How to Set up and Use a Blogger Blog
(updated 10/2010)
In today’s world, every author and publisher needs an online presence—a website or blog. Even if you already have a static website, we recommend creating a blog and using it to interact with your fan base and to promote your books.
The advantages of a blog are:
- It’s free
- It’s easy to create and maintain
- It allows you to consistently interact with your readers
- It’s a non-intrusive way to market your books
This tutorial leads you through step-by-step instructions for setting up a basic Blogger blog, using the newest version of Blogger (2010). It is written for novice bloggers and includes images and instructions.
To start the tutorial, click on the Start Tutorial Here link below. After reading each post and following the instructions, click on the Older Post link at the bottom of the post to go to the next one.
If you have to stop and come back later, or if you need a refresher on a particular topic, you can jump straight to the lesson you need using the list below.
Understanding Blogging
- What is a blog?
- Why do I need a blog?
- What do I blog about?
- How much time does it take to blog?
- Making the commitment to blog
Setting Up a Blogger Blog
