Written on November 26th, 2005 at 02:11 am by Darren Rowse

How to Start a Blog

Miscellaneous Blog Tips 2 comments

I quite often get asked by new readers for advice on starting a new blog. Now I’ll point them to the series that Duncan is writing on the topic of Starting a Blog. Part 1 is on ‘What to Blog About‘ - (choosing a topic).

Duncan’s series is for all kinds of bloggers but if you’re […]

Written on November 25th, 2005 at 07:11 pm by Darren Rowse

Stimulate your Mind - Battling Bloggers Block

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Blog Tip 12 - Stimulate your Mind

This bloggers block tip is really an extension of the last one on taking breaks - but I guess it’s about what you do on your break that can make it even more powerful for adding to your creativity.

The saying of ‘what goes in comes out’ is true […]

Written on November 25th, 2005 at 11:11 am by Darren Rowse

Take a Break - Battling Bloggers Block

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11. Take a Break

It seems an appropriate day (with many of my US readers currently off eating Turkey and being thankful) to talk about having a break from blogging.

Whether it’s a longer holiday, long weekend, day off or even a lunch or coffee break - time off is probably one of the most essential tips […]

Written on November 25th, 2005 at 09:11 am by Darren Rowse

Amazon ProductWiki

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There has been quite a bit of talk in the past couple of days about Amazon starting a wiki - Church of the Customer started it all but the interesting thing is that no one that I can see (including Church of the Customer) seems to have a link to it anywhere. Some say it’s […]

Written on November 25th, 2005 at 01:11 am by Darren Rowse

Using Blog Deadlines to Defeat Bloggers Block

Writing Content 7 comments

10. Set a deadline

When I was at school and then university one of the things that got my act together the most when it came to writing essays was a looming deadline. I work well under pressure (or maybe I’m just lazy and don’t work well when there is a lack of pressure) so deadlines […]

Written on November 24th, 2005 at 10:11 pm by Darren Rowse

Blogger Collaboration - Battling Bloggers Block

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9. Collaborate with other Bloggers

Run out of ideas? Find someone who hasn’t to work with.

One of the great things about blogging is the relational aspect of it. The ideas that come when you put your head together with someone else are often quite amazing. Collaboration can happen on many different levels including:

Guest Blogging - get someone […]

Written on November 24th, 2005 at 01:11 pm by Darren Rowse

Flip an Idea - Beating Bloggers Block

Writing Content 8 comments

8. Flip an Idea

Sometimes I get stuck on an idea because I’ve only ever looked at it from one angle. What about tackling it from another direction? Flip it!

One of the most memorable discussions I’ve ever participated in here at ProBlogger was the day I asked ‘What’s Wrong with Blogging?‘

What I didn’t write on that […]

Written on November 24th, 2005 at 12:11 pm by Darren Rowse

Apple Australia - Slow and Steady doesn’t win the race!

Blogging Tools and Services 15 comments

Almost 4 weeks ago I excitedly rang my local Apple store to place an order for a new dual core powermac. I made a few modifications to the standard configuration so the ETA on it was going to be a little longer than a standard machine. The prediction was 10 days.

Hmmm - so it’s coming […]

Written on November 24th, 2005 at 12:11 pm by Darren Rowse

Shoutwire

Blogging Tools and Services, Social Media 4 comments

The Zero Boss has a mini review of Shoutwire - a social bookmarking site that is similar to Digg but that covers a wider array of topics (Digg is just technology related).

It could be a useful tool if it takes off.
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