4 years ago, on October 8th, 2012, I was a junior, sitting in my bedroom late at night signing up for a WordPress account.
Category Archives: Blogging lessons
A loss for words
I haven’t had anything meaningful to say in a really long time.
How to write a music review
For those who want to describe music in a way that goes beyond just “this song is really good”, music reviews are the way to go. If you’ve never written one before, fear not, for here are a few tips for beginners, from a fellow beginner.
5 pieces of crucial advice for new bloggers
Follow the ebb and flow of writing. I don’t think the term writer’s block is accurate, because for me, the desire to write comes in waves, in high tides and low tides. So ride the waves! Don’t ignore your instincts.
How to plan your blogging absence
So your family just booked a glorious trip to the Bahamas for two weeks, but there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to access wi-fi for who knows how long, and who even brings their laptop with them to the Bahamas?! If you know you’re going to be away from your blog for a while,Continue reading “How to plan your blogging absence”
An open letter to bloggers
Dear bloggers (and everyone else): There’s a reason why every writer cries when they first see their work in print. This is it, they realize. No editing. There’s no going back from this point. These words are for anyone to read, praise or slander.
Blogging tips for intermediate bloggers
So you started your own blog, hooray! You’ve been taking a stab at posting regularly and experimenting with different writing forms, but feel like you’ve recently fallen into a rut and can’t shake it. I have 5 tips to help you escape the novice phase:
On Creating & Maintaining a Blog for the Purpose of College Admissions
There are infinite reasons to blog. To start with, blogging gives you access to a public forum that you can use to a) broadcast your opinions b) showcase what progress you’ve made in a certain area of your life c) organize your thoughts. There are many people with limitless intentions, and it just so happensContinue reading “On Creating & Maintaining a Blog for the Purpose of College Admissions”
4 Fundamental Truths About Writing
The internet is a classic double-edged sword. It can be a writer’s best friend, but also his or her mortal enemy. Our saving grace can also be our greatest downfall. I know! How can a forum that offers up dictionaries, thesauruses, and great literary work ever inhibit your own? The truth is revealed: the internetContinue reading “4 Fundamental Truths About Writing”
Free College Essay Writing Help
Whether you know me or not, I think I might have something positive to offer you. Are you tired of getting the same old feedback on your essays? More detail here, avoid comma splices there, drones a teacher. Uhm, it sounds kind of boring, comments a peer. Grammar help should be the bare minimum, but standing out in aContinue reading “Free College Essay Writing Help”
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