Earning Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badges

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19. Blogging

Beginner Level

• Read Blogging for Creatives: How Designers, Artists, Crafters and Writers Can Blog to Make Contacts, Win Business and Build Success by Tara Frey. (The book required for this badge is available on loan from MaryJanesFarm; contact library@maryjanesfarm.org.)
• Choose your topic. Pick something you are passionate about.

Intermediate Level

• Start your blog. Find a blogging host that works for you, or host your own.
• Pick out a name, and publish your first post.
• Don’t forget to add your blog to MaryJanesFarm’s GirlGab.com.

Expert Level

• Learn how to add pictures and customize your blog.
• Publish at least 10 posts along with photos.
• Network! Create a blogging circle by visiting other blogs, writing comments, and leaving your blog’s address so they can visit you, also. Remember, building a blog and finding readers takes time. Be patient and have fun.

January, 2015 Edition