From Blank Space to Blogging Brilliance

From Blank Space to Blogging Brilliance is filled with practical, useful techniques and ideas to help you start and grow a successful blog. This book will teach you how to attract a loyal following, promote your blog like a pro, and write content that builds a community around your brand.

You’ll know all the ins and outs of blogging so that you can hit the ground running. Topics like the best plugins to use, how to set up your social media profiles, and search engine optimization will give you a head start on your blogging journey.

Learn how to easily pivot your blog from a hobby to a profitable business. You’ll also learn how to set measurable blog goals, build relationships with influencers and brands, and establish yourself as a true authority.You’ll learn how to effectively grow your brand using your blog as a tool.

We’ll also cover freelance writing for magazines, ghostwriting, and using other media tools – such as photography, podcasting, and video – to increase your reach.

Whether you’re a beginning or experienced blogger, this book will help you to quickly establish and grow your blog like a content and online marketing pro.

In this guide you’ll learn how to:

Create good blog karma, find your voice, and develop content readers will love

Grow an online presence, nurture your community, and find your tribe

Build confidence, maintain the right mindset, and reach your blog goals

Monetize your blog through brand sponsorships, information products, advertisements, and more

Gain media exposure, stand out in your niche, and take your message offline with public speaking and live events

This is your all-in-one guide to learn how to to attract a loyal following, promote your blog like a pro, and write content that builds a community around your brand.

Table of Contents

Writing

1. Develop Content Your Readers Will Love— by CarinKilbyClark
2. Connect With Your Content Consistently— by Ella Rucker
3. Find Your Voice by Getting in Your Feelings— by Erica Nichole Harris
4. Overcome Blogging Overwhelm— by Darrica Jackson

Branding and Marketing Your Blog
1. What is a brand?— by Angel Yarde
2. How to Grow Your Blog Beyond the Internet— by Amber Wright
3. Social Media and Scheduling— by Racheal Daley
4. Growing Your Tribe One Email Newsletter Subscriber at a Time— by Jana’e Holmes
5. Are You Too Old to Blog? 5 Tips on Starting a Blog at 50— by Carol Parker-Walsh
6. The Power of a Media Kit— by Leslie Hendricks Young
7. Bring Your Blog to Life: A NUTS-AND-BOLTS GUIDE TO HOSTING LIVE EVENTS— by by Curvy CEO

Make Money Blogging
1. Monetizing your Blog with Information Products— by Darice Rene
2. Six Steps to Leveraging Your Blog for Paid Writing Jobs— by Ariel C. Williams
3. Take Your Blog From Hobby to Business— by Danielle Faust
4. Grow Your Blogging Business with Brand Ambassadorship— by Jonna Scott-Blakes

Get Your Blog Life
1. No One Tells Beginners…— by Jolie A. Doggett
2. Building Confidence as a Newbie Blogger— by Tiffany Hathorn
3. Productivity and Time Management— by Michelle Garrett
4. How to Build an Online Community You’ll Love— by Leslie Young
5. Building Your Blog Karma— by KiSheyna Durham
6. You Finished the Book, Started Blogging Now What?— by (bio) Kristina Denise