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Want to breathe new life into your blog?

Nervous about starting a brand new blog?

Wish blogging felt more rewarding + fulfilling?

You’re not alone! And that’s precisely why I created this blogging course in 2011. I was tired of so-called blogging experts making empty promises to disillusioned bloggers: get-rich-quick schemes, ploys to boost traffic overnight, confusing tutorials and no support. I needed none of that to create and maintain a blog that brought me joy + good fortune…and neither do you.

Warning! This is not your typical blogging course, full of technical jargon and pressure to do things “right.” This course is designed to be a gentle but invigorating shot in the arm, devoted to helping you be perfectly happy with your blog vs. doing everything perfectly. We cover a lot of ground, from diving deep into the purpose of your blog to exploring your authentic voice to attracting your ideal readers. It’s a soul-stirring, heart-thumping, community-building journey with me and 18 AMAZING contributors.

How To Build a Blog You Truly Love runs for six weeks beginning April 15, 2013 (registration remains open through April 30th). This includes:

• New content uploaded every weekday to our private online classroom, which is accessible any time during the course.
• Access to in-depth interviews and exercises with 18 amazing contributors
• The chance to build a community with your fellow participants within the classroom and in a private Facebook group.
• A 350+ page PDF of all class content so you’ll always have our lessons at your fingertips!

Among the things we’ll cover:

• How to define the purpose of your blog, with lots of powerful self-reflection to give you direction and motivation
• How to attract the best readers you can imagine and keep them coming back for more!
• Exclusive insights, tips and enlightening stories shared by superstar bloggers and creative wonder women
• How to write authentic, creative, compelling posts and never run out of ideas
• How to make sure your blog’s design reflects YOU {or your business}, including easy + awesome design tips and resources
• How to determine the best name and domain for your blog {many past students have changed their online identities based on these lessons!}
• How to decide where your blog should live {from domain services to self-hosting to blogging platforms – all are not created equal!}
• How to promote your blog authentically {without feeling like a slimy used car salesman!}
• How to leverage social media to attract your ideal readers – including tutorials on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
• How to prosper from your blog in ways that feel right for you with in-depth details on affiliate marketing, sponsorships, giveaways + more
• How to realize your blog’s business-boosting potential {awesome content for entrepreneurs + small businesses}
• How to find your tribe – building a super-cool, like-minded community of readers and fellow bloggers you can lean on for support
• How to learn from my mistakes {I made a bunch of ‘em early on and don’t want you to do the same!}

“Before signing up for Liv’s course, I had tried to find everything I could to get my blog flowing on a consistent basis, but I still felt stuck. Once finding Liv and her course, all of my ‘stuck ‘ feelings melted away and I found myself more connected to my blog than ever.” - Renee Yemma, The Calm Mama

“I’ve been blogging for years and am energized about launching something new and fresh, while remaining ‘me.’ This course is what I needed and came at the perfect time.” - Angie Mizzell, Set Yourself Free

“Liv’s nourishing class and all the beautiful hearts pulled up around the table together were like a bright shot of B-12 to my soul. As I gathered new tools and some fresh hope, it all splashed over into my blog and made for a richer, more satisfying experience. Grateful I am!” - Jennifer Richardson, Ripplespeak

“Thanks to you, and your blog course, I’m slowly letting myself leak out into the world, on my own terms, and in my own voice. Thank you, Liv!” - Andrea Badgley, Butterfly Mind

“I just want to say thank you again. This whole process is changing my life in ways you don’t even know, going far beyond blogging. I am blown away by the internal and external shifts that are taking place in my life right now, thanks in now small part to this course.”- Carin Cullen, Artfully Carin

When is it? This six-week course is kicks off on April 15th; registration will remain open through April 30th for anyone who wants to join in and catch up on the first couple of weeks. Join us!

How does it work? Every weekday morning (central time), new content appears in our private online classroom. You do not have to be present at a specific time each day. Once lessons are  uploaded, they will remain there for the remainder of the course – plus a couple of weeks afterwards. This means, if need be, you can catch up on certain lessons.

How do I access the online classroom? When you purchase the course, you’ll choose a username and password that you’ll use to get into the class starting April 15th. You’ll also receive emails each Monday with reminders of how to access the course and what’s on deck for the week.

What if I fall behind? It’s not uncommon to miss a day or two…or more; but you can play catch up throughout the course. Plus,  you’ll receive a 350+ page PDF a couple weeks after the course ends, featuring all of the class content so you always have it at your fingertips. Woot!

How much time will this take? To stay on-track, it’s best to reserve 3-5 hours a week for reading posts, working on exercises, watching videos, and following recommended links.

How will I connect with other bloggers? There is a comment section each week within the classroom where I answer your questions and you can all weigh in, but we also have a private Facebook group where you can swap ideas, concerns, hopes, links and more. Members of past classes are still connecting, even years after taking the class, which is so cool!

I’ve been blogging for years, so how would this course help me? This course is ideal for those who want to feel more fulfilled and rewarded in their blogging adventures. If you want to feel more purposeful, find your niche, feel more satisfied, attract more readers who LOVE what you share, and get better at leveraging your blog to generate revenue or opportunities or JOY, this course is designed for you!

I don’t have a blog yet. Can I still take the course? For sure! Many people have taken this course and then launched their blogs. I do provide some basic information for beginners on tasks like uploading photos and how to link/credit others appropriately, but it helps to have some basic web knowledge.

What does it cost? $129 gains you access to the six week course, a 350+ page PDF featuring all class content, and access to the private Facebook page to connect with your classmates. To purchase, click here!

I call myself a Human Sparkler because I use my gifts to illuminate and celebrate yours. Leveraging my background as a radio host, publicist and creative entrepreneur, I mentor artists, authors and advisors on purpose-driven work and feel-good self-promotion through ecourses, speeches, workshops, and one-on-one coaching.

Emerging from a mental health crisis in 2006, I started my blog as a personal healing project, chronicling the beauty I saw each day for a full year. To my surprise, the site quickly gained a global following, generating enough opportunities and creative adrenaline to catapult me out of my comfy corporate gig and into the full-time, soul-stirring adventure of crafting an artful life. My blog has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, won some lovely awards, generated a book deal (more on that in our course!), attracted a wide range of opportunities from endorsement deals to speaking gigs, and has been the foundation of my business for nearly six years. But most importantly, it’s been a source of great joy in my life.  I live in Minnesota with my hubby Brad, two spirited boys, a crazy dog named Daisy and an invisible army of angels.

 

I have not offered this class live in nearly a year – but have had so many requests to do so, that I decided to update the content (so much in the blogosphere has changed!!), update the amazing interviews, and even add some fresh faces to our contributor roster. It truly is better than ever!

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