Blogging and Writing Churches Need Good Websites Stephen Bedard, October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Every once in a while I have a reason to do a search for a particular congregation. There is generally three results: a good website, a bad website, or no website. I must confess that I am confused by the final two results. Why do churches have bad websites or… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Promoting a Blog With Social Media Stephen Bedard, October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 This post is not about which social media you should focus on or the strategy that you should take with social media. Things are changing so quickly that the moment I hit “Publish” my advice will already be out of date. But is social media still relevant for bloggers? Each… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing So Can You Still Start Blogging? Stephen Bedard, August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Perhaps you have thought about starting a blog. And then you thought to yourself, “Is blogging still a thing? Isn’t that so 2006?” Is it too late for you to start a blog? Has that ship already sailed? There are basically two reasons to start a blog: Regarding the first… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Consider Using YouTube Shorts Stephen Bedard, January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 I enjoy creating YouTube videos that complement what I am blogging about. I tend toward shorter videos, usually 10-20 minutes. Some prefer longer videos but this fits more my style. I recently have started producing YouTube shorts. These are very short videos, with 15 seconds or a minute. This seems… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Platform Stephen Bedard, October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 You have a blog or website. You have a Twitter account. You want to drive traffic to your website with Twitter. How do you make it happen? Well, it is not as easy as just posting links to your site on your Twitter feed and hope people will notice. The… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Christians on Twitter Stephen Bedard, April 23, 2022April 23, 2022 Twitter is probably my favourite social media platform at the present time. I use it to share my content, think out loud about issues I’m wrestling with, and connecting with old and new friends. While Twitter can be a useful and edifying place, it can also be toxic at times…. Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Should You Start Blogging? Stephen Bedard, April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 The digital content landscape has grown rapidly over the past decade and blogging has had to make room for podcasts, video channels, and other types of content. But blogging is still a thing. Perhaps you have thought about starting to blog or to return to blogging. Should you do that?… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Monetizing Your Podcast Stephen Bedard, November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Podcasting is fun but it does have some costs. Plus so does the rest of life. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make some money from your podcasting? I recently monetized two of my podcasts and I’m really impressed with it. I use something called Podgo. Once accepted into… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Blogging in a Post-COVID World Stephen Bedard, September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 We are not exactly post-pandemic yet, but it is time for us to reflect on what blogging will look like post-pandemic vs pre-pandemic. The basic principles will remain the same. There is a need for quality content that is relevant to those searching and written by people who have some… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing The Importance of Consistent Blogging Stephen Bedard, September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 How do you become a successful blogger? The easy answer is to blog consistently. Of course this is assuming a level of quality in the blog posts. It is not enough to just hit the hit keys and publish it. But at the same time, not every post has to… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing One of the Most Important Skills for Blogging and Social Media Stephen Bedard, March 20, 2021March 20, 2021 What kind of skills do you need to be active in blogging and social media? Some basic writing and technical would certainly be helpful. But there is another important skill that not everyone has and many do not talk about. If you want to have a lasting career or hobby… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Reflections on a Content Break Stephen Bedard, January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 I recently took a break on creating content for my blogs, podcasts and YouTube channel. It was not because of burnout. Rather I was taking time to focus on my schoolwork. I thought I would share some random observations. It was refreshing to take a break. The overall traffic to… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Ways to Monetize Your Blog Stephen Bedard, October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 You have started a blog and you are getting some regular views of your post. Now you have begun to think about monetizing your blog. There is nothing wrong with monetizing a blog. Our economy is based on being paid for the skills we have and the products we produce…. Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Reflections on Restarting my YouTube Channel Stephen Bedard, September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 I see my YouTube channel as be a key element in my online program. But I have just rebooted it and so I’m still in the early stages. Still, I have already learned some things. I’m experimenting with various kinds of content. Some of it is just videos on topics… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing The First Three Steps in Starting a Blog Stephen Bedard, June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 You want to start a blog and so what do you do? This is assuming have already wrestled whether this is the right thing and the right timing. You are ready for the commitment and you are confident you are read (or as ready as you will ever be). What… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing The Excitement of Starting a New Website Stephen Bedard, May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 I have been blogging one way or another since around 2006. I have started a number of blogs since then, each time learning something new. This post is on my main website. I have a lot of content here, most of it divided up into sub-blogs. This is still my… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Social Media and Blogging During a Crisis Stephen Bedard, March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 I’m writing this during the Coronavirus pandemic but what I’m going to talk about is relevant during any major crisis. As I have spent time on social media, mostly Facebook and Twitter, during this past week, I have noticed something. Almost everything that was shared was either very discouraging or… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Should Churches Still Use Facebook? Stephen Bedard, January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 I remember when Facebook was the thing for churches to use. I still hear older people commenting on the importance of Facebook for reaching young people. The problem is that most young people are not on Facebook. You can read about the trends here. While I enjoy Facebook, my children… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Choosing a Name For Your Blog Stephen Bedard, December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 One of the first things you do when you start a blog is to choose a name for your blog. But this is actually two different decisions, one more important than the other. The first and most important decision is choosing your domain name. While it is helpful for SEO… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Can You Blog on More Than One Topic? Stephen Bedard, September 21, 2019January 3, 2020 Should your blog focus on just one topic or is it okay to blog on numerous topics? A related question is: If you have more than one interest, should you have multiple blogs or should you write on all the topics on one blog? The short answer is: It is… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How Often Should You Blog? Stephen Bedard, September 12, 2019 It is a common question concerning the frequency of blogging. How often should you blog? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? It depends. That’s not to say that there are no objective principles. The frequency of your blogging can be affected by: Your topic. If you have a general topic that gives you… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing An Important Lesson For Blogging and Social Media Stephen Bedard, September 7, 2019 I have been involved in blogging and social media for a long time. There are many lessons that I have learned but there is one that has stood out. I don’t have to respond to every comment. Of course if a person has a sincere question or a helpful comment,… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Don’t Make This Mistake With Your Website Stephen Bedard, August 3, 2019 There is a website that I have visited a number of times. I won’t tell you which one, but it has content that I’m interested in. I don’t like visiting that website. Why? Each piece of content includes a video on automatic play. It takes a long time for each… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing What Kind of Blog Post Titles Get Read Most? Stephen Bedard, May 30, 2019 I have been blogging a long time. I have noticed that some of my most popular blog posts have something in common. And this is their titles are in the form of a question. As I write this post, these are my top four posts: What is the Difference Between… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Is It Time to Start Blogging? Stephen Bedard, April 30, 2019 Have you ever considered starting a blog? You don’t have to be the perfect writer or technology expert to start blogging. Here are some questions to ask: Is there a topic that you are passionate about? Is it something that other people are interested in? Are you willing to share… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Free Podcast Hosting Stephen Bedard, February 26, 2019May 12, 2019 I have a number of podcasts and have hosted them in a variety of ways. This has included paid hosting sites. However, I don’t make (much) money from them so it costs me to go in that direction. I have tried a few “free” sites but usually they limited the… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing What I Learned From a Readers’ Survey Stephen Bedard, February 7, 2019July 28, 2020 I recently did a survey concerning my various online activities. Certain things were simply confirmed but there were a few surprises. Here are some of the things that I learned. The people who listen to my podcast are not the same people who read my blog. I had expected much… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Set Some Goals For Your Blogging Stephen Bedard, December 21, 2018December 20, 2018 As I write this, it is nearing the end of the year. It is a time when people are considering resolutions for the new year. Whatever you think about new year’s resolutions, it is always a good time to be thinking about setting goals. Goals should not be vague as… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Top Five Things I Have Learned About Blogging Stephen Bedard, November 8, 2018May 31, 2021 As I approach fifty years old, I have been doing a number of top five lists. One area of my life that has taken a significant amount of time is blogging. I have been blogging in one form or another for over ten years. During that time, I have learned… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing One of My Favourite WordPress Plugins Stephen Bedard, October 6, 2018May 16, 2019 I have played around a lot with WordPress plugins. Some of them are more useful than others. We have to be careful with how many plugins we use as they can slow down our site. We must choose wisely. One of my favourite is Revive Old Posts. I used to… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing What Social Media Should You Focus On? Stephen Bedard, May 18, 2018January 22, 2020 There is a very clear answer to this question. The answer is: Not all of them. There are all sorts of social media platforms out there, some that have proven to be long lasting and some that have been a fad. You don’t have to use all of them. You… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 7 Steps to Become a Really Bad Blogger Stephen Bedard, May 8, 2018March 22, 2021 I recently blogged about 7 Steps to Become a Really Bad Apologist. I thought I would so something similar for blogging. Remember this is all tongue in cheek so be careful with how you apply what I say here. So here is how you can become a really bad blogger (if… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How to Not Get Burned Out as a Blogger Stephen Bedard, April 26, 2018February 24, 2020 Blogging can be a lot of fun. But it can also be draining, not just time-wise, but emotionally as well. If you are a blogger, you need to be proactive in keeping yourself healthy and not burning out. I thought about some ways in which you can avoid burnout at… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How Pastors Can Use YouTube Stephen Bedard, April 12, 2018April 17, 2020 One of the most useful online tools for pastors is YouTube. Anyone can make a video, upload it and make it available to millions of viewers. With YouTube owned by Google, it is very easy for people to find your content. But how can pastors use YouTube? They can be… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Things I Love About Blogging Stephen Bedard, April 5, 2018April 29, 2019 I have been blogging for over ten years. I have had a few breaks of a couple months in there but have stuck with it fairly consistently. The truth is that I enjoy blogging. I thought I would share a few things that I love about blogging. Blogging gets my… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing What Do You Need on a Church Website? Stephen Bedard, March 20, 2018August 5, 2019 It is very important to have a church website. Many of the new people who come to our church, find us through an internet search. There are many options that you can have on a church website. Churches offer everything from a blog by their pastor to live streaming of… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Create an Editorial Calendar Stephen Bedard, March 13, 2018March 13, 2020 There is nothing worse for a blogger than to sit down, knowing that it is time to write a blog post, and staring at a blank screen with no ideas. But it doesn’t have to be this way. One way to overcome this is to come up with an editorial… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Pastors and Social Media Stephen Bedard, March 5, 2018July 10, 2020 Should pastors be on social media. I know of pastors who take it as an item of pride that they have avoided the pressure to be one social media. While that is fine, I also think it is a missed opportunity. So many people are on social media and we… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Should You Blog on LinkedIn? Stephen Bedard, February 20, 2018April 12, 2019 While many people think of LinkedIn as social media, it is also possible to use LinkedIn as a blogging platform. People blogging on subjects related to technology and business have had some success with LinkedIn. But should you use this as your main blogging platform. The problem with LinkedIn is… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing The ABCs of Building a Better Blog Stephen Bedard, February 13, 2018January 7, 2020 Many bloggers wish that their blog was doing much better than it is. Well, I want to tell you that having a successful blog is as easy as ABC. Here are the ABCs of building a better blog. A. Author You can’t have a successful blog without content. And you… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing What to Include in a Church Email Newsletter Stephen Bedard, February 7, 2018July 9, 2020 I recently blogged on what to include in an email newsletter. While some of that is applicable to a church newsletter, I thought I would share some ideas about what to include for this specific kind of newsletter. First, why should you have a church newsletter? As a pastor a… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing What to Include in an Email Newsletter Stephen Bedard, January 30, 2018June 11, 2019 I have previously blogged on why bloggers should start compiling an email list right away. But an email list should be gathered for a reason and not just to have another task to complete. One of the things that you can do with an email list is to start an… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Should You Use Facebook Pages or Groups? Stephen Bedard, January 24, 2018August 26, 2020 In addition to your personal Facebook profile, you have the option to set up specialized pages or groups. What’s the difference between them and which one should you use? The basic difference concerns who can post. Only certain people who are assigned roles post content on pages, while everyone who… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing One of the Most Important Things For Christian Bloggers to Know Stephen Bedard, January 17, 2018April 30, 2020 There are many things that Christian bloggers need to know but there is one thing that I have learned that has really made the difference. Ironically, what I learned is not about what to do, but what not to do. One of the most important things that Christian bloggers need… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How to Pick a Niche For Your Blog Stephen Bedard, January 8, 2018May 23, 2019 While you are free to blog on any and every topic that comes to mind, you may want to reconsider if your are seeking to be a successful blogger. Those who thrive at blogging usually have a specific niche in which they blog. But how do you choose a niche?… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Setting Blogging Goals Stephen Bedard, January 1, 2018May 5, 2019 It is always the right time to be setting goals for your online activity, including blogging. The key is to set SMART goals. What are SMART goals? Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely Anything less than this is really a waste of time. Rather than telling you about SMART goals, it… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Blogger Interview: Lenny Esposito Stephen Bedard, December 15, 2017February 15, 2020 As I evaluate and rank a variety of apologetics blogs, Lenny Esposito’s Come Reason is always near the top of the list. Lenny dos a great job of presenting Christianity in a reasonable way, both on his blog and his podcast. I appreciate that Lenny took the time to answer… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Why Bloggers Should Start Their Email List Right Away Stephen Bedard, December 4, 2017April 26, 2019 If you are intending to take your blogging activity seriously, I recommend that begin building your email list now. I mean, right now. The sooner the better. You might think there is no point yet. You don’t have an eBook to promote. You don’t have an online course to offer…. Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Things You Can Do With a Church Facebook Page Stephen Bedard, November 28, 2017August 30, 2019 The first thing you need to know is that there is a difference between a Facebook page and a Facebook group. The basic difference is that on a page, only the admin can post but everyone can post in a group. More on this in a future post. Some people… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Three Easy Steps to Improving the SEO of Your Blog Stephen Bedard, November 24, 2017June 5, 2019 What is SEO? SEO is search engine optimization and it is about taking steps to help search engines find your content. While it is nice that people click on your links when you share on social media, ultimately you want the search engines to be doing the work of getting… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Interview with Parker J. Cole Stephen Bedard, November 21, 2017May 11, 2020 I’m so thankful for the opportunity to talk to Parker J. Cole. Parker is a writer and podcaster. While many people limit their online activity to blogging, there are plenty of other area to stretch out into. In this interview, Parker gives some great advice on a number of topics,… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Steps to Starting Your Christian Blog Stephen Bedard, November 16, 2017May 8, 2019 So you have decided that it’s time to create a Christian blog (Is a Christian Blogging Even a Thing?) But where do you start? What steps do you take to set yourself up for success? That is what this blog post is all about. Here are the five steps that… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing What Blogging Platform Should You Use? Stephen Bedard, November 14, 2017February 22, 2020 I have recently begun to offer blog coaching services to fellow Christian bloggers. I put together an audit offering an evaluation and practical suggestions. Since different people use different blogging platforms, I have set up a few new blogs on other platforms. This allows me to play around inside those… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 5 Stephen Bedard, November 10, 2017February 7, 2020 This is the final part of our Christian blogging challenge. I hope that you have found the suggestions helpful. I would love to hear your feedback. Our final challenge is to reach out to another blogger. This can happen in a number of ways. One way is to invite someone… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 4 Stephen Bedard, November 9, 2017January 31, 2020 The ultimate situation for your blog should be to receive the majority of its traffic from search engines. One of the most rewarding experiences is when you have come back from a vacation and have not been actively sharing your content and you see that search engines have been driving… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 3 Stephen Bedard, November 8, 2017August 3, 2020 If you are like me, you have an idea of how often you want to post on your blog and then hope some idea will pop in your head for a topic. You might think today is a good day to post something and you look around the room for… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 2 Stephen Bedard, November 7, 2017April 19, 2019 Yesterday we looked at the importance of determining your audience. Today we are going to look at another important step that is often overlooked. It is important to set goals for your blog. When I say goals, I don’t mean just any goals. I’m talking about SMART goals. SMART goals… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 1 Stephen Bedard, November 6, 2017September 7, 2019 All this week, I’m going to be sharing one tip to help you improve your blogging. Although the focus is on Christian blogging, many of the principles will be relevant to blogging in general. Define your audience We are told not to label people or put people in boxes. That’s… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Why Should You Consider Using a Blog Coach? Stephen Bedard, November 3, 2017January 27, 2020 A blog coach is someone who helps and guides bloggers to be more effective in their blogging. But why bother with a blog coach? Isn’t enough to write an interesting post and just hit publish? I can think of a number of reasons to use a blog coach: The point… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Myths About Church Websites Stephen Bedard, November 1, 2017May 16, 2019 I have encountered a number of churches that still don’t have a website, despite all the data that indicates it is an important element for connecting with visitors. Some of the reasons that churches have not pursued this are based on mistaken ideas about church websites. I would like to… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Blogger Interview: Greg West Stephen Bedard, October 30, 2017May 27, 2019 Much of my blogging has been in the area of apologetics. That makes me very interested in the other apologetics resources that are available on the internet. One of the best resources that I have encountered is a website called The Poached Egg. The Poached Egg is a blog that… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Martin Luther and Blogging Stephen Bedard, October 27, 2017March 2, 2020 With the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses on the Wittenberg door, I recently read Roland Bainton’s Here I Stand. I was struck by something as I read the story of the birth and success of the Reformation. Aside from Martin Luther’s theological and leadership abilities, much… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Is Christian Blogging Even a Thing? Stephen Bedard, October 25, 2017January 6, 2020 I have a desire to help people in their Christian blogging. But before doing that, we better decide if such a thing exists. I’m reminded of a conversation with a friend about “Christian music.” He hated that term, not because of the quality of the music, but because there was… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How to Make the Most of Twitter Stephen Bedard, October 23, 2017October 23, 2019 Twitter can be a great way to promote your blog. While I have not found the same numbers as I do when it comes to Facebook, Twitter should be an important contribution to promoting your blog. The advantage of Twitter over Facebook is that Twitter audiences have patience for more… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Mistakes Bloggers Often Make Stephen Bedard, October 21, 2017October 21, 2019 Bloggers can have the best intentions and still find that their sought after audience eludes them. It is not enough to publish a few good pieces of content. There are some basic mistakes that are frequently made. Here are five of them: Using a confusing title. We might come up… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Top 50 Faith Blogs Stephen Bedard, October 13, 2017June 14, 2019 I really enjoy blogging and have been doing so for around ten years. My point was never about just getting the numbers, although I’m glad that people do read it. I recently was listed in the top 50 faith blogs for the Feedspot site. There are lots of great faith-oriented… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Good Reasons for Pastors to Blog Stephen Bedard, October 20, 2016July 22, 2020 I almost called this post, “Should Pastors Blog?” but I chose not to because it suggests there is a yes or no answer. The truth is that some pastors should not blog. Perhaps they are not very good at blogging or they may have the skill but they hate doing… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 6 Ways Bloggers Can Support Other Bloggers Stephen Bedard, October 18, 2016June 24, 2020 Blogging can be fun and rewarding. One of the things that I enjoy about blogging is connecting with other bloggers. We are not alone in our desire to produce interesting content for others to read. I have a desire to support and encourage other bloggers. Here are six things I… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 6 Mistakes Christian Bloggers Make Stephen Bedard, October 7, 2016September 1, 2020 I have been blogging for a while, having started my first blog about ten years ago. I enjoy blogging and I’m thankful for the good quality blogs that are out there. Of course there is always room for us to improve. Reflecting on my own experiences and what I have… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Your Church Needs a Website! Stephen Bedard, September 18, 2016May 28, 2019 Why You Need a Website I’m amazed at how many churches still do not have a website. Perhaps there are some who do not know how to create one or who think it costs a lot of money. But there may be some who think there is no reason for… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How to Have a Successful Blog Stephen Bedard, August 11, 2016April 17, 2020 I would not consider myself an expert in blogging but I have blogged for ten years and so have learned a thing or two. I would like to share a few ideas about how you can have a successful blog. The only way to know if you are successful is… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing I Don’t Have Time Not to Write Stephen Bedard, June 28, 2016August 8, 2020 Like most people, I have a desire to be as productive as possible. When I come into my church office in the morning, I write on my white board all of the tasks that I need to accomplish on that day. Unexpected things always come up and so I have… Continue Reading
Apologetics and Theology Blog 5 Tips For Apologetics Bloggers Stephen Bedard, June 24, 2016June 20, 2020 I have been blogging in some form or another for ten years. Much of that has included apologetics blogging. I enjoy writing apologetics-related blog posts and hopefully I have learned something over the years. Here are a few things that I would like to offer to my fellow apologetics bloggers…. Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How to Build a Fictional World Stephen Bedard, May 15, 2016August 10, 2022 Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Darren Rowse on Blogging as a Stepping Stone Stephen Bedard, May 11, 2016April 27, 2020 Why bother blogging? Beyond the enjoyment of blogging as its own end, blogging can also become a stepping stone to other opportunities. Darren Rowse of ProBlogger speaks to this in this video. Interested in a Blogging Coach? Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Three Tips for Young Writers Stephen Bedard, May 11, 2016July 9, 2022 Continue Reading
Apologetics and Theology Blog Is Apologetics Blogging Dead? Stephen Bedard, March 21, 2016July 3, 2020 In recent months I have come across numerous articles, posts and podcasts reflecting on the question, “Is blogging dead?” Obviously blogging cannot be completely dead as I am writing a blog post on the subject. Why are people asking if blogging is dead? The problem is not necessarily something wrong… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing Storyboarding for Writers Stephen Bedard, March 7, 2016June 17, 2019 Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing 5 Tips For Self-Publishing Your Book in Canada Stephen Bedard, March 6, 2016May 21, 2020 Continue Reading
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Apologetics and Theology Blog 30 Day Apologetics Challenge: Day 12 Stephen Bedard, January 12, 2016April 20, 2019 Write a Guest Post for Another Blog You have good things to say. You have studied and learned and want to pass on your knowledge. But how do you do that? You may have your own blog but are not satisfied with the results. You may not have a blog… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How to Write Fiction Stories SJBedard, October 21, 2015August 23, 2019 Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing A Resource That All Bloggers Need Stephen Bedard, October 10, 2015September 21, 2019 I have been blogging in the area of Christian discipleship for quite a few years. It is important for me to keep up on biblical studies and theology to make sure that my content is accurate. But I also need keep up with best blogging practices. It is not enough… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How to Start a Podcast Stephen Bedard, September 25, 2015June 23, 2020 Have you ever considered starting a podcast? If you are serious about getting a message out, podcasting can be an effective means. Podcasting fits nicely with blogging and social media in presenting what you value. I am an active podcast listener. I travel a lot and while I enjoy music,… Continue Reading
Blogging and Writing How to Write a Book for Beginners SJBedard, September 24, 2015April 12, 2019 Continue Reading
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Blogging and Writing Writing Courses at the University of Toronto SJBedard, June 22, 2015July 13, 2020 Are you hoping to improve your writing craft? Formal education is one way to help. The University of Toronto offers some great courses in their continuing education program. Many are available online for those who don’t live near Toronto. You can find out more here. Continue Reading