New blogger looking for guidance? Budding photographer wanting to learn more? Welcome to Blogging U.
Blogging 101 and Photography 101 both return in June! We’re looking forward to working with a new group of bloggers and shutterbugs.
Blogging 101: Zero to Hero — June 8 – 26
Blogging 101 is three weeks of bite-size blogging assignments that take you from “Blog?” to “Blog!” Every weekday, you’ll get a new assignment to help you publish a post, customize your blog, or engage with the community. Whether you’re just getting started or want to revive a dormant blog, we’ll help you build the blogging habits and connections that will keep you going over the long haul.
You’ll walk away with a stronger focus for your blog, several published posts and a handful of drafts, a theme that reflects your personality, a small (but growing!) audience, a grasp of blogging etiquette — and a bunch of new friends.
Photography 101: A Photo a Day — June 8 – July 3
Photography 101 is a photo-a-day challenge. You’ll publish new posts, make new friends, and hone your photographer’s eye. Each weekday, we’ll give you a new photography theme and tip — we might share advice on composition, tips on working with different light sources, or image editing ideas — and the community critique will inspire you and motivate you.
This four-week, intro-level course open to all, from new bloggers to hobbyist photographers to pro shooters. Use any camera: phone, point-and-shoot, dSLR.
How do Blogging U. courses work?
If you’re looking for other courses, Blogging 201: Branding and Growth with return in July, and 201-level writing courses will be back after that, along with intermediate-level blog design courses.
Blogging U. courses exist for one reason: to help you meet your own blogging and photography goals.
- Courses are free, flexible, and open to all.
- You’ll get a new task to complete each day, along with our best advice and favorite resources. Do them on your own time, and interpret them however makes sense for your specific blog and personal goals — we’re not grading you, we’re not checking to make sure you complete every task, and there’s no “wrong” way to use the resources we give you.
- You’ll receive each assignment via email. Each assignment will contain all the inspiration and instructions you need to complete it. Weekends are free.
- Each course will have a private community site, the Commons, for chatting, connecting, and seeking feedback and support. Daily Post staff and Happiness Engineers will be on hand to answer your questions and offer guidance and resources. We’re also excited that for the first time, Blogging 101 will have Community TAs — bloggers who have already taken the course, and are there to give you even more support and keep the conversation flowing.
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I’d love to call myself a “self starter…” But when it comes to blogging, I dawdle and dangle until I get the rush of a Blogging U. email! Thanks for the regular inspiration!
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Yea joining a group is a great way to stay on track. I’m excited to see what you will accomplish. 🙂
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Thanks! Kind words go far!!
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Good to know I’m not the only one – although I am fairly new to the Blogging U
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Great idea Great working with bloggers i think this will be help full for bloggers
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Never tired this before so I will this time 😀
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This is going to be so much fun:)
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I believe I did this a while back, but I didn’t get super involved. Gonna give it another shot!
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I am in the same boat as you. I took the course last year but this time I have set my goals more realistically. Best of luck to you!
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I’m looking forward for the courses. Count me in (already take the survey)!
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how do you sign up for this?
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Hello Issac. Fill in your details in the boxes on the left hand side 🙂
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Thanks for the opportunity. Long forward to it.
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I just signed up for both. Just wanted to know if I’ll get technical advice about how to organize my “free” blog. I’m lost, a dinosaur and scared to try myself because I might lose info. Hope it works out.
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Yes, Blogging 101 combines general writing/blogging advice and technical advice.
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Thanks for replying. 🙂
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Hi! I run a teen/YA community. How do I sign up for this? Thanks!
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There should be a short form right in the post. (If you’re on a phone/tablet, you might have trouble with it; give it a try from a computer.)
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Thanks!!
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I’m so glad photo101 is back it really pushed me last time!
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This sounds interesting! I’ll be looking forwrd to this. Thanks!
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yayy!! I’m excited to do this
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I’m a newbie and I am exciting to be part of this..
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Love it…just registered:)) Bring on June!
Happy blogging and let’s paint the world in the colours of the rainbow:)
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Hey.. Can u tell me if blogging 201 is starting anytime soon
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Yes, we’re planning it for next month.
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I am very new to the blogging world and do so mostly for journal-ing. I could use some help with the interface here and most importantly creating a habit of getting on and writing. I appreciate what you are doing with this!
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Just registered for Photo 101! Looking forward to getting started 🙂
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Yes! Just what I need right now 🙂 Looking forward to it.
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demo need the photo101 – plus i have a new camera just waiting to be used!
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I just registered! This is my second time in Blogging 101. I didn’t get to complete it the first time, but I am definitely looking forward to finishing it this time.
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This will be another great way to meet ‘like-minded’ bloggers. I am excited to begin this journey with everyone. Happy Blogging My Fellow Bloggers 😉
Have An Awesome Memorial Day Weekend
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This is really wonderful, thanks for putting this on and giving us the opportunity to learn and grow!
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I very much looking forward to this, I have been struggling to be consistent and get my blog going and get feedback, always feels like my writings just go to the void and one sees them. I am hoping this will help to motivate and coach me towards a better and more consistent blogging 🙂
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i think i will be signing up, do i just access your page on the given days?
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You’ll get an assignment via email each day. A welcome email just prior to the start of the course will explain it all 🙂
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The course I’m interested in is zero to hero. Cheers will look out for the email.
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Can’t wait. Count me in!
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Count me in…is there a sign up?
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Yes, there’s a short form right in this post (if you got the post via email, there should be a link. You can also always find more info and sign-up instructions here:
http://bloggingu.wordpress.com
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As Molly Robbins asks, is there a sign up? Thanks in advance!
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There is! There’s a short form right in this post (if you got the post via email, there should be a link).
You can also always find more info and sign-up instructions here:
http://bloggingu.wordpress.com
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This is great! I just started my blog, so can use all of the help I can get. 🙂 How do I sign up?
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Use the short form right in this post!
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Thanks!
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Blogging 101 was fantastic. I learnt so many new things. This time I’ll try the photography course. Looking forward to it.
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So appreciative of your help! Looking forward to the social do’s and don’t guidance. Not sure of all the blogging protocols, and this will be very helpful to a solid foundation into the world of successful blogging. Thank you! Vacation return on the 9th of June, hoping I don’t miss too much jumping in a day or so late! Thank you!
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I think you’ll be just fine 🙂
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