I was recently chatting with a colleague when she (not so nicely) asked me how I manage to work full-time and also blog. …
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How to Start A Blog
One question I get a lot is "How do I start a blog?" …
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I feel like it's been forever since I asked you all for specific feedback, but I think it's a great time do so now... new year and resolutions and all that, right? If you would be so kind as to answer the questions below, I would be so grateful. I originally started f+s because it allowed me a creative outlet outside of my day-to-day job, and as I continue to see the number of people coming here growing, I thought hey... I should ask them what they actually want to see! This is …
My Thoughts on Blogging
There's been a lot of talk lately about whether or not blogging is dead. I think it's a natural question to ask when you see a lot of new social media channels that people put more energy into - like Instagram and Snapchat - but I don't at all think that blogging will go away any time soon. As the Huffington Post put it, "...blogging isn't dying. It's evolving." So sit back and enjoy, because I am going to get a little long-winded for today's post... I started blogging in some form or …
Notes on Blogging
When I started blogging (in May 2012), it was because I needed a creative outlet to share things I loved. I was taking a very introspective class at the time as part of my MBA, and I realized that I needed something outside of my 9 to 5 that allowed me to talk about the things I find interesting. My job at the time was pretty cut-and-dry, and there wasn't much room for taking risks or being creative. I've been a journaler (is that a word?) my whole life, and pretty much the entirety …
