“There is no such thing as bad weather;there are only bad clothes.” The above is a remark by a local that I met on a visit to Oslo, Norway. For today’s 5things I ask you to list : 5 Winter Wardrobe Favourites. Here’s my list : 1. Shawls 2. Puffer jackets 3. My long red coat 4. Cotton socks 5. Chunky knits. What are your … Continue reading 5 Winter Wardrobe Winners
TODAY’S QUESTIONS: How important is the About page of your blog? What constitutes the perfect About page? How often do you think an About page needs to be updated, and when is the last time you updated yours’ ? MY ANSWERS: How important is the About page of your blog? Your About page is your calling card. It tells people who you are and what … Continue reading Your About Page — Blogging Insights 3.0 # 5
5 Things Tuesday has fallen on Valentine’s Day this week. It is rather obvious that it is in your thoughts whether you celebrate it, vehemently oppose it, or couldn’t care less about it. Ignoring it is not an option since Valentine’s related merchandise is everywhere: on your phone, on billboards and in shops. This Tuesday, I ask you to share : 5 Thoughts on Valentine’s … Continue reading 5 Thoughts on Valentine’s Day
When I re-did the Blogging Insights writing prompt for 2023 , I told you that it would be a mixture of formats. Some weeks, it would be questions, while for others, there would be a quote to discuss. Let’s dissect today’s quote to pieces : TODAY’S QUOTE: “Writing is always difficult, but easier with something to say.” From “Bridge of Clay” by Marcus Zusak. MY … Continue reading “Something to say.” — Blogging Insights 3.0 # 4
It is still winter in most of the northern hemisphere. In my hometown, Lahore, this season is drawing to a close. Ever since global warming, our winters have shrunk to two or a maximum of three months. Small wonder then, that I love winter and I will list 5 things I like about it below. I realise that people who live through long, harsh winters … Continue reading 5 Things You Love/Hate About Winter
TODAY’S QUESTIONS: How do writing prompts affect your creativity? Do they expand it, or do they restrict it? Can they be considered ‘real’ or ‘true’ writing? What is your favourite kind of prompt? MY ANSWERS : How do writing prompts affect your creativity? Do they expand it, or do they restrict it? When I first started blogging, I was skeptical of writing prompts. I thought … Continue reading Writing Prompts-Blogging Insights 3.0 # 3
If you could make 5 changes to the world, what would they be? Here’s my list : 1. End of Pollution 2. Reversal of Global Warming 3. No more Covid 19 or any other disease causing menace. 4. End of war, genocide, suppression, oppression and discrimination. 5. A better human race. What changes would you like to see in the world ? Continue reading 5 Things Tuesday — Global Change
For today’s installment of Blogging Insights, I am going with the Q and A format. TODAY’S QUESTIONS : Do you write directly on a device? Are you old school, do you write on paper first?Do you re-draft? If so, how many times? MY ANSWERS: Do you write directly on a device? Are you old school, do you write on paper first? When I launched my … Continue reading How do you write? Blogging Insights 3.0 – 2
What would you like to see more of in 2023? This could mean a wish for some things to happen more often. It could also mean having the time or opportunity to experience your favourites more often. Here’s my list: 1. Smiles 2. Rainbows 3. Sunsets 4.Friends 5.Flowers. Continue reading 5 Things Tuesday — More in 2023
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” VS “Break the mold.” Which of these do you believe, as pertaining to your blogging? My Thoughts: Today’s topic applies directly to blogging and to this prompt in particular. About a year after I had begun Blogging Insights in its Q&A format, I got a little bored with it. I asked other bloggers what to do. Blogger Rory … Continue reading Blogging Insights 3.0 — 1
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