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Don’t Bother Blogging

by james on May 9, 2012

The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials:

source: Des Morris

Yep.

I often have those days where my body tries to tell me: don’t bother blogging.

See, it’s not easy to be creative on demand, yet, if we are to be successful in what we are trying to do as bloggers, consistency has got to play a big part in that.

Writers block can affect the best of us, and when it happens it is not at all nice! But, as they say, you have to be in it to win it, and perseverance is key. The big question is this, what can you do in those times where you are uninspired and your body is trying to encourage you not to bother?

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Does Your Blog Have Clear Direction?

April 3, 2012

The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: Hey guys! I hope that your blogging efforts are going well and being extremely fruitful. Here in the sunny south-west of the UK spring has very much leaped into action! In fact, you could probably mistake it for summer down here at the moment, it is beautiful! As [...]

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Google Reader: A Must-Have for Bloggers

February 27, 2012

The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: Lately, I have been reflecting on the challenges that we can face as bloggers. For everything that is awesome about blogging, there are also things that are really tough. Within this section are things like keeping yourself organized, staying inspired, planning your posting schedule well, etc. The list [...]

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Organize Your Blog with Wunderlist

February 15, 2012

The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: Recently, I have been thinking about the trials and tribulations that we, as bloggers, can face. On the outside blogging can often look extremely glamorous, but when you scratch the surface you can find that it can be tough to be a consistently quality blogger. Over the years [...]

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The Evolution of a Blog

February 7, 2012

The biggest piece of advice I offer new or prospective bloggers is simple: the best way to grow a successful blog is to be willing to experiment, try new things, take risks and learn by doing. That may mean that you start multiple blogs as you get closer to discovering what you’re really passionate about, [...]

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Maximize Your Blogging: Set & Work Toward Goals

January 24, 2012

I’ve been blogging in this space — first Organizing Your Way and then Life Your Way — for over three years now, and there are some great posts in the archives that don’t get much attention anymore. This week, I’ll be sharing some of my favorites. Whether you’ve been around since the beginning or are [...]

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Blogging Success for 2012

January 17, 2012

The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: We are now well into 2012, the Christmas music has stopped playing; the Christmas tree is a distant memory; we have already broken our new year’s resolutions, and the stores are now selling Easter eggs. One thing that I wish for all of you this year is huge [...]

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5 Blogging Tips for the Holiday Season

December 9, 2011

The following post is from James of Google+ Tutorials: Here in the UK this week things started really heating up, when it comes to the holiday season. Lights have started going on in town centers, decorations have started being put up in homes, stores and offices, Christmas music is playing everywhere that I go, and it’s [...]

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3 Tips for Blogging Organization

November 29, 2011

The following post is from Amy of Blogging With Amy: The more I blog, the more my blogging to-dos overwhelm me. For a long time, I thought if I could just get organized, I could coast in my new system. Not so. The reality is, the amount of information we encounter on a daily basis is [...]

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