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Let’s play a little game of 20 Questions
A few weeks ago, I went on the trip of a lifetime. I didn’t go on rides at Disneyland or see a Broadway show in New York City, & I didn’t go to Scotland to search for a family castle either. I will someday though. Sup, Clan MacLeod! I went to San Francisco; it wasn’t my first…
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How to Build a Flexible Editorial Calendar in 3 Steps
Your Editorial Calendar doesn’t need to feel like a set of creativity-handcuffs. It should feel like a comforting & inspiring guideline. One that allows you to be more creative. Not stifled & uninspired. I’m an idea machine. I’ve always been a “creative person,” whatever that means, & I operated under the assumption for a long…
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Why I love my Broken Voice…Finally
If you’ve been reading my blog for any time at all, you’ve heard me talk about these 2 things at least eleven times: Embracing your Voice & Finding Your Great Big Why. In my experience, these 2 things are really important Pre-Prewriting steps any writer should take in order to start really focusing in on her message & sharing it confidently.…
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My Students taught me this key Lesson about Blogging & Business
Striving for perfection will not make your message stronger. In fact, it is pretty much guaranteed to keep your message bottled up, nice and tight, away from your readers. I understand why you are doing it; don’t get me wrong! I totally understand that need to just wait one more minute before sharing your voice because it’s not quite…
Read MoreSeries and Segments: 2 Steps to Begin a Great Editorial Calendar
Plan & Commit to an Editorial Calendar for your whole year? That can feel a little overwhelming, right? In fact, it’s downright paralyzing. I’m a bit of a commitment-phobe, so it’s really hard for me to commit to what I will be writing about EVERY week for the next year. That’s too constricting! And overwhelming…and scary. And it’s not…
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Your Blog Editorial Calendar can Actually Make you Happy
Your Blog’s Editorial Calendar can change your blog from some scattered musings…to a marketing & community-building powerhouse. But its real strength lies in how it will affect you! I have the tendency to go on tangents as a storyteller. *pause for laughs* I know! It’s something that you’ve probably noticed already, but you don’t even know.…
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Author:
Kris Windley
I'm a writer, editor, illustrator, teacher, mother of two and enthusiastic cat-belly snuggler.
I write about Writing, Business and Blogging...and sometimes about Changing the World.
Because if you're going to worry about commas and cash flow and social shares, you can pay attention to empathy and kindness too, right?
xo
Kris
Contents
Blog Archive
This is the Blog Home Archive where you will see the most recently published articles and links to article categories.
Writing Skills
Articles to help you develop your writing process, practice and skills - and figure out how to use them to change the world.
Blogging Tips
Articles to help you use your online stage effectively and ethically - while having a bit of fun.
Your Brand Voice
Articles and Resources to help you find your brand voice - and use it in your small business or not-for-profit organization to make a big impact.
Change the World
Articles and Resources to help you take your mission, small business or writing skill and turn it into an engine for change in the world around you.