Using the SPIRAL Method To Edit Your Writing

I use a quick method to edit my blog posts and my book called the SPIRAL method. I’d love to teach it to you today. You probably know a lot of these already, but check out this post just in case. What does SPIRAL stand for? S – Spellcheck P – Punctuation I – Insert…

Zest For Blogging – Turning Blogging Into A Career

Blogging has been a passion of mine for over a year now and with good reason, but I've always wondered how to take a social blog to the next level. There are many success stories of bloggers who make money and crazy amounts of followers daily, but how do they do it? They are specific:…

13 YouTube Channels For Blogging Advice

I love YouTube, because it has so many resources that you can spend hours and learn something new. I love TED Talks for some inspiration when I’m feeling down and cat videos for when I need a laugh. So in this post I’d like to share my 13 favourite YouTube Channels to find blog advice…

X-Factor – Strategies To Give Your Blog The Edge

With so many blogs and new bloggers posting every day it’s difficult to make your blog stand out among the crowd. I’ve come up with 5 strategies you can use to give your blog the edge: Mix up your text – Keep your sentences short, use photos, quotes, lists, bold text and bullet points. These…

Writing Mistakes Newbie Bloggers Make

We all make mistakes and the good thing is that we always have time to go back and improve on our skills. These mistakes are usually made by new or newer bloggers and writers, but some of these can be made by experienced bloggers as well. Let’s take a closer look at these common mistakes…

Ultimate Guide To Creating A Media Kit For Your Blog

A media kit is one of your gateways to working with potential advertisers and brands as a blogger. What is a media kit? It’s a document that shows key facts and blog stats aimed at advertisers, marketers and brands you would like to collaborate with. Your media kit can include prices for your time and…

Transition Words To Hook Your Readers

Transitions make writing readable, smoother and makes the reader want to read till the end. What are transitions? They are words that are usually placed at the start of a sentence that help the reader transition or move from one subject to the other. Why should you use transition words? Because they direct your reader…

20 Sensational Social Media Tips For Bloggers

Social media is an excellent platform for building an audience and drive traffic to your blog. Every blogger should use Twitter, Facebook, Stumble Upon and Pinterest to gain new readers and engage with old ones. These platforms can be intimidating especially if you aren’t tech savvy so here are twenty tips for social media success:…

Research Tips For Bloggers

Some blog posts require more than writing off the top of your head. You would probably like to do this research as quickly as possible to save writing time. The best tip I can offer to write a post as quickly as possible is to leave the research till last. Write your blog post as…

Pinterest Group Boards – What They Are, Where To Find Them, How To Create One + 180 Boards To Join Right Now!

I love Pinterest! It’s been the source of inspiration for me through the years. I’ve gained ideas for children’s parties to home décor and everything in between. I’ve recently converted my Pinterest account to a business account. This allows me to see how many average impressions and viewers I make on a monthly and daily…