Is Your Article Making People Sad?

Is Your Article Making People Sad?

Blog posts without pictures make me sad. There, I said it. It’s partly because I’m a very visual person. Images grab my attention; they pique my interest and illicit emotion in a strong way. But my personal preference isn’t the main reason posts without pictures make...
Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About

Recently I stumbled on a Fast Company article written by Paul Jarvis entitled, More Doing, Less Promoting. Jarvis complained of, “drowning in self-promotion on social media.” It’s something we all feel from time to time. And while I’m not ready to completely ditch...
How My Blog Spent Its Summer Vacation

How My Blog Spent Its Summer Vacation

You’ve booked your tickets, picked all the right restaurants, and packed your bags. You’ve taken the time off from work, set up your “out of office” email reply, and maybe even *shudder* removed the Twitter app from your smart phone. But the...
Earning the Right to be Heard

Earning the Right to be Heard

Last summer I attended my first blogging conference. (I wore a sock bun and everything!) It was a day packed with useful information, helpful tips and plenty of networking. Though I learned a lot, one idea in particular stuck with me. Scott Kleinberg, of the Chicago...