If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!There is a comedy gold mine in writing about bad first date experiences. Think about the dreadful, lame, and horrific experiences you’ve had while looking for Mr or Miss Right. Where did the date go wrong? Was it […]

Circumstances in your life can change quickly for the better or worse. An illness, a promotion, a fall-into-your-lap opportunity, or other unexpected event can put you in the position of making quick decisions.

Here’s your writing challenge:
If you suddenly had the means, would you move? Where? How quickly could you get your stuff together?
If circumstances […]

Here’s your writing challenge:

The weather is awful. Snow and ice has left you homebound. Your family is safe at friend’s houses, and you are all alone. The cable is out, and your internet connection is down. Write a post about what you would do…
Do you start a fire and read a book? Take a long […]

One of the tips you’re sure to see whenever you read a “how-to” article on blogging is “Use Keywords.” Keywords get your blog noticed by search engines. Keywords bring visitors to your site.
That’s a fantastic tip for business bloggers. If you’re trying to sell, let’s say digital cameras, you’ve got many ‘keywords’ you can use: […]

Knowing the answer to this question might help you overcome today’s episode of Blank Page Syndrome.
For this exercise, tell your readers exactly why you started your blog. Did you start it primarily as a way to communicate with friends and family? As a creative outlet to replace your personal journal? Are you […]