Blogging Basics I of II: For Aspiring, Non-Bloggers and Retired Bloggers

Bring your laptops (or not). Leslie McGraw, of Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training, will help new and aspiring bloggers start a new blog or restart an old blog. Materials included. Cost: $35

Topics covered include:
Best Practices
Blogging Platforms 
Blogging themes, categories, and tags

E-newsletters

In this workshop, you will learn how to:
*Learn about different types of blogging formats
*Distinguish yourself from other writers or poets
*Highlight your talents and expertise
*Build an online community/following.

Use analytics to see where your following is coming from
*Connect with people in the community in a non-intimidating forum that can be used as muses, interviewees, and subjects.
*Set up a format that is sustainable

About Leslie:

Leslie McGraw is a training and marketing professional with 15 years of experience in the areas of writing and blogging, online community management, training, engagement marketing, and social media marketing. She is a multimedia journalist and blogger and has done writing and content marketing for Skyword and local organizations, helping dozens of entrepreneurs find their voice online. Additionally, Ms. McGraw has taught computer literacy for Washtenaw Community College and led technology and social media workshops for the Ann Arbor City Club, Southeast Michigan Media Lab,Ypsi Real, University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women, University of Michigan Dental School, and A More Excellent Way Global Ministries in Charleston, West Virginia. Her diverse background and people skills will help any business, young or “less young”, connect with social media and technology in a way that fits their goals.