Birds Must Sing… Why Everything You Write Matters!

flock of birds

We live in the middle of a row of 1930’s terraces in Bristol, UK. The houses are old railway, docker’s and miner’s houses from the mid-century industrialism of Bristol. They were lucky enough to escape being flattened in the Blitz. Continue reading Birds Must Sing… Why Everything You Write Matters!

The Biggest Blog Challenges for Business

Blogging challenges survey results

There are many challenges businesses face when it comes to blogging. Over the past few years, I’ve developed something of a reputation locally as ‘the blog lady’. I’m a trainer, mentor, blogger and author but people know me because I’m Continue reading The Biggest Blog Challenges for Business

How to Discover Your Expertise – A Guest Post

Discover your expertise

  It’s always a privilege to host fellow entrepreneurs as guests on the blog and share their expertise. When they have been long-time business buddies too, that’s an extra bonus. Linda Davies-Carr’s drive, determination and passion are impressive. As The Continue reading How to Discover Your Expertise – A Guest Post

The Real Writing Is In The Edit

editing skills to improve your blog

“The real writing happens in the edit” I find myself saying that a lot. I say it, because I believe it and I preach it to anyone writing their own blogs and other content. I’m going to use a rather Continue reading The Real Writing Is In The Edit

Three Things Your Business Should Work On

It’s all too easy to swamp yourself with work In the business, while neglecting working On the business. But working on the business is more than thinking about cashflow and how to win the next client! In fact, personally I Continue reading Three Things Your Business Should Work On

How To Set Boundaries On My Blog? (A to Z of Blogging)

Setting boundaries while staying authentic

    I’ll be the first to admit that the last three letters in the A to Z of Blogging are a bit tenuous! I’ve come this far, I want to complete this series! X is for X-Ray Y is Continue reading How To Set Boundaries On My Blog? (A to Z of Blogging)

If Web Platforms Were People

Crowd of men. If web platforms were people

Brilliant guest post by my friend and colleague, WordPress Developer, Vik Martin. Vik designs beautiful websites for real people using WordPress and I’m delighted to be co-hosting a workshop on Blogging With WordPress, with her.   If Blogging platforms were Continue reading If Web Platforms Were People

Passion Projects #8: Pearls of Wisdom with Jan Para

pearls of wisdom passion project

    Retiring quietly and retreating into the shadows was never going to be an option for the next passion-driven entrepreneur I’m featuring in the Passion Project series. When Jan Para started The Rocks Collection, it was a way to see Continue reading Passion Projects #8: Pearls of Wisdom with Jan Para

Where Do I Write My Blog? (A to Z of Blogging)

Which platform do I use to write my blog

Entrepreneurs dipping their toes into the murky waters of blogging for the first time often ask me, “Where do I write a blog?”. Keeping up with the latest platforms and technology can be overwhelming and off-putting for those new to Continue reading Where Do I Write My Blog? (A to Z of Blogging)

How to Write Catchy Blog Titles Your Readers Can’t Resist

Creating Clickable Blog Titles

Coming up with creative and clickable titles for your blog articles can be tough. They need to be catchy and informative, to appeal to both humans and also Google. I’m hosting a contributor, with some ideas and top tips to Continue reading How to Write Catchy Blog Titles Your Readers Can’t Resist