Raise your hand if you survived the polar vortex last week. Here in northeast Wisconsin, we’re finally thawing out to a tropical 30 degrees Fahrenheit. My kids are back in school, both the car engines start, and I can feel my toes again. Toss me a grass skirt and a coconut drink, whoop, I’m ready for a beach party.
One of the blessings of my job is that I don’t actually have to leave my house if I don’t want to. {Which really comes in handy when the air outside turns your face into a popsicle.} As an author, blogger and freelance writer, I reach the world from the comfort of my computer, in my home office, with my doggie sleeping next to my desk and a mug of warm tea plunked beside the color printer. And God in His mercy allows me to make money doing this. It’s a beautiful life.
Have you ever thought about living it, too?
I often get asked about how I got started—as a writer, blogger, author. I know there are many of you out there who are either dreaming about blogging or are currently blogging and looking for ways to grow and maybe even earn an income from your efforts. I’m cheering you on, sister! Writer friends stick together, and I’m happy to be a resource and companion on your journey.
One of the tools that was most helpful to me along the way is Elite Blog Academy. It’s an intensive, totally comprehensive online course on the “how to” of blogging. I took the course when it was in its beta season about five years ago, and it was a game-changer for me. I had already been blogging for a few years at that point, but after progressing through Elite Blog Academy, I felt like I finally understood blogging at a professional level. Elite Blog Academy taught me how to truly create a brand, focus my efforts, grow an e-mail list, monetize according to my values, and so much more.
The course is now in version 4.0—and I consider it the gold standard of blogging courses.
Elite Blog Academy is created and taught by Ruth Soukup, a successful veteran blogger at Living Well, Spending Less. Ruth is a Christian, a wife and mom, and a business owner. She’s a lot like you and me.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to take your blog to the next level, I highly recommend checking out this course. You can start by taking this assessment to determine if the course is right for you. I’ll be honest; Elite Blog Academy is an investment. But it could be one of the wisest investments you make this year and beyond, especially if you are interested in earning an income from your blog. Ruth has tons of stories of people who easily earned back the cost of the course after implementing what they learned.
Enrollment opens just once a year, and this year the doors open March 4. I encourage you to sign up for the wait list today, which will put you in the loop for lots of free content and blogging tips in your inbox during the weeks leading up to enrollment. When you get on the wait list, there’s no obligation to follow through with the course. However, it is the best way to get all the details you need to decide if Elite Blog Academy is the right fit for your goals.
Speaking of free content, here are some of my favorites. If this is the kind of stuff Elite Blog Academy gives away for free, imagine how valuable the course content will be when you actually pay for it. Something to pray about, amen?
- Elite Blog Academy Blog — Helpful tips and advice on best practices for blogging
- How to Set Up a Self-Hosted WordPress Blog — WordPress is the top blogging software/platform (it’s what I use), and if you can’t afford to hire a web designer from the get-go, this tutorial is a helpful DIY guide sure to prevent tons of headaches and hair-pulling moments.
- The Beginner’s Guide to Branding Your Blog — “Branding” means the appearance and tone of your blog and all its related marketing. Branding is a huge factor in operating a successful blog!
- Blog Structure Blueprint — A simple template for an organized blog. True story: I just downloaded this one for myself because I’m thinking about redesigning some aspects of my website. Let’s do it together.
And one more thing—I’ve been working furiously on a SUPER valuable tool for writers, and if you end up enrolling in Elite Blog Academy through my recommendation, I’m going to give you a special gift to help you take your writing to the next level right along with your blog. More details to come. I cannot wait to reveal the news!
From my writer heart to yours,
Becky