This week I returned from the Cyprus sun a little frazzled and not exactly well rested (!) but brimming with blog/vlog/writing ideas and excited about the future. Although I continued publishing posts on my normal weekly basis, and actually ended up filming a lot of content for youtube videos and…
I have invested a great deal of time AND money in my blog and social media presence since I first set up my original website in 2012. It definitely hasn’t come cheap, and eats into my life as well as my purse. Aside from the creative gains, for most people there…
View PostContinuing the new year theme I thought I’d do a quick post on why I keep blogging (or keep returning to the blog!) and how you can motivate yourself to carry on with what may essentially be just a hobby, even when real life gets in the way.
View PostI was recently asked how I find the motivation/inspiration to keep on writing (even though I’ve currently hit a wall when it comes to anything blog-related!). When that first epic novel that you poured your heart and soul into finally gets published, sometimes there doesn’t seem to be much of your…
View PostFood. Water. Shelter. Clothing. The basic necessities of life. Now it seems we have to add Social Media to that list. When I first started my blog the only other social media platform I used was facebook. Previously I had been part of the MSN generation (never MySpace) but this…
View PostIf you haven’t blogged as much as you would have liked this year, or simply want to start afresh, getting organised is the key to a whole new blogging you. Whether you’re a fan of spontaneity or prefer the tried and tested method, organising your blog and future posts can…
View PostIn the blogging world consistency and reliability are key to attracting a solid following. According to studies, readers like to know exactly when and what their favourite blogger will be posting, so since re-launching my blog I have adopted a much stricter blogging schedule than I was previously.
View PostWhen I started out blogging I had no idea what an expensive venture it would prove to be. Think that you just bust open your laptop and start typing? Think again. Blogging has now become a professional career path for many and bloggers are no longer relying on photographer friends or…
View PostWhile I try my best to bash out two posts a week (some prepared in advance, others off the cuff), sometimes it can be difficult to keep coming up with something interesting and witty when other work/ life / Greek stuff is piling up.
View PostHands up. Who likes to be criticised, even positively? Anyone? No, neither do I. *Reaches for the ouzo bottle*. Unfortunately, when you put your work out into the public forum criticism will inevitably come, and it won’t always be positive or constructive.
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