Easy Steps to Writing a Great Bio

Writing a great bio can feel daunting, but it’s simply a way to let people know:

• who you are

• what you do

The heart of your compelling bio is directly related to what you blog about and why you blog—because you have a unique perspective, because you love fashion, because you enjoy gathering and sharing ideas. These are all interesting ways to introduce yourself to readers.

Decide what you like in a bio by looking at a handful of bios of bloggers you admire and keep an eye out for similarities in content and length.

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The Process with Kathryn Storke

When/why did you start blogging?

I started blogging in September of 2007 as a hobby. I had recently decided not to attend the graduate program I was set to start in three weeks. I was living in a city, where the only person I knew was my boyfriend (now my husband), with no job and no plan. I've loved weddings ever since I was 16 and my older sister got married. I had several girlfriends get engaged in the summer of '07, so I started creating wedding inspiration boards for fun. A blog seemed like a good place to share them - I had no idea it would eventually become my job!

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The Do's and Don'ts of Writing a Guest Post

Guest posting and/or contributing to another blog can be a great way to develop relationships with other bloggers. It's also a great way to grow your blog’s audience. But how do you become a contributor? Follow these guidelines to pitch and write a guest post that won’t go unnoticed.

DON’T sit around and wait

Here’s a little secret about guest posting – you don’t have to wait for a blogger to ask you to do it. Many blogs, even the big ones, publish guest/contributor posts on a regular basis. Do your homework. Come up with an idea that is interesting, unique, and fits well within a blog’s existing content.

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How to Create a Great DIY Post

Creating a DIY project is not always easy, but it will be well worth your time. Readers love them, and they can grow your blog exponentially. Here are three important aspects to creating a great DIY post.

1) Start with an original idea. It is hard to inspire your readers with an idea that has been done before. You will not grow your blog by simply copying the work of others. Give yourself time to step away and become inspired to create a concept that is totally new.

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The Process with Bri Emery

When did you start blogging?

I started designlovefest in 2009, when I was working for a company designing packaging for headphones. At that point in my life, I was desperately in need of a creative outlet, and my blog became that for me.

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