We were looking at ways to
go about clearing Christmas debts for last week's Finance Fridays. This week I've
been talking with two other bloggers about their new book Blogging
Your Way To Riches. If you've ever wondered about changing career
and starting a new blog then this is the book for you. 2017 could be
the year you could turn your hobby or passion in something that
really pays! Let's meet the authors, Lynn James and Emma Bradley, and
find out a little about the duo.
Who are they?
You can find Lynn's blog at
Mrs Mummypenny which
she started while on maternity leave with her third child. Her
background in finance comes from working as an accountant for
companies such as EE, Tesco and HSBC. She now writes full-time about
all things personal finance and lifestyle and loves sharing ways to
get the best value for your money.
Lynn's writing partner is
Emma Bradley who runs the blogs Emma and 3 and Mum's Savvy Savings. Emma started blogging whilst working as a teacher and
being Head of Sociology. She now writes full-time using her
experience as a teacher and mum to three about parenting teens and
empowering young people.
Why did you decide to
write Blogging Your Way To Riches?
“Writing a book felt like
the right thing to do. The paperback is just £14.99 and gives you
all the tips you will need to start a blog, improve a blog or make a
living from your blog. It's a great point of reference that isn't
going to break the bank but will give you much food for thought! This
must be said from two personal finance bloggers! And if we didn't do
it, well someone else would have done it some time, and probably will
publish soon.”
What's your 5 year plan?
Lynn - “I would love to be
running a successful Mrs Mummypenny business with turnover of more
than £200K (yes aiming high, and it will happen!). With flexibility
to continue to spend as much time as possible with the boys and keep
going to all their football matches.”
Emma - “My plans include
more public speaking and media opportunities where I can empower and
educate others. I'm passionate about young people and raising the
image of teenagers through my blog.”
What lessons have you
learnt in blogging?
Lynn - “Go in high on
negotiations; there is nothing worse than feeling like you have sold
yourself short and done work for less than the agency or brand would
have paid. What's the worse that can happen, maybe they say no your
fee is too high! Well then you negotiate to the right level.”
Emma - “Networking and
being nice is the best way to get on in the blogging community.
Having a good reputation is your biggest asset and by always being
professional and you will be remembered and PRs will want to work
with you time and time again.”
What would be the top
three blogging tips you could share?
1) Write
lots of great content that people want to read. Post regularly and get
into a posting routine.
2) Network
as much as possible. Meet other bloggers, brands, PR agencies. Go to
events and meet people in person.
3) Engage in collaborations,
linkies, guest posts, blogger Q and As. Collaborations will get you
different readers to your content, more social following and back
links that will help your web authority DA. Plus collaborations feel
good; it's great to help each other out.
Thanks Lynn and Emma for
your time and I wish you every success with your book and future
blogging.
Blogging Your Way To
Riches is available as a either a paperback or Kindle e-book from
Amazon.
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payment. Blogging riches have got to start somewhere!
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Great to see how far they've come and love their fantastic 5 year plans - completely agree about going in high with negotiations.
ReplyDeleteIt is always great to read of successful stories when it comes to blogging. Even better when you have useful and helpful advice.
ReplyDeleteI have been blogging for five years and although I earn from my blog it is only just starting to become more regular
ReplyDeleteI think the tip that stands out the most is the one about networking - it's easy to think you don't need to do it but it must be very beneficial and is on my list of things to improve.
ReplyDeleteThey sound like cool ladies and interesting to read their perspective. I'm a long way off making money from my blog but it's definitely a goal of mine!
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my to buy list. I love both of these blogs and definitely can't wait to hear their tips and advice. x
ReplyDeleteHow inspirational - I love reading stories like this! I'd love to do some collaborations in 2017 - even with other bloggers ...
ReplyDeleteBrilliant interview - I love the questions you asked them both!
ReplyDeleteYou also made me think about what my five year plan is....
What a lovely interview. I need to read this book.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to write a five year plan. I love blogging, yes it beings me an income, but it also saves my sanity.
ReplyDeleteThe love the sound of the book, I must read it soon, even though I have been blogging for five years I know I still have lots of learn x
ReplyDeleteOoooh, the book sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI wpuld love to earn from my blog. I'm still a newbie and not alot of interest so far
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