Writer’s block? In a bit of a fug? Not sure if what you’re writing is true-to-you? That’s okay. I’ve crafted a handy guide to voice and story, just perfect for a writer like you! Print it out and stick it…
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Hey guys! How are things going on your blog? I must admit I’m so busy at the moment, I’m only just squeezing in time for mine! Gah! I thought that for this week’s Wednesday Writing Group we could do a…
I have been reading Sneh’s blog – Cook Republic – for quite some time, so I was excited to meet her in person at one of Kidspot’s Sydney events last year. Of course, she’s everything I thought she would…
Ask A Grown Blogger has a special guest today! It’s Our Lady Of Smaggle, award-winning blogger Carly Jacobs. Carly lives quite near me and I sometimes see her going for walks in her stripey dress or sipping coffee in…
Hello! Let’s reconvene the Wednesday writing group (because I got so busy putting Inspiration Information For Bloggers up here for you guys that it slipped my mind!) What are you writing about this week? I’m really trying to write one post…
We’re branching out a little bit in our ‘Ask A’ series today, reaching out to bloggers we admire for advice on how best to tackle blogging, when the chips are down. (I love chips!) First up, we’re talking to…
I met Wendy Tuohy through my job at Kidspot. She’s a ‘proper’ journalist who has adapted to the world of online writing with aplomb. Not only is she down-to-earth (you have to be to write for News Limited!), she’s…
Here’s a great way to write blog post, based on a little bit of unexpected inspiration… 1. Go for a walk and find a nice spot to sit. 2. Take out a notebook and pen. 3. Write down snippets…
Perhaps your blog is a few weeks or even a couple of years old? Perhaps you are thinking you are NEVER going to make it as a blogger, that you wish people would notice your work or comment more…
I like to ask awesome people to teach us stuff about writing. Today I asked Eden! Here’s what she said… Edenland’s three top tips for writing online… 1. Push yourself out of the way. Seriously, tell your head to…
Perhaps you are a bit like me? Perhaps you have your tried and true methods of banging out a great post? Maybe your blogging style is like an old pair of shoes? Comfy, quite stylish and reliable? I totally…
While predominantly visual blogging platforms like Instagram and Tumblr are hugely successful, there’s no getting away from the fact that words and storytelling are a super important part of this blogging caper. For some, images speak far louder than…
Today in Ask A Grown Writer, Kate Forster is our guest. Kate is the author of heaps of BOOKS! For adults: The Perfect Location, The Perfect Retreat, Seduction and Close Up. For young adults: Unlucky Break, Head over High Heels, Beauty…
Let’s get back to basics and talk about what makes a good blog post. Many bloggers sit down and write a bit of a stream of consciousness, then hit publish. They favour a kind of bloggy ramble about their…
Today we’re Ask A Grown Writer-ing with Lana Hirschowitz, a fellow compadre at Kidspot, but also a blogger at The Sharpest Pencil. Lana previously worked at Mamamia for five years and launched iVillage on our shores too. I asked Lana for…
Here’s our first episode of Ask A Grown Writer! Today’s grown writer is Allison Tait. Al’s written four of her own books and ghost written another two. You may have seen her work in Madison, marie claire, CLEO, Cosmopolitan, Vogue Australia,…
Here’s our first episode of Ask A Grown Writer! Today’s grown writer is Allison Tait. Al’s written four of her own books and ghost written another two. You may have seen her work in Madison, marie claire, CLEO, Cosmopolitan, Vogue Australia,…
Assignment: Set aside 15 minutes. Make a cup of tea. Get brainstorming. Write down as many ideas as possible. See if you can come up with at least 20 possible post ideas. Later: Slot the best ones…
I’ve been doing lots of thinking about blogging lately. I’ve been trying to work out what blogging is in 2013, where it’s going, who it’s for, why it is. That kinda thing. I’ve seen some big changes in the…
Blog Blog To Book BWP Week Three Writing Tips
Blog To Book Part 2: How To Start Writing Your Book Today
Listen to me! I will tell you how! Blog To Book Part One is here PLEASE NOTE: The PERKS FOR STUDENTS section is not part of this course at the moment. You can still buy Cintia’s book though…
Blog BWP Going Pro Week Two Writing Tips
Planning Your Editorial Strategy & Setting Up An Editorial Calendar
Editorial Strategy and Editorial Calendars If you are a five day a week + blogger (like Lucy from The Design Files or Nikki from Styling You) then it’s pretty safe to say that you’ll have a pretty serious editorial…
Let’s talk about blog niches! Food blogs, style blogs, craft blogs, shazam! In ye olden days of blogging, blogs were much less sophisticated. They usually stayed within their niche, posting images and writing that fitted their chosen genre.…
