All About Blogging For Writers

All About Blogging For Writers

One of the easiest ways to keep track of your writing is by blogging. This post is all about blogging for writers.

Everyone has a story worth telling. Writing helps you tell it, and if you learn how to write properly, you could even become a successfully published author.

Everything begins with words. Words make sense of a senseless world. Psychologists agree that writing is one of the most therapeutic exercises for any human being. I believe writing every day is important because it unleashes your creativity, it shows your determination, and it keeps your sense of wonder alive. You will discover yourself through the power of words.

All About Blogging

All About Blogging For Writers

What is a blog?

A blog is a ‘web log’ and it is, in essence, an online diary. Anyone with a computer and access to the Internet can set one up.

How do I set up a blog?

There are many sites that offer free blogging. I would suggest Tumblr or WordPress for beginners. Both sites offer free templates and tutorials. You don’t need to know anything about writing code or designing a website. You will receive a free blog site with an address you’ve chosen. This is the address you will give to family, friends, customers – anyone who might want to take a look.

[Suggested reading: Social Media 101 – What Is A Blog?]

Once you’ve created your profile you’ll be asked to write your post and upload pictures. (Don’t panic! There are buttons for all of these. Follow the prompts.) There is a tag section for blogs. These are the words you most associate with your blog. Add these tags when prompted because they help people find your blog in searches.

After you’ve checked the post all you have to do is click the publish button. Your post will be visible and you will have become a blogger. Remember that you are writing for an audience and you should write as clearly and as well as you possibly can. You don’t have to write something new every day. You can share another blogger’s post or simply add an inspiring quotation or picture.

What can I blog about?

You can blog about anything. You know what drives, motivates, inspires, and interests you. You might be passionate about cupcakes, or cats, or reality TV. You might want to blog about all three. Or you may want to write about something traumatic that’s happened to you or your family. Whatever it is, there’s a community for you.

I blog on Facebook, Tumblr, and WordPress. I post my book reviews on Goodreads. Once you find your passion you will find there are many communities you can join.

5 Reasons To Start A Blog

Why should I blog?

  1. It will encourage you to write every day.
  2. Your creativity and passion need an outlet.
  3. Your stories will help you discover who you really are.
  4. You will raise awareness for your personal or professional profile.
  5. You can build up a following and create a community that supports your interests.

You don’t have to blog to write though. Using a diary, or paper, or simply writing on your PC is just as good. You need to create a writing routine and establish a habit. Take an hour every morning before everybody else wakes up or an hour late at night when everyone’s asleep. Writing every day will help you create a great story when you decide to eventually write a book.

You will realise there is no muse. It is you and a blank screen, or a blank piece of paper. If you treat writing as a job, or a dedicated hobby, with deadlines and rules, you will succeed. If you treat it as an artistic experience you will not become published which is fine if you’re not interested in that aspect. But if you do want to publish, find out how to write, find time to write, and do it.

My 5 Top Tips On Blogging For Writers

  1. Write every day. [Get a free daily writing prompt here] Read every day.
  2. Learn how to write a book. Go on a course or do some research.
  3. You need 10 000 hours practice before you’re good at anything. Start writing now.
  4. Brand yourself. Think about how you, and your writing, could become a product people want more of.
  5. Become ‘social media’ savvy. Spend two hours a day online as a ‘writer’. Join Tumblr, Goodreads, Facebook, and Pinterest.

Happy blogging!

If you’re looking for a course:

  1. If you want to learn how to write a book, sign up for our online course.
  2. If you want to learn how to blog, sign up for the online course.

 by Amanda Patterson

If you enjoyed this post, read:

  1. 9 Habits You Need For Social Media Success
  2. 25 Types Of Content That Make Your Blog Irresistible
  3. 30 Inspiring Blog Post Ideas For Writers
  4. The Anatomy Of A Great Web Writer
Posted on: 26th July 2013
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8 thoughts on “All About Blogging For Writers”

  1. Great advice on how and why to start a blog. I am a longtime published author, but I’ve been dragging my heels on blogging until now. I’m in process of revamping my website and adding a blog feature to link to Facebook.
    Congrats on your writing successes, Amanda, and inspiring all of us.

    Kathleen

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  3. I started a blog several years ago and wrote semi-regularly. I haven’t written anything in quite some time. After reading your article I’m feeling motivated to jump back in. Thanks!

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