Top Writing Tips

To write is to allow part of yourself to be seen by others. Here’s my top tips and tricks for writers, bloggers and seasoned authors.

4 Things to Consider When Writing a Book

by Shannon Steffen on August 18, 2011

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Writing a book is a lot like starting a new business. The most successful of books have been researched and planned long before a single word gets written (or typed) on the page. Some authors spend years researching or planning before jotting down a single word. Indeed, the best selling authors have realized a simple [...]

Using Dragon Dictate for Blogging

by Shannon Steffen on January 19, 2011

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There are a lot of myths when somebody thinks blogging. A new blogger may feel overwhelmed when they discover that people want to read their quality content. How many of you have felt the overwhelming need to blog every day in order to make others happy? Well, now there’s an easier way to get your [...]

Top 11 Blog Posts on ShanSteffen.com in 2010

December 31, 2010
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Yes, 2010 has been a great and yet interesting year for SEO, social media and brand management in the world of non-profits and small businesses. To highlight the year, I’ve compiled the top 11 articles on ShanSteffen.com for 2010 – as voted by the wonderful readers. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as [...]

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Top 10 Ways to Find Blog Post Inspiration

October 27, 2010
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There isn’t a blogger alive that doesn’t want to write the best and most powerful blog post. It’s our goal, as bloggers, to keep our audience passionate about their craft while providing them with high quality information and tips. After a while though, the steam can begin to run low as we search for our [...]

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The Power of Blogging as a Human

July 29, 2010
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When creating a new blog, many writers are often more concerned about the topic and look of the blog than the personality behind the blog. The blog personality is the level of fascination and engagement that brings the readers coming back for more. If you run the corporate blog of a highly popular product or [...]

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9 Tips to Inspirational Blogging

May 4, 2010
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Writers block happens to the best of us. We sit down in front of a computer and wait for the creative inspiration to flood our senses once again. If only we were able to will the creative writing side to come out upon demand – writing would be so much easier. However, frustration floods out [...]

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