by Julie McElroy on March 30, 2009
Many writers will find inspiration from bloggers or other writers they have ‘met’ on the Internet. Often, that is where the majority of new bloggers will get the motivation to even start a blog or revise it based on tips and advice. The opinions voiced in the comments by other bloggers can also be [...]
by Julie McElroy on March 27, 2009
Recently, I have examined conceptions of sources that influence writing inspiration. Where do the thoughts that jump out of our minds and onto the page begin? Are they always there, or is there something, or someone, that triggers the ideas?
There are hundreds of ways people get inspired to write. Sometimes, it is a comment they [...]
by Julie McElroy on March 24, 2009
The Internet keeps getting more and more powerful and far reaching everyday. With sites like Facebook, mySpace, Twitter, and other social media sites, socializing has taken on a whole other meaning. Acronyms like LOL and TTYL are common in everyday e-mail, text messages, and Tweets. It is possible to read the thoughts of [...]
by Julie McElroy on March 23, 2009
Before you begin reading this post, I want to clarify that the context in the title refers to emotional support, not financial support. The support that individuals provide by actually reading your stuff or leave comments about your writing. Even better yet, the supporters that subscribe to your blog or read your articles on [...]
by Julie McElroy on March 21, 2009
There are many avenues people may walk down that will ignite the inspiration to write. These paths trigger something inside of the writer’s psyche that leads to the urge to put these words down. Unless these thoughts are intended for a private diary, most writers want to share their thoughts with the world. Especially [...]
by Julie McElroy on March 19, 2009
I have read dozens of ‘blog tips’ in articles from multiple well-known bloggers and some not so well-known. One of the most common tips or suggestions in getting more readers is to provide a blog that targets a specific topic, or a niche. A niche refers to a tightly focused blog on a [...]
