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		<title>How to Write a Short Post</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/05/24/how-to-write-a-short-post/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[writing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
			
				
			
		
Recently, I was asked to write a short post for the San Francisco Writers Community, and my first attempt, was well, long. I did write a second post that the editor liked much better. He said, &#8220;Send me more, even shorter!&#8221;
Shorter!
I&#8217;m a novelist. I like to write long!
Luckily, I like the challenge of writing short [...]]]></description>
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		<title>8 Reasons to Say Thank You</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/04/19/8-reasons-to-say-thank-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/04/19/8-reasons-to-say-thank-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breakfast blogging club]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gratitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sucess]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[First of all, a HUGE thanks to all the folks who’ve come to our Breakfast Blogging Club(BBC) meetings and workshops over the past year and a half!  We’ve been slowly and steadily getting the word out.  So more and more people are hearing about us and joining in the blogging fun.  Cool!]]></description>
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		<title>Content is Nothing, Audience is Everything</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/02/19/content-is-nothing-audience-is-everything/</link>
		<comments>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/02/19/content-is-nothing-audience-is-everything/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ideal reader]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[target audience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[timed writing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.breakfastblogging.com/?p=794</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many bloggers think that blogging it is about content, but actually is all about their audiences’ needs. If you get clear on who your audience is, and what they want, then your blog can reach into the hearts and minds of your readers and gain a steady following.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>What is our Quick Start Guide to Writing Your Blog?</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/11/what-is-our-quick-start-guide-to-writing-your-blog/</link>
		<comments>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/11/what-is-our-quick-start-guide-to-writing-your-blog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beth Barany]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blogging topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cheryl Liquori]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[quick start guide]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.breakfastblogging.com/?p=637</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many small business owners and entrepreneurs may think that blogging is just one more chore to add to their marketing list. But actually blogging for your business can be fun and create results, as long as you know what you want from your blog and how to go about getting that.]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Blogging Plan: Part 5 of 5</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/08/2010-blogging-plan-part-5-of-5/</link>
		<comments>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/08/2010-blogging-plan-part-5-of-5/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Analytics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blog Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blog Success]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google analytics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.breakfastblogging.com/?p=669</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wow! We’ve done a lot so far for our 2010 Blogging Plan and now we’re in the home stretch.  Before we conclude our efforts with the final stage of the plan, let’s recap the previous 4 steps:]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>2010 Blogging Plan: Part 4 of 5</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/07/2010-blogging-plan-part-4-of-5/</link>
		<comments>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/07/2010-blogging-plan-part-4-of-5/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brainstorming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Content]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[timed writing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[types of posts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Step 4 of our 2010 Blogging Plan is the Content for your blog.  This is where you plan what you’ll write about and what kinds of posts you can incorporate into your blog.  This may seem too structured for some.  But what we’ve found is that it helps to have a set schedule that guides your efforts]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Blogging Plan: Part 2 of 5</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/06/2010-blogging-plan-part-2-of-5/</link>
		<comments>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/06/2010-blogging-plan-part-2-of-5/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blog Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Positioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[target audience]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.breakfastblogging.com/?p=625</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Before starting a blog, it’s important to clarify how it will fit in with the goals of your business.  How will the blog function as a tool for marketing?]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Blogging Plan: Part 1 of 5</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/01/2010-blogging-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2010/01/01/2010-blogging-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cheryl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blog Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Goal Setting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing strategy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.breakfastblogging.com/?p=597</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[“How does a blog make you money?” If you’re going to use a blog as part of your online marketing strategy, you’ll need to answer this question.  But a clear answer can be illusive. It’s difficult to connect the dots that lead from blog post to revenue. ]]></description>
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		<title>Risky Writing</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2009/12/01/risky-writing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2009/12/01/risky-writing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[risky writing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.breakfastblogging.com/?p=556</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What is risky writing? And why is it important? Your idea of a risk will be different from mine. Define your kind of risky writing. For some, it is:
    * controversial
    * voicing a strong opinion
    * being contrarian
    * stating your readership’s fears
    * showing vulnerability]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips to Get Writing Now</title>
		<link>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2009/10/19/5-tips-to-get-writing-now/</link>
		<comments>http://www.breakfastblogging.com/2009/10/19/5-tips-to-get-writing-now/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog Topics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beth Barany]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cheryl Liquori]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gurutube.net]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[writing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Last Saturday, Cheryl and I got video taped for GuruTube.net. I had a great time! I have to admit, though, I was nervous. I was going to have a video clip on the same site as Guy Kawasaki and MC Hammer! (Our videos will be posted in a few weeks.) For the Breakfast Blogging Club, I presented on 5 Tips to Get Writing Now.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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