October was a busy month! Working for projects for my current clients (check out the recent rebrand for a local allergist specializing in functional medicine.) Taking on work for new clients (stay tuuuuuuned!) And on top of my usual stuff, I had some great opportunities to speak on content strategy. AMP-RI First, I was excited to be asked to speak at AMP-RI, the Association of Marketing Professionals of Rhode Island. This group was founded in 2009 and now has over 500 members. Each month, … [Read more...]
Interview with the New England Tech Podcast [AUDIO]
I've been busy with webinars, classes, and talks (not to mention actual WORK!) But I couldn't let another week go without sharing this podcast interview with Stephen Tiszenkel! Stephen has over two decades of experience in digital marketing, and his company provides answers to all your questions and challenges in the digital marketing world. Steve developed his podcast to share information about trends in tech and digital marketing trends. Recent podcasts have touched on everything from … [Read more...]
Upcoming Webinar on Creating a Content Calendar
Mark your calendars! On Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 2:00pm EST, I will be presenting my talk, "Corral your Creativity with a Content Calendar" as a webinar on iThemes Training. I've given this talk at the RI WordPress Meetup, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to offer it to a wider audience. About iThemes iThemes is a one-stop shop for WordPress themes, plugins, and training. The iThemes Training area offers an array of live webinars on WordPress topics, with learning for all levels. … [Read more...]
Blog Like A Boss at WordCamp Boston 2017
Ah, WordCamp Boston. Some days, everything seems to work out juuuust right. You get a great parking space. You arrive at an event and the first face you see is a friendly one. There are lots of snacks. And as you move through the day, every conversation is meaningful and fun. That was WordCamp Boston for me. First of all, you have to know that all WordCamps are amazing--they're chock-full of interesting information, smart, quirky people, and helpful vendors proffering kickass swag. (WCBOS had … [Read more...]
Women’s Entrepreneurial Week at Red DWG Library
Last week, I spoke about content calendars at the WordPress RI Meetup. We had a great turnout and I enjoyed sharing information with other WordPress enthusiasts. The event took place at Red DWG Library in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and let me tell you: if you haven't been to this coworking space yet, you need to check it out. It's a fabulous space for coworking, meetings, and more. The decor and art alone is worth the trip! I was so taken by the space that I reached out to the owners to come back … [Read more...]
Content Calendars: Upcoming Talk at WordPress Meetup RI
Let's talk about content calendars. I know, you were hoping I'd bring that up. It's the elephant in the room for bloggers. To plan, or not to plan? Are you a spontaneous creative who chafes at the idea of doggedly scheduling out content? Or, rather, a panicked planner who breaks into a sweat at the very thought of having to come up with creative ideas on a regular basis? Here's the good news: using a content calendar can help you both. WordPress RI Meetup Details I'm excited to announce that I … [Read more...]
Blog like a Boss: Boston WordPress Meetup Video & Slides
Thanks to everyone who attended the recent Boston WordPress Meetup! It was a great group and I truly enjoyed presenting. Special thanks to Tom and Reiko Beach of TRB Designs, who kindly invited me to speak. Tom and Reiko run the Boston WordPress Meetup, which has been going on at the Microsoft NERD Center since 2008. Video and slides If you missed my blogging talk, but you still want to learn how to blog like a boss, check out the video. Sorry for the moments I slipped off-screen. I tend to … [Read more...]
Upcoming Blog Boot Camps at Cape Cod Community College!
At 3am Writers, we love to write, and we love to teach writing. We’ll be speaking on content at WordCampRI 2016 this year, so we hope to see you there. But if you need more in-depth information on blogging, we will once again be teaching a Blogging Boot Camp at The Center for Corporate and Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College. You can learn to “blog like a boss” on Friday 10/7/2016 at CCPE at Hyannis Center, 540 Main Street, Hyannis, MA, or on Friday 11/18/2016, at the … [Read more...]
WordCampRI 2016
Mark your calendars: WordCamp is coming! WordCampRI takes place on Friday, September 30-Saturday, October 1, 2016, at New England Tech in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. This amazing event offers 2 days of all things WordPress, and whether you’re a newbie who just started a WordPress site, or a seasoned WordPress veteran who’s contributing to WordPress Core, you WILL get something out of this event. [Tweet "Stuff your brain with #WordPress info and education at @WordCampRI! … [Read more...]
Taking the Time to Care for Ourselves: An Interview with Carla Hall
A couple months ago, I had an absolutely fantastic super awesome opportunity. I was asked to interview TV personality Carla Hall of ABC’s “The Chew” and to see her and several other fantastic super awesome women at the 2016 Bryant University Women’s Summit. Dude, that is seriously my job. I had such a good time talking with Carla and then listening to her wonderful keynote that I got that thing people get about celebrities where they start to think of them as their new pretend BFF. You … [Read more...]