April 4, 2012
Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) 2012
1:30-3 PM (Connect Track Breakout Session)
Union Square Hilton, San Francisco
Come mix and mingle with your fellow ChangeBloggers. Link love face-to-face! We’ll share our biggest blogging challenges, as well as our best practices for increasing traffic, generating topics, and finding time to write.
February 11, 2012
The Writing Salon (Berkeley location)
10 AM-4 PM
$95 for members/$110 for non-members
2121 Bonar St., Studio D, 2nd floor (Strawberry Creek Design Center).
Testimonials from students
“Britt’s class exceeded my expectations. Britt was very vibrant and warm and made what could have been godawful boring exciting and interesting. She was extremely helpful and approachable. I give her an ‘excellent’ rating on all counts.”
“Britt was so engaging and personable that the time just flew by. She also was very encouraging and accepting of all ideas. She made me very, very comfortable and created an environment to learn and get ideas. As I knew nothing about blogging, I found it helpful to be able to leave with written information about blogging that I will be able to follow up on. I feel like I have a tool to work with. The workshop has given me motivation to continue writing. It was also fun to see what other people were writing about and the variety of topics and interests others have. Another aspect of the class was how supportive people were about each other’s writing projects.”
“Thanks again for the class in May. I’m still inspired.”
January 25-February 15, 2012
Do you want to re-energize your blog and blogging practice, or rediscover the ♥ of your blog? During this 4-week e-course you’ll play with fun assignments through a private blog with your fellow juicy bloggers.
The course consists of three kinds of fun-work:
• Reflection questions to refine your blog’s purpose
• Connection assignments to build community and traffic
• Creative and juicy blog post prompts to get you writing
While working at your own pace, this course will help you:
• Discover what you love to write about
• Create a big ‘ole list of juicy blog post topics
• Learn tricks & tips for building community & traffic
• Design a blogging schedule that works for you
• Connect with other juicy bloggers
Schedule
Your blog posts and juicy homework assignments will be posted on Wednesdays (January 25, February 1, 8, 15). Even though the last blog posts and homework will go up on February 15, you’ll want to take the following week to read and do the homework, so really, the class “ends” on February 22.
Course Outline
Week 1
Creation: Let’s Get Visual + 100 Words + Blog Role Models
Connection: Tell Them That You Love Them
Reflection: What’s Juicy for You?
Week 2
Creation: Your Story + Asking Questions + Voice
Connection: Help Your Fans Help You
Reflection: Why Do You Blog? Who Are Your Peeps?
Week 3
Creation: How-to Lists + Smiles + Your Favorite Idea
Connection: Go to a Virtual Cocktail Party
Reflection: Brainstorm-a-rama
Week 4
Creation: Juicy Posts, Contests, Giveaways + Getting Out of Your Head
Connection: Guest Posts, Interviews + Link Love
Reflection: Calendar of Commitment + Measuring Success
Juicy Bonus
You’ll receive a coupon for 25% off a one-hour blog coaching session tailored just for you.
Investment
• 2-3 hours per week (that’s less than half an hour a day!)
• $125.00
Testimonials from students
“There is both an ‘art and science’ of blogging. You’ve presented resources for the science, and great tips for the art.”
“So sad the class is over! . . . THANK YOU. I loved it.”
“The best part of it all is that it is just so much fun!”
“Britt’s e-course was great. It helped me find my blogging voice. It provided me with solid ideas and steps to improve my blogging practice. It also helped me plan for how to build my readership via blogging as well as other social media outlets. Wonderful course!”
“Loving this course. Blogging is addictive.”
“Britt Bravo’s Juicy Blogging class is giving me a lot to think about, in the best possible way!
“The class is great. I am learning a lot, and the pace and format are working for me.”
“I have a much, much better idea what I’m doing with my blog now.”
“As a ‘non-blogger’ I found the Juicy Blogging E-Course to be of great value to me. It gave me basic understanding of the blogosphere and basic skills for how to incorporate a blog into my website. It was a good value to connect with Britt Bravo who has a great blog and lots of good insight.”
Sunday, January 15th
Teahouse Studio
1250 Addison St., Ste. 208
Berkeley, CA
1:00-4:00 PM
Sip tea, eat cupcakes, and connect with creative bloggers (like you!).
After we’ve had time to eat and chat, we’ll do some fun activities to help you generate lots of juicy blog posts in 2012. I’ll also share tips for increasing traffic and engagement. Even if you’ve only just written your first post, don’t be shy. Join us!
Bring your blog/business cards, a notebook, and a pen. If you don’t have cards, no worries. A fun place to order some is Moo.
Investment
$35 when you register by January 8
$42 after January
SOLD OUT
If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please email me with the subject line “Waiting List: Cupcakes and Blogging.”
October 15, 2011
The Writing Salon (San Francisco location)
10 AM-4 PM
$95 for members/$110 for non-members
The Mill Building, 720 York St. #207 (between 19th and 20th streets).
Testimonials from students
“Britt’s class exceeded my expectations. Britt was very vibrant and warm and made what could have been godawful boring exciting and interesting. She was extremely helpful and approachable. I give her an ‘excellent’ rating on all counts.”
“Britt was so engaging and personable that the time just flew by. She also was very encouraging and accepting of all ideas. She made me very, very comfortable and created an environment to learn and get ideas. As I knew nothing about blogging, I found it helpful to be able to leave with written information about blogging that I will be able to follow up on. I feel like I have a tool to work with. The workshop has given me motivation to continue writing. It was also fun to see what other people were writing about and the variety of topics and interests others have. Another aspect of the class was how supportive people were about each other’s writing projects.”
“Thanks again for the class in May. I’m still inspired.”
