I was listening to an interview with computer security expert Bruce Schneier this weekend and he brought up a very good point… There’s a difference between feeling safe and being safe, he said. It’s an important distinction because you can actually feel very safe when you’re not. And be very safe when you feel insecure. He was […]
What would you do if a major daily newspaper travel editor called you out of the blue one day to offer you a job as a travel writer? Well, that’s what can happen when you build a successful travel blog. Four travel columnists for The Denver Post know exactly how it feels to get that […]
As I watch the snowflakes coming down outside the window of my cozy home office, I’m reminded of how my travel-blogging career is much like a snowball. You see, the more I write about trips I take, the more momentum I gain in sponsored trips (or FAM trips), social media following, and readership. Here’s an […]
In the past, I’ve worked as a journalist and press officer—as well as being a qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor. Combining my media skills with my love of fitness and nutrition, I started my own blog, Sweat Like A Pig, four years ago. Never did I imagine that, four years on, the income from […]
Coming in from clearing the snow off the driveway for the umpteenth time last winter, my husband, face red and numb from the cold, announced “We’re going somewhere warm next year. No more Midwest winters.” Now I don’t usually take too kindly to being told what to do, but this was one time I couldn’t […]
I know how it is. I’ve been there, longing to be a travel writer but not knowing where to begin, wondering whether anyone would even read what I wrote. And when would I have time to write? After all, I had a full-time job and a family to take care of. So I put my […]
Pop quiz: What do the following pairs have in common? Comedians Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon. The Beatles and TV host Ed Sullivan. Or more recently, Kenny G and Katy Perry. Any guesses? These artists and entertainers are each famous in their own right. But they occasionally collaborate on projects, either by co-producing songs or […]
Many bloggers say it’s the fun that attracts them to blogging. But the income potential is huge. Here are some tips on how to make money from a blog.
Knowing how to write blog posts is important to your blogging success. Here are some things to keep in mind to keep your blog interesting.
How long should a blog post be…and how often should you post? Here are three tips for writing blog posts to get you off to a good start.
