Meeting: “It’s a Blog World" on Jan. 9

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012

author/blogger

Sarah Hamaker

“It’s a Blog World”

Since its inception as an online diary in 1994, blogs have become popular ways to share information. SARAH HAMAKER will talk about two popular, free sites (Blogger and WordPress) and how to create your own. She will also discuss what makes a good blog and how to drive traffic to your blog. Sarah is scheduling guests for the CCW blog—a great way to get started as a blogger or to expand your audience! Be sure to add your name to the list on January 9!

Visit Sarah’s work-from-home blog at http://www.sarahhamaker.com/. She also guest blogs on www.stageoflife.com in the parenting section and on http://makinghomeworkblog.blogspot.com/.

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THE LADIES’ HOME JOURNAL PERSONAL ESSAY CONTEST

Deadline: Dec. 13. Prize: $3,000. Entry Fee: Free. Sponsored by the Ladies’ Home Journal. The entries must be first-person narratives of personal growth, such as a life lesson or personal challenge. Length between 1,500 to 2,500 words. Entries must be original, unpublished and have not won any other prize or award. For more information, visit www.lhj.com/lhj/file.jsp?item=/contests/Personal_Essay/PersonalEssayOfficialRules.