It’s a familiar feeling to most people who blog as a hobby.
I know what I should be doing to make my blog better. So why don’t I do it?
Category: Blogging
Why I use stock photos
I have a confession to make. I use stock photos. Not all the time – not that much, actually. But I use them.
This is kind of frowned upon in the blogging world. After all, aren’t we supposed to be content creators? Are we lying to people by not using our own photos?
Instagram: the app we love to hate
If there’s one topic that unites and enrages bloggers more than any other, it’s Instagram.
Here’s why Instagram gets my goat, but why I just can’t walk away…
6 reasons not to start a blog
You will never have a pure experience again
You might think life is for living, but if you had a blog you would know that life is for posting about. No day out, meal or holiday is safe. It’s time to stop living, and start curating.
Cacti and flamingoes: bloggers’ delight
If you don’t love cacti and flamingoes, are you even a blogger?
I did a spot of shopping this weekend, and these were two of my favourite purchases. I have to admit, the cacti dish was bought pretty much with blog photos in mind. Gotta love them props!
Blogger picnic…in the garden
Last weekend my new blogging besties Sarah Ann, Gwennan, Hannah and Mel hosted the wonderful Blogger Picnic in the Park.
Although me and Effi were in on the act, neither of us could make it on the day. The lovely Sarah Ann was generous enough to send me a huge box of swag, so I decided to stage my very own Blogger Picnic in the Garden with my favourite freebies.
10 unusual things to post on Instagram
I really enjoy using Instagram, but sometimes I struggle to think of things to post. I’m sure lots of people find this hard too, so I’ve wracked my brains to come up with a list of ideas.
5 reasons I don’t follow you on Twitter
I know what you’ve been thinking. “How can I get Nina from off of Words by Nina to follow me?”
Of course you haven’t (but if you have – call me). It’s just that I’ve been thinking. My decision to follow someone on Twitter usually takes a split second. What do I base that decision on? There are a few things which are definite Twitter-turn-offs. Here are mine…
Why my break from blogging has been a disaster
I’m not a big fan of people apologising for being away from their blog. No one is obliged to blog – and I wouldn’t presume that anyone would notice!
So, I’m not doing that. But I do want to talk about my break from blogging.
How I blog on an iPad
This is going to be a love or hate post. It might seem odd, but I know lots of people (me included!) are interested in how other people blog. Here’s how I do it…
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