Wouldn’t you love to smash your content out of the ring every time? To always land that knockout blow, just like
Category: Writing
Best of 2017: Our Favorite Posts for Writers from the Last 12 Months
2018 is around the corner. This could be the year you crack your first 1,000 subscribers. This could be the year
How to Use Transitional Phrases to Keep Your Readers Sliding Down the Page
Some writers seem to have a magic touch… One minute you’re reading their opening, and before you know it, you’ve reached
How to Write a Bio that Convinces Readers You’re Their Personal Superhero
Writing a bio is hard. You have to knock ’em dead with two or three dazzling sentences that show you’re a
8 Ways to Make Old and Boring Topics Feel New and Exciting Again
I get it. You don’t want to be one of the millions of bloggers stuck in the land of sameness —
8 Old-School Blogging Tactics That No Longer Work
You feel misguided. When you started your blog, you thought you could just follow in the footsteps of your favorite blogger,
How to Write a Paragraph in 2017 (Yes, the Rules Have Changed)
You want people to read your content, right? That’s why you wrote it in the first place. But getting people to
What the Heck Is Ghostwriting? (And Why You Might Want to Do It)
You want to make money as a writer, right? You’ve told everyone on Facebook (including your weird aunt) that you’re available
Advice to Writers Who Feel Like a Fraud (from a Writer Who Feels Like a Fraud)
Let me guess … Every success in your writing career has been a fluke. When people praise your work, they don’t
31 Insanely Useful Resources for Writing a Bestselling Book in 2017
You’d love to learn how to write a bestselling book, right? Problem is, it’s scary. You’re not even sure what goes
How to Write a Blog Post – The Ultimate Guide
Blogging is a battle. A war to get your ideas the attention they deserve. Your enemy? The dizzying array of online
7 Ways You Can Repurpose Your Old Blog Posts to Get More Traffic
Note from Glen: I’m delighted to introduce Smart Blogger’s new Associate Editor, Robert van Tongeren. Robert’s been behind the scenes for
How to Write Faster: 10 Crafty Ways to Hit 1,000 Words Per Hour
Yesssss! The schedule gods have given you a break, and you have a rare hour to actually sit down and write.
27 Hard-Won Lessons about Writing from New York Times Bestselling Authors
Writing tips are like beer nuts. They’re addictive. No matter how many you have, you always want more. But do you
99 Ways to Get Inspired to Write
Ugh, it happened again. Another week or month has passed, and you’ve made zero progress on your writing goals. Deep down
47 Resources for People Who Love to Write but Can Never Find the Time
Tugs at your soul, doesn’t it? You love to write. You always have. But honestly — who has the time? Not
The Epic Content Cycle: 10 Steps to 10X Content [Infographic]
It’s the holy grail of the blogosphere — highly sought after but rarely achieved. We’re talking, of course, about “epic” content.
Warning: Are You Suffocating Your Blog by Needlessly Neglecting Newbies?
Editor’s note: You’ll certainly have heard the following advice, commonly given to bloggers — “write for your ideal reader.” But the
The Five Most Realistic Ways to Make a Living as a Writer
You want it so bad that it dominates your waking thoughts. You’re even afraid to say it out loud, in case
11 Reasons People Bounce from Your Blog and Never Return
You know what? You work damn hard to get people to your blog. Pushing yourself to unearth the best ideas, pouring
297 Flabby Words and Phrases That Rob Your Writing of All Its Power
You’re not stupid. You know what writing is truly about. It’s a never-ending battle for your readers’ attention. Every sentence is