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9/30/2015

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I just wanted to share a few tips today about blogging with those of you who struggle with it. I’ve spoken with several authors who don’t blog often. They state that their blogging is inconsistent because of their schedules, lack of material, or they just don’t think about it.

Blogging can kinda be like your own diary that you share with the world. Whatever is in your heart or spirit that you want to share, go for it. People will like it or not.

Topics:

  1. Get an idea of what you want to blog about and create your blog around that topic. The graphics, design, and content should support this idea. Whether it’s fashion, hair, DIY house ideas, crafting, or writing…go for what you love to make it passionate and fun.

  2. Writing about something because it’s trendy or what others believe you should write about won’t work. Unfortunately, you will begin to view it as a chore. Your lack of enthusiasm about your topic will show in the writing. When you write about what you love, others will be engaged. Enthusiasm can be contagious! J

Example:

  1. My content tends to follow a general flow. Every Monday is Motivational Monday Moment, where I share quotes focused on inspiration or motivation.

  2. Tuesdays are Tête-à-Tête Tuesdays with Tyrone. One of my characters from The House of BeJeweled series, dishes on the other characters, haircare tips, and all other things that happen in the salon.

  3. Wednesdays are writer Wednesdays where I share an excerpt from my novels, or invite other authors to share their posts.

  4. Thursdays are generally thankful or throwback Thursdays. I express my gratitude about different subjects, or reflect on a particular year. However, I am capable of discussing some topic that I either rant about or just sharing what’s on my heart.

Schedule:

  1. Look at your schedule and plan a time to sit down and write your blog posts. Stick to this particular schedule until it becomes routine/habit. The more often you stick to it and do it, you will begin to find it’s easier to flow.

  2. Allow flexibility when necessary, but don’t change up your schedule too much. If you do, you’ll find yourself making excuses for not blogging.

Example:

  1. I sit down every Friday afternoon and create my content for the next week’s blog posts. I have them scheduled to automatically post each morning at 6 AM.

  2. If something pops up preventing me from creating my posts on Friday, I sit down Sunday afternoon and plan out my content.

Supporters:

  1. It’s important to visit other blogs, and make that a part of your routine. Perhaps, a few times a week you can visit a few other blogs and leave comments. It doesn’t have to be a long dissertation, but leave a comment.

  2. Your name will be linked to your website or whatever other address you have it set up to go to (e.g., blog, Google+, etc.). This will cause other bloggers to come back and visit you. I’ve not been consistent with this lately, but I’m working on it.

  3. My old blog Writing My Dreams, gained just over a hundred supporters (not a lot, but…) by the work that I put in when I visited other blogs. I have to get back to doing that with this new blog.

Example:

  1. I visit two-three blogs every two days and read the content. I randomly scroll through to find something that is interesting to me and pay them a visit. I read their content and leave a little comment. This usually takes about twenty minutes of my time, depending on how long their post is.

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Chelle Ramsey

6 Comments
Jackie link
9/30/2015 11:49:11 am

Great advice! I love to blog!

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Chelle Ramsey link
9/30/2015 12:21:46 pm

Thanks, Jackie. I enjoy it, as well.

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Keshia
9/30/2015 04:09:16 pm

This is awesome info! I've been considering starting a blog and just never knew where to even start! This is helpful! Thank you!

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Chelle Ramsey link
10/1/2015 09:48:34 am

Thanks Keshia. Just do it. I first started my blog with the release of my first book in 2012. I knew nothing about blogging, but it was a way to record my journey. Then I began reaching out to other bloggers and authors for them to be guests on my blog. Just write. You can reach me @ chelleramseywrites@gmail.com for help at any time.

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Stella Eromonsere-ajanaku link
10/1/2015 06:55:57 am

I enjoy blogging about Love and Romance. Consistency is key and visiting other blogs is vital. Thanks for sharing.

Waiting for you on my blog today. Lol!

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Chelle Ramsey link
10/1/2015 09:50:38 am

Thanks Stella. 😊

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