writeaccording whento a plan inspired You are here

Content calendars to keep you sane Excel spreadsheet ◦ Include columns for topic, day, keywords, category, tags, status of post, etc. ◦ Best for business blog Digital calendar ◦ Create an event for the topic ◦ Great for single-author blogs Desk calendar ◦ Write topic of post on a sticky notes and stick it on the date to schedule ◦ Easy to reschedule posts, just stick it on another day ◦ Best for single-author blogs

When inspiration strikes, be ready Write down by hand ◦ Journal ◦ Sticky notes ◦ White board ◦ 750words.com ◦ Whatever is within reach Use a note-taking app ◦ Make sure it syncs notes with all of your devices (phone, computer, tablet, etc.) ◦ Favorite tool: Evernote

 Always be on the lookout for ideas Write ideas down No ideas are wasted If an idea consumes you, start writing

Formats1. Standard2. Epic3. Response4. Single Paragraph5. Photos6. Link Roundup

How to keep it going Have a blog buddy Vary your posts (content and format) It will get easier Build your writing muscles

The dark side of blogging daily Don’t like Uninspired the topic Writer’s block

You can beat writer’s blockDon’t like If you just Uninspired?the topic? can’t write… Choose a new one Give yourself 1 day from your content Get inspired off calendar Go for a walk, But post something watch a video, read Move today’s idea small, like what something, hop on to another day you’re doing Twitter, talk it out instead of blogging with a friend

Why are you doing this anyway?If you’re going to do anything for 30 days, you need to remember why you’re doing it.

How to Blog Every Day  Give yourself time to write  Look for ideas everywhere  Have a plan  When inspired, write  Don’t bore yourself or your audience (Mix up your content and your format)  Have a blogging buddy  Beat writer’s block  Remember why you’re blogging

Thank you! Slides, links & more:http://bit.ly/lamikiwcpdx Laura Kimball http://lamiki.com @lamiki

David Pinon Hi, I have a website http://democratie-en-iran.info/, for which I want to create a blog in chinese. Can anyone help me please? Thanks! David 1 week ago

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Laura Kimball, Social media community manager, blogger, & marketing communications manager at lamiki.com @ashutosh.wakankar Oh wow, thank you so much, Asutosh. 9 months ago

Laura Kimball, Social media community manager, blogger, & marketing communications manager at lamiki.com @infoDiagram Happy to hear that! Happy blogging! 9 months ago

infoDiagram Peter at infoDiagram Peter thanks for set of useful ideas on blogging. I noted down some, can be handy in future :). 9 months ago

Ashutosh Wakankar, Partner at Centre of Gravity The most practical and actionable approach among many that i have tried out. Great job. Thanks much. 9 months ago