2011 is certainly starting off with a bang! The S.H.I.N.E. Online Blogging Challenge already has over 130 bloggers focused on making their blogs SHINE! As I think about where I want to take my blog in the new year, I feel a deep appreciation for all those who read my blog posts in 2010 and let me know through thier comments, tweets, and emails how helpful the information was, and how much it meant to them.
Based on my readers' retweets and responses, these were my top 5 blog posts of 2010:
CREATIVITY
How to Write a Book: Offer Something New by Being Absolutely You
This can just as easily apply to any content you create: blog posts, audio & video content, ebooks, and more.
PRODUCTIVITY
How to Write Daily (or Meet Whatever Writing Goal You Set) More Easily
If you're having trouble keeping up with your commitment for the S.H.I.N.E. Online Blogging Challenge, or any other writing commitment, this may help.
A 100 Day Writing Challenge to Finish 2010 Strong!
Building a new habit can be challenging, so it's important to create support into your commitment to change. Having a plan, and a way to keep track of how well you follow that plan, can be extremely helpful.
SOCIAL MEDIA
5 Keys to Promoting Your Book With a Blog
A common question I get is, "When should I start promoting my book?" The answer is... the sooner the better! If you just came up with the idea, great--start promoting it.
How to Use Twitter to Quickly & Easily Be Seen As An Expert in Your Field
I'm a HUGE twitter fan, and especially love twitter chats. Not every chat goes the distance, but those that do can exert a powerful influence over the participants, and turn the chat's creator into a leader in their niche.
May 2011 be overflowing with creativity, productivity, and--you guessed it--social media!
