Running A Reader Survey

Why run a reader survey? I could think of several reasons to support this idea but I think that we can narrow these down to two main points: -Enhance your blog -Encourage readers to join the action. How can a reader survey enhance your blog? If you remember, we talked about writing with your readers […]

What to Do When You Can’t Write

We’ve all experienced this before. You sit down in front of the computer, browse the Net for ideas, then an hour or so later you realize that you have not done anything. You just can’t seem to come up with any material for your blog post for the day! What do you do? For some […]

Focusing on the About Page

The what page? The “About Page.” I am sure you know all about this page. It is found in most any web site and blog. For some people, the About Page is one of the most basic pages that they focus on when building a web site or starting a blog. Surprisingly for some, the […]

Hungry for Comments?

I have to admit it, receiving notification e-mails telling me that someone has posted comments in my blog still excites me. This is particularly true when I have posted something that I especially like and can’t wait to hear what other people think about it. The reality is, however, this: not all blogs have a […]

On Writing Funny (Part 2)

Author Scott Adams shares more on how to write funny. Here are some of the tips that I find interesting and feasible. Use simple sentences We’ve had some posts on writing simply here in our own blog. It is a must, especially when you’re trying to be funny. How can people relate to your humor […]

More Thoughts on Writing

I am still in a pensive mood as I start writing this post for today. Here are more thoughts on writing that I think we should consider when we have time. Easy reading is damn hard writing. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne I suppose most people know him for The Scarlett Letter but writers should know him for […]