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How To Write a Blog Post

Posted on 16 April 202116 April 2021 by Valerie

If you are not a writer yourself, you may have never considered the work involved in putting together a post like the one you are about to read. Today I would like to share a little bit about how to write a blog post. Of course, different bloggers will have different methods, but many of the steps will be very similar.

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Bird by Bird

Posted on 2 April 20212 April 2021 by Valerie

At the end of Bird by Bird, you will want to set it aside and get writing—exactly the way a good book on writing should make you feel.

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Living Your Best Writing Life

Posted on 19 February 202130 March 2021 by Valerie

As a writer, it can be difficult to convey to a non-writer just how visceral the need to create with words can be. It doesn’t particularly matter if your written thoughts become published, or just assist with your own internal processing. The act of writing itself becomes paramount, regardless of the ultimate accolades or external consequences. When you can incorporate this experience into your daily existence, you feel more yourself, more alive, more human.

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Useful Tips and Tools for Hobby Bloggers

Posted on 18 January 202128 March 2021 by Valerie

Just because you blog for fun and not financial gain doesn’t mean you don’t take pride in your writing. You still want your blog space to be beautiful, well-organized, and reader-friendly. This collection of useful tips and tools for hobby bloggers will help you to create and maintain a lovely blog you will be happy to share.

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Writing and Blogging Resolutions You’ll Want To Keep

Posted on 1 January 202128 March 2021 by Valerie

If you have tired of the same old “new year, new you” superficial goals usually floating around every January, you will appreciate these ideas for writing and blogging resolutions you’ll want to keep working on well into the new year. These realistic and do-able plans will keep you motivated to write and blog your way to next new year’s eve.

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How To Love Blogging Again

Posted on 11 September 202027 March 2021 by Valerie

Have you ever been in a blogging rut? Or maybe you’re in one right now? Do you feel like you need to learn how to love blogging again? Most writers and bloggers have felt this way at one time or another. And almost all of them will tell you they are glad they pulled themselves out of it and persisted.

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7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Start a Blog

Posted on 15 August 202026 March 2021 by Valerie

Thinking about making your writing public? Whether you write for readers and shares or financial gain, certain issues should be considered upfront. Following are seven questions you might want to ask yourself before you start a blog.

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Self-Care for Writers and Other Introverts

Posted on 7 August 202026 March 2021 by Valerie

Writers by nature tend to be introspective and spend lots of time by themselves. It sort of comes with the territory. Self-care for writers {and other introverts} needs to incorporate restful, low-key activities. We also sometimes require reminders to take care of our basic needs, because we’d rather be thinking than doing.

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How To Spring Clean Your Blog

Posted on 2 July 202021 March 2021 by Valerie

Do you spring clean at your house? Do you enjoy the feeling of having a neat, decluttered living space? It is time to do the same for your writing. This post will share tips for how to spring clean your blog.

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Setting Realistic Blogging Goals

Posted on 1 July 202021 March 2021 by Valerie

Do you set blogging goals for yourself, but find your motivation quickly fizzles out? Do you try to do too much at once and become intimidated? Maybe you need to step back and look at the big picture. Let’s talk about setting realistic blogging goals.

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Hello, friends. I’m Valerie, and I’m glad you’re here. I share posts about secular homeschooling, blogging as a way to connect, and life as a non-believer. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading non-fiction, listening to podcasts, and taking too many pictures of my cat. 🙂

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