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Sorry everybody: WordCount’s November mini-blogathon is a no go

By Michelle V. Rafter on October 31, 2011 | 1 Response

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At the end of May, when enthusiasm for the WordCount Blogathon was running high, I was persuaded by bloggers who’d loved the experience to consider holding another event. I agreed, and announced plans for a mini-blogathon to take place in November. Time passed. And while I’m no less enthusiastic about blogging, this blog and the [...]

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The ultimate guide to daily blogging challenges

By Michelle V. Rafter on June 22, 2011 | 10 Responses

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Events like the WordCount Blogathon or NaBloPoMo are one way to force yourself to post every day. Here’s a list of well-known blogging challenges.

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Posted in Blogs | Tagged daily blogging challenges, how to blog every day, NaBloPoMo, ProBlogger's 31 Days to Build a Better Blog, the WordCount Blogathon, Ultimate Blogging Challenge, why its pays to blog every day | 10 Responses

Poll: How can we build a better blogathon?

By Michelle V. Rafter on May 30, 2011 | 11 Responses

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Take this poll to make suggestions for making the next WordCount Blogathon month-long blogging challenge even better.

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Posted in Blogs | Tagged #blog2011, 2011 WordCount Blogathon, blogging basics, blogging for writers, blogging tips, how to blog every day | 11 Responses

Ask your blogging questions @ today’s #blog2011 chat 10 am PT

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 27, 2011 | Leave a response

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Join the 60-minute chat to discuss blogging basics, writing posts, software add-ons and everything you want to know about the 2011 WordCount Blogathon.

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Join the blogathon chat, Wednesday, April 27

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 26, 2011 | Leave a response

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Will I really be able to post every day in May? What will I write about? How can I get more comments on what I write? How can I find a partner for a guest post exchange? What’s the best way to use Twitter to promote my blog? The 2011 WordCount Blogathon doesn’t start until [...]

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25 more ways to blog every day

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 25, 2011 | 9 Responses

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In Part 2 of this two-part series, I share 25 additional tips for writing blog posts to make sure you never run out of ideas.

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25 ways to blog every day

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 24, 2011 | 8 Responses

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, I share 25 tips for writing blog posts to make sure you never run out of ideas. Look for 25 more tips in Part 2 tomorrow.

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2011 WordCount Blogathon: Events calendar

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 11, 2011 | 12 Responses

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Save these dates for theme post days, guest post exchange, haiku day and other events during the 2011 WordCount Blogathon, May 1-31.

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2011 WordCount Blogathon – register now, event starts May 1

2011 WordCount Blogathon – register now, event starts May 1

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 4, 2011 | 14 Responses

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The 4th annual WordCount Blogathon invites writers, bloggers to post every day in May. Sign up for this free event to be eligible to win writing-related prizes.

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A 10-step guide to making time to blog

By Michelle V. Rafter on April 28, 2010 | 2 Responses

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If you’re devoting more time to blogging, you risk eating into time spent on other work or your non-work life. Here are 10 suggestions for how to do it all.

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