Smart Blogger https://smartblogger.com/ How to get more readers, become an authority in your niche, and get the attention you deserve. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:23:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://smartblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/smartbloggerfavicon.png Smart Blogger https://smartblogger.com/ 32 32 6 Blogging Platforms (and Which One is Right for You) https://smartblogger.com/blogging-platforms/ https://smartblogger.com/blogging-platforms/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:12:26 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=11159 Blogging isn’t one thing anymore. Learn how today’s platforms actually work, and which one makes sense for you.

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]]> https://smartblogger.com/blogging-platforms/feed/ 169 17 Writing Techniques Every Writer Should Know https://smartblogger.com/writing-techniques/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:35:39 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=49247 A curated list of writing techniques with simple explanations and examples. Find what you need and dive deeper.

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]]> SEO Writing: How to Write Content That Ranks (8 Easy Steps) https://smartblogger.com/seo-content-writing/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:10:32 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=48400 When learning SEO content writing, it’s hard to know where to start.  Should you dive deep into keyword research? What about Google Analytics? And how do you build backlinks? I’ll make it easy for you.  If you’re looking to increase organic traffic to your site, I recommend starting with one skill: writing an SEO-optimized blog ... Read more

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]]> How to Write a Hook: 7+ Bold Ways to Instantly Grab Attention https://smartblogger.com/how-to-write-a-hook/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:38:35 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=48369 If you don’t learn this one skill, your writing is doomed to fail.  Want to know what it is? Of course you do.  That’s because the first sentence in this article made you want to know.  In the millisecond it took you to read it, you thought about how important your writing is to you. ... Read more

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]]> How to Write Cold Emails That Get Replies (+ Tips & Examples) https://smartblogger.com/cold-email/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:20:48 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=48361 If the words “cold email” are enough to send a shiver down your spine, you’re not alone.  As a writing coach, I’ve had dozens of new freelancers tell me they’d rather have a root canal than email a stranger about their writing services.  And the fear is understandable.  Everyone fears rejection – even after 5+ ... Read more

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]]> 20+ Tautology Examples To Love & Hate (+ Definition) https://smartblogger.com/tautology-examples/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:56:00 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=34421 Have you come across the term “tautology” lately and wondered what it is? Or are you on a mission to improve your writing and want to learn to avoid it? As a freelance writer, I’m right there with you! So here’s the deal: Lots of popular phrases are tautologies. And once you know, they can ... Read more

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]]> 7 Personal Narrative Examples That’ll Up Your Essay Game https://smartblogger.com/personal-narrative-examples/ https://smartblogger.com/personal-narrative-examples/#comments Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=31118 Reading great personal narrative examples is the best way to learn how to ace your own. But you’ll want to read them with an ear to the ground, like Sherlock, looking for clues. It could be the intriguing setup of the opening scene that draws you in. Maybe it’s the vivid imagery. Or the powerful ... Read more

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]]> https://smartblogger.com/personal-narrative-examples/feed/ 1 9 Anthropomorphism Examples (+ Writing Tips & Video Clips) https://smartblogger.com/anthropomorphism-examples/ https://smartblogger.com/anthropomorphism-examples/#comments Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=29869 In today’s post, I’ll pick apart some awesome anthropomorphism examples. Yeah, I’ll talk about Animal Farm. Charlotte’s Web is on the list too. I’ve also got some super-fun videos (one of them even has a gecko making strawberry jam), and some anthropomorphism writing tips you won’t find anywhere else. So, if you’re looking for some ... Read more

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]]> https://smartblogger.com/anthropomorphism-examples/feed/ 2 6 Tragicomedy Examples That’ll Elevate Your Writing (+ Examples) https://smartblogger.com/tragicomedy-examples/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:38:00 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=35100 I’ll also take you on a quick history of the literary device and show you how authors have used tragicomedy to capture mankind’s paradoxical nature. And hopefully, at the end of this post, you’ll know it’s ok to be a commitment phobe when it comes to choosing a genre for your next piece.  If tragedy ... Read more

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]]> 30+ Circumlocution Examples to Elevate Your Writing https://smartblogger.com/circumlocution-examples/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:32:00 +0000 https://smartblogger.com/?p=40662 Circumlocution is a deliberate attempt at an indirect way of writing and speaking. It’s common in the United States and other world cultures.  If you’re already confused, I’m here to help! In this post, I’ll give you solid examples of circumlocution to help you understand it effectively.  I’ll explore examples from film and literature, touch ... Read more

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