Chapter 4
Staying Organized
IN THIS CHAPTER
Using online tools to organize posts
Creating blogging task lists
Keeping track of your time
Working efficiently and effectively
Writing without visual distractions
When I began blogging in 2008, I was a stay-at-home mom of two small children, looking for a creative outlet apart from coloring with crayons next to my kids. I have always loved writing and taught middle school English prior to becoming a mom, so when a friend suggested blogging, I jumped right in. At first it was purely a creative pursuit, a chance to publish whatever my heart desired and as often as an idea came to me! However, I quickly figured out that keeping track of fleeting ideas was tricky in my busy life, and posting on a regular schedule was tough to do without, well, a regular schedule.
Thankfully, it is far easier today than it was in 2008 for bloggers to get and stay organized. There are online tools — many of them free — available to help you with everything ...
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