Why is that sometimes you’re bursting with more amazing ideas than you can even contain, and at others you can’t come up with an original thought to save your life? The secret to having a constant arsenal of fresh ideas is to make your life your… read more
When I taught writing to college freshmen, almost every incoming student said the same thing: “I can’t write.” Why? The inevitable answer: “Because I’m not creative.” I hear this from bloggers, too. “I wish I could X, but I’m not creative enough.” Friends, I’m here to tell… read more
“Everyone’s post said the exact same thing.” “Who’s the leader? Everyone looks like a follower.” “I haven’t been reading blogs lately because they’ve seemed so, I don’t know, boring.” Yikes. These are comments paraphrased from a recent discussion about sponsored posts. I don’t think there’s one… read more
The first week of 2017 is in the bag! Fifty one to go! It seems like weeks two and three of any new year start to lag. Those “new year, new you” posts lose their luster, and you might be feeling down if you already missed… read more
Oh, the weather outside is frightful! At least… it’s starting to get frightful in some places! As the cold sets in, it’s a good time to come inside, warm up, and make progress on your blog. Settle in front of a crackling fire with your laptop… read more
As the days get shorter, I find myself zapped of energy earlier and earlier each dark afternoon. Sometimes it feels like fewer daylight hours result in fewer blog post ideas. Does anyone else feel that way? I pulled out my brainstorm notes and jotted this list… read more
Hello, August! Can you believe that fall begins next month and all the kiddos are heading back to school? Here at BlogPaws, we have been busy working behind the scenes this summer as we prepare for the launch of our new Social Learning Center. We’re going “Back to… read more
We’re now two full weeks into summer! While it’s supposed to be the “lazy days of summer,” that’s never been the case for me or my family. Summer gets packed full of plans and activities and trips and fun. All good things, of course, but sometimes… read more
By Guest Blogger Robbi Hess “I want to be a writer, but…” I hear this from many writers every time I speak at a conference. Believe me, I know how BIG the BUT can be — I’ve been there, done that and unfortunately when it comes… read more
