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Comment on Embrace Your Inner Geek by Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:45:51 +0000

I think being true to your geekiness makes you more humble, in that you don’t appear to think you’re above everyone else. Personally I’m much more likely to take notice of a blog post or an article that’s written by someone who is not afraid to show their true personality, and if they’re as geeky as me about words, then all the better!
Thanks for sharing!

Comment on 4 Quick Tips for Blog Post Writing by Marcus Sheridan-The Sales Lion

Marcus Sheridan-The Sales Lion — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:20:17 +0000

Really dig this Paige, especially #1. I’ve seen people recommend before to not write the title until the end and that has never made sense to me. Like you said here, it seems to get me going and off to the races…and if I need to adjust at the end, I can.

Good stuff!

Comment on 4 Quick Tips for Blog Post Writing by Timber Shelton

Timber Shelton — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:08:32 +0000

Great tips, Paige! I admit that I struggle with #3, and constantly have to remind myself to write first, edit later. I also have to force myself to sit on my writing for a while before turning it in or posting it. This one is SO important, because I always find something on the second (and usually third and fourth) look that could be worded better, needs fixed, needs tossed, etc..

My other favorite tip is creating an editorial calendar (I don’t adhere to it strictly, but it is a great guideline). That way I can think on the topics for awhile before it is time to actually write about them. If I think of a great line or something I should address, I just stash it in a file for later. When I run across links, graphics, or quotes that relate to those topics I throw those in the file, too. By the time those topics come up, I have a stash of goodies ready to use.

Comment on 4 Quick Tips for Blog Post Writing by Eddie Gear

Eddie Gear — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:48:05 +0000

Excellent tips Paige. I do follow a similar process, However… I end up changing everything once im done with the article. I do prepare for a lot of posts, however… I keep them scheduled to make room for other work.

Comment on Three Creative Writing Exercises to Flex Your Mental Muscles by Blog Writing Tips to Get You Unstuck | Written Magic

Blog Writing Tips to Get You Unstuck | Written Magic — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:28:25 +0000

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Comment on 4 Quick Tips for Blog Post Writing by Paige Jeffrey

Paige Jeffrey — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:17:19 +0000

Yeap, my first drafts are the same way, usually.

Sometimes I delude myself into thinking they aren’t so bad, so I go to schedule them, then remind myself to sit on it for a while. I’ll come back to it the next day and of course, end up re-writing nearly the whole thing.

Thanks for the visit!

Comment on 4 Quick Tips for Blog Post Writing by Harrisonamy

Harrisonamy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:02:50 +0000

I’m definitely all for the “do not edit” to the point that I’m so happy no one ever get’s to read my first draft. Especially if I’m excited or tired and my fingers can’t keep up.

It looks like a dog’s dinner, but it’s much more productive than if I was stopping to correct every sentence!

Great post.

Comment on Three Creative Writing Exercises to Flex Your Mental Muscles by Paige Jeffrey

Paige Jeffrey — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:30:21 +0000

I appreciate that!

And yes, I can believe it. For some, all they need is a little practice. For others… they need a lot of practice. I understand.

Comment on Three Creative Writing Exercises to Flex Your Mental Muscles by Derek Brooks

Derek Brooks — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:43:15 +0000

Paige, thanks for doing what you do, and educating others. Only someone in your profession would believe some of the stuff that our customers have submitted for print over the years.

I’ll be sending them in your direction, for some pointers the next time that I run into one of those “do it your selfers”.

Comment on Why Trust Can Make or Break your Sales Pitch by Paige Jeffrey

Paige Jeffrey — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:18:02 +0000

Social media can make it easier to be there mentally, but it doesn’t always encourage conversation as much as the body language of an actual face-to-face meeting can.

For example, it can be hard to know what to say in the comments of a blog whereas it’s easy to be seen listening even if you don’t have anything to say when you’re part of a conversation.

Getting back to the point of the article, it’s about finding ways to get people to see you as a real person. It’s easier sometimes, but it takes more effort to be visible like that online, even with Social Media.