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Simple Ways to Maintain Focus When Writing a Blog Post

Writing a blog post can be a daunting task, especially when there is a struggle to maintain focus. Staying on track periodically requires use of a few strategies that reinforce the ability to produce consistent, high-quality content. Whether a seasoned blogger or just starting out, everyone can improve their writing process.

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10 Important Questions to Ask Before Starting a Blog

If you're starting out for the first time — or even if you're experienced — there are a number of key questions to ask yourself before you launch a new blog. Whether writing as a creative outlet, establishing a personal brand/product or building expertise in a particular field; blogging requires some thoughtful consideration.

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8 Things That Help Make Your Blog Post Great

Those of us who blog — whether it's for business, a side hustle or a passion project — we all want to make sure what we're sharing engages our readers and is something we can be proud of. No matter how we measure it; there's no magic formula to ensure success, but there are a few things we can include that give our blog post writing a boost.

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5 Things You Might Hate About Blogging

If you're a blogger, chances are you've experienced some of the ups and downs of managing your own site/content. Depending on how long you've been doing it, some of these frustrations may have come around more than once; alternatively, you may be starting out and want to prepare for what's less appealing about blogging.

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Essential Tips For Easy Blog Post Editing

I'll freely admit that on occasion, I find trying to proofread and edit my blog posts a bit frustrating. To help improve the overall experience I follow some simple, yet essential practices that deliver a more organized and trouble-free experience.

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How To Prepare For a Blogging Break

There comes a time in every blogger's creative journey where we run out of motivation or enjoyment for what we do. It's difficult to admit that sometimes the passion has disappeared and we're left wondering if blogging is still worth it. Taking a temporary step away can seem daunting; but trust me, it's better than lingering until all the love is gone.

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Writing The Best Blog Post Titles

Having the right blog post title can make the difference between enticing readers to your writing or turning them away. Requiring a mix of creativity and technical know-how (like sentiment, readability and SEO); coming up with something that captivates and resonates with your readers (and you) can be a little tricky. 

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Blog Post Ideas When You Don’t Have Time to Write

When we're pressed for time but are still motivated to write a blog post; it can be a bit tricky to figure out what topic or content can fit into the creative moments we have available. Life can get bustling or frustrating for many reasons, hopefully these blog post ideas produce some inspiration!