Author: Jean M. Cogdell

Author of three children’s books encouraging kids to always reach for the stars. Now available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com. Additional flash fiction, short stories, and essays are featured in various publications.

What do you do for inspiration?

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I read.

That’s right, I read. When my mind is blank and I’m overcome with writer’s block I let go and enjoy an afternoon or two of reading.

Reading takes the pressure from the need to produce. This may not get the job done, but I love reading and once I’ve relaxed a bit I find the block crumbles. Sometimes I’m ready to hit the keyboard with great enthusiasm other times not so much. But I’ve found reading, refreshing and refills the reservoir of my mind. A much-needed exercise. I can’t write on empty.

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Where do you get your inspiration?

How do you banish writer’s block?

Want to read tips from famous, successful writers?

Click on this article over at Bustle.com –

12 Pieces Of Writing Advice From Famous Authors On Finding And Maintaining Inspiration by 

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Want to avoid mistakes?

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I do!

Well, I found a good article on blogging mistakes to avoid.

#2 is an all time peeve of mine. If anyone sees a pop-up on my blog, please tell me. It is there by mistake. I hate pop-ups! Those pesky things are everywhere, even on the television guide. Urrg!

Oops, almost committed #4.

Don’t let your blog drown in mistakes!

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Go to Carol Cassara’s article Avoid These 5 Blog Mistakes and see what you think.

Do you know any additional blog mistakes I need to avoid?

Let me know so I can be the best I can be. LOL

Leave a comment and tell me what you think. Together we can learn the latest writing tips, and join me @jeancogdell on Twitter and jean.cogdell on Facebook!

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Are you participating in the November challenge?

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You know, National Novel Writing Month.

Not me. Wish I had the wherewithal to make it happen. But, I never seem to get it together for NaNoWriMo. No matter how many times I think this will be the November for me, it never happens.

My life is and always has been like a crazy circus.

However, just because we don’t participate in NaNoWriMo doesn’t mean we can’t learn from those who do.

For everyone brave enough to go for the 30 day challenge check out this contest from Inkitt:

NaNoWriMo 2015 Contest

For those of us who pass, here are some tips from those who’ve been there and done that.

Now for the rest of us, give yourself a break.

Go shopping and have lunch with a friend. That’s what I did today! Explains todays late post.

 

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Do you want people to find your blog?

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I know I do!

I loved this idea from Mostly Bloging.

How to Get Tremendous Blog Traffic with Instagram BY

Must admit, I hadn’t thought of using Instagram to help with my blog.

It’s a great idea!

The only drawback is Instagram is for mobile devices. To send a photo or pic from computer to Instagram it must come from your phone or Ipad.

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Makes things a bit awkward, but I think it may be worth the trouble. I’m gonna give it a try.

So let me know, do you use Instagram? Are you going to now?

PS: Want to watermark your photos from a mobile device?

Checkout  tip, How to Watermark your Instagram Photos.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Together we can learn the best writing tips and tricks. Look for me @jeancogdell on Twitter and jean.cogdell on Facebook!

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