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BLOGGER BILL OF WRITES, PT 2

July 23, 2016 by

Why you need a blogger bill of writes when you call yourself a writer. If you’ve ever written anything that matters to you, you’re a writer. Say it loud, “I’m a writer.” Feels good, doesn’t it. Do it again. “I’m a writer.” Say it loud and proud, writer. “I’M A WRITER.” Now the hard part. […]

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BLOGGER BILL OF WRITES

July 20, 2016 by

Everyone needs a Bill of Writes, even bloggers. If this post looks plagiarist-y, relax it’s not all borrowed, lent, or stolen. You get too many coincidences when you have to use the same twenty six letters of the alphabet as everyone else. At least that’s the story I’m sticking with. 1. Faith No, not Faith […]

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MODERN BLOGGERS BY THE NUMBERS

June 16, 2016 by

FOR SALE: modern bloggers and their markets. Go to any bookstore or library and get ready to be overwhelmed by the selections of the printed word. From the looks of it people can’t stop writing, talking, talking about writing, writing about talking. And then there’s the hook. The more you learn about the writer, the […]

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HURT FEELINGS HANDBOOK FOR SENSITIVE PEOPLE

June 15, 2016 by

How to get over hurt feelings. When bloggers go off message during inflammatory times, call it conscience. Like having a conscience. When we go off message, we lose subscribers, readers. We lose income. Moola. Over hurt feelings? I’m no Muhammad Ali, but if speaking up makes a difference, do it. If you can’t say, “Take […]

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WILWRITE 1, TRAIL BLAZERS 0

May 4, 2016 by

Picking two winners on the same night? Good luck with that. Tuesday night was Willamette Writer, WilWrite Night, for WordPress at Portland’s Old Church, and Game 2 in the NBA playoffs in California. Which one to focus on? With time for one or the other, which one to choose: a power point presentation on WordPress, […]

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ONE WRITER’S RESPONSE TO BLOGGING BLOGGERS

April 27, 2016 by

Phillip asked about blogging bloggers, and which direction to take. Comments are a load of fun to read…on other people’s blogs. When you get questions about blogging bloggers and where to start on your blog, it’s gold. Phillip came in on the post with this blog comment: Wonderful blog! Do you have any hints for […]

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FIELD BLOGGER BREAKDOWN

April 26, 2016 by

When a field blogger in the field gets locked out. There I was, gentle BoomerPdx reader, in the field. A field blogger. Just outside was blue sky, bright sun, and a swimming pool with northern lights at night. It wasn’t night time, not yet, when I found my problem. The problem wasn’t the temptation to […]

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HOW TO WRITE AN ARTIST REVIEW pt 3: HANS SCHIEBOLD

April 6, 2016 by

Seeing art online is instant replay; seeing Hans Schiebold in gallery is game time. An artist review isn’t a trip to the dentist. You don’t need to pull any teeth to get it done. If the artist is someone you see weekly, and they don’t like your review, welcome to the party. Be fair and […]

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FOR NEW BLOGGERS ON THE WAY UP, pt 1

April 2, 2016 by

What is the best advice for new bloggers? If you’ve been online long enough people think you’ve got answers. Maybe you do, but does that make you a guru? It depends on how you answer requests like this: Hey! I understand this is somewhat off-topic but I had to ask. Does managing a well-established website […]

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HAVE A PEACHY DAY

March 27, 2016 by

If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. If life gives you peaches, can them. Then saute up some vegetables, put on the rice cooker. Call it dinner and desert. Don’t forget the lemonade.

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