Sponsored by Maybelline New York Australia I was at a kids’ birthday party a couple of weeks ago and got chatting to a friend of mine about what I had coming up for work over the next month. And then she pinched me. I had to think … was it the first of the month?… Continue Reading
Hello. I’m keen to talk about sponsored posts and sponsored blog content. But before I do I have a little announcement. It’s been two years since I started these Saturday blogging tips posts and it’s been fun rocking up here each weekend to share nuggets of information I’ve learned as I’ve stumbled my way through… Continue Reading
A little while ago I headed to Sydney for work. There was a little bit of Instagram action on the day but for this particular event, it was all about meeting up with my fellow Dettol Mission for Health Ambassadors – four Australian mum bloggers (and one brave dad – hi Matt!). Dettol brought us… Continue Reading
Pinch and a punch, bloggers. It’s December 1. This year has been huge for blogging in Australia – and for me as a blogger, personally {and I’m extremely grateful for that}. I started the year turning my business model on its head, working as a full-time blogger for the first time since leaving journalism in… Continue Reading
In journalism there is a concept known as “news sense”. This is something you are taught about at uni and then expected to hone and develop when on the job. In a nutshell, good news sense is behind what makes the news. It’s behind what makes a good story. As a journalist, determining this, sifting… Continue Reading
Life has been HUGE this week. HUGE. {You can read why here} So, I’m keeping this week’s blogging post brief. Sometimes that’s a good thing anyway. Saying less really says so much more. This is something I picked up this week from the messages delivered during all the occasions that marked the end of school… Continue Reading
I think one of the reasons that I’ve fallen head over heels for this crazy game called blogging is that there is always something new to learn. If you’re a regular here then you’ll have heard me utter those words before. Sometimes it can seem overwhelming … all the information. Out there, circulating day in… Continue Reading
When I started my blog, Tune into Radio Carly, in December 2009, I never imagined where it would take me. I created it to develop and distribute my writing and to connect with new people. Three years on, my blog has helped create a very successful side career (I already have a day job in the… Continue Reading
I would pull on my cranky pants right now but I think I would be only wasting valuable energy. And in a week when that energy has been in short supply, it’s best I don’t. For all concerned. Why the cranky pants thoughts? In a word: Facebook. It’s just not what it used to be.… Continue Reading
I don’t want to play favourites – but I will In almost three years of attending blogging conferences in Australia and one in the US, the Problogger 2012 event felt like coming home. It could have been the two-day program (that breathing space took away the intensity that comes with a one-day event). It could… Continue Reading
Hello from Melbourne. I do get a buzz out of attending blogging conferences. And this year’s Problogger Training Event is the biggest in Australia to date. Having two days to not only take in some pretty amazing and engaging information but to also network with some of the best bloggers in Australia makes this blogger… Continue Reading
