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The Daily Grind

by The Northern Optimist

Rated: E · Book · How-To/Advice · #2033503

This is an information blogazine for new writers and bloggers.

This is a blog documenting my writing time here and in other platforms. I'm beginning to find my voice and the topic is becoming more clear. I intend to make this blog an educational forum for new writers who want to successfully promote their writing and build an audience with blogging as a tool. I learn new things every day. My approach to writing is enthusiastic encouraging and, hopefully, uplifting. That's my mission statement to my readers. As I learn I'll share. Let's grow together.

"Enthusiasm is the fuel that powers your ambition"

If you enjoy my writing I invite you to drop by and check out my blog
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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

The Northern Optimist

Mar 29, 2015 at 11:51am
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I always appreciate your input Mia - craving colour

Mia - craving colour

Mar 29, 2015 at 11:34am
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All great ideas - the commitment to a particular subject being the toughest to stick to.

Life just keeps on happening and stirring up a pot full of interests.

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The Northern Optimist

Mar 24, 2015 at 7:22am
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That's great. Thank you all for taking the time to read my post and answer my questions.

Steev the Friction Wizurd

Mar 22, 2015 at 2:45pm
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1. If you could have any result you wanted without failure, what would you want to accomplish with your writing?

To be able to write things that thrill me, excite me, make me laugh.

2. Why is that result so important to you as a writer?

It seems better than writing stuff that bores me.

3. What would that result change in your life or how you approached writing?

I would probably write a lot more than I do now.

4. What obstacles must be overcome to reach that result?

Lack of talent, lack of energy, lack of motivation.

5. What are your most important questions about achieving that result?

Is it worth bothering with? There are plenty of good writers in the world and I can just read what they wrote.

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Future Mrs. B celebrates WDC

Mar 22, 2015 at 12:20pm
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1. If you could have any result you wanted without failure, what would you want to accomplish with your writing?
I really want to be a travel writer and photographer - I would love to be moved out of Pennsylvania where I want to be in the Midwest and pursuing a career as a travel writer with books in every library, book store, and eReader.

2. Why is that result so important to you as a writer?
I've started self-publishing at age 18 and have been somewhat successful. I don't look at fame as the end result of success - but I would love to help people choose vacation locations and show with my words and pictures the beauty of every place.

3. What would that result change in your life or how you approached writing?
Hmmm... I'd probably have to travel more and take more risks.

4. What obstacles must overcome to reach that result?
Risk taking (not too much of a risk taker) and venturing out once I have the money to do so.

5. What are your most important questions about achieving that result?
Is it hard to start off in a magazine? Can I progress from magazines once I have the experience?

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Lyn's a Witchy Woman

Mar 22, 2015 at 10:43am
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1. If you could have any result you wanted without failure, what would you want to accomplish with your writing?
That domestic violence would vanish completely, actually all directed violence to women/men and the innocence children who can't escape.
2. Why is that result so important to you as a writer?
I was abused, I was lucky, I escaped. So many do not and my heart breaks for them. Silence enables it to continue, so I am hoping by everyone's awareness it will end.
3. What would that result change in your life or how you approached writing?
There is honor in knowing you spoke up for what you believe resulted in change. I would continue to write, fighting for the changes I feel are important to our society.
4. What obstacles must overcome to reach that result?
My writing is improving and I am gaining an audience. Everything improves with hard work and commitment.
5. What are your most important questions about achieving that result?
What all writers ask? How do you know when you are ready to publish, to turn your thoughts loose on the world?

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Mia - craving colour

Mar 17, 2015 at 2:50pm
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Sounds like something I should consider checking out.

The Northern Optimist

Mar 15, 2015 at 12:57pm
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I don't think you'll find that in WDC although I could be wrong. WordPress has all those plug-ins.

Mia - craving colour

Mar 15, 2015 at 12:50pm
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My tech language is rather sparse. Thank you for your response.

Now I know what the right and left side of the pages are referred to.

I found the calender and the archives, listing the titles of each blog post.
However, I couldn't find 'categories'.

The Northern Optimist

Mar 15, 2015 at 12:31pm
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Hmm, I suppose I may have to provide some technical information in the future if my articles keep going in this direction. Perhaps it's the vocabulary I'm using that confuses you. What I mean by side bar is on the right or left side of the page there could be a plug-in that shows archives, months or even categories. It's up to the writer how they want to present their material. It could even be at the top like a menu. But the intent is to show the categories where you classify your articles.

For my blog It would be: Audience, Content, Promotion/marketing and educational. I'd file each of my articles under one of these categories and the reader would simply click on the menu tab to see the articles under that category.

That's a great question. Thanks for asking it. Mia - craving colour

#6. Choosing A Blog Topic
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#5. Planning Your Blog Content
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#4. A Few Simple Question
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#3. Focusing On The Topic
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#2. Building an audience
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#1. Just Get On With It
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