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There are plenty of resources online informing us how to set up and run blogs, but there are also some brilliant books about blogging and writing that can inform and inspire us all to create our one little corners of the internet.
Now, I’m not a huge fan of books that make me feel as though I have a cheerleader in the room, or that I’m being yelled at by an overly excited life coach wearing a Britney-style mic and punching the air for no good reason. I just like books that are realistic, inspirational and that spark my creativity.
Brilliant Books About Blogging
The Million Dollar Blog by Natasha Courtenay-Smith
In a world where everyone wants to blog and blog posts are ubiquitous, how do you stand out? How do you blog your way from nobody to somebody? How do you make money blogging, how do you start your own blogging business, and how do you, as a business owner, use content to build your brand and drive your success? What do the world’s most successful bloggers know that you don’t know (yet)? No matter who are you – a mum at home, a budding fashion blogger, a lifestyle blogger, a food blogger, a big business owner or a small business owner – The Million Dollar Blog is about blogging the smart way.
Hashtag Authentic by Sara Tasker
Since setting up her Instagram account (@me_and_orla) while on maternity leave in 2013, Sara has become a celebrated influencer and iPhoneographer, and through her calm, atmospheric, and authentic style has garnered legions of followers. Here, Sara presents the lessons she has learned along the way.
Sara’s nurturing voice and enchanting photography provide guidance on:
- storytelling, with tips on finding your own visual style and personal niche;
- making pictures, including composing for Instagram, finding the best light, and getting the most out of your camera phone;
- archiving your life, with tips organized by themes like Craft & Making, Family & Pets, and Food & Ingredients;
- and sharing your world, detailing the keys to Instagram success and beyond.
Hashtag Authentic is both an inspiring manual and an interactive tool for finding an online voice, growing a tribe, and becoming an influencer.
The Multi-Hyphen Method by Emma Gannon
In The Multi-Hyphen Method award-winning blogger / social media editor / podcast creator, Emma Gannon, teaches that it doesn’t matter if you’re a part-time PA with a blog, or a nurse who runs an online store in the evenings – whatever your ratio, whatever your mixture, we can all channel our own entrepreneurial spirit to live more fulfilled and financially healthy lives.
The internet and our phones mean we can work wherever, whenever and allows us to design our own working lives. Forget the outdated stigma of being a jack of all trades, because having many strings to your bow is essential to get ahead in the modern working world. We all have the skills necessary to work less and create more, and The Multi-Hyphen Method is the source of inspiration you need to help you navigate your way towards your own definition of success.
Side Hustle by Chris Guillebeau
Fueling your passion alongside your primary job, Guillebeau presents an ultimate 27-day plan to brainstorm, choose, implement, launch and refine your side hustle – while staying within budget.
Side Hustle presents an impactful manual for financial freedom in the modern age. Much more than just making some extra cash, it’s about freedom and job security in today’s unstable business environment. That’s because when you receive income from multiple different sources, you are no longer dependent on the whims of a single employer. It affords you choices and options.
With inspiring stories and practical exercises, this is all you need to unlock your journey toward a stable and fulfilling work-life balance.
Little Black Book by Otegha Uwagba
Little Black Book: A Toolkit For Working Women is the modern career guide every creative woman needs, whether you’re just starting out or already have years of experience. Packed with fresh ideas and no-nonsense practical advice, this travel-sized career handbook is guaranteed to become your go-to resource when it comes to building the career you want.
Writer Otegha Uwagba (one of Forbes European 30 Under 30) takes you through everything you need to build a successful self-made career: from how to negotiate a payrise to building a killer personal brand, via a crash course in networking like a pro, and tips for overcoming creative block. Plus Little Black Book is full of indispensable advice on how to thrive as a freelancer, and an entire chapter dedicated to helping you master the tricky art of public speaking.
With contributions from trailblazing creative women including acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Refinery29 co-founder Piera Gelardi, The Gentlewoman‘s Editor in Chief Penny Martin, and many more, Little Black Book is a curation of essential wisdom and hard-won career insights. Whether you’re a thinker, a maker, an artist or an entrepreneur, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your working life here.
Have you read any books about blogging?
Let me know in the comments.
