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Feb | 19 | 2008

Blog for a Rainy Day (Trust Me)

Posted by Andrew G.R. as Blog Tutorial, Tips, Writing Back in my days working in television news, I was taught the importance of having "evergreen" material ready to air in case of an emergency.Â Basically, this was generic content without any dates, names or specifics attached to it.Â Yes, like the plant, it has leaves all year round. If you're serious about your blogging, and pride yourself on regular updates, I would recommend creating a contingency plan in case life gets in the way. PHASE 1: Create several evergreen posts.Â Choose an area within your niche that is broad and has a long (or infinite) shelf life.Â Make a pact with ...

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Feb | 18 | 2008

Live Blogging: The Wave of the Future?

Posted by Andrew G.R. as Opinion We've talked about the ways to edit your work, but what if bloggers were forced to blog live? Lacking the excitement of a live sporting event or reality show, live blogging could be the wave of the future.

Think about it: What if you had to create a post and were not given a chance to re-write your thoughts? No spell check. No copy editing. Etc.

Would the end result be something no one wants to read - or would people flock to a Website where bloggers have to be on top of their game? Blemishes would surely ...

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Feb | 14 | 2008

How to Copyedit Your Blog

Posted by Andrew G.R. as Blog Tutorial, Tips Rewriting and revising any written work is an essential part of the writing process.Â The question is, as a blogger, how much emphasis do you place on editing your work?Â With the assumption that any writer worth is his or her salt will review work before posting, I'm curious to know which of the following methods you most frequently use.

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Feb | 12 | 2008

Quickie Tips on Becoming a Better Podcaster

Posted by Andrew G.R. as Tips A well-produced podcast can add a layer of value to your blog.Â If you've been staying away from the medium because you think it's a passing fad, I ask you to reconsider.Â All signs point to continued audio growth. Since April 2005 I've produced the Working Podcast, a career advice and employment news show that aims to inform, entertain and unite cubicle dwellers.Â While the show has grown at a steady rate, I've definitely made some mistakes along the way.Â With almost 80 shows under my belt, here are a few things that I'd love to hear more podcasters do.

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