Why Every Writers Should Own A Blog

I started blogging in the year 2013. Then i started it because i just want to own a blog(not a good reason) then i was not sure if i should take writing as a career. In 2014 created another blog Then i just want to own a writer's blog(a good reason with a bad approach) then i was sure writing is what i want to do. The blog failed in 2014 because all i do is post my works without sharing the posts(lack of marketing strategy)

Now before you start a blog there are few questions you need to ask yourself:

*What will distinguish your blog? *What’s your unique angle? Most successful blogs have a very specific angle, topic, or audience.
*What is your purpose?
*What are your goals?

(The more time you spend blogging, the more value you build for readers over time)

There is one problem: You need patience; you must be willing to commit to blogging for more than a year ( I told you i started Blogging in 2013 I regret not taking it seriously then It took me this long to find my voice and the niche that I felt most strongly about, where I believed I had a unique contribution to make.)
One more thing before you start a blog, you need to think about who’ll send you traffic. Identify the notable community players, the people who you’ll build relationships with.

Now back to the topic. Why every writer should own a blog. I will be using myself as a case study

Blogging helped me find my calling. If I had started earlier, I would’ve gotten published in magazines faster and would’ve written more books by now.
Reason? Because blogging taught me how to practice, how to edit, and how to write for a deadline. But even if it didn’t launch my writing career (which it did), I wish i started Blogging earlier.

Here are the reasons why I wish i started Blogging earlier
1. Blogging teaches you discipline. Having to sit down once a day or once week and write is an important skill.
2. Blogging teaches you self-examination . Blogging has helped me understand myself and my place in the world.
3. Blogging gives you a voice. We all have something to say, even if we don’t think of ourselves as writers or speakers. A blog gives you a place, free from censorship and criticism, to express your mind and find other people who connect with what you believe.

In this generation where we can reach the world without having to open our front doors. When we can publish ourselves and share our best thoughts with the world: when we can step onstage at an open Mic event (Arthub, chill and relax and many more) and reach a lot of people or post a video on Youtube that gets shared on another continent or write a blog post that touches just one other soul.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level start a blog now.

Ok you need help starting you blog don't worry i will be dropping post on Blogging (strictly for writers) for the next few month

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01:56   by Unknown ·   0

Parabola magazine calls for submission ($150--$400 for Essays)

So you think you a good essay writer "Oya make i challenge you"
Parabola is the magazine published by The Society for the Study of Myth and Tradition, a non-profit organization. Every issue of Parabola is based on “one of the timeless themes of human existence.” The tag line for the magazine is “the Search for Meaning.”
Themes for recent issues include intelligence, angels and demons, sin, and goodness.
They are currently accepting submissions for the theme “"Innocence &  Experience.” "The deadline for submissions is March 1st, 2015.
They pay $150 to $400 for essays, 1,000 to 3,000 words. They also accept book reviews, retellings of traditional stories, and poetry.
Writers should query the Editor
Parabola
20 West 20th Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011
Or fax to:
212.822.8823
Or email:
editorial@parabola.org
before sending a full article.
According to their website:
“Parabola welcomes original essays and translations. We look for lively, penetrating material unencumbered by jargon or academic argument. We prefer well-researched, objective, and unsentimental pieces that are grounded in one or more religious or cultural tradition; articles that focus on dreams, visions, or other very personal experiences are unlikely to be accepted. All articles must be directly related to the theme of an issue.”

Read Guildlines here»»

16:09   by Unknown ·   0

The Business Side Of Writing

This is the 21st century, and we are exposed to the world; without having to open our front-doors. The internet has turned the world to a global-village therefore it has made things easy for everyone, writers included. Contrary to the popular believe that, "writers are poor people" You can make money as a writer, once you are ready to take on the opportunities the internet has to offer you.
It not just about the money it's about challenging yourself as a writer before you even think of publishing a book. "Great writers were made not born" the best way to develop your skills as a writer is to take on writing jobs that challenge you and push you out of your comfort zone.
I once read on Bloggerbiz, "writing as a career is one of the most diverse path you can take in life. Because you are exposed to numerous niches but it is always good to have a Specialization....."
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So underneath are writing jobs available for a writer online
*Blogging
*content writing
*Editing
*freelancing
*and many more

2016 is your year if you are ready to take on the opportunities that awaits you as a writer. Everyday, on this Blog (ArtVillage). we'll be posting links to writing jobs available for you on the internet.

STAY GLUED!!!!

14:53   by Unknown ·   0