Yes friends, it is once again time for one of those slightly-lazy-yet-still-useful Best of the Year posts, where we compile our favorite articles from the past 12 months into one glorious, link-heavy Hulk of a post. Here we go!
1. Don’t miss a post: Create and editorial calendar for your blog
Make it easy to post regularly by creating an editorial calendar for your blog.
2. Free photo editing sites you must try
Tiffany of I’m a Shoe Whore shares some of her favorite image editing sites.
3. How to write a media release Part I and Part II
If you’re treating your blog like a business, a media release might be just the thing to help spread the word.
4. Five ways to promote your blog in real life
People are much more likely to check out your blog if they’ve met you in person, so get out there and promote yourself!
5. Developing relationships with retailers
For aspiring stylists, forming relationships with boutiques can help you create a base of stores from which to pull clothing and accessories for photo shoots and fashion shows. Here’s how to start.
6. How to create your writing portfolio and Setting up your online portfolio
Some of the best options for online portfolios for writers and visual creatives.
7. Five ways to increase your Twitter followers
One way to complement your main blog is to use microblogging service Twitter, which offers an easy way to connect with online friends, network with people who have similar interests, broadcast to your audience, and keep up with events happening around the world–all in real time. So how do you get people to actually follow you?
8. Eight Fashion + Interior decorating blogs to inspire you
Given the similarities between the highly stylized worlds of fashion and home interiors, it’s not surprising that people interested in fashion are often intrigued by interior decorating, and vice versa. Here are some well-edited blogs that address both disciplines–with beautiful results!
9. How to prepare for a career in fashion journalism
Fashion journalism remains an increasingly competitive career to enter and takes a lot of preparation. But if you’re ready to put in the hours, hard work, and a little free labor, you can certainly make your way to the top!
10. What to include in your blog’s media kit
In issue 10 of Style Sample magazine, there’s a handy list of the 5 things you must include in your media kit. However, there’s always room for more!
