Sharon Vijedi, a student and blogger at Sound of the Pen, has won this year’s US Embassy Online Writing Competition. The competition that was held in August, set out to test the individual understanding of topics trained about earlier in the year by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). The competition was held in three phases. […]
View Post #BAKETraining, Billboards, Decent conversations, plagiarism, plagiarism facts, Sharon Vijedi, Sounds of the pen, Training, US EmbassyWhile the year is not too far gone, there are mistakes you should have known to avoid by now. But if you do not know what they may be, we did the honour of listing them down. Blogging is more than just writing There is so much to do other than writing. Do not ignore […]
View Post Audience, blogging mistakes, Bloglovin, creating trafficWriting, like most creative endeavors, is usually driven by passion and love for the craft. But because of the way civilized society is set up, the investment put into the craft (most notably time) starts to outweigh the returns derived from it (most notably the warm fuzzies). It’s why most creators eventually try to find […]
View Post Blog, blogging, monetizeAdding a personal touch to your blog gives a nice intimate feel. It’s like having landmarks in your work that are visible to everyone. They are like those popular tourists sites. Their imagery just sticks in someone’s mind. Having a Personal Signature It helps your brand’s image stick to those who come across your work. […]
View Post Bloglovin, mood, Patterns, personal signature, stylePicture going to a restaurant, you are on a budget but the menu does not have a price list. How awkward and confusing like how does that even work. That’s why your blog needs an about (you) page. Talk about a bit of yourself, name, what you’re passionate about, such sweet stuff. What […]
View Post about me, blogging 101, creativity, pitchingBeing a beginner to blogging can really be overwhelming and challenging at the same time. Simply because you are new to this creative space, your following is small and your trying to look for your own unique voice. You have to compete with the pros for audience, even though your content is good. But, there […]
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