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Balancing Family, Life, and Two Careers:
Getting the Most Out of Part-Time Blogging
Travis Pizel#Fincon12
September 7th, 2012
IntroductionWho am I?
Husband, dad, family man
Full-Time Software Engineer
Part-Time Blogger CareOne Debt Relief Services Enemy of Debt
Goals
Share journey to find my blogging identity
Make you reflect on your own
My Progression as a Blogger.....
MAR 2010 : Customer Blogger For CareOne Debt Relief Services
NOV 2010 : @DebtChronicles Was Born JUN 2011 : Our Journey To Zero JUN 2011 : Joined #Yakezie Challenge JUL 2011 : Joined TeamEOD SEP 2011 : The Great Maryland Adventure OCT 2011 : #FINCON11 NOV 2011 : BURNED OUT
What Happened?
Blogging became all consuming Quality of posts suffered Family time suffered No time for any other interests Stressed
Believed there was a single definition for success as a blogger
Wanted to do it all, whether I enjoyed it or not
Defining Success
Money $500 - $800 per month
Being Inspired By Others @blondeonabudget (Cait Flanders) @affordanything (Paula Pant) @Jen_Fowler (Jen Fowler) @suzannecramer1 (Suzanne Cramer) @brad_chaffee (Brad Chaffee)
Defining Success
Helping and Inspiring Others in Debt
“Your article relating the marathon to getting out of debt was rather inspiring at a time when I was becoming frustrated.”
“I'll be reading for the great ideas and reassurance as we all continue our paths to financial freedom.”
“I've really enjoyed reading your posts and I keep learning things every day.”
“You truly are helping many of us in the community. You are a true inspiration and have helped me through your words.”
“t-pizel you are my hero :-).”
“Oh and thanks to @DebtChronicles for being a small lifeline when I first confronted filing for bankruptcy. You didn't know but you helped.”
UnforeseenInspiration
Defining Myself
Re-discovered the joy of being an engineer Realized that I simply want to be a writer
Not interested in being a blog owner Re-prioritized the important things
Family Full-time Software Engineer Part-time Writer
How Will I Achieve My Goals?
Stop activities that do not align with goals Provide the absolute best content I can Look for ONE guest post per month Only accept writing jobs that fit all parties involved Implement a structured and efficient method of writing Continue writing with Tori
How I Write
Time budgeting One hour per day writing Dedicated, quiet place
Methodology Story boarding Rough Draft First Edit Final Edit
Miscellaneous Tips Ideas File If a post doesn't turn out, keep it – it will eventually
Closing Thought
Thank You!