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7 Resources for Better Blogging

March 14, 2016 by Anne Campbell 35 Comments

Better Blogging

How do you build a better blog? Being a researcher by nature, when the idea to turn my online journal into a ‘real’ blog was presented to me, I began to seek out some print resources to help me figure out the web world. On date nights with the hubs, I gravitated toward the technology section in Barnes and Noble as we walked off our meals and started accumulating a little blogging library.

How to survive writer's block and navigate all the techy stuff of blogging.

These are the resources I turn to again and again for tips and inspiration. I usually have one of these in my bag when we head out for park days and appointments and I can cram in a little mom-time reading. Whenever I have writer’s block, feel burned out, or just need a fresh look at my blog, spending some time with these authors usually does the trick. In my job as a web editor, some of these books have really come in handy as well–especially when an article just isn’t coming together or another writer and I need to do some brainstorming.



7 of My Favorite Blogging Resources

  1. The Handmade Marketplace, 2nd Edition: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and Online is a must have if you’re planning to sell online, whether through Etsy or another source. The Handmade Marketplace includes techniques to brand your business, establish a client base, sell your products, and cover all aspects of social media.
  2. Blogging for Bliss: Crafting Your Own Online Journal: A Guide for Crafters, Artists & Creatives of all Kinds features screenshots from popular creative bloggers, an introduction to the tools of the trade, and step-by-step instructions to help you go from blank screen to fully fleshed pages. It also includes how to add banners and graphics, take perfect shots, crop and size photos, establish links, and attract an audience of loyal readers.
  3. Money-Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference–“Finance and family blogger Crystal Paine shares real-life stories, practical tips, and hard-won wisdom from the failures and successes that have carved her family’s path to financial freedom.” This book covers much more than blogging, but building an online presence is a big part of Crystal’s success, and she shares specific details and experiences about getting started.
  4. How To Blog For Profit: Without Selling Your Soul is written to both newbie and experienced bloggers. Ruth Soukup offers advice and tips to help you create a successful blog through stories of her own blog’s growth. She shares how she manages to earn a full time income while remaining true to the things she truly cares about.
  5. The Golden Rules Of Blogging is designed for bloggers of all levels of experience, featuring 28 blogging ‘golden rules’ and when, why and how to break them.
  6. Your Family in Pictures: The Parents’ Guide to Photographing Holidays, Family Portraits, and Everyday Life–mom photographer Me Ra Koh teaches you how to bump up your photography game, even if you have little to know photog experience, and take better pictures with whatever camera you happen to have. A must if you include your own pics on your blog.
  7. Blogging for Creatives: How designers, artists, crafters and writers can blog to make contacts, win business and build success is a field guide for everything you need to know about the blogging, a “non-techie guide to the blogosphere, complete with hundreds of tips, tricks and motivational stories from artistic bloggers who have started from scratch. It covers everything creatives need to know about how to design a beautiful, interesting blog that people will want to return to again and again–such as how to design, publish and host a blog, as well as keeping it fresh, staying motivated and forging connections with others in the field.”

Another way to stay on top of trends and tips for blogging is through online resources like Pinterest. Be sure to follow our Better Blogging board, and if you’d like to be a contributor, leave a comment below or send a request through Pinterest and we’ll get you added!

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  1. Jenny says

    March 14, 2016 at 6:58 PM

    Mivalso Recommend signing up for Darren Rowse’s weekly ProBlogger newsletter. Thanks for the titles to check out!

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    • Jenny says

      March 14, 2016 at 6:59 PM

      Oops. That’s supposed to be I also recommend.

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    • Anne Campbell says

      March 14, 2016 at 9:37 PM

      Thanks for the tip–I’ll check that out! I watched one of his webinars, and I really learned a lot! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jean says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:16 AM

    Just pinned for future reading, especially the one about not selling your soul, because I don’t want to do that! I second the recommendation on Darren Rowse at ProBlogger, he’s also got a great podcast.

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    • Anne Campbell says

      March 16, 2016 at 11:32 AM

      Thanks so much, Jean!

      Reply
  3. grace says

    March 16, 2016 at 12:40 PM

    these are all new to me, and while all are helpful, some are exactly what i need to read! i’ve been blogging for 8 years or so and i still need help! 🙂

    Reply
  4. L. E. Mastilock says

    March 16, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    I love Blogging for Bliss! I’ve heard of most of these, but have really wanted to get my hands on Blogging for Creatives. all great resources.

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  5. Jasmin Saunders says

    April 9, 2016 at 1:19 PM

    Great list. I definitely have to get my hands on some of them. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 9, 2016 at 3:14 PM

      I’m glad it helped, Jasmin!

      Reply
  6. Andi says

    April 9, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    I have read some of these books but not others, so I will definitely have to check the ones I’ve missed out. I also have a blogging Pinterst board because I see a ton of great resources there as well. Thanks for the list, I am always looking for new books!

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 9, 2016 at 8:05 PM

      Thanks, Andi!

      Reply
  7. Trish Delgado says

    April 9, 2016 at 4:42 PM

    I pinned this post because I’m only 3 1/2 months in and I can use all the help I can get.

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 9, 2016 at 8:04 PM

      That’s great, Trish–thanks so much!

      Reply
    • Anne Campbell says

      April 14, 2016 at 11:53 PM

      Thanks, Trish–I hope this helps!

      Reply
  8. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    April 9, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    SO many great reads! I feel like I need all the help I can get – this is an amazing start. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Klauss says

    April 9, 2016 at 5:11 PM

    Well done! My choice five and seven 🙂

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 9, 2016 at 8:04 PM

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  10. Debs says

    April 9, 2016 at 8:45 PM

    This is a great list. Can’t wait to dig into a few of these. Which one is your absolute favorite?

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 9, 2016 at 9:01 PM

      Debs, my favorite one for creative inspiration is Blogging for Bliss, and my favorite one for navigating all the technical and social media stuff is Blogging for Creatives. I really do consult all of these books all the time for different things. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Heather with WELLFITandFED says

    April 10, 2016 at 1:03 AM

    Such great information! I love the idea of that 28 rules for bloggers. I will definitely look into that.

    Reply
  12. Clare says

    April 10, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    I pinned this and also saved this for later – thanks for the great resources and suggestions of good blogging books! I am grateful for the help!

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 14, 2016 at 11:52 PM

      Thanks so much, Clare–I’m happy to hear that it helped! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Ratisha Goyal says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    Blogging for Bliss is what is for me. Pinned it for reading it soon. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 14, 2016 at 11:52 PM

      It’s really inspiring to me, Ratisha. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kari says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    I love how many resources there are. Everywhere you look there’s tips and tricks for how to improve a blog.

    Reply
  15. Shannon says

    April 10, 2016 at 6:27 PM

    I have heard a lot about that how to blog for profit without selling your soul book- maybe I should check it out! I’ve been getting writer’s block more often lately.

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 10, 2016 at 7:44 PM

      Writer’s block is tough to get over. A friend of mine recently shared an article with me that has some great tips. If you want to check it out, it’s: http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/fall-in-love-with-writing

      Reply
    • Anne Campbell says

      April 14, 2016 at 11:46 PM

      Writer’s block is tough–it hits me so hard sometimes!

      Reply
  16. Tiffany says

    April 10, 2016 at 6:31 PM

    These are awesome resources and I haven’t heard from any of them! Thank you so much for gathering these!

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 14, 2016 at 11:45 PM

      That’s great, Tiffany–thanks!

      Reply
  17. DANI CC says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:04 PM

    Thank You for sharing this. Such useful tools.

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  18. Eloise says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:34 PM

    Wow, the books provided seem like great ones to read… I haven’t been blogging too long so any resources are welcomed! I’ll have to check out a few!

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    • Anne Campbell says

      April 14, 2016 at 11:44 PM

      I’m happy this helps, Eloise!

      Reply
  19. Chelsea says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:05 PM

    Definitely bookmarking this list for my weekend reading. Thanks for sharing them!

    Reply
    • Anne Campbell says

      April 11, 2016 at 8:38 PM

      Thanks so much, Chelsea!

      Reply

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