Online blogging workshop: The Blog Shop

Backlogged on blogging?

This online workshop will gather together people who want to blog, need to blog, intend to blog, but don’t seem to get around to actually blogging. We’ll spend the day online together filling up our pantries with posts to roll out at a later date.

Here’s how it works:

We’ll spend a full Saturday (10-5pm EST) exploring questions such as: What is my deepest, most heartfelt material? Who do I want reading my blog and how can I attract them? Where can I find beautiful images without risking getting sued for using them? How can I speed up the process and feel more ease and flow? We’ll also work through lots of short writing exercises and produce, produce, produce.

By the end of the day, everyone will have a handful of posts started, lots of ideas for more, and tangible tools to get them done. Chris will stay online informally until 9pm to brainstorm, answer questions, help work through blocks, and administer pep-talks while you take what you’ve learned back to the page.

On Sunday, you’ll be invited to share new posts to the secret Facebook page for celebration and supportive feedback from the group.

During the session, you’ll have two windows open. You’ll be able to see and hear Chris streaming live from Firefly Headquarters while you communicate with each other in a secret Facebook group where you can answer her questions, share your writing, and connect with each other. (The Facebook group is optional but encouraged. You can work through the class on your own if you choose, but we feel that the experience won’t be nearly as rich.)

A big package will be mailed to you before the class starts with a Blog Shop workbook, tea, chocolate, a new pen and some other little surprises to help you create a cozy home studio for the class.

Still curious? Watch the video on this page about how our online classes work.

This class is ideal for people who:

~ Blog for the love of it, or to promote a small business that’s close to their hearts.
~ Love writing but can’t seem to channel that love into blogging on a regular basis.
~ Have lots of ideas but get stuck when it comes to turning them into posts.
~ Are asking questions about how to bring more of the right traffic to their blog.
~ Wish for more ease and flow in blog writing.

You can expect to walk away with:

~ A host of new posts to roll out in your own time.
~ A workbook to keep you writing.
~ A real-life parcel of goodies to support your writing life.
~ A bunch of resources and how-to’s for bringing more people to your site.
~ Info about the legalities of using pictures on your blog (and how to find the risk-free ones).
~ Audio resources to get you unstuck anytime.
~ A sweet community of bloggers to share and network with during the workshops and long after.

 You won’t walk away with:

~ Harsh critique or competition. We’re all about the love.
~ Pressure to write things you don’t want to write. We go where the joy is!
~ Iron-clad discipline. You get out of this class what you put into it.
~ Critique of your whole blog. (If you’d like a coach or editor to look over your entire site, check out our Manuscript Services.)

Next Session:

This class is full! Saturday, Sept 26th, 10am-5pm EST, with optional writing feedback on Sunday morning.

Moulah:

The total fee is $175.
To keep it simple you can pay it all at the start, or you can sign up to make three automatic monthly payments of $58.33 on your credit card. Click here to see our full financial policies.

Questions?

Here’s a link to the Q & A for all Firefly online classes. If you still don’t have the answer you’re looking for, drop Bree a line She’s super-friendly.

Ready to dive?

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Please note:

You will need a Facebook account and a decent internet connection to get the most out of this class. Weak wireless signals or dial-up might result in choppy video. There’s more about this in the Q & A. Drop us a line if you have any uncertainties.

Want more class options?

Check out our other online courses here, or take a peek at our Coaching Services.

What past participants are saying:

	I can't say enough nice words about this empowering workshop. I have a big aversion to writing and faced my fears head on. Chris's insightful encouragement and the support of the group got me through a tough start and I was deeply touched by the loving feedback that my writing received. I cried, it was magical. Every aspect of the workshop was brilliantly thought out, not once did I think "yeah, yeah, I already know that" or "whoa, I'm totally lost". The entire thing was a brilliant opportunity to learn about and connect with myself and other creative souls on a deep level. I'm so thankful for this offering. ~ Chelsea Linsley Brand Stylist
	Back when I was dreaming of ways to start my website, I enrolled in The Blog Shop. I gathered with would-be bloggers from Ontario, Nova Scotia, the US West Coast, even England. Many magical things happened as we shared our trepidations about public writing and making time to create. We laughed and we left feeling encouraged. Thanks to Chris' infectiously positive outlook, I knew I could do this new thing. So yes, here I am a year later, still writing and still celebrating! ~ Holly Rupert Garden Writer
	The Blog Shop was extraordinarily inspiring and helpful to me in my writing. Chris was amazing as our leader & guide. I went from being nervous about blogging to discovering my strengths as a writer. I finished feeling very inspired and creative. I strongly encourage anyone who wants to improve their writing skills, along with ideas for writing posts to sign up immediately. Thank you, Chris, for an amazing experience of writing. ~ Jo Hatcher Family therapist and retreat leader