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10 Ways to Start a Blog Post — 01-29-07

January 29, 2007 by Liz 20 Comments

Start with a Few Words

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Sometimes a few words can get a whole lot started.

  1. When I look at the people around me . . .
  2. If I could, I’d invent . . .
  3. It happens the same way every time . . .
  4. When I sit down with the news every morning, . . .
  5. Every relationship has an ROI. . . .
  6. When I was kid, I always thought that by now . . .
  7. Can you help me out here? Is this a new thing? . . .
  8. In this economy, anyone . . .
  9. If you want to have a meaningful conversation with . . .
  10. At this very moment, somewhere in the world, . . .

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Comments

  1. Jesse says

    January 29, 2007 at 11:28 AM

    If you want to have a meaningful conversation with me…

    come to me, and you’d better come across as sincerely interested or I’ll stay in my shell.

    Tag, you’re it. 🙂

    Reply
  2. ME Strauss says

    January 29, 2007 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Jesse,
    Listening was hard once. It’s not hard anymore. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Tisha says

    January 29, 2007 at 12:23 PM

    So true Liz!

    On a slightly different note…I usually get a two or three word idea which I immediately write down and develop later on. Problem is I have about a hundred like that 🙂

    We should get together to sing and dance sometime!

    Reply
  4. ME Strauss says

    January 29, 2007 at 12:25 PM

    Hi Tisha!
    I have a file like that too! I go back to it when I need something to write about.

    Yeah, we should get together to put on a show. Bet we could stir up quite an audience. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Glenn (Customer Service Experience) Ross says

    January 29, 2007 at 3:34 PM

    How about, “Fourscore and seven years ago…”
    No, wait, already been used.

    Nevermind!

    Reply
  6. Whitney says

    January 29, 2007 at 3:51 PM

    Did you know……?

    If the answer is “no”, readers invariably have an unstoppable compulsion to read further about the thing they didn’t know. These readers want to learn.

    If the answer is “yes,” at least half those respondents will keep reading to see if what they thought they know is right, and to see if there’s a detail they didn’t know. These readers are (for the most part, but not exclusively) looking for a bit o’ affirmation and assurance.

    Reply
  7. ME Strauss says

    January 29, 2007 at 4:45 PM

    Gee Glenn,
    And that would have been brilliant!

    Reply
  8. ME Strauss says

    January 29, 2007 at 4:46 PM

    Whitney is looking for insecure readers.
    Just kidding. 🙂

    Reply
  9. GP says

    January 29, 2007 at 10:16 PM

    How ’bout one of my favs (for me anyway).. life’s a dance you learn as you go… sometimes you lead.. sometimes you follow…

    or I used to be different… now I’m the same

    GP in Montana who’s a had a looong but rewarding day here in Big Sky Country 🙂

    Reply
  10. ME Strauss says

    January 29, 2007 at 10:19 PM

    Hi GP!
    Great to hear that your long day has been rewarding! I like your additions — you know I’m a dancer — right? 🙂

    Reply
  11. Peter Flaschner says

    January 30, 2007 at 6:48 AM

    Liz and Tisha: I have a file like that too. The problem is, when I go back and look over it, I often have no idea what I meant!

    Reply
  12. GP says

    January 30, 2007 at 10:48 AM

    Peter, LOL , I do the same thing… I go back and expect voila… a great entry just about ready to roll and instead look at it and think huh?

    Two steppin’ eh Liz, ballet, jazz ???

    GP in Montana

    Reply
  13. ME Strauss says

    January 30, 2007 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Peter!
    Great to see you!
    I use a lot of photos and words. Often I just let them mean new things or like a little kid, I just make up what they’re supposed to mean. 🙂

    Reply
  14. ME Strauss says

    January 30, 2007 at 10:56 AM

    Hi GP!
    Fourteen years. Most of them trained by a classical dancer ballet, tap, jazz — Mrs. Wright played the piano until she retired. I started assisting in 7th grade and managed the recital program for 600 students when I was around 14 or 15.(Only had 1 every 3 yrs — don’t learn much that year was the thought.)

    Reply
  15. Ken says

    April 12, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks for the 10 ways, I needed a kick in the pants. I came across your blog while looking for some inspiration. Love your blog….I will be a regular.

    Reply

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