We’ve been talking a lot about the importance of an editorial calendar around here. After all, it’s the one thing that will keep you writing consistently and make sure you’re blogging strategically—not just for the sake of blogging! But there are definitely a few do’s and don’ts when it comes to creating an editorial calendar that actually works. And in today’s post, I’m showing you what these … [Read more...] about 4 Mistakes You’re Making when Creating Your Editorial Calendar
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5 Easy Hacks to Blog Faster Right Now
Blogging is time consuming. There's just no way around it! And if you're looking for ways to blog faster, I don't blame you. Because although it would be ideal to pump out epic post after epic post, I do recommend a backup plan for when life happens, or you're just feeling business overloaded. Here are a few ways you can blog faster and fill up that editorial calendar without sacrificing your … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Hacks to Blog Faster Right Now
5 Tools for Brainstorming Awesome Blog Post Ideas
Brainstorming should be fun, after all it's about letting the mind wander and stumble upon The Next Best Thing! But if you need to brainstorm on demand, it can get a little frustrating. That's why it's so essential to have an editorial calendar in place, so you're never staring at a blank page wondering what to write about next! This month, I've gone over how to create an editorial calendar and … [Read more...] about 5 Tools for Brainstorming Awesome Blog Post Ideas
What to Include in Your Editorial Calendar
Last week, I wrote about the importance of having an editorial calendar for your blog and how to generate ideas for one. I use CoSchedule in Wordpress to visually see where my stories are slotted, but I also have a spreadsheet to keep track of a few more details. The reason is, as your blog grows you will so wish you had an at-a-glance view of your posts in a more detailed way. It's one of the … [Read more...] about What to Include in Your Editorial Calendar
How to Create an Editorial Calendar For Your Blog
As a luxury lifestyle magazine editor, I live by my editorial calendar. As a blogger? Well, that's a different story. I'll freely admit that I've struggled with keeping an editorial calendar for my blog in the past. Blame the creative in me who thinks, "I'll just write when I'm inspired!" Gah. Unfortunately, there's not a little conveyor belt of brilliant ideas churning out of me 24/7. So when … [Read more...] about How to Create an Editorial Calendar For Your Blog