It’s been a crazy few weeks (months, years) but I’ve finally sold the house and am in the middle of moving – less than a week to go.
It’s the start (finally!) of my new life. New place to live, new people in my life, new focus.
The new focus is why I’d love to attend Blog World Expo. I’ve sold my house and am using part of the money from that to start my business. The money will give me time (12 to 18 months) to launch a number of niche blogs (including this one), write some info/ebook type products to sell and hopefully I’ll be making enough income in that 12 to 18 month time frame to pay my living expenses.
Going to Blog World Expo will enable me to learn from the folks who are already writing amazing blogs. I’ve looked over the schedule of sessions and I almost wish I could clone myself 2 or 3 times so that I could attend each and every session. I know that what I could learn from the sessions and just from meeting other bloggers in person would more than justify the cost of a return flight from Toronto. It would be an investment in my future.
I know most of those who are earning full time blog income discourage the whole “just throw yourself in and go for it” and suggest you start blogging part time but I figure with all of the other changes in my life it’s time to just do it. I know it’s not going to be easy but I’m looking forward to throwing myself full time into the blogging lifestyle and Blog World Expo would simply ignite my passion and drive even further.
John Chow, one of my blogging heroes, is offering an opportunity to win one of two free passes to Blog World Expo in September and I’m so excited. I’ve entered (this is the entry) to win one of the passes and I’d be there in a heartbeat should I win. Wish me luck!
John, if you read this and decide I should receive one of the passes you can contact me at merlene@merlenepaynter.com. Did I mention my fingers are crossed? (Toes too. Even my eyes are crossed although that’s starting to give me a headache.) The cost of flight, hotel, etc. would be more than worth if for this event.
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YAY MERLENE!!!!!
I came here through the link at JohnChow so congratulations on the free pass
I recently decided to go full time blogging also so I totally understand what you are going through! Good luck with your blog
Congrats on winning the passes! I think your blog is off to a good start. I’m working on getting my first one up and running. Are you using Wordpress or another?
@Jenn – Yes I’m using Wordpress. Over the years I’ve tried Movable Type, Blogger and even in the distant past Diaryland but I’ve found Wordpress to be one that works best for me.
Thanks!
Wow! way to go!! you won a pass to BlogWorld – congrats, girl!
Love your blog & admire the changes your making in your life. I think we met on Chris Brogan’s blog? (why I try to keep track of where I meet people is beyond me
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But I definitely look forward to our paths crossing in Vegas!
Thanks for reading my blog.
Connie
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