My friend Tom thinks I should create a how-to product on “writing for the paralyzed and confused.” He’s a very creative and articulate guy, but writing kills him. Knocking out two pages can take him hours. And when he’s done, he second-guesses himself for a couple more hours about whether it’s any good.

Much is written about how to ‘design blogs’ (as a whole) but another element of ‘blog design’ that I think is just as important, yet not written about much, is the design of individual blog posts.

The KISS approach to writing

The characters in your story, what they do, etc., are what make your story unique. The events, however, follow a set pattern. To tell a great story, use the perfect plot structure.

Now there are some significant difficulties facing the online novelist. To begin with, online novels are not blogs but sometimes they’re forced to conform to the standards of blogs. Blog standards are regularity of posting, lax spelling and grammar, and most importantly currency.

How to articles…career & work, home & garden, fasion & style

You’re slaved over your post - crafting titles, opening lines, adding depth, designing the post to be eye catching and more - you select the perfect time for your post to go live and hit ‘publish’!

It may not be the ultimate guide to blogging but it’s certainly the most friendly blogging guide on the blogosphere.

Blog design tips for budding writers and bloggers who want to make money online with their blog.

Learn how to increase your writing income with useful and practical tips.