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One Thing I’ve Learned About Blogging

Imagine for a moment you’re at a bloggers convention and you step into a hotel elevator. Inside, you find three of the biggest movers and shakers in your blogging niche. I mean, these guys (or gals) are major social media influencers!

Just as you push the button for floor 23, one of them says to you, “So, what do you write about and why?”

🦗🦗🦗crickets…

That’s me, speechless. Or, at best, rambling on for 230 vertical feet about fostering world peace.

You probably recognize the scene, it’s called an elevator pitch, and it’s meant to be a brief, unforgettable word picture of what you do and/or offer. The goal is to earn another conversation.

🥁🥁🥁drum roll…

The one most important thing I’ve learned about blogging is that every post is a pitch; and each time you and I hit “publish” we’re asking folks to stay with us for more floors.

Here are two tips for a good pitch:

  • Stay on Point: we’ve all read posts by bloggers who can’t quite decide what to say. The best stories have a single main idea or lesson. It’s ok to chase a rabbit, but one at a time, please. 🐇
  • Know When to Stop: I confess, I’ve made my point before, and then made it again, and maybe even again. With all due respect to Google Analytics, nobody’s post has to be 1200 words. Especially, if you already said that–twice.

Be sincere, be brief, be seated

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

I realize this isn’t my usual offering. I’m just a regular guy who was tempted to lose all hope but did not. It was God who made the difference. Please join me next week, as I share positive thoughts from a Christian perspective.

Yes, kind reader, that was my elevator pitch. If you’d like, please share yours in the comments.

So, what do you write about, and why?

Regular David (me)

Thank you for reading. 🙏❤️ prayers and love.

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58 responses to “One Thing I’ve Learned About Blogging”

  1. BG Avatar
    BG

    To help myself and others!

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  2. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    You do fine job encouraging your readers, BG. Thanks for sharing your elevator pitch. I want to read more of your material! God Bless.

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  3. BG Avatar
    BG

    I mostly write about inspired matters of heart in walking with God to help myself in others. Trying to stay more concise and working on style and wording all the time. Just trying to encourage the reader. I try to avoid bunny trails. I feel those are ok for life group discussions maybe as long as they make sense and add knowledge to the listener. Blessings brother!

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  4. Nancy Ruegg Avatar
    Nancy Ruegg

    I’ve done some reading about elevator pitches, but never rode one at a writers’ conference! 😁 (Glad my pitch sounds as if I did though!–Thanks!)

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  5. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you for your kind words, Nancy!

    I love your pitch, and it fits with your blogging style perfectly. You’ve probably been in a few elevators at writer conferences!

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  6. Nancy Ruegg Avatar
    Nancy Ruegg

    You do indeed “share [wonderful] positive thoughts from a Christian perspective,” David, AND (I would add) from a humble heart. That ingredient is evident in each of your posts and no doubt greatly appreciated by all. As for my own blog-pitch, From the Inside Out (with the subtitle, Inner Impressions Becoming Outer Expressions) is a place where we celebrate inner impressions from the Holy Spirit, and aspire after outer expressions that bring delight to God.

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  7. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thanks for sharing your pitch, Autumn. I love it! God Bless.

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  8. Autumn B. Avatar
    Autumn B.

    I loved this David!
    My writings are about sharing with others what it’s like to live life not knowing much about it in the grand scheme of things, and yet still endeavoring to live it according to the One who knows all things…all things well at that. Why? Because the good book says man should not live on bread alone, but by every word from His mouth, and who are we to say we don’t need that reminder every single day!

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  9. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Fair enough, Venus. Thank you!

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  10. Beth Alisan Avatar
    Beth Alisan

    It would be indeed. I’m afraid they’d also decorate the elevator with lots of Labrador glitter

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  11. Catsandcoffee Avatar
    Catsandcoffee

    Thanks.. You can actually call me Venus. CatsandCoffee is technically the Site name.

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  12. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thanks for sharing, Catsandcoffee. Your screen name alone is a pitch in itself!

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  13. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I like your elevator pitch, Beth! Confession: I pictured Adi and Summer sitting obediently next to you as you spoke. That was one crowded elevator!🛗

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  14. Beth Alisan Avatar
    Beth Alisan

    “Elevator Pitch.” That is a new one to me David. You’ve put it so well “every post is a pitch” and “The goal is to earn another conversation.” It’s funny how occupational training shapes ones writing style. Mine falls between how I was trained to write in my undergrad work as a business/marketing major (concise and to the point) and than in my grad work as an educator (Grab their attention with just the right illustration and then get to the point with enough detail so they won’t forget). So here’s what my brain, which is a tad foggy after several enjoyable hours with energetic 3 year old’s at church this morning, landed on as an elevator pitch. “I share the lessons learned from my daily walk with the Lord and my Labrador Retrievers.”

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  15. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I like short posts—unless someone really need that many words to make their point, but I also don’t mind long comments.

    I like your approach, LadySheepDog. As a singer/songwriter/guitarist, I’ve often thought about reaching one person with one song and at one place.

    Thank you for sharing. God Bless!

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  16. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, brother! Jo, the Quiet Roarer, from Australia 🇦🇺 hadn’t heard about elevator pitches before either. You absolutely encourage others through writing about God’s word. And you post daily, which is hard to do. Blessings!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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  17. ladysheepdog Avatar
    ladysheepdog

    I write what’s on my mind, and more importantly don’t publish what Yahweh tells me not to share, as its important not to share everything, or share in the right timing. My goal is to reach that one person that needed to read what I posted. If I get more than that, its bonus views, and I’m willing to wait ten years on that one person. I’ve been that person, and have read a post or viewed a video, many years after the posting. I am now sharing on a variety of topics, versus when I first was posting, it was strictly Christian devotional style. I do try to keeps my post a certain length(don’t have specifics on that) or shorter, as I do know the challenge of reading a long post is. I don’t mind long comments, as for me I want conversation and dialogue, and if we are typing what we are saying, it turns out large/long. If anyone wants to talk on the phone, I would do that, but blogging allows for convenience of different time zones and sleep/work schedules.

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  18. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I like your line of thinking, Barb! I miss seeing your daily posts but knew you must be really busy. Thanks for stopping by and sharing too. God Bless!

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  19. Alan Kearns Avatar
    Alan Kearns

    Thank you for teaching me about an “elevator pitch” – I never heard that before.
    My pitch: I write what God gives me to write from His Word, to encourage others in their walk with Him.
    God bless you brother 🙏

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  20. My Life in Our Father's World Avatar
    My Life in Our Father’s World

    I write what God tells me to write, when he tells me to write it. I have learned that I do not have to hit the “publish” button every day or even once a week. My summer has been CRAZY because I took two summer classes and I did nothing but work and go to school/study.

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  21. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you for commenting, Matthew. One would think, after years of toiling over a manuscript, the why and what would be at the tip of a writer’s tongue. Perhaps it’s best to prepare for the inevitable: at some point a budding wordsmith will be asked for their pitch. Hemingway could have told us, especially after he’d had a stiff drink—or two.🥃🥃

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  22. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Yours is the most concise and impactful elevator pitch yet, Jo. Thanks for sharing! I enjoy reading your “what’s” and “whys.”

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  23. matthewjrichardson Avatar
    matthewjrichardson

    I saw an extension of this idea at a writers’ conference I was at last year, where people pitched their novel ideas to a panel for a max of 5 minutes. It was astonishing how difficult people found it, despite them having worked passionately on their projects for years. The woman who won it was fantastic – concise, measured, and impactful.

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  24. The Quiet Roarer Avatar
    The Quiet Roarer

    Why haven’t I heard of an elevator pitch before? I like a challenge, so to answer your question… the “what” is anything as long as it’s real and honest, and the “why” is because writing is how I process whatever that anything is! ☺️

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  25. Catsandcoffee Avatar
    Catsandcoffee

    I write about my life and on Saturdays, I like to share something new in my Classroom Environment.

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  26. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, Bridget!

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  27. Bridget A. Thomas Avatar
    Bridget A. Thomas

    That’s wonderful! I’m so happy to hear it’s going well. Although uncomfortable at times, a little stretching does us good. I can definitely relate. God bless you too!

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  28. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thanks, Bridget! My new job is going well. It’s definitely different from teaching in a classroom all day, but I really like it. I’m going to be stretched, but I know this is a job path God wants me to take. Thanks for reading , commenting, and asking! God Bless

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  29. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    amen

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  30. Bridget A. Thomas Avatar
    Bridget A. Thomas

    “Every post is a pitch” – such a good point, David! And I like your two tips. I think you do an excellent job of adhering to them in your posts… How is your new (ish) job going?

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  31. Crystal Byers Avatar
    Crystal Byers

    This is such a kind compliment! Thank you, David.

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  32. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    You’re most welcome, Judy. Life trauma is survivable, but not necessarily alone. We need others in the journey!

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  33. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    And you, and thank you for blessing my life with your willingness to share.

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  34. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    What an excellent choice!

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  35. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    10,227, in honor of The Devotional Guy (Rainer) days of sobriety.

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  36. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I’m a wounded healer as well, Judy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I will check out your site. God Bless!

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  37. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    I started out wanting to share what I wish I’d known when I began my journey of healing from abuse, only to discover it’s an ongoing journey. Now I want others to know they aren’t alone and traveling together, even if only for a short time, makes a difference.

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  38. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    What is wrong with me? I forgot the bonus points in the previous comment? Yes, since you had all the amenities, I am awarding you the opportunity to chose however many bonus points you want!

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  39. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Bonus points?

    Thank you, sister!

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  40. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    No, I have not. But I will definitely check it out , Bette. Thank you, and God Bless!

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  41. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    Well this post certainly has it all! Crickets, drum rolls, and rabbits! Well done sir, Well done.

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  42. Elizabeth (Bette) Cox Avatar
    Elizabeth (Bette) Cox

    Interesting. Have you ever read https://EsthersPetition.wordpress.com? If so, you’ll probably suspect how I would answer that question. 🙂

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  43. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Agreed. We must earn the right to be heard, especially in a chaotic world. Thanks for stopping by. God Bless!

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  44. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Conversation starters is a great way to describe your writing, Gary. So does saying more with less. I agree, the craft of writing moves a from peak to peak. There are always more mountains to climb.

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  45. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I didn’t notice your content straying, Crystal. Your writing, and posts about writing, makes me want to be a better writer.

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  46. Gary Fultz Avatar
    Gary Fultz

    Great points David. I tend to write and share words and pictures for some type of connection for readers and browsers. Conversation starters. Attempting to say more with less yet connect however briefly.
    I started blogging to learn how to write. Like every skill, one finds the levels learned are like mountains in the distance, much bigger and steeper than imagined.

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  47. Don't Lose Hope Avatar
    Don’t Lose Hope

    Those are two very important points, especially in an age where people are busy and have a short attention span.

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  48. Crystal Byers Avatar
    Crystal Byers

    I used to write more about faith and gratitude, peace and hope. I feel my blog has strayed. I like to write about things that have helped me and might help someone else.

    Liked by 1 person

  49. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Sure, Pete. Be as nutty as you like; just finish with a song! Thanks for stopping by. God Bless.

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  50. pastorpete51 Avatar
    pastorpete51

    Oh I love that quote from FDR, and will file that away for future use. What do I write about in a nutshell? I do aim at brevity but could I have two or three nutshells please?

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  51. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    Thank you for your kind words, David. Blessings to you and family, too!

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  52. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    “In a nutshell, we are offering our writing, our thoughts in exchange for precious moments from someone’s life.”

    This is exactly what I meant to say, Betty!

    I don’t recall a single post of yours I thought was too long or rambling. Some are more of an interest to me than others, but they are all on point and excellent. Furthermore, your upbeat personality and faith shine through, but with indirect heat.

    Thank you for following, reading, and commenting for “quite a spell,” as my grandfather would say.

    Blessings to you and Dan.

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  53. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    David, this is a good post. I like your two tips. In a nutshell, we are offering our writing, our thoughts in exchange for precious moments from someone’s life. I hope my posts don’t ramble on too much, but I’m sure some have. I hope my blog inspires others to find joy and to treasure each day. I don’t “preach”, but I hope my blog as well as my life, speak clearly and consistently about what is truly important.

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  54. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you for sharing, Vera. I also appreciate the follow! Later today I will tap over and visit your site. Blessings!

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  55. Majik Avatar
    Majik

    Your post and these comments just inspired another Lousy Haiku in me. Thanks, Bro! https://lousyhaiku.blog/2023/08/12/lousy-haiku-178/

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  56. Vera Day Avatar
    Vera Day

    I write cozy mysteries where faith, humor, and murder intersect in small-town Texas. But some day I would like to write Christian literary novels.

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  57. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    “Hurricanes of words into readable squalls.” Yes! I wonder, is it possible for a really good writer to share too many words. I mean, it’s like Elton John or Paul Simon writing a super long song. It’s still good, right?

    Challenge excepted, Majik. I’ve only told bits and pieces of how I was once tempted to lose all hope, but did not. It’s a personal tapestry, but worth sharing—if it helps someone else to find faith in God. Thank you for reading and commenting, brother. God Bless!

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  58. Majik Avatar
    Majik

    Point well made, David. I’ve written both ways, sometimes concisely and sometimes chasing an entire of field of rabbits. Maxwell Perkins who edited Thomas Wolfe’s hurricanes of words into more readable squalls worried whether his brilliant editing made Wolfe’s brilliant works better or just briefer. By the way, have you ever written somewhere the details of the story about how once you were tempted to lose all hope but did not because it was God who made the difference? I’d like to read that story. I love stories like that.

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