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Are you ready for The Ultimate Blog Challenge coming up in August?

Hello Everyone:

Recently, completed a 30 day blog challenge back in June 2010 which was not an easy task trying to keep up with the Jones. There were times when I just did not have the energy to write aside from all the other distractions. It takes time to build the momentum. Very pleased that I was able to complete both the 30 day and 7 day mini blog challenge using two different sites. A Facebook Fan Page “Continuity Blogging Community” was created to continue with the relationships that were form from the challenge.

Now, there is the Ultimate Blog Challenge coming up in August hosted by Michele Scism and Michelle Schaeffer. The original 30 day blog challenge was created by Connie Ragen Green and the one this past June was hosted by Jeanette Cates and Connie Ragen Green.  So are you ready for another 30 days?

Here are some tips to make blogging easier when participating in a 30 day blog challenge.

1) Preparation is important. Just like running a marathon, going on a diet or blogging being prepared is key. Get all your materials ready.

2) Do you have a game plan? Are you going to repurpose your material or what are some of the new articles you will be posting?

3) If you have difficulties coming up with a blog post every day or will be on vacation, write a batch of articles and then schedule them for publishing at a designated time. I will definitely, be using this method more frequently.

4) You do not have to blog and come up with materials all by yourself throughout the 30 days. Why not interview others in your field? Have a guest blogger post on your blog. Conduct a blog exchange. What about doing a video blog for the day? There are so many ways to create content.

5) Have fun with it. Write materials that are targeted to your niche market.

Everyone comes out a winner from a blog challenge. The blogger provides valuable content and the reader finds you as a resource. This in turn makes you a credible source –expert and you engaged your readers. Who knows maybe a sale or a joint venture. Just think of the possibilities.

Share you comments with us of your experiences with a blog challenge.

Happy Blogging!

Jul 21, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post

Continuity Blogging Community- Say What?

Hello Everyone:

Some exciting news to share with you all. As you all know from June 1- 30, I was participating in a 30 day and 7 day mini blog challenge. Now, if you notice what happens with my blog post after July 2. Thank you to my special guest bloggers Gonzalo Suarez and Melanie Kissell. They posted on July 1st and the 2nd. What happened after that? What do you see? I am not blogging on a daily basis right? So what the heck happened to Jane Lee? Now, my next post was written on July 8. That is like 8 days since I wrote another blog post. So what is the point of sharing this story?

Remember the saying “Out of Sight Out of Mind”. My blog is the perfect case study. Prior to the end of the blog challenge, I wrote a blog post “What are you going to do after the 30 day Blog Challenge?”  I knew without support that I was going to fall by the waste side. No need to go into rehab. Last time I check I am okay. With so many bloggers commenting and respond to my facebook wall about keeping the connection going beyond the challenge. Now, I wanted a forum or vehicle were all the bloggers can come together to connect, share their knowledge and promote one another. As a collective, we have such a powerful voice for we inform, inspire and ignite the world through our blogs. Yet, how can others find us or come in contact with us for we are not celebrity bloggers like Denise Wakeman, John Chow or Problogger  just to name a few famous bloggers. They provide rich content and share their wealth with others.

Here it is my friends. Introducing to you fresh off the press. Drum roll Please…

Face Book Page

“Continuity Blogging Community”
http://budurl.com/ContinuityBlogging

I personally invite you to visit this page and check us out. If you should have any questions do not hesitate to drop us a line.

Do not forget to visit these post by our special guest bloggers.

Gonzalo Suarez- “When You Blog in Another Language”

Melanie Kissell- “Crafting a Compelling and Memorable Bio”

Happy Blogging!

Jul 15, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post

Morning Walks

Hello Everyone:

Trying something a little different for today’s blog post. Going to start with a poem. I do not recall the last time I wrote a sonnet or iambic pentameter or even a hyku. Also putting this post in audio format using Audio Boo for your listening pleasure.

 The Title of the Poem- is called “Morning Walks”

What is it about morning walks that gets my energy and creativity flowing.

Could it be the smell of the fresh air right before everyone starts their day. 

The fresh aroma of ground coffee that says it’s time to wake up as I pass by the local coffee shop.

The sweet temptation of the Banana Nut Muffin and Lemon Creme Donuts that is waving at me to make a pit stop.
 
The visible morning dew drops seen on the grass. For they are nourished and awaked to a brand new day. 

After your morning walk, before you enter the house. Try this exercise.

Close your eyes and for a moment focus on your ears. What are some of the background noises and sounds that you hear?

Still with your eyes closed. Take a deep breathe in? Hold your breath and count to five. Breath out. What aromas and fragrance does your nose detect?

Open your eyes. Look at your surroundings. What beautiful things do you see in front and all around you?

Now, wasn’t that a refreshing exercise to start off the day?

Hope you enjoyed this piece. Share with us what are some of the things that you do in the morning to get your creative juices flowing.

Happy Blogging!

Jul 10, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

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