Tag Archives: branding

How Many Words Does It Take To Define YOU?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

Welcome to Thoughty Thursday! This is the day of the week that y’all get to be privy to whatever thoughts are kicking around in my brain. Today, I’m thinking about how we define ourselves. Before I go any further, I … Continue reading →

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#ROW80 Mid-Week Check-in and a FAB Video!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Hey, there! I know it’s only Tuesday, but today I am doing something a little different. I know that I’m tough with you guys about trying new things. What is it I say?…

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Does Being An Introvert or an Extrovert Affect Blogging?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

Welcome to More Cowbell! Today is Thoughty Thursday when we examine whatever topic is kicking around in my brain for the week. Note: For those of you who are dying to find out the latest winners in the Triberr Contest, see … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Blog – Part II

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

Last week’s Thoughty Thursday post asked the question: “Why do you blog?“ In my humble opinion, if you really don’t KNOW why you blog, you shouldn’t do it. Most people hate engaging in activities that make no sense to them. … Continue reading →

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I’m Having A GREAT Time…What About You?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

Today, for Thoughty Thursday, I’m pondering the question: “Why do people blog?” Many of the readers here at More Cowbell are bloggers. (And y’all have been cranking out some truly excellent bloggage this month. I think the Year of the Water Dragon  is … Continue reading →

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My New Time-Saving Social Media BFF: Triberr

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

Welcome to Techie Tuesday here at More Cowbell! This is the day each week when I unleash my inner geek and we talk about some groovy piece of technology or a technical point of writing. Today, we’re talking about my … Continue reading →

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8 Ways To Grow Your Social Media Footprint

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

Last week I attended a free two-hour seminar on social media provided by Constant Contact (my new BFF). While it’s true that I went for work, writers are their own small business so YOU get to benefit as well. It … Continue reading →

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Is Your Blog Eating You Alive?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

Are you a blogger who feels like you and your time are being slowly eaten alive by your blog? I ask because I have several friends whose blogs are giving them panicky, vengeful feelings. I just read a post yesterday by … Continue reading →

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Are Writers Really A Company of One?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

When you are an author, you are a company of one. Kind of. There are tons of people assisting an author in getting a book published – other authors, their critique group, their writing chapter, plus all the publishing professionals that … Continue reading →

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Are You Advertising Your Grooviness?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

I have several friends who’ve been avidly pursuing dating via Match.com and eHarmony. There are other sites that get looked at but these are the two biggies. A few weeks ago, I heard two very different stories on back-to-back days. … Continue reading →

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