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  • Engaging Content, Filming Content, How to Create Online Content
  • Dan
  • January 22, 2026

Filming Content in Public: The Confidence You Build by Starting

Filming content in public feels uncomfortable for almost everyone at first. If you’ve ever pulled out your phone, looked around, and thought everyone was watching you, that reaction is normal. Learning filming content in public isn’t about being fearless. It’s…

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  • Freelance Travel Writer, Freelance Travel Writing
  • Dan
  • January 19, 2026

Writing Goals for 2026: A Simple Reset for Freelance Writers

The start of a new year always makes me stop and take stock. What I said I wanted to do, what I actually did, and what keeps getting pushed off for later. I wrote this on the train the other…

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  • Freelance Travel Writer, Freelance Travel Writing
  • Dan
  • January 22, 2026

How I Became a Freelance Travel Writer

As a kid in the 70s, I used to watch a guy named Charles Kuralt on CBS. His series, On the Road, pulled me in long before I ever thought about becoming a freelance travel writer. He wasn’t doing freelance…

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  • Blogging Tips, Blogging Trends, Increase Brand Exposure
  • Dan
  • November 2, 2025

New Types of Blog Posts: Break Free from Boring

Feeling stuck staring at a blinking cursor? Whether you’re a new blogger unsure of where to start or a seasoned writer in a creative rut, it’s time to unlock a powerful truth: there isn’t just one way to blog. Learning…

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  • Blog Headlines, Blogging Standards, Blogging Tips, CTA
  • Dan
  • November 30, 2025
  • 2 Comments

How to Write a Blog Post Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Starting a blog can feel like staring at a blank page that won’t blink first. Whether it’s your very first post or you’re coming back after a break, it’s totally normal to feel stuck. In this post, you’ll learn how…

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  • Blogging Tips, Engaging Content
  • Dan
  • June 22, 2025

How to Choose a Blog Niche You’ll Truly Love

If you’re wondering how to choose a blog niche, you’re not alone. Picking a focus for your blog can feel overwhelming at first. With so many blog niche ideas out there, picking the right niche can seem confusing. This guide…

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  • Blogging Tips, Content Ideas
  • Dan
  • June 7, 2025
  • 6 Comments

What Can Blogging Do for You?

What can blogging do for you? Just, let me tell you, it is quite a few! You might just think, “Why start a blog?”Let me be clear to lift that fog. The Path to Learning Each post you write, each…

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  • Blog Headlines, Blogging Tips, Content Ideas, Engaging Content
  • Dan
  • June 8, 2025

How to Write Blog Headlines That Actually Get Clicked

Your blog headline is the first thing readers see, and it can make or break whether they click. In this post, you'll learn how to write headlines that are clear, honest, and actually get people to read your content.

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The Ultimate Blogging Checklist
  • Blogging Standards, Blogging Tips
  • Dan
  • February 17, 2024

The Ultimate Blogging Checklist: Publish with Peace of Mind

This is an oldie but a goody. In today’s blog post, I’m going to go over a quick and easy checklist for you to use before you hit the publish button. Typos and grammar errors make our posts look unprofessional…

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