Friday
Aug242012
Chat With Liz Stanely
Do you need encouragement for staying organized and disciplined with your blogging? Find it in this short interview with mom and successful blogger Liz Stanley.
Interview by Monica Lee for Alt
Aug 24, 2012Thursday
Aug232012
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.
Thursday
Aug232012
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!
Wednesday
Aug222012
Setting and Styling a DIY Project
Simple styling will always lead to a successful project! Unless you are a trained stylist, focus your DIY styling to be simple, basic, and bold.
Use a clean and clear backdrop. Since most of us do not have a studio, here is a quick way to create such a backdrop.
Wednesday
Aug222012
Improving Image Contrast in Photoshop
Often times, the picture that comes out of your camera is flat and lacks contrast. You can really make your image pop by improving the contrast. There are several ways to do this in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Let's look at "Levels," which is available in both programs.