Start a Blog Series > Part 2: Blog Writing and Time Management
This is the second in a series of posts I’ll be featuring about blogging and social media here on TheMommyInsider.com. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to my RSS feed to be notified when the next post in the series is added.
Read part 1: Want to Start a Blog? Here are Five Things to Think About When Starting a Blog.
Photo credit: Stuart Miles
A lot of people (moms and dads specifically!) want to be able to publish their own masterpieces. The Internet serves as a great avenue to do just that. Through blogging, anyone can write about what inspires them whether it’s their kids, their job, volunteering, a hobby, travels, products, or services. I’ve learned in the last 10 years I’ve worked online, that to be successful in blogging, you must manage your time well. Managing your time is even more important than being able to write well, in my opinion.
Here are several time management tips to consider when starting your blog.
Plan your Posts
If you are maintaining a niche blog, it is highly necessary to schedule your blog posts unless you have a sort of breaking news content. Planning or scheduling your posts gives you enough time to research and consolidate ideas.
File your Ideas
Write Several Blog Posts at a Time
All writers would agree that there are days when you cannot just force yourself to write. Thus, when you have the urge and time to write, take advantage of it and write several blog posts that follow your blog schedule.
Set Perfectionism Aside
Read part 1: Want to Start a Blog? Here are Five Things to Think About When Starting a Blog.
Please share your favorite blog writing and time management tips and resources in the comments below.
As I continue on this series about blogging, please feel free to ask me any questions you might have from the most basic to more complex questions in the comments below.
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Start a Blog Series > Part 2: Blog Writing and Time Management
Join me at the #HolidayQuest Twitter Party Tuesday 12/20 from 9-10pm EST for $1000 Gift Card #Giveaways and Fun Holiday Chat!
Nissan has some fun things planned during the Holiday Quest campaign I’m participating in including a Twitter party December 20th during which myself and seven other great bloggers (listed below) will be participating in and giving away amazing prizes!
Follow me during my Holiday Quest on twitter at @mommyinsider and @atlantamoms and by following the hashtag #HolidayQuest, @NissanQuest and @NissanNews.
WHERE: On Twitter using hashtag #HolidayQuest
WHEN: Tuesday, December 20th from 8-9pm CT / 9-10pm EST
WHO TO FOLLOW:
@NissanQuest
@NissanNews
@MommyInsider, @stacieinatlanta, @sheisdallas, @milehighmamas, @detroitmommies, @hightechdad, @courtneymiami, and @digitaldads
PRIZES:
(5) $1000 Gift Cards
OFFICIAL RULES AND RSVP:
http://twtvite.com/holidayquest
Connect with Nissan Quest:
Disclosure: Nissan provided a loan of the Nissan Quest for this program, a gift card for my family as we use the vehicle, and a contribution to a charity of my choice in my community.
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Crayola Innovations, Just in Time for the Holidays – A Crayola Giveaway Too! #MyBlogSpark #Giveaway
When I was a kid Crayola was simply crayons. Crayola has taken crayons and creativity to a whole new level in recent years. Thanks to MyBlogSpark and Crayola, we received Crayola’s 150 count Crayola Crayon Tower, Crayola Glow Book, Crayola Ultimate Art Supplies, and the Crayola Jewelry making Boutique. Coloring is so much more now than it was when we were growing up, and both of my kids have had a blast with these Crayola products.
Inspire hours of wonder, adventure and dreams by giving a child more than presents for the holidays. Crayola brings colorful ideas to life and allows kids to express everything imaginable by making it super easy for parents to find something that will unleash all kids original ideas with their Holiday Gift Guide at www.crayola.com/gifts.
Crayola Telescoping Crayon Tower
The Crayola CrayonTower puts an astounding 150 Crayola crayons at your child’s disposal. The Crayon Tower, has a telescoping design, which enables your child to see their color choices more easily than when they are in a box. No more having to pour a bunch of crayons onto the table or floor, which we all know turns into a huge mess! The crayons in the Crayon Tower are much easier for a little hand to grasp than when they are in a box. The Crayola Tower comes with a crayon sharpener.
Recommended for children 4+, the Ultimate Art Supply Kit contains 24 crayons, 8 washable broad line markers, 12 colored pencils, 8 washable watercolors, 1 paint brush, school glue, scissors, and colored paper and retails for $16.99.
Crayola Ultimate Art Supply Case
The Crayola Ultimate Art Supply case makes coloring on the road or at Grandmother’s house so much easier. I no longer have bags of Crayons in my purse. When the case is open, your child is presented with a neatly organized portable art center including crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue, and there is even a little space for paper.
The Crayon Tower retails for $17.99.
Crayola Glow Book
Really bringing coloring to another level is the amazing Crayola Glow Book. Not only can your child use their imagination but they can also make the pictures move and honestly, what’s better than that when it comes to coloring? I think the Glow Book builds confidence too. When my 5 year old first played with the Glow Book, she left the room with it and a little bit later she came back with the adorable animation of a seed sprouting into a flower that she had created all by herself. The look of accomplishment on her face, was priceless.
Using special glowing-ink markers to draw on each of the four clear pages, kids can choose one of the four tracing guides to create original scenes, signs and messages, and arrange them in their desired order. Then, just hit the lights and allow your kids to wow you with wildly colorful, glowing animated scenes. Variable light settings create colorful, multi-layered effects. The Crayola Glow Book wipes off easily so kids can use their imaginations to create endless glowing artwork! A simple wet cloth will do.
Recommended for children ages 6+, the kit includes one Glow Book with 4 clear pages, 4 animation tracing guides and 6 glow markers and retails for $24.99.
Crayola Jewelry Boutique
My daughter had such a great time creating beads and jewelry with the Crayola Jewelry Boutique. She was so proud to be designing her own jewelry and even created some beads and pieces for other people! Crayola put a unique “spin” on jewelry making with a special “jewelry spinner” that creates multi-colored beads using Crayola Model Magic. As kids spin their beads into shapes, they can string them together to create original bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pendants that reflect their own personal style. Let the designing begin!
Recommended for children ages 6+, each Jewelry Boutique kit includes 8 packs of Crayola Model Magic to mold 160 beads, 5 bracelet charms, 3 pendant charms, 2 shape cutters, a bead dryer rack, 5 toggle sets, 4 earring posts and ear wires, a bead punch, 18 gems, 2 necklace cords, 1 elastic cord, bead glaze, and the Jewelry Boutique Spinner with storage areas and retails for $24.99.
Connect with Crayola
GIVEAWAY!
We are giving a lucky reader a Crayola Innovative Holiday prize pack will containing:
- (1) Jewelry Boutique
- (1) Glow Book
- (1) 150-ct Crayon Tower
- (1) Ultimate Art Supplies case
Open to U.S. Residents. No P.O. Boxes
2 extra entries:
- Like The Mommy Insider on Facebook
- Follow @mommyinsider on Twitter
- Subscribe to my email newsletter or RSS feed
- Tweet about this contest (up to 4 times per day). Your Tweet MUST include the name of the item being given away, my Twitter handle (@mommyinsider), the hashtag #giveaway, and a link to this post.
Example tweet:
“I entered to win a Crayola prize pack from @mommyinsider! Enter here: http://wp.me/plszx-2CL #Giveaway”
3 extra entries:
- Blog about this giveaway as a separate blog post on your own blog then leave the URL to your blog post in the comments below. Do not copy and paste this post onto your blog though!
Crayola Innovations, Just in Time for the Holidays – A Crayola Giveaway Too! #MyBlogSpark #Giveaway is a post from: The Mommy Insider. It looks like you are reading this post in your favorite RSS reader. Don't be shy..hop on over to check out our current giveaways, coupon codes, and to share your comments!
Crayola Innovations, Just in Time for the Holidays – A Crayola Giveaway Too! #MyBlogSpark #Giveaway