This edition of “The Weekend Web” starts with a post by Tristan Higbee of “Blogging Bookshelf”. In his post, Tristan gives you a definitive guide to writing a fantastic analogy post. Then there are two great examples of analogy posts.
Barbara Lings use of video as her analogy for her blog transformation is a fun trip into animation.
John Morrow does an extraordinary job of using a TV sitcom for his analogy.
I love searching the web to bring you the best.
Blogging Bookshelf with Tristan Higbee
How to Create Killer Analogies by Relating Anything to Anything Else (FREE ebook!)
“[This is a loooong post. As a result, I've also made it available as a free downloadable PDF ebook. Right click here to download.]
Life is like a box of chocolate. Writing a book is like carving a jack-o-lantern. Blogging is like deep sea fishing ( <—More on that one later!).
Everyone loves analogies. They’re fun to read, and they make concepts both easier to understand and easier to relate to. You should include analogies in your blogging because they can be a big hit with your readers. See my Newton’s 3 Laws of Blogging post for evidence of that.
So let’s get started!
What is an analogy?”
3 Steps To Unleash Your Inner Expert with Barbara Ling
I just BOLDLY removed ALL of my Internet Marketing products from my site – here’s why.
“Good morning! It’s a fine exciting day and ….
QUICK! Let me immediately immerse you in the following prancing unicorn and flowery rainbow scene!
Life! With coffee! And, ahem, opportunities for extreme frustration, Internet-wise!
I’ll write more about that after I actually free up more than 27 nanoseconds this morning, but suffice it to say, if brutal stress caused massive muscle growth, I’d be *the*definitive winner in the 2011 World Strong Man competition.
Ah…it’s what makes life…..life!
But I digress.
Anywhos!”
Copyblogger with Brian Clark and Sonia Simone – Guest post by John Morrow
The Mad Men Guide to Changing the World with Words
“Mad Men made writers sexy again.
Donald Draper is dark and moody and mysterious in all the right ways. He’s powerful, able to send staff scurrying from his office with a scowl.
And he’s a creative genius too, lounging on his office couch, sipping whisky, and crafting the perfect slogan to capture the minds of America.
He makes it all look so freaking cool.”
I hope you enjoy this edition of “The Weekend Web”, speedlinking.
Sheila
P.S. Let me know your thoughts on these analogy posts, by leaving a comment below.
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Wow, thanks for the mention and the link, Sheila! I really appreciate that.
And thanks for pointing me in the direction of the Mad Men post. It’s one I’d seen over on Copyblogger but hadn’t read. I had read Barbara’s post; it’s a good one! Her posts are always great and always have fun analogies thrown in.
Oh, and my name is spelled with an “a” as the second to last letter, not an “e.” It happens all the time
Thanks again for the great mention!!
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Another awesome Weekend Web series, Sheila!
I’ve been a fan of Brian Clark’s Copyblogger for a long time. Really cool stuff there. Tristan and Barbara are fairly new connections in the blogosphere and I’m really enjoying their writing styles, wonderful content, and unique personalities!
@Tristan
You are welcome. Your guide to writing analogy posts makes it easy. Noted and changed on your name.
@Melanie
I have done a little exploring in a different direction and have found some really great sites; like Barbara’s and Tristan’s. And I am still a big fan of my standard blogs like Copyblogger. Sonia Simone is one of my favorite bloggers.
Thanks so much for including my story! I very much appreciate it.
Back to getting the relaunch…ummm….relaunched….
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Lot of great information here. There are so many talented folks who contribute to the business well being of all of us. You have feature some of the best on the web…. each with unique information and style.
Thanks!
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