What type of blog should I start?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  In your wildest blog success dreams you imagine...

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    Getting a call from a publisher who wants to turn your musings into a best-selling anthology.
  • B.
    Being a regular guest blogger for Fast Company.
  • C.
    Connecting and engaging in life-altering dialogues with my people.
  • D.
    Getting a reputation for being the daily dish — the go-to source of what’s happening in the world.
• 2.
  Of all your writing skills you’re most confident in your ability to...

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    Craft concise, impactful stories about interesting topics.
  • B.
    Wax poetic about pretty much any subject.
  • C.
    Research and prioritize! You dig deep and pull the gold out.
  • D.
    Write great headlines, you can make the most mundane of topics turn into audience engagement.
• 3.
  If your writing interests were a fine wine, what would it be?

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    You’re an intense, chewy, dry red — you make people think about the nuances of a specific topic.
  • B.
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    You’re a spicy, refreshing Gewurztraminer with a hint of effervescence.
  • C.
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    You’re a chardonnay at lunch with colleagues — reliable and consistent.
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    You’re port — perfectly paired with a cigar and the daily paper.
• 4.
  Which quote most inspires you?

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  • A.
    “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect." — Anaïs Nin
  • B.
    "Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be." — Mark Twain
  • C.
    “Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming.” — Richard Branson
  • D.
    “Bad news travels fast. Good news takes the scenic route.” — Doug Larson
• 5.
   What brain-bully is holding you back from getting your blog going?

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    Resistance.... you don’t even know what’s holding you back, it’s like there’s a foot on the gas and the brakes at the same time.
  • B.
    Imposter syndrome… it says, “you don’t know $#!T about F@^*”
  • C.
    Money blocks… “No one will ever pay me for this stuff.”
  • D.
    Anxiety about putting my stuff into the public eye.
• 6.
  Which of these headlines would suit your dream blog?

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    “How I learned about true love from...”
  • B.
    “Everything you need to know about startups in the year 2022”
  • C.
    “The most important thing you need to know about … (your niche here).”
  • D.
    “People of ... shocked by announcement”
• 7.
  What best describes your writing wheelhouse?

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    You’ve been dabbling in different types of writing but you keep hearing “niche down” from the experts.
  • B.
    You have a gift for spinning current events into informative edu-tainment.
  • C.
    Turning my experiences of life into bite-sized anecdotes.
  • D.
    The world of business fascinates you enough to expose topics and educate your readership.
• 8.
   How long have you been thinking about turning your interests into a blog?

  • A.
    You’ve been researching a specific topic for a year or so and thought it might make a great blog.
  • B.
    A little over 6 months, I love to read and write about everyday life and human interest stories. Life imitating art!
  • C.
    You’ve been writing in the workplace for more than 5 years and you’re ready to turn it into a business blog.
  • D.
    You’re a bit of a news junkie and have years of journal entries about current events to prove it!
• 9.
  What, if anything, is holding you back from launching your blog right away?

  • A.
    I have a plan partially nailed down but I need someone to help me niche down and refine things.
  • B.
    I’d like to take a copywriting course to learn the specifics of writing for the internet.
  • C.
    I’m a good writer and I’ve been interested in starting a blog but I haven’t a clue where to start!
  • D.
    Nothing can stop me now — I’m ready to hit the launch button!

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  My word... You should write a personal blog!

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  You are a powerhouse of prose and inspiring extraordinaire with a gift for gripping readers with your musings about everyday life.Sylvia Plath said, "Let me live, love, and say it well in good sentences."You’re masterful in the art of turning the ordinary into stories that your readers don’t want to end.It’s time to make your personal essays resonate with your audience!You’ve learned through hard work, trial and error. Don’t underestimate the storehouse of gems that have come from your journey. Examples of successful personal blogs:Southern Curls and PearlsLove That MaxTech Savvy Mama"Read, read, read. Read everything -- trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out of the window."— William Faulkner💫 Born to Blog 💫“It’s none of their business that you have to learn how to write. Let them think you were born that way.” — Ernest HemingwaySo, you need some launching inspo?Who am I to Fill You in on All Things Blogging and Content Marketing? Let Me Introduce Myself...Hey friend, I’m Sasha Lassey 👋 A little bit about me? I’m a blog mentor and certified online digital marketing professional based in Alberta, Canada. When I’m not enjoying the spectacular Rocky Mountain view with the latest self-development book, I’m helping businesses and women entrepreneurs generate qualified leads and build their brand presences through blogging.On top of that, I use my know-how to teach other aspiring bloggers to do the same. Yep, you heard right. I offer a variety of online courses and coaching geared towards those just starting out. So whether you want someone to do it for you or to learn how to do it yourself, I’m here to help 🙌Bonus Resources to Help You Convert Like Crazy? Look No Further 👇1. Check out posts on my blog Everyday She's Sparkling. I breakdown blog content marketing strategies and the how and why of using it to boost your brand’s visibility! Get ready for a wave of traffic!2. Join my free Facebook group for entrepreneurs growing their online business with a blog. Join thousands of other like-minded women growing their businesses online. Ask questions, get answers from those who have been there, done that!3. Check out my list of over 100+ tools and resources for bloggers. It’s perfect for anyone just heading out into the wild world of blogging.4. Looking for more support - check out Scale Your Blog Success group MastermindP.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox With a Free PDF Version of Your Results 🎉🙌🎁Need some one-on-one help with deciding on your blog strategy? Book a free 15-minute consult call to see how I can help you amp up your results!
• 2.
  Hone in hotshot... You should have a niche blog! 

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  If a natural born artist and a nerdy scientist had a baby you’d be their love-child. You have the ‘it’ qualities to write and edit dazzling content: passion and a hunger for research in a specific area.You’re intuitive enough to interpret the big picture of a specific topic, then decipher and edit it into concise, engaging content.You tend to want to be behind the scenes and are known to emerge after long hours at your computer. Tip: set an alarm to remind yourself to get up and stretch.Let’s face it, friend, there’s a lot of competition out there. Niching down tight is a great way to get noticed!Examples of successful niche blogs:Oh She GlowsCold Climate GardeningWhere’s Mollie“Really good content is unsurpassed at building rapport, delivering a sales message without feeling “salesy,” and getting potential customers to stick around.” — Copyblogger💫 Born to Blog 💫So, you need some launching inspo?Who am I to Fill You in on All Things Blogging and Content Marketing? Let Me Introduce Myself...Hey friend, I’m Sasha Lassey 👋 A little bit about me? I’m a blog mentor and certified online digital marketing professional based in Alberta, Canada. When I’m not enjoying the spectacular Rocky Mountain view with the latest self-development book, I’m helping businesses and women entrepreneurs generate qualified leads and build their brand presences through blogging.On top of that, I use my know-how to teach other aspiring bloggers to do the same. Yep, you heard right. I offer a variety of online courses and coaching geared towards those just starting out. So whether you want someone to do it for you or to learn how to do it yourself, I’m here to help 🙌Bonus Resources to Help You Convert Like Crazy? Look No Further 👇1. Check out posts on my blog Everyday She's Sparkling. I breakdown blog content marketing strategies and the how and why of using it to boost your brand’s visibility! Get ready for a wave of traffic!2. Join my free Facebook group for entrepreneurs growing their online business with a blog. Join thousands of other like-minded women growing their businesses online. Ask questions, get answers from those who have been there, done that!3. Check out my list of over 100+ tools and resources for bloggers. It’s perfect for anyone just heading out into the wild world of blogging.4. Looking for more support - check out Scale Your Blog Success group MastermindP.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox With a Free PDF Version of Your Results 🎉🙌🎁Need some one-on-one help with deciding on your blog strategy? Book a free 15-minute consult call to see how I can help you amp up your results!
• 3.
  BOOM... You should write a business blog!

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  You’re fired up to be part of the digital era of marketing and have a gift for harnessing the power of the online realm for business.You’re one of those rare technical creatives that can strategize with tags, text, and anecdotes. As much as you have a grasp on concise storytelling and social technology, your readers connect with you because you’re out on the front edge of what’s driving the economy. In our new world of marketing, blogging is a powerful cog in the wheel of connecting virtually.Examples of successful business blogs:CopybloggerI Will Teach You to Be RichSocial Media Examiner"Don't focus on having a great blog. Focus on producing a blog that's great for your readers." — Brian Clark💫 Born to Blog 💫So, you need some launching inspo?Who am I to Fill You in on All Things Blogging and Content Marketing? Let Me Introduce Myself...Hey friend, I’m Sasha Lassey 👋 A little bit about me? I’m a blog mentor and certified online digital marketing professional based in Alberta, Canada. When I’m not enjoying the spectacular Rocky Mountain view with the latest self-development book, I’m helping businesses and women entrepreneurs generate qualified leads and build their brand presences through blogging.On top of that, I use my know-how to teach other aspiring bloggers to do the same. Yep, you heard right. I offer a variety of online courses and coaching geared towards those just starting out. So whether you want someone to do it for you or to learn how to do it yourself, I’m here to help 🙌Bonus Resources to Help You Convert Like Crazy? Look No Further 👇1. Check out posts on my blog Everyday She's Sparkling. I breakdown blog content marketing strategies and the how and why of using it to boost your brand’s visibility! Get ready for a wave of traffic!2. Join my free Facebook group for entrepreneurs growing their online business with a blog. Join thousands of other like-minded women growing their businesses online. Ask questions, get answers from those who have been there, done that!3. Check out my list of over 100+ tools and resources for bloggers. It’s perfect for anyone just heading out into the wild world of blogging.4. Looking for more support - check out Scale Your Blog Success group MastermindP.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox With a Free PDF Version of Your Results 🎉🙌🎁Need some one-on-one help with deciding on your blog strategy? Book a free 15-minute consult call to see how I can help you amp up your results!
• 4.
  READ ALL ABOUT IT!... You should write a news blog! 

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  You appreciate the fast paced, ever changing, wild world of daily news. Politics meets human interest meets controversy is your jam!You don’t shy away from intensity and drama — in fact — you run into it like a fire fighter into a burning building! Where there’s a story worth telling you’ll find a way to get there and spin it into news.You have a passion about a particular area of the news and tireless energy to research the nuances of it. The world needs your viewpoint, my friend. Where would we be without the Carl Bernsteins, Bob Woodwards, or the Katie Courics of reporting? We’d be in the dark, that’s where.So, get your voice out into the light!Examples of successful news blogs:HuffpostMashableThe Daily Beast"Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It's quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn't at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can lean from it, so go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember that's where you will find success." — Thomas J. Watson💫 Born to Blog 💫So, you need some launching inspo?Who am I to Fill You in on All Things Blogging and Content Marketing? Let Me Introduce Myself...Hey friend, I’m Sasha Lassey 👋 A little bit about me? I’m a blog mentor and certified online digital marketing professional based in Alberta, Canada. When I’m not enjoying the spectacular Rocky Mountain view with the latest self-development book, I’m helping businesses and women entrepreneurs generate qualified leads and build their brand presences through blogging.On top of that, I use my know-how to teach other aspiring bloggers to do the same. Yep, you heard right. I offer a variety of online courses and coaching geared towards those just starting out. So whether you want someone to do it for you or to learn how to do it yourself, I’m here to help 🙌Bonus Resources to Help You Convert Like Crazy? Look No Further 👇1. Check out posts on my blog Everyday She's Sparkling. I breakdown blog content marketing strategies and the how and why of using it to boost your brand’s visibility! Get ready for a wave of traffic!2. Join my free Facebook group for entrepreneurs growing their online business with a blog. Join thousands of other like-minded women growing their businesses online. Ask questions, get answers from those who have been there, done that!3. Check out my list of over 100+ tools and resources for bloggers. It’s perfect for anyone just heading out into the wild world of digital marketing. And don’t forget to bring your burning Qs.4. Looking for more support - check out Scale Your Blog Success group MastermindP.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox With a Free PDF Version of Your Results 🎉🙌🎁Need some one-on-one help with deciding on your blog strategy? Book a free 15-minute consult call to see how I can help you amp up your results!