The Purple Guide to Learning Blogging in 10 Days
A day-by-day starter plan to publish your first three posts, find your voice, and decide if blogging is worth continuing.
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
A realistic 10-day plan to write and publish your first posts, learn the basics, and decide if blogging is for you.
About this book
You have thought about starting a blog before, but every time you look up advice, you end up buried in SEO tricks, domain-name debates, and success stories that seem impossible to replicate. This guide kicks all that aside and gives you a simple, ten-day plan to actually do the thing: write, publish, and reflect. Each day focuses on one small, doable task that builds on the last, starting with literally sitting down to write your first draft and ending with a clear set of questions to help you choose your next step.
Reader Reviews
Deborah Wilson
★★★★★Honestly, the first day chapter really did make me sit down and write a rough draft, which is more than any YouTube video did. I liked that it didn't promise me a career by day ten. The self-assessment on day two was helpful, but some days felt lighter than others, and I wished the daily tasks were a bit more consistent in scope. Still, a decent way to dip your toe in without drowning.
Jacob Campbell
★★★★★This is the first guide that treated me like an actual beginner instead of assuming I already knew what a platform was. Day four's technique on writing one focused idea was worth it alone. I followed the steps, published my first post by the end of the week, and finally know what I'm doing when I open my editor. The milestones table made me realize I was right on track, not falling behind. Really recommend it.
Kenneth Lee
★★★★★As someone who's tried to start a blog twice and quit both times, this guide's realistic tone is refreshing. The day eight narrative was almost eerie because it described exactly the frustration I hit when my sentences wouldn't connect. I appreciate that it tells you what the first ten days can't do, too. The questions at the end were actually the most useful for me, because I decided I'd rather spend my time on writing stories than blogging. Good for figuring that out early.