84 – Blogging for Fun and Money, with Gregory Halpen

Episode 84 of The Professional Writer podcast is the first in an ongoing series where I chat with people who do interesting things with their writing – other than writing books.

Gregory Halpen certainly fits the bill! He’s a passionate home baker, dessert blogger, photographer, and life coach.

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The know, like, and trust factor

Why the Know, Like, Trust Factor Works So Well (And How to Nurture It in Your Business)

Like most entrepreneurs on a tight budget, I’m choosy about the consultants, conferences, and services I invest in. I purchase business help after the know-like-trust factor kicks in. In this article, I’ll reveal my multi-pronged strategy for helping my readers, listeners, and prospective clients get to know, like, and trust me.

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The Professional Writer Podcast with Laura Christianson | BloggingBistro.com

The Professional Writer Podcast – Links to Episodes 1-42

During each episode of The Professional Writer podcast, Laura Christianson and her guests discuss our struggles and successes as we plan, launch, and grow our writing-related businesses.

A range of writerpreneurs – from pre-published writers to New York Times bestselling authors – offer practical tips and advice. Links to episodes 1-42 are in this post.

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The Elements of Style shaped my writing

How ‘The Elements of Style’ Shaped My Writing

When I was in high school, my English teacher assigned the class to read Great Expectations,, by Charles Dickens. He gave us the entire semester to read it. I finished the book in a few days.

Now what was I going to do? Be bored out of my skull for the next 85 days?

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The 3 Best All-Time Tips for Increasing Your Blog's Readership | BloggingBistro.com

The Three Best, All-Time Tips for Increasing Your Blog’s Readership

Since 2004, when I started blogging, I’ve tried every tip imaginable to lure readers. Really, you need to do only THREE things consistently to build your blog’s readership.

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Yes, Virginia, There IS a Perfect Length for a Blog Post! | BloggingBistro.com

Yes, Virginia, There IS a Perfect Length for a Blog Post!

Carrie Talbott confesses that her blog posts are “giraffe-like length.” Learn why long posts are fine… as long as you follow one important rule.

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated to Blog | BloggingBistro.com

5 Tips for Staying Motivated to Blog

If you want to become an expert, it’s critical to practice your craft. But how do you stay motivated to blog over the long haul? Check out these 5 tips.

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5 Simple Ways to Promote New Content | BloggingBistro.com

5 Simple, Effective Ways to Promote Your New Content

Is your content getting the exposure it needs? Up your game with these five simple, yet effective promotion strategies.

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How often should you blog? Really? | BloggingBistro.com

How often SHOULD you blog? Really?

When you blog 16 or more times per month, your traffic is going to increase exponentially. But is blogging that often realistic? Or even doable for a solopreneur?

I’ve been blogging steadily since 2003. In this article, I’ll share the evolution of my own thinking about this question.

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5 Hidden Costs of Blogging | BloggingBistro.com

5 Hidden Costs of Blogging

Blogging is an amazing tool when starting a new endeavor or building your business. But blogging isn’t as easy as opening a Google Doc and typing away. When preparing a long-term blogging plan, you need to be aware of potential hidden costs. Here are five key costs to plan for.

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