Do you want to write some fiction but don’t know where to start? Have a look below at some of these five creative writing prompts – sometimes something so simple can really connect with you, and before you know it, you’re inspired and writing away. You wake up in the middle of a forest. … [Read more…]
Am I a writer, just because I’ve written something, or is there more to it than that? I think this debate has been around for as long as writers have been around. Everyone has an opinion on it, but there seems to be no hard and fast rules. I mean in theory, you … [Read more…]
As part of my Over To You theme, I was asked to write this post by Luke from Musings For The Potting Shed. Luke asked me what my inspiration was for the stories I wrote for the April A to Z Challenge (he also asked for a story about the numbers 1 to 10. As next … [Read more…]
As part of my Over To You theme, I was asked to write this post by Katie from Mummy In A Tutu. Katie asked me to write a letter from my current blogging self to my blogging self when I first started out, in particular, what I would tell myself, what I would warn myself … [Read more…]
This week’s quote is one I think all of us bloggers will understand. Actually it’s not really a quote as such, it’s more of a statement, but I liked it anyway. It is: “Where’s the best place to hide a dead body? On the second page of a Google search because no one ever … [Read more…]
As part of my Over To You theme, I was asked by Annette from 3 Little Buttons about how to create a media kit and what you should put in it. What Is A Media Kit And Why Do Bloggers Need One A media kit is like your blog’s CV. It is an easy to … [Read more…]
As part of my Over To You theme, I was asked by Yvonne from Double the Monkey Business which WordPress plugins I couldn’t live without. The short answer is I actually use very few plugins, but here are the ones I do use that are invaluable to me: WordPress Plugins I Couldn’t Live Without One: Askimet … [Read more…]
Using analytics sounds so complicated doesn’t it? In this post (as requested by Janet from Rambles, Rants and Writings as part of my Over To You theme) I will discuss some easy ways to make your analytics work for you, and how to use the results to drive more traffic your way. The first … [Read more…]
Today’s post is a guest post about using Google Plus to maximise your advertising for your business (remember your blog is a business, even if you aren’t currently monetizing it, these strategies can be used to promote your posts too). The post is from Sheena Mathieson, a content writer who currently runs her own online … [Read more…]
Welcome to day four of the A to Z Challenge! My theme is 100 word (give or take a word or two) flash fiction on the darker side of human nature. I hope you enjoy. Darkness The darkness envelopes me like a reassuring embrace. I cannot understand why people fear the dark. We are one. My … [Read more…]