Keep a stockpile of topical material.
Never throw away your accounts of what you’ve experienced; they might be come in handy for something you need to write.
That’s especially true if, like me, you struggle to write larger projects.
I much prefer shorter pieces. Things like a one-or two-paragraph social … Continue reading
I didn’t realize I’d already written much of my article.
As a matter of habit, I posted daily on Facebook about the cross-country trip I was taking with members of the Model A Ford club. Each evening I’d summarize the day’s highlights and post my best photos.
Only later did I realize those posts could form the backbone for a feature article I … Continue reading
Keep the connection you’re making with readers.
I didn’t use my trip as an excuse to take a break from blogging.
From what’s been posted online, you should have no idea I’ve recently been on the road. Before we left, I wrote and scheduled the posts that would appear while I’d be away.
My motive wasn’t to prevent burglaries — the electronic … Continue reading