Melanie Chalk https://www.melaniechalk.com/ Helping new writers to start working from home Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:20:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3 Overcoming creative blocks and writer’s block https://www.melaniechalk.com/overcoming-creative-blocks-and-writers-block/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overcoming-creative-blocks-and-writers-block https://www.melaniechalk.com/overcoming-creative-blocks-and-writers-block/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:20:35 +0000 https://www.melaniechalk.com/?p=537 As a content creator (or an online business owner), you know how frustrating it can be to suddenly find yourself unable to come up with new ideas. This is called creative block or writer’s block and is a common issue. Fortunately, you can overcome it and get your creative juices flowing again with just a […]

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]]> https://www.melaniechalk.com/overcoming-creative-blocks-and-writers-block/feed/ 0 Seven tips for blogging for your home-based business https://www.melaniechalk.com/seven-tips-for-blogging-for-your-home-based-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seven-tips-for-blogging-for-your-home-based-business Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:32:24 +0000 https://www.melaniechalk.com/?p=522 Blogging is an essential tool for any home-based business. It allows you to connect with potential clients and customers, share information about your products or services and build a loyal following. Skipping this step in your business development can lead to missed opportunities and lost revenue. Below, I’ve given you seven tips for creating a […]

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]]> Four common challenges of a home-based business and how to overcome them https://www.melaniechalk.com/four-common-challenges-of-a-home-based-business-and-how-to-overcome-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-common-challenges-of-a-home-based-business-and-how-to-overcome-them Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.melaniechalk.com/?p=467 Last week, I highlighted the benefits of having a home-based writing business and, at the end of the blog post, mentioned the potential obstacles that you may be faced with. As someone who runs a home-based business, you’re likely to be familiar with the challenges that come along with this type of work. Many challenges […]

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]]> The benefits of a home-based writing business https://www.melaniechalk.com/the-benefits-of-a-home-based-writing-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-benefits-of-a-home-based-writing-business Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:39:07 +0000 https://www.melaniechalk.com/?p=426 When running a business, many people think they need to be out in the corporate world, working 9 to 5 in an office environment and spending their days interacting with co-workers. However, this is not always true, especially when you’re offering writing services to clients. There are many benefits to starting and running a home-based […]

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]]> Seven ways to build a strong online presence for your home-based writing business https://www.melaniechalk.com/seven-ways-to-build-a-strong-online-presence-for-your-home-based-writing-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seven-ways-to-build-a-strong-online-presence-for-your-home-based-writing-business Mon, 29 May 2023 09:29:45 +0000 https://www.melaniechalk.com/?p=389 Building a strong online presence is crucial to a home-based writing business. This will help you to connect with potential customers and establish yourself as an authority in your field. You don’t have to be a marketing mastermind, have a huge budget to build an online presence or be someone you are not to succeed. […]

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]]> Why content is king and always will be https://www.melaniechalk.com/why-content-is-king-and-always-will-be/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-content-is-king-and-always-will-be Tue, 23 May 2023 10:08:00 +0000 https://www.melaniechalk.com/?p=379 Nothing is more important for your blog than the content you share on it. You’ve probably heard it said that ‘content is king’ but you need to understand that content is so much more than this. Content is the centre, the beginning and the end of your online presence. Everything you do to build your […]

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]]> Use SEO to drive free traffic to your blog https://www.melaniechalk.com/use-seo-to-drive-free-traffic-to-your-blog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=use-seo-to-drive-free-traffic-to-your-blog Tue, 16 May 2023 12:55:56 +0000 https://www.melaniechalk.com/?p=359 Search engine optimization (SEO) is a very important part of building a successful niche blog. You can use SEO to drive free traffic to your blog so that you don’t need to rely on paid ads. You probably already do some SEO without even realising it. Especially if you are using self-hosted WordPress as your […]

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]]> The best way to format your blog posts https://www.melaniechalk.com/the-best-way-to-format-your-blog-posts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-way-to-format-your-blog-posts Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.melaniechalk.com/?p=328 When you’re writing, there are some tried and tested methods on how to format your blog posts. These methods will help your readers to understand them better and will also improve your search engine optimization (SEO). Don’t worry, it’s not too hard to do and it’ll soon become a habit for you. The right formatting […]

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]]> Create your blog using simple technology https://www.melaniechalk.com/create-your-blog-using-simple-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=create-your-blog-using-simple-technology Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:24:31 +0000 https://www.melaniechalk.com//?p=141 When you first start blogging, you can quickly become overwhelmed with the various types of technology that exist to help you get started. But there’s really no need to worry. Blogging technology is so simple today that if you can use Facebook or your bank’s online services then you can build a blog. So now […]

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]]> Choosing a niche for your blog https://www.melaniechalk.com/choosing-a-niche-for-your-blog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=choosing-a-niche-for-your-blog Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:23:19 +0000 https://www.melaniechalk.com//?p=98 When you’ve dreamt of having your own blog and are finally ready to get started, it’s important to decide on a niche. There are so many niches that you can choose from but you’ll need to be sure that you have some passion for the one that you settle on. This is because you’ll need […]

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