Fleeting Thoughts
Fleeting thoughts pass me by often in the middle of the night. My mind will often wake me to try and catch them, but in a half-woken state I find myself unable to take any effort necessary to record them. Sometimes they are truly brilliant verses composed by my unconscious mind, but when I awake […]
Do You Have Time to Blog?
For those about to blog, I salute you. However, don’t simply blog for the sake of blogging. Yes, a great many people are currently doing it. More than a handful are doing it well, albeit often with some outside help. But, before you begin blogging, you need to ask yourself: “Do I have time to […]
Down Yet Another Rabbit Hole
I’ve long been prone to overthinking. For all my life, I’ve taken my trains of thought off the rails. I’ve chased so many bunnies down so many rabbit holes, visiting aspects of wonderland that most people don’t even realize exist. Imagination is a beautiful thing, but it can also be wildly and dangerously addictive. Deep […]
How to Share the Same Content on Social Media Multiple Times
Ever shared an article that you posted or a video that you uploaded on social media and had no attention paid to it? It happens every minute of every day. You can create the greatest content ever made on any given topic in the universe and no one will see it. So, it would seem […]
How to Blog Effectively: Let it Come Naturally
“Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers.” – Isaac Asimov Have you ever found yourself not sure what to write for your blog? There may be days when you sit by yourself and brainstorm a few things that you’ll probably write about later. Likely you won’t use everything that you wrote. But, you […]
Well, I’m a Builder of Bridges
As I sit down to devote myself to writing something intelligent, it is nearly Thanksgiving. I find, for all of the evil that has befallen the world this year, I still have plenty to be thankful for, indeed. I found the love of my life, someone who finally gets me the way I get him. […]
It’s Never Too Late (Or Too Early) To Start Writing Online
Writing online is a highly competitive game – that’s for sure! But if you think you have something new or unique to bring to the table, it’s never too late (or early) to start! It doesn’t matter how young or old you are! I see writers as young as 12 (and there may be even […]
Why Do You Want to Blog? Here’s Why You Should Blog
Why do you want to blog? Some of us started a blog just to have an outlet. Others of us created a blog as a source of income. Is it possible to blog for both reasons at the same time? Yes, it’s possible. But, to do so successfully, you have to be honest about your […]
Creating a Winning Culture With Your Content
Great content can go a long way towards building your brand. But, even exceptional content doesn’t do the work if it doesn’t actually build your brand’s audience. Getting people to actually respond to your content is the key to making the most of it. Success with your content comes from a lot more than just […]
Are My Poems Reflections or Distortions of Life?
When I first began making collections for my poetry, it was suggested that I call the collection “Reflections on Life.” I felt like that wouldn’t be the best title to publish my work. I decided instead on “From the Pages of Spiral Notebooks” for my first small collection, since that’s the medium in which my […]