Course Outline
This creative blogging e-course will help you to get in touch with why you're blogging in the first place by providing lots of helpful tips, feedback, inspiration and ideas that will guide you on your blogging journey. This self-paced password protected e-course blog and forum will be instructed primarily by me, Holly Becker, and because class size is limited, you will be learning in a supportive environment among friends with plenty of opportunity to meet and network without feeling overwhelmed or overlooked.
Duration:
7 weeks beginning January 18, 2010
Topics:
* A list of things that you may want to include on your blog
* Finding your niche & your voice
* Writing from the heart
* Creative post ideas
* Overcoming fear & writer's block
* Sourcing your content
* Photo copyright
* Community building
* How to build your readership
* Dealing with negativity
* Marketing
* Blog ads
* Social networking
* Tips for taking better blog photos
* Styling photographs (beginners/intermediate)
Requirements:
* You need to have a blog!
* Basic understanding of blogging
* Digital camera
Schedule:
Monday: I will begin each week with posts covering a few key topics. You will then receive your weekly assignment, to be completed by Friday that same week. Don't worry, you won't be graded and turning in work is not necessary, though you will gain more if you complete the assignment.
Wednesday: I expand on the topics discussed on Monday and will also provide an accompanying podcast.
Friday: We'll discuss this week's assignment and I'll leave you with more food for thought along with useful links and information on the topics covered.
This will be the general format for the week, though I may throw in a few fun extras so stay tuned! You'll have plenty to keep you occupied and interested during our seven weeks together. I will also keep the e-course site accessible to you until March 30, 2010 so that you have time to back track if you feel the need.
I'm confident that by the end of this e-course you will feel inspired, excited about your blog and more confident and in touch with yourself and your writing. I will do my best to demystify certain aspects of blogging and make the learning process fun and beneficial to you. I also plan to share many of my personal experiences, both good and bad, so the course will be fresh and unique.
Time you will need to set aside weekly:
Expect to set aside a minimum of 3 hours a week. However, you can take as much time as you need to absorb everything at your own pace; you can access the site at any time during the week.
Ready to get started? Do you have questions? If so, please refer to the FAQ page. If you do not find your answer there please send your question(s) to me via this contact form.