While it’s been a while since I’ve posted here it’s not because I haven’t been writing or following other blogs. I’ve had a few things happen in my personal life which took alot of my time away from this blog as well as others I currently have.

But I have managed to keep writing on a couple of them.

I thought I’d write a little piece on here about some more helpful ressources I’ve always found useful and enjoy.

One blog I’ve been following for some time has been Serradinho Blog which covers topics related to blogging… lot’s of stuff on Wordpress. The blog’s author George Serradinho also has lot’s of great free E-Books on affiliate marketing for download as well as a long list of Wordpress plugins.

I’ve also been enjoying the Blogussion site that focuses on Blogging. I’ve always found great tips on writing and blogging on that site. Lot’s of stuff on growing your blog and ultimately learning to become a better blogger.

Just thought I’d share a couple of things.

Something that I need to do is set a few goals and topics for this blog. It fell by the way side as I’ve been focused on my personal life and also writing on a couple of other blogs.

I’m convicted of that by simply writing this article…. time, effort and goals… all essential ingredients in developping a site. Part of my learning experience!!

Hope you are well!

While I’m not a writer I’m enjoying the experience and also learning alot. Learning about some things I had never given thought. The art of writing effectively is one I’ve never really thought much about, at least until now.

So while reading different blogs today and putting my Google Reader account to good use I stumbled upon this blog article on ProBlogger titled “How to Write Sharp adn Snappy Blog Posts“.

In the article there are many great tips on how to write effectively. I’ll just mention 2 of the 5 points outlined in the ProBlogger article.

1) Write in Short sentences.

Sometimes I have a tendency to stuff as much into a sentence as I possibly can. Since I started making an effort to build a couple of blogs I’ve been taking the time to read some of my articles and it’s been helpful. At first while re-reading what I had written it often felt as if what I wrote just wasn’t clear. After about a month and a half of re-reading my articles I think I’ve gotten better… at least I can understand what I write a bit better.

5) Write in a conversational tone

Writing in a way that makes it easy to understand, like when I’m trying to explain something to someone, I try to make myself easily understood. When I find a blog I really enjoy I’m usually not concerned with the length and technicalities of the texts. The blogs and websites that I do enjoy have easily understood texts.

Even in the case of technical blogs and/or forums, years back when I first learned how to setup servers and work with Linux I was helped immensely by well written blogs and forums. Somehow those people had been able to take their advanced knowledge on a subject and write it so that I (the beginner) was able to understand.

For me there is great value in a clearly delivered message.

The article mentioned above is very well written and is totally worth reading.

Although I haven’t been writing like mad on this blog I have been on one of my others. Mentioned this blog before and while I’ve been making an effort to develop it I’ve been learning about blogging, about myself and about others.

First and most important thing I’ve learnt and am still learning is Love. If it’s blogging or developing a new business (they can be one in the same) you need to love what you do.

I’ve read many blogs which I enjoy very much on the subject of developing blogs and websites and a common theme is choosing “your niche”. Choosing a subject which you enjoy.

The last few days I’ve been participating in 2 different web forums and in the discussions that I’m reading along with the comments I’m prompted to write it’s just a joy. I love it. In fact, it’s motivating me so much to write that a part of me wishes that I could spend a few hours per day just writing and researching this subject.

I love it.

Honestly, if anyone has been thinking about blogging either as a hobby or to try and monetizing find a topic that you enjoy.

For me, the monetizing part is not important. At least not with this blog. Because I love it. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t mind making a dollar. But it does mean that even if it never happened the blog in question will always be in operation.

Do it with love.

Finding what to write about when you don’t know what to write about.

Hm… writer’s block. Although I’m not really a writer.

One of the things that I told myself I would do from now on, let’s say the next year at least, is write a blog article everyday or as close to it as I possibly can. So what to do when nothing’s clearly coming to mind??

This morning on another one of my blogs I wrote an article and had fun doing it. This blog involves one of my favorite sports teams and I truly enjoy it. Doing a bit of research, following discussions on Twitter or reading all the other blogger’s articles to find a topic or inspiration. Maybe even a bit of YouTube.

In fact I rarely have writer’s block for that blog, maybe in the beginning but not recently. I could easily find a topic, read up, crunch some stats… write an article. Now granted I’ll say it again.. I’m not a writer. It’s not what I have trained in as a profession. But it’s certainly something that I love to do.

For this new blog the experience is a little different and I thought I would share a bit.

Learning something new is a challenge. And it seems (for me) even writing about this challenge is a bit of a challenge. Maybe because I’ve never done this before.

I’ve read many articles in these last few days.. last couple of weeks actually. I thought I’d share about and article that I’ve read that was helpful for writer’s block.

From “2 Create a Website ”
Do You Struggle With Creativity
I thought this article kind of hit the spot with what I was experiencing today with this blog. Although I had read some articles and learned a couple of things I just wasn’t inspired for an article on this blog… or maybe it was just that “the thoughts” weren’t aligned??

In any case, some of the simple points in the article were quite helpful. (points are not in order)

1. Get Involved in your niche.
Read some fellow bloggers, chat on twitter on participate on a forum. Something that I do a fair bit of and never fail to be inspired.

8. Just do it!
This is great advice. Sometimes when you just start, words and inspiration will follow. I wondered about creating this blog for a few weeks after I got the idea. I wondered if I could write well enough, if I would be interesting enough…etc. All of my wondering almost became reasons to not do it. And this wondering and thinking and contemplating almost stopped me from creating this other blog that I’ve been having a blast with.

Once I just started and “got in the flow” it got easier with the other blog I’ve been mentioning. And now I love it.

And honestly, whether or not it ever brings me a dime doesn’t matter. It has already brought me joy and fulfilment in meeting new people, writing about something I love and participating in conversation  with many other bloggers.

And that brings me to the last point that I’ll mention from that article.

7. Need an attitude adjustment?
Here there is something very important mentioned (I believe) and I’ll paraphrase.

“Do you love what you do?” Do you love blogging about what your niche blog is about?

Please take the time to read the article in it’s entirety.