Summary

Bob Baker invites readers and fellow bloggers to participate in a 30-Day Blog Writing Challenge starting April 15, aiming to improve writing skills and share ideas through daily posts on the Empowered Artist Mastermind Facebook group.

Abstract

Bob Baker, a writer and creative entrepreneur, is initiating a 30-Day Blog Writing Challenge beginning on April 15. He plans to post new content daily and encourages others to join either as readers or as participating bloggers. The challenge will take place primarily within the Empowered Artist Mastermind Facebook group, where Baker will share his work, provide writing prompts, and foster a community of creatives. The initiative is designed to rekindle Baker's own writing practice and to offer a platform for others to develop their writing skills, find their voice, and communicate more effectively. Baker cites Seth Godin as an inspiration, emphasizing the benefits of consistent, concise writing and the potential to attract an audience through regular sharing of ideas.

Opinions

Baker believes in the enduring value of blogging as a medium for writers, despite the popularity of podcasts and video content.
He identifies himself as a writer at his core and sees the challenge as a way to exercise his writing muscle.
Baker suggests that the primary motivation for joining the challenge should be personal development in writing rather than solely attracting an audience.
He advocates for keeping blog posts short and focused, drawing on Seth Godin's blogging style for inspiration.
Baker is optimistic about the impact of consistent writing and sharing, hinting at the possibility of gaining a following through such dedicated practice.

30-Day Blog Writing Challenge (Join Me for Free!)

Starting Monday, April 15, I will embark on a 30-Day Blog Writing Challenge. For a few weeks I will post a new piece of writing every day.

And, I invite you to join me (at no cost) as either an interested reader or a fellow blogger doing the challenge with me.

Why blogging?

I know. Podcasts and video content rule the social media landscape. Blogging has lost its luster, right? Maybe. Maybe not.

The main reason I’m doing it …

I’m a writer. It’s one of the core gifts I’ve developed in my lifetime.

But over the last couple of years I’ve gotten away from it (mostly because I’ve been creating podcasts and videos instead, along with lots of creative offline activities).

It’s time to exercise my wordsmithing muscle again! And, a 30-day writing challenge that has me publicly posting my work seems like the ideal way to do it.

Please join me!

The main place where I will post and share my work during the challenge is the Empowered Artist Mastermind Facebook group.

It’s a closed group, but you can join for free by going here (while logged into Facebook) and requesting to join.

Once I approve you, introduce yourself and let everyone know how you plan to participate (as a reader, writer, etc).

Every day, starting April 15, I’ll share something I’ve written. Along the way I’ll also post writing prompts and ideas to get your mental wheels turning, should you choose to write and share your words too.

Here’s a great role model to inspire you

A stellar example of the power of consistent writing and publishing is Seth Godin, a prolific blogger and author I’ve admired for decades.

Seth has been posting to his website nearly every day for many years. As a result he has one of the most popular blogs on the planet. (Do a Google search for “Seth” alone and see what comes up.)

But attracting an audience shouldn’t be your primary motivation to do this challenge. Instead, do it to improve your writing chops. To develop your voice. To hone the way you think and communicate.

Who knows? By consistently sharing your ideas, you just might attract an audience.

Keep it short and simple

Take a look at Seth’s blog. Most of his posts are quick, easy reads — from a couple hundred to several hundred words each.

Writing shorter posts forces you to focus on a central idea, right tight, and get your point across succinctly.

I encourage you to do the same, should you participate as a writer. That’s what I’ll be striving to accomplish too.

Ready to follow along?

Just visit the Empowered Artist Mastermind Facebook group and request to join.

Hope to see you there!

Bob Baker helps musicians, authors, artists, and creative entrepreneurs use their talents and know-how to make a living and make a difference in the world!

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