Inspiring Reads for the New Year
Inspiration and growth. Two words that have been cropping up over and over again in many of the resolution posts that I’ve been reading over the past few days. Personally I’m always looking for things to write about, my eyes and ears are always alert! Mostly ideas come to me but there are definitely days when I’m stuck for my next brilliant post….
Here are two books that I’ve found which do the trick perfectly for me:
I couldn’t put this one down!
Style Feed: The World’s Top Fashion Blog. This book contains an amazing grouping of photographs from about 40 different bloggers worldwide. I love how they are similar yet totally different. Everyone has a voice and a direction. Just reading about them, some inspired, some informed but they all had something interesting to say and helped me shape my blog. The best parts are the mini interviews with each blogger. I love the insight. I love reading about why they started their blogs and how they think about them.
Blog Inc. This is one book that every blogger should read. With Chapters like: Finding your Voice and Niche, Powering your Blog (which platforms to choose, how to pick your design etc.) and Blogging Community Etiquette, every new blogger will find it indispensable and it’s a great reminder for the seasoned ones as well. For those of you who are more experienced there are chapters like: Making Your Blog a Business and Monetizing your Blog…. I’m sure a lot of us have dreamed about this even just a little….
So for the start of New Year, for those of you examining your blogs and making plans for which direction you want to move in, I highly recommend these reads!
Oh and just in case you are looking for a convenient place to write down and plan all your amazing posts check out this blog, Ispasiyo by Denise. You’ll get a series of ready made templates that you can use once inspiration hits! I’ll definitely be using them.
Recommended
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A Coffee Break to Give BackMay 11th, 2013
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A Huge Thank-You!May 10th, 2013
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Da Vinci’s: A Beautiful SpaceApril 29th, 2013
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A Fresh SpaceApril 25th, 2013
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…As Thoughts Become Words.April 19th, 2013
jeniferbalatico January 1, 2013 at 11:31 pm
Great find Caroline I really need this! Hugs from miss JHENZ http://jeniferbalatico.blogspot.com/
stylecrumb January 1, 2013 at 11:40 pm
Hi Caroline.
I shall add these to my toread list on GoodReads. I often read fashion and beauty blogs but never have I read anything blogging fashion related. Keen to try though!
Much Love,
Karen.
jumbledwriter January 1, 2013 at 11:52 pm
Hi. Thanks for the “Blog, Inc” recommendation. That is definitely something I could use.
–JW
caroline1t January 3, 2013 at 10:26 pm
It definitely made me think about my blog and gave me some great ideas!
Bea Fernández January 2, 2013 at 1:33 am
beautiful happy new year 2013!
thank you very much for being there
kisses!
bea
beaishappy.blogspot.com
Melissa & Megan @goldonblack January 2, 2013 at 1:50 am
Happy New Year!!! You’ve inspired me to read all the above! Great finds!
Denise || Ispasiyo January 2, 2013 at 4:27 am
Hi Caroline! First off, thanks for the nice comments on my blog (did you get my response via email?
)! And thanks for linking to the templates!
I’ve been meaning to get BLog, Inc since it was released, but I don’t know if I am willing to just get the kindle/digital edition. I tend to like my non-fiction books in tangible paper and print–then I can highlight them and write little notes
Oh and have you heard about Blog Wonderful? I might give that a try too! 
Anyway, happy 2013!
caroline1t January 3, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Downloading Blog Wonderful right now! Thanks so much for the tip!!!
Denise || Ispasiyo January 5, 2013 at 7:43 am
Have you read it? How is it? I just bought Blog, Inc and will start reading it in a bit! So excited
vintagefrenchchic January 2, 2013 at 6:57 am
They both look like books I should check out too. I am sure that you will enjoy them! : )
preppyandfunny January 2, 2013 at 9:25 am
This selection is amazing! I will definitel have a look at these two books asap!
I send you a big hug!
Lady Kate January 2, 2013 at 10:04 am
Brilliant finds! I must read these too!
caroline1t January 3, 2013 at 10:17 pm
They are really good!
Gita January 2, 2013 at 1:27 pm
Ooooh, looks like I definitely need to add this to my reading list. I love that Blog, Inc. is available on iBooks too. I think the last time I bought paper books was during the Sandy hurricane because power is out and I couldn’t charge my iPad LOL
-Gita
mimiandchichi.com
Jamie "ChatterBlossom January 2, 2013 at 5:09 pm
I’m so glad you recommended these two! I would love these! Putting them on my list now.
Happy 2013!
Jamie
http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com/
Kim Ross January 2, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Thanks Caroline! I love the recommendations!
scostumista January 2, 2013 at 6:10 pm
thanks dear for sharing and happy new year to you!
http://scostumista.blogspot.it
Beth January 2, 2013 at 7:11 pm
I received the book Blog, Inc for Christmas and I haven’t read it yet. I guess I need to get on it
Happy New Year!
Beth @ Clothes & Cocktails
caroline1t January 3, 2013 at 10:17 pm
Read it! You wont regret it. Not everything will be new info but it’s presented in a really interesting way!
nicole s. January 2, 2013 at 7:44 pm
i’ve heard such good things about Blog, Inc! i’m so excited to pick up a copy for myself and then pass it along to new blogger friends. sisterhood of the traveling blog book!
xo
writeslikeagirlblog.blogspot.com
gongygongs January 2, 2013 at 7:48 pm
I think the first one is really great, I love Susie Bubble!!
love, Gongy
Brenna Smith January 2, 2013 at 8:07 pm
I am buying these books as we speak. Caroline you’re such an inspiration <3
caroline1t January 3, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Wow that’s so nice, thank you so much, I really appreciate that! I found a lot of interesting things in them that really got my brain moving!
stephaniemsuarez January 2, 2013 at 9:56 pm
I’ve had Blog Inc. sitting on my bookshelf since it dropped, but have yet to dive in. Really looking forward to it now!
Layonna January 2, 2013 at 11:24 pm
Those books sound so interesting ! I definetly will check them out!
Http://yourstyleroom.blogspot.com
kcannad January 3, 2013 at 9:18 am
Great finds! I will have to check them out!! Would defiantly be good for inspiration and motivation!!
Kristine
http://www.pugglewearsprada.blogspot.com
Lara Takahashi January 3, 2013 at 11:54 am
Thanks for these hints :3 I will deffo find them! I doubt are they available in Finland (blogging is not a huge thing in here) but there is always amazon.com..
x, Lara
http://rockteraptor.blogspot.fi/
Necole January 3, 2013 at 2:43 pm
Great post and a book I’m definitely buying!! Thanks for the helpful information!!
caroline1t January 3, 2013 at 10:13 pm
I really enjoyed both of them, a lot of really interesting information!
Sergio January 3, 2013 at 3:44 pm
hey! i’ve been seeing some of your posts and i really and sincerely amazed by your beautiful purposes! id like we could follow each other to stay in touch and see inmeduatly our new posts! loads of love.
wish you all the best for this new 2013!
http://www.malesclutch.blogspot.com
Sergio,
m3ganelaine January 3, 2013 at 5:28 pm
very nice!
caroline1t January 3, 2013 at 10:13 pm
Thanks!
kenyaldesigns January 3, 2013 at 5:39 pm
Thanks for the recommendations Caroline! I will definitely be checking these out! Great finds!
Carla January 3, 2013 at 5:59 pm
I actually bought Blog Inc last week! Hoping it arrives soon… i’ve heard it’s really good!!!! Great post! xoxo
brooke January 4, 2013 at 7:16 am
i haven’t heard of blog, inc. so that’s a book i’ll definitely be checking out. thanks for the tip!
thanks for stopping by my blog!
http://www.insparisian.com
luchessa January 5, 2013 at 6:33 am
I think everx bloggers should read this kind of books. and you got me interested about Blog Inc
Sharpen Style January 5, 2013 at 8:12 am
What an awesome books!!! We´ll check the first one for sure because Susie Bubble is one of our style icons! She´s unique and have a great sense of style.
Happy new year! We hope 2013 brings you lots of happiness!
KISSES
http://sharpenstyle.blogspot.com.es/
A January 5, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Just downloaded the style feed book onto my phone!
Wow,thanks
great blog
http://www.23ofashion.blogspot.co.uk
caroline1t January 8, 2013 at 5:12 pm
I never thought of doing that what a fantastic idea, that way you always have it with you.
theegenie January 6, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Cool, I’m going to have to check these out.
Gina
Molly January 7, 2013 at 9:53 am
I’m going to check out Style Feed! Always looking for new inspiration in fashion/lifestyle blogging. And one of my resolutions was to read more books (in lieu of the go-to blogs and magazines); a good book every once and awhile never hurt!
-Molly
http://www.bridgetsowndiary.com
Frankie January 7, 2013 at 4:48 pm
I loved Blog Inc. really useful and informative but never boring! I’ll have to check out the other book.
Carmen January 8, 2013 at 12:21 pm
Cool, want to read these, too!
xx
Borislava January 9, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Woow these sound really interesting
Especially the second one.Deff a must read for 2013! 
))
kisses
http://theotherside-bg.blogspot.co.uk
Frankie January 15, 2013 at 2:50 pm
I read Blog Inc at the end of last year. It was a really entertaining and informative read. I very much recommend it. I’ll have to check out the other one.
xx