How to Keep Blogging When Writer’s Block Hits
Excitedly, I set my cup of coffee down, put on my blue-light glasses, turned on instrumental music and prepared to write a blog post. However, despite my “perfect” conditions, the little blinking black cursor seemed to...
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4 Simple Steps to Overcome a Content Creation Slump
If you identify as a creative of any type, chances are that you’ve reached a point where you’ve struggled with the ominous “mental block.” But what do you do when things are going...
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How to Write Your Very First Blog Post
The gentle urging to start a blog has turned into a full-blown reality. After designing a website and deciding who you want your writing to minister to, you are now prepared to share your unique message...
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How to handle tricky comments, trolls and tirades
It’s exciting to create a community where you and your readers connect. . . until the conversation goes south. May I share something with you? It’s going to happen. The larger the platform, the more vulnerable...
Continue Reading Writing Consistent Blog Posts
How in the world am I going to blog on a regular basis? That’s a question that many of you may have asked. The answer is that we don’t wait to blog until we are inspired. Your inspiration may...
Continue Reading Three Things That Turn Away a Blog Reader
Today’s blog post competes with a lot of other mediums, but there are several blogs that still inform, connect, and delight readers. If you are building a blog community, it’s vital to create a welcoming environment where a...
Continue Reading New COMPEL Course Launches Today!
Today at COMPEL Training, a brand new course is kicking off called “Ways to Get Your Message Into the World.” This course is going to be a must have for any serious writer! One of the biggest...
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Denture Cream Ads and the Prolific Freelance Writer
A freelance writer studies a magazine market before submitting. There are several ways to do that, but in today’s Tuesday Tip I want to share one surprising way to help target a magazine’s audience. It’s found in the...
Continue Reading Do you want to be a successful blogger?
Pursue your writing dreams in 2019 with COMPEL's free blogging webinar! Sign up for our free webinar on WordPress, called “Blogging Basics: What You Need to Know.” This webinar will help answer all your questions and get you closer to...
Continue Reading Freelance: Adding a Little Extra
When we think about writing an article, we often limit it to the article itself. Did you know that many markets also seek shorter ancillary pieces?