Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Chapter One: Why Are You Blogging Anyway?
• Chapter Two: Visualizing Your Blog Goals With A Vision Board
• Reader Perspective: What Makes You Love Certain Blogs?
• Chapter Three: Where Do I Start?
• Chapter Four: Sharing “You”
• Reader Perspective: What Draws You Into A Blog?
• Chapter Five: The Nuts And Bolts Of Good Writing
• Chapter Six: Quality Control And Self-Editing
• Reader Perspective: Inspiring With Your Work
• Chapter Seven: The Importance Of SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
• Chapter Eight: Writing Prompts
• Chapter Nine: Refreshing Your Writing
• Chapter Ten: Be Consistent
• About The Author

Better Blog Writing: How to Improve Your Writing to Keep Readers Coming Back for More is available on Amazon for the bargain price of $2.99 (better yet — if you are a member of Amazon Prime, it’s FREE to borrow through the Kindle Lending Library).

Note: This post does NOT contain affiliate links.

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Springtime is big for writing conferences, and I am so excited to be attending several over the next few months.

Speaking Engagements, Spring 2013

Type-A Advanced, Philadelphia – April 20, 2013

The theme of this conference is Profit — as in how to make it, how to increase it and what to do with it. And I am so excited that I will be speaking and sharing my freelance writing expertise. My session is called Freelance Writing and Problogging (Profit Track) and I will be speaking with the lovely Leticia Barr of Tech Savvy Mama. We’ll be talking about tracking your business, networking with editors, how to be the kind of writer who gets assignments again and again and so much more. Hope to see you there!

Eat Write Retreat, Philadelphia – May 31 – June 2, 2013

This is an intensive, intimate weekend conference dedicated to making you a better food writer and blogger. I will be joining Carolyn Ketchum of All Day I Dream About Food for the Photography & Food Styling session. Carolyn, whose photos are stunning, and I will be providing no-nonsense insight into how to take better photos as an amateur — without spending a lot of money (or rendering the food inedible). We’ll also be on hand for advice and questions all weekend. This is going to be a great experience! I am really excited to be learning from

Attending

Food Blog Forum, Orlando – May 17-19, 2013

This will be my second time attending this amazing conference at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Last year, I took so many notes and came away with so much great, actionable information that really helped me propel my career as a freelance writer, editor and recipe developer forward. I am looking forward to the priceless learning and networking opportunities that come from attending such a great, intimate conference.

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• A Connecticut Mom Shares Her Terror: “It Wasn’t a Shooting Just Anywhere. It Was Our School.” iVillage.com
• Newtown mom: A frantic race to find her son. New Haven Register
• The Blessing of Extraordinary People. Sarah’s Cucina Bella
• Chasing the Dream: Finding the way our of the dark. SheKnows.com
• A Sandy Hook Mom on Sending Her Kids Back to School: “I’m Hoping for a Peaceful Day.” iVillage.com
• Sarah Caron: A Mom’s View on the Return to Sandy Hook. New Haven Register
• One Month Later, A Sandy Hook Mom Reflects: “This must be the start of something better.” iVillage.com

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Monkey Bread on Pillsbury.com

This isn’t my first time working with monkey bread though. I also created a series of sweet and savory monkey bread recipes for Disney’s Amazing Moms .

Whole Wheat Monkey Bread on Disney’s AmazingMoms.com

Chocolate Swirl Monkey Bread on Disney’s AmazingMoms.com

Parmesan Garlic Monkey Bread on Disney’s AmazingMoms.com

Pretzel Monkey Bread on Disney’s AmazingMoms.com

Pizza Monkey Bread on Disney’s AmazingMoms.com

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Find the Drunken Quinoa recipe on Betty Crocker.

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The debut Chasing the Dream column was a closer look at what a dream is — and my own big dreams.

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DIY Homework Crate on allParenting.com

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DIY Inspirational Quote Frame on allParenting.com

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes on allParenting.com

Salted Caramel Mocha Cupcakes on allParenting.com

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I’d love to partner with you! Here are the many ways we can work together:

1. Article Writing and Editing. As a full-time freelance writer (and former newspaper reporter), I’m always looking for great assignments about food, parenting, achieving goals, lifestyle and social media. See my ABOUT page for a list of some of my writing credits, including my blogs, Sarah’s Cucina Bella and Sarah by the Sea. Please ­note: I work for compensation — ­not exchange for product or “exposure”.

2. Food Writer and Recipe Developer. A foodie at heart, I have been writing about food and developing recipes for nearly a decade. See my Food & Cooking page for a list of some of my writing credits, awards, and where my recipes have appeared. (I love to get my hands messy in the kitchen!)

3. Byline and non-byline blogging. I am an active contributor to the blogosphere. Check out my personal blogs Sarah’s Cucina Bella and Sarah by the Sea.

4. Brand Ambassador. Want a champion for your product? I can be your brand ambassador. I’ll cheer for your brand and create infectious buzz through blog posts, as well as mentions on Sarah W. Caron social media. I also can travel and do on-camera work for you.

5. Photographer. All the images you see on my blog Sarah’s Cucina Bella were shot by me and my trusty Canon Rebel XTi camera. My food photos have been featured in Betty Crocker publications, Yum for Kids magazine and on websites including Tablespoon.com, Disney’s AmazingMoms.com, Pillsbury.com and more.

6. Social media management. As the former social media editor for Education World, I have overseen the launch of a professional network for educators, engaged in social media for business purposes and led the team into a deeper use and understanding of social media.

7. Twitter party hosting. While working for Education World, I developed and executed three Twitter parties to promote the brand and educate.

8. Event speaker. Hand me a mic! I’m available to speak at or be part of a panel at food-related and writing-related events. I can speak to crowds about everything from freelance writing and photography to self-marketing.

Ready to get started? Email me at sarah@sarahcaron.com.

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DISCLOSURE TO READERS: I am sometimes compensated to work with brands and companies and am involved in various other food-related projects. I always note on the post if compensation has been received. I do not accept payment to publish positive feedback on a product. All opinions in my written posts are entirely my own.

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