Daily blogging vs Journalling

I recently found myself journalling. It's something I did consistently for almost a decade. I stopped keeping a regular journal because it no longer served the purpose in my life that it did when I first started. These days I journal maybe once or twice a month. Sometimes just to let out frustration or get … Continue reading Daily blogging vs Journalling →

Daily blogging for the reader

I think it's fair to say that more often than not, a daily blog is for the writer. The reason behind this is almost nobody reads a daily blog every single day. There are occasional readers and regular readers but it's rare to find someone who doesn't miss a post. Posting so often allows me … Continue reading Daily blogging for the reader →

Writing for the reader

I was recently asked about whether I write for myself or for readers. It's something I think about every now and then but it was interesting to be asked. On one hand I write for myself because I love it but on the other hand I write for my readers too. I'm thoughtful about what … Continue reading Writing for the reader →

Putting more thought into branding

As much as you might want to focus on other stuff, it will always be worth putting some time into branding. It’s important to think about how things look to an outside eye and understand if you’re able to deliver your intended message. I’ve always wanted The Daily Gemm (TDG) to be a space with … Continue reading Putting more thought into branding →

Blogging bit by bit

There are 2 ways of working. The first is in batches, a couple of hours one or 2 times a week. The second is bit by bit, day by day. Many people find themselves picking one of the two ways thinking that it's the best way of working. But it turns out it depends on … Continue reading Blogging bit by bit →

3 simple tips for successful daily blogging

Shortcuts might be enticing but you can't escape doing the work. Write more than a post a day You'll have days when its easier to write so take advantage. I've had days where I've written a weeks worth of posts which is a stark contrast to the days where writing a single post feels as … Continue reading 3 simple tips for successful daily blogging →

300 and something

Time flies when you're daily blogging. I've written over 300 posts for this site and I've manged to not run out of ideas. If you'd have asked me 300 days ago what I'd be writing about towards the end of 2019 I'd have said 'I'm not sure'. But something I've realised is that each blog … Continue reading 300 and something →

Who’s it for?

The answer might surprise you, or not. By 'it' I mean this blog, the words, my writing. I used to think that it was for you, that I was doing this because I had some great message to share with you and that it would hopefully inspire you in some way (or something along those … Continue reading Who’s it for? →

What I think of my old blog posts

The words I shared in January weren't perfect. In fact they're on the opposite end of the scale and I winced last week reading through them. My writing style was not where I thought it was. It's wasn't witty, clear, concise and well written like I had hoped. It was scattered with errors and I'd … Continue reading What I think of my old blog posts →