By Stacey Thompson WriterÂs block. It happens to the best of us. You may have had a good nightÂs sleep, a comfortable chair, the right resources, and a topic… and yet, your writing muscles refuse to … [Read more...]
Good People, Good Ideas
“Good people, good ideas.” That’s how Liz summed up the community here at Successful Blog the last time we chatted. It rings true for me. Every time I encounter someone who has attended a SOBCon … [Read more...]
How to Write and Get Your Work Published
By Alisha Webb Many people feel as though they have a story in them, or simply the innate ability to get an important message out there, but the majority don’t really know how to go about doing this. … [Read more...]
The Ron Popeil Method of Problem-Solving
My favorite Ron Popeil commercial was always the rotisserie chicken machine. ÂSet it and forget it! Who doesnÂt want to have delicious, juicy chicken roasting in their kitchen, being basted by a … [Read more...]
Savvy Blog Growth Tips for Small Businesses
By Christopher McMurphy The phrase Âadapt or die has proved true in the animal kingdom, and it has a place in the wild world of marketing as well. Monumental shifts in the advertising landscape … [Read more...]
Words matter
Boilerplate kills kittens. Early in my career, I worked as a technical writer for a large government contractor. The GPO Manual was our ultimate arbiter of word choice, I learned to spell “judgment” … [Read more...]
Do You Really Have to Write What You Know?
By Miranda Marquit Pretty much every aspiring writer has heard this advice: ÂWrite what you know. The logic behind this approach makes sense. A certain expertise and confidence accompanies … [Read more...]
Connected Content. Get Some.
By Lisa D. Jenkins I live in a place thatÂs done a lot to embrace art in every day life. When I moved to Boise, I was giddy over the artist murals that cover the downtown traffic boxes. I have a … [Read more...]
Living Life on the Financial Edge
If you have a full-time job, one that pays good wages and is all but a sure thing, by all means enjoy it. As I and millions of others discovered in recent years, a sure thing in the workplace is about … [Read more...]
Our Top 15 Posts Ever
By Andy Crestodina Since the beginning, this blog has helped more than a million visitors learn hundreds of important lessons. You, the readers and writers, have shared your experiences and techniques … [Read more...]