+ Blog Triage: Maintaining a Healthy Artist's Blog
next operation scheduled for August 19-September 16

APRIL 7 THROUGH MAY 7, 2010

with Alyson B. Stanfield and resident blog doc Cynthia Morris . . .

Have you lost the racing pulse you first felt when you started blogging? Could your blog use a little TLC?

If your blog is ailing, we're here to help heal it. If it just needs some pep, we'll provide the required vitamin dosage.

We've booked the ER and started scrubbing to help you get your blog to a healthy, vibrant state!

During this month-long operation, you will take part in the following procedures:

• Healthy writing habits and content for great blog posts
• Blog cleanse: Fixing your About page, categories, sidebar, and more
• Visiting hours: How to get more blog readers
• Feedback: How to get more comments and be a better commenter
• Health maintenance: Create a blogging schedule, conduct regular checkups, balance your priorities

I would encourage anyone looking to improve their blog to stay tuned if this class is offered again. I had some resistance to changing some colors on my blog, but it was one of the best things I did for it!! I am so happy with all the changes I made with Cynthia and Alyson's guidance. I now have a blog I am proud of and want the world to know about it! Thank you Cynthia and Alyson! Your style and authenticity is so refreshing.—Barbara Techel Author & Mom of Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog

How do we differ from other blogging classes? Our focus is on artists. We know your world, your interests, and your challenges.

When we're all done, you will

• Be clear on what your blog is all about
• Have more things to write about than you ever dreamed possible
• Form a stronger connection with your visitors
• Have confidence to be an expert in your field
• Be proud that your blog is much better looking
• Have a plan to maintain your blog's health
• Be on your way to becoming famous!

In no time, your blog will

• Be more credible and linkable
• Be easier for visitors to find
• Receive more comments than you could have imagined

This class is for artists who have had blog for at least several months. You must know how to post to your blog, update it, add pictures, link, and tweak the design.

*** Please read this!!! Because of the various blogging platforms, we cannot provide you with technical assistance for your blog. ***

limited to 30 people

Here’s how it works
You log onto your computer from the comfort of your home, office, or local coffee shop—any time of day that suits you.

There are no scheduled meeting times and everything will be posted on the class blog. We would love your participation on the blog, but we'll understand if you want to come and go in anonymity.

You will receive daily (weekday) reminders for the class.

Class lessons include PDF downloads and audio files. They are spaced out every other weekday so that you have time to complete each task.

You need a computer, a blog, and a healthy dose of motivation! The more you put into your blog TLC, the more you'll get out of it.

If you have more than one blog, you will only focus on one for the purposes of this class. You can apply what you learn to your other blog(s) later.

We provide an inspiring environment and friends
to support you. You bring the
enthusiasm, awesome attitude, and commitment.

About your blog "doctors"

Cynthia Morris began blogging in May, 2005 and fell in love immediately. Since then she's been blogging as a way to chronicle her French creativity tours and to offer guidance for expressing creative authenticity. On her Journey Juju blog, she has been sharing stories from her life as a Creative Nomad in Europe for the last year. More enthusiast than expert, Cynthia combines her passion for blogging with her experience as awriting and creativity coach to help others fall in love with blogging too.

I'm Alyson Stanfield and you probably already know me. I've been writing the Art Biz Blog for almost 5 years and have brought hundreds—if not thousands—of artists to blogging. I just switched from a TypePad to WordPress platform. Like everyone, I struggle with the commitment and the desire to keep my blog relevant to readers. But I have no choice. The benefits of blogging are too great to ignore!

first come, first served—30 people only

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS (available at checkout)

1. Get this class along with Blast Off (which begins in June) for just $227.
2. If you want to get the most out of what you learn in this class, pay just $97 more and get a 45-minute phone consultation with Cynthia or me (Alyson). We can devise a plan of attack that works for you. This discounted rate is available only to class participants. Consultation must take place within 3 weeks of the last day of class at a mutually convenient time.
3. Book + free shipping. Parts of this class are based on some of the blogging concepts outlined in my book, I’d Rather Be in the Studio! The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion. You do not need the book for the class. Everything is provided for you. However, you will be given the option to order both together and will receive free shipping on the book as a member of this class.

*** Please read this!!! Because of the various blogging platforms, we cannot provide you with technical assistance for your blog. You must know how to do this behind-the-scenes work for yourself. ***

Just $147
APRIL 7-MAY 7 2010

Above options available at checkout. Signing up for this class assumes you have read all of the above requirements.