Happy Monday guys. So I know this post is extremely late, and I also know that this has been happening more often lately. I'm still getting the hang of this "weekdaily" blogging thing, so please stick with me over the coming weeks as I try to restructure how I do everything and try to figure it all out! In the vein of this theme, I decided to share with your guys some quick lessons I've had to learn the hard way while running a one-man gaming blog.
1. If you're not a news blog (which would have to continuously report fresh gaming news as soon as it happened, i.e. http://nintendonews.com/), always have an extra couple posts stashed away for a rainy day. They shouldn't be more than a couple weeks old to avoid being outdated or uninteresting--always refresh your rainy day stock. 2. Keep up to date on everything gaming related via other blogs/websites, Twitter, and YouTube. If you're just writing Impression and Opinion pieces, there's no reason you shouldn't look around the web to find inspiration for that next blog post. 3. Be consistent. Get a schedule out there and always follow it (this is why it's important to always have some extras tucked away). People will start to lose interest if they check to see if the new post is up and they're left disappointed. 4. Interact with other bloggers and upcoming players in the web space. Networking is always key, and whether it's through direct contact or just commenting on tweets, it's good to build a solid relationship with others in your "field." 5. Write every day. Yes, every single day. Taking a day off is a huge mistake--at least for me. Pick a certain time (mornings usually work for me) and try to write at least one post in that session. Different writers have different methods, but whatever yours in, just be sure to keep it up daily. Good luck friends, hope this helped some of you out there. I'm still getting it all down myself. SplatFest Impressions tomorrow! Cheers!
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