Job Listings – July 3, 2007
Your Empty Blog

I’ve noticed a trend in some of the blogs I visit lately. They haven’t been updated in months. One hasn’t seen action since November 2006. Mind you, I’m a loyal reader, but only if you’re a loyal writer.

Perhaps it’s because we start blogs without knowing where to go with them. That happens. I’ve found it best to just let the blog take you where it wants to go. I started this one with no real purpose in mind. It’s evolved (I think) to a place that helps those just starting out. At least I hope it helps.

All you need to do in order to keep your blog going is post. Tougher than it sounds, I know. But try this – post your favorite books, your favorite authors and why, events you’ve heard about, experiences you’ve had recently, or just a link to another blog that you enjoyed. Doesn’t have to be every day. Once a week at the least, though. I’ve removed a few blogs from my favorites that were inactive for months. There are a few more in danger of being dropped, as well. It’s sad, because these are all blogs I think are darned good, or were at some point.

Show signs of life. Otherwise, you’re going to be taken off the radar, and the lists, of those who enjoyed your blog long enough to want to link to it.

Here’s this week’s conglomeration of gigs:

Web Content Writing
Electronics Course Writer
Freelance Editor
Freelance Content Editor
Freelance Food Writer
RFP Writer (La Jolla)
Comp/Benefits Writer
Content Author (London, CA)
Tech Freelancer
Editors & Writers (Midtown Manhattan)
Education Writers
Freelance Surf Writer
Freelance Business Writer