writing
The Barefoot Running Book News
By now, many of you have probably picked up on my references to my news regarding The Barefoot Running Book. The book has been picked up by Plume Publishers, an imprint of the Penguin Group.
A few months ago, I was in the process of researching methods to have the book translated and exported to various non-English countries. Up to this point, I had done all publishing and distribution myself. It wasn’t too difficult, but did pose Read More...
The Other Books I Recommend
When I posted about Chris Guillebeau’s book “The Art of Non-Conformity“, Alex posted a comment requesting the other books I recommend. Here are the books, along with a brief explanation:
7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey.
Who should read it: Anyone and everyone. This book will help you live a better life.
What this book did for me: Covey’s seven principles allowed me to make major changes to my life, which ultimately led me Read More...
What Has Led to the Success of BRU and How You Can Make a Difference.
A few posts ago, I wrote about creating a great blog. On the same day, The Maple Grove Barefoot Guy wrote about the same topic. We do that a lot. Anyway, Christian made a comment that I’ve been thinking about for the last two weeks:
“I’m going to be honest with you folks. You can do everything that all of the articles on this topic suggest and still be a lonely blogger in some dark corner of Read More...
Eleven Tips to Create a Great Blog
So you want to create a kick-ass blog? Good for you. Bloggers play an increasingly important role in our society. We’re the journalists of a new generation. The internet has done a wonderful job of democratizing information. No longer do you have to jump through the traditional hoops that prevented the masses from having a voice. There are no gatekeepers on the Interwebs. There’s no need for a journalism degree or even training as a professional writer.
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Build a Kick-Ass Blog By Creating a Kick-Ass Brand
Why a post on building a blog? Simple- I want each and every one of my readers to start blogging. It is one of the most efficient ways to build a HUGE database of great barefoot running stories, which helps me reach my goal of changing the running world. Let’s face it… A LOT of you guys have some amazingly inspiring stories. Anyway…
I’m not much of a marketer or a businessperson. My strategy in both is Read More...
Live a F@#$ing Awesome Life
Every once in awhile you come across something the touches the very core of your existence. It causes you to step back and take a good, hard look at your life. It may inspire you to make a dramatic change, or it may affirm decisions already made.
About six months ago, I had one of these moments. While Stumbling around on the Interwebs, I came across a commencement speech Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, gave at Read More...
So You Want to Write a Book? Self-Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing
Okay, this post is not at all related to running, barefoot or otherwise. Based on the popularity of my “How to be a Blogger” post, I decided to share some more information from my experiences. In this case, my experiences with writing my book.
Specifically, I am going to explore the publishing issue. If you are an aspiring writer, should you seek out a traditional publisher? Or should you publish the book yourself? Read More...
How To Get Free Shoes, Running Gear, and Blow-up “Love Companions”: A Guide To Running Blogger Nirvana
I have a bunch of friends that have started blogging. A few have asked me how to break into the word of product reviewing. A few more have asked me how to generate more traffic to their blogs. While many resources exist, none are dedicated to runners in general or barefoot runners in particular.
These steps will assume you are interested in creating a blog that will allow you to review products or sell advertising space. If Read More...
