Words from a Reader

The “Writing Life Stories” e-mails I receive are such treasures. As soon as I see there is one in my inbox, I read it immediately. I look forward to them and never know how they will touch me. They can be interesting, informative, humorous, and/or touching.
Showing posts with label Murphy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Murphy. Show all posts

Monday, December 16, 2013

Blogging - A Seminar on How To

Friday I attended a program and lunch with Firm Answers Now in Murphy, NC.  John Fleischer presented a program on blogging and how to effectively use your blog to reach your target audience.

I sat with Mary Sedrick from BrightBridge Women 's Business Center who came over from Chattanooga, TN. Her company, in conjunction with the Small Business Association, helps women entrepreneurs grow successful businesses.

It pleased me to learn that I am doing what I should with all my blogging - posting two or three times a week, posting content that my viewers appreciate (well, most of the time), visiting other blogs and leaving comments. I like that John talked about tags and how we should use them and links to other sites. The one thing John didn't tell me was how I can find more time for blogging. 

He said we should know our niche or our target audience before setting up our blog. On my Writers Circle blog, I stay focused on writing, and posts related to writing. On this blog, Writing Life Stories, I focus on my personal life, my life as a writer and teacher, and my stories about my life, my family and family history. I want everyone to know that it is never too late to write about your life.

I try not to hit my readers over the head promoting my books and my business, but I do promote books by other writers. I want to create interesting and informative posts for my readers.

Thank you, Mary Fonda, at Moss Memorial Library, for sending those folks my way. It was a most informative couple of hours. I am happy to see interest in helping women with business start-ups. Women can work from home, or open a small shop that will grow with the proper guidance and financial advice. BrightBridge services reach into Clay and Cherokee Counties of North Carolina.

Do you, or have you ever owned your own business? What do you think are the challenges to being your own boss?


Saturday, March 16, 2013

We have just the spot for you.

We had a terrific first class at Tri-County Community College last Tuesday. We missed those who didn't make it and are sorry to learn that one has been hurt in an accident and another has a very good excuse for dropping out.

But that means we have room for two more. No one will be penalized for missing the first class. Email me, nightwriter0302@yahoo.com and I'll give you all the info you need to start next Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.

Already I can tell we will be writing some good stories. Everyone is excited about sharing their work and getting answers to their questions. We write to learn about ourselves as well as tell about our lives and others.  

I hope, if you have thought about taking a class on writing true life stories (non-fiction) about yourself, your family, your experiences, your war stories, your college stories, your stories that you want to tell someone, maybe your family and friends, or just to write to get them out. This is the class to take.

or call Tri-County Community College in Murphy, NC and ask for Lisa in the Community Enrichment Program. 
Call Lisa at (828) 835-4313