Over the last five posts, we’ve delved into how to write. Not the mechanics of syntax and grammar and sentence structure – but how to get you writing in the first place. For those of you who like edited highlights, here is a short summary of each of the articles, so you can get the gist of each […]
The time has come – so don’t panic! If you’ve followed the steps outlined in the previous blog posts, you should now have a full outline for your own article. All that should be left is to get on and write. Unfortunately, for a lot of people, this is where they get stuck. It is […]
You’ve got a target audience in mind and you’ve got all your ideas written down, now’s the time to think about the structure of your article. To do this you need to answer one question: What is the ONE THING you want your ideal reader to take away? This should be one very clear point […]
How do I get started? Oh! The dreaded blank piece of paper! This is one of the hardest challenges you can face as a writer. Staring down onto an empty page (or screen) is intimidating and knowing how to get your teeth into the piece is so tough. And the more you think about it […]
But what do I write? It is a common conundrum. In my last blog I spoke about how to get going and to get into the discipline of writing and that doing something (anything) every day is the cornerstone for building your writing muscle. Having tackled ‘how’ the question which often comes wining my way is […]
Cate, How do you write? This is one of the questions that I’m most often asked is also one of the most vague and difficult to answer. Seeking the ‘How to write’ rule book? If you’re not confident about the process of writing, it would be ideal to have some kind of rule book. That […]
In this Creative Words blog series, we’ve covered a variety of topics relating to blogging. In case you missed any of it, I’m wrapping up the series with a quick recap of some of the highlights. When to blog In this article we covered the role of blogging even in this fast moving world of […]
At its most simple, blogging is creating content with which an audience can engage. If you think of it that way, it’s no different to a news site, a Youtube channel or even a Twitter post. Each of them is simply a platform for your content. The difficulty with sharing a blog, rather than a tweet, […]
So many people say “I can’t write” as a reason not to blog. One of the great things about blogging is that it is a personal expression, so it doesn’t need to be ‘perfect.’ That said, it does need to be easy to read and follow by your audience, so this article will share with […]
Okay. So you’ve decided that you want to blog. You’ve figured out what to write about. Let’s get blogging – yes? Not quite! There are a few questions that you should ask yourself. Who is your audience? Work out who would be interested in what you have to say and tailor your blog to them. […]
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