2014 owl best blog
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Heather Davis
www.Minivan-Momma.com
www.Heather-Davis.com
The Best Blog:
Let Your Blog Work
For You
and Your Writing
“Literary” Readers follow
their favorite authors …
who provide worthwhile
content
ReadershipBlog Readers follow
CONTENT
Not the blogger;
“book” readers follow authors
Four Things1. Content
2. Consistent
3. Creative
4. Conversation (craving more)
Content
• Blog regularly
• Blog honestly
• Look at trends
Content for author• Research
• Connection
• Your real life
• What’s next?
Consistent• Know your own boundaries and
schedule
• Have a few posts in your hip pocket
• Be true to your own voice—but
know that it could change
Creative• Read other blogs & know what
works—but don’t copy!
• Give real glimpses of YOU
• Do not be a one-trick pony
• Give sneak peaks into your works
Conversations
& Cravings• End with a question
• Respond to comments
• Be “findable” & open
• Read other blogs and make friends!
(con’t)
• Show off your writing for
potential networks
• Join and participate in
networks
Final Words• ENJOY!
• Don’t stress
• Enjoy!
• Don’t stress
• Enjoy!