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June 6, 2016

5 Things New Bloggers Need to Know

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So you’re a new blogger, huh? Cool.

I bet you have A LOT of questions.

I also bet you’re overwhelmed when you read a post that offers you blogging tips.

I mean, there’s SO MUCH to absorb, right? And you feel like you’ll NEVER learn it all.

That’s okay. You’re not alone!

Most new bloggers are in the same boat as you.

I know I once was.

That’s why I wrote this post. To help you. To teach you. To get you to benefit from MY experiences as a blogger.

Why? Because I’m an expert.

I’ve contributed to a ton of round-up posts by really famous bloggers. I share my knowledge here, and have also shared my knowledge in of guest posts, too (both for free and for pay).

Helping others is my thing. 😉

WHO I AM… and How I Can Help YOU

First, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lorraine. Lorraine Reguly, smiling

I’ve been blogging since 2013.

I’m a certified English teacher who taught high school Math and English for three-and-a-half years.

I’m also an author.

And an author assistant.

And an entrepreneur.

At this current time, I have two websites of my own: my author site (Laying It Out There), and my business site (Wording Well). I also have a free website, but I have been moving things from that site to my author site… slowly.

I’m a freelancer, too.

Yes, I’m currently available for hire, but that’s not why I’m here…

I’m here to help you. For free. No strings attached. (You can hire me as a mentor if you want to!)

Are You A Guppy Blogger?

I know you probably feel like a guppy blogger in an ocean of sharks. I felt that way once upon a time!

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I even wrote a guest post for the “shark” in the lower, right-hand corner of the above picture… (In fact, I’ve written posts for three of these people!)

In addition to using these 8 Action Tips For Guppy-Bloggers In An Ocean Of Sharks, I want to give you five more things you should know as a newbie blogger. Read More

May 30, 2016

The Top 5 Deadly Blogging Mistakes You Might Be Making (and How to Fix Them)

You’ve worked hard to build your blog and everything seemed alright and good to go.

Looking back, you could remember vividly all the sleepless nights you suffered before you were able to even figure out what niche to choose.

Right now, things look fine from the outside and people are beginning to visit your blog. “Wow”, you think, “What a dream come true!”

But then, it all looks like you’ve been attacked by the devil himself. Everything you’ve worked for is beginning to fall apart.

Your blog has gone stale. No more visitors, no more social shares, no more clients and worst of all… your blog got hacked.

Now you’re wondering why all these things are happening to you at the same time. Have you offended someone? Do you have bad luck? These and more questions are manifesting in your mind, yet, you’ve not been able to come up with an answer.

Sound familiar?

There is a popular saying… “It takes ages to build a house but one mistake can bring it down in a blink of an eye.”

That is the same way blogging is. It does not matter the amount of time you put into it – there are certain mistakes you will make and they will bring your blog to its knees.

I know you wouldn’t want that to happen, right?

If these things resonated with you then, I have good news.

In today’s post, I will unveil to you 5 of the most common blogging mistakes that most people make.

You need to avoid these killer blogging mistakes if you don’t want to lose everything you’ve worked hard to build.

Avoid These Killer Blogging Mistakes and Save Your Blog from Suffering

There are many mistakes bloggers make. Some are common. Some are easy to fix.

Some are deadly and can wreck your blog and your blogging efforts.

The good news is that most can be avoided!

In addition to the 21 Dangerous Blogging Mistakes most bloggers make, and the 4 Common Blogging Mistakes That Prevent You From Growing Your Business, there are 5 blog killers that you need to be aware of and fix if you want your blog and your blogging efforts to be successful. (And these are in addition to The 8 Biggest Blogging Mistakes New Bloggers Make!)

Bloggers make 5 killer blogging mistakes. Learn how to fix them!

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May 16, 2016

Bamidele’s Lists of Where to Get Paid to Write (Websites that Pay Writers)

Last updated on August 7, 2016.

We all love lists, especially of ones that pay freelancers, right?

Today I want to introduce you to someone special… who can help you… for free.

No strings attached. (Seriously!!!)

(If you’re simply to looking to guest post, you can check The Definitive List of Blogs That Accept Guest Posts.)

Bamidele Onibalusi, Freelance Writer + My New Hero

Meet Bamidele Onibalusi. He’s the awesome dude behind Writers In Charge.

He’s my new hero.

Move over, Gina and Elna… make room for this guy! (Gina Horkey, my idol and creator of must-have course 30 Days Or Less to Freelance Writing Success, and Elna Cain, supermom to twins and freelancer extraordinaire, who teaches you how to Write Your Way to Your First 1K) Read More

May 9, 2016

11 Things You Can Do to Achieve More Success as a Freelance Writer

The life of a freelance writer is pretty amazing!

There are many benefits: you get to make your own schedule, choose which clients you prefer working for and even get to decide how much you’ll charge them. It’s all up to you.

The best of all? You get to choose your own location. If you want to sit around writing in your PJ’s all day, fine! Want to change scenery and go somewhere else to get the creative juices flowing? Just hop in the car and bring the laptop with you.

However, achieving (and sustaining) success as a freelancer isn’t always easy.

Like it or not, you are a business owner. There are many aspects to running a freelance writing business.

You’ll hit some bumps along the way. The success and the setbacks are all part of your unique journey. But you’re not going to a little setback allow you to sink your ship, are you?

Of course not!

You can’t be stopped. You’re unsinkable!

You know you can do this and you’re not alone. There’s plenty of guidance along the way.

Meet Jasper, a Freelance Writer

That’s why I invited Jasper Oldersom (a freelance writer from Opportunity Building whom you can connect with on Twitter or on Google+) to be a guest on Wording Well, sharing 11 things that will help you to achieve more success as a freelance writer.

(I’m currently working on The Blind Writer – a new site that provides direction to writers of all types! Be sure to check it out when you get a chance… especially if you need additional guidance on your writing journey!)

So, are you ready for it?

Let’s dive in!