Misconceptions of Blogging with Cortney Sparkman
SHOW NOTES: Episode 94
Cortney Sparkman is back on the show today to talk about the misconceptions of blogging! If you haven’t checked out episode 85, be sure to take a listen to that one too!
Cortney shares about her journey and the challenges of transitioning from corporate writing to blogging. She shares how she made the brave decision to leave her corporate job and start her blog, Sweet New Roots. This was her way of pursuing her passion for writing and creativity.
Cortney shares how she treated her blog as a small business from the beginning. She shares how blogging is different than her corporate career and is open and honest about the challenges that each can bring. She brings light to the work that is involved in blogging but how worth it it truly is and how much she enjoys what she does.
Cortney is a part of our Ultimate Blog Membership and we talk a lot about the importance of that community and she shares the impact that it has had on her. We started this membership for this reason, to encourage bloggers to find a community where they can receive support and friendships.
Cortney encourages anyone with a message to share to start a blog, regardless of their writing skills. Writing is just one piece of the puzzle and there are many aspects to blogging. You don’t have to be a professional writer to start blogging.
If you are feeling imposter syndrome or doubting your abilities to start a blog, just know that you can do this. Blogging is an exciting career and we are here to support you to step into this career. We hope that you found Cortney’s story as inspiring as we did!
Let’s continue the conversation over on Instagram (@sparkmediaconcepts). We’d love to hear from you!
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED:
- Cortney’s transition from corporate writer to food blogger
- The challenges and misconceptions of blogging
- The differences between corporate writing and creative blogging
- The joy and overwhelm of having complete creative control in blogging
- The benefits of a blogging community
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Connect with Cortney on her blog: sweetnewroots.com or on Instagram: @sweetnewroots and on Facebook!
- Apply to the Ultimate Blog Membership! We would love to have you!
- Check out Tailwind, the Pinterest scheduling tool we recommend.
- 3 bonus episodes on the private podcast! Click here and put in your name and email address to check them out!
- Check out Cooking with Keywords HERE! Use code UBP10 for 10% off!
- Join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!
- Check out the Blog Depot!
- Check out last week’s episode here!
- Connect with us on Instagram at: @sparkmediaconcepts
MORE ABOUT THE ULTIMATE BLOG PODCAST:
Welcome to The Ultimate Blog Podcast! This podcast is for you if you’ve ever wanted to learn blogging basics so that you can start your own blog or if you have been a blogger for years but are struggling to grow or need inspiration and community.
Every Tuesday we will be sharing a new episode where we will cover topics from the basics of starting a blog, monetizing and growing your site, to finding the inspiration you need to keep going. You will also find guest interviews with experts on different blogging topics as well as interviews with bloggers who’ve been in your shoes.
Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper are bloggers themselves who want to encourage you to believe in your potential, step outside the norm and step into a life where you create your own schedule, your own success and your own story.
We’d love to connect with you on our other platforms so please visit us at www.sparkmediaconcepts.com or follow us on Instagram at @sparkmediaconcepts
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