Blog – Top Ten Blogging Tips for Writers

If you’re on the fence about blogging, here’s a tip: start your blog today. I’ve yet to meet a writer who has regretted blogging, but every writer I’ve pestered to blog has said, “I wish I’d started writing years ago.”

1. Choose a topic and goal for your blog

What will you blog about? You can blog about whatever you choose, but when you’re evaluating a topic, ask yourself what the main purpose of the blog will be. Sometimes the goal comes first. For example, if you intend to use the blog as a writing portfolio, then that will be the sole purpose of the blog.

Start another blog if you want to blog about something else.

2. Stick to the topic and remember your goal

Once your blog gets readers, they’ll be upset to discover that your dog health blog has suddenly morphed into a low carb blog. Once you choose a theme for your blog, stick with it.

Tip: Expect to make several false starts before settling on a blog topic you love, set goals that excite you, and develop a blogging routine.

3. Be positive at all times

Writers tend to complain about life as writers. Please don’t do it on your blog, do it in your journal (on paper).

4. Create an “About” page with a bio

Your readers want to know who you are. Tell them.

5. Be consistent: pick a schedule and stick to it

Will you blog once or several times a day, a couple times a week, or?

Stick to a schedule; His readers will appreciate it.

6. Content first, promotion second

Once you’ve written ten posts, promote your blog, but keep adding content as well.

7. Set blogging goals to match your writing goals

A blog can help you achieve your writing goals. After you’ve been blogging for three months, assess where you want to go with your writing and come up with a blogging plan.

For example, let’s say you want to be published in X Magazine. Advertise this goal on your blog. Report on the queries you have sent to the journal. Yes, the editor will read your blog post and then your query. Sneaky, huh? (Note: this only works if your blog is about your writing, so if your blog isn’t, start a new “my writing” blog.)

8. Realize that your entire blog is a “writing sample.”

This means: spell check and correct, but don’t get hung up on it.

9. Review your goals every six months

Your goals will change as you blog. Set new goals often.

10. Leverage Your Blog – It’s A Business Asset

What do I mean by “leverage”? You can take advantage of any blog in many ways. For example:

* Write a book based on your blog posts;

* Get more customers through your blog (as your blog gets indexed in search engines, you will get more traffic);

* Earn money from your blog in several ways: yes, your blog can earn you income if you want to;

* Sell your blog for a quick burst of money. You can even create “niche” blogs on popular topics for the sole purpose of selling them.