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my story
from formspring: How did you go from studying religion in college to being Scoutie Girl? My personal journey from high school to college, college to full-time work, and full-time work to mom to career, has been a convoluted one. I’m flattered that you’d even ask! But if my story can: help you to understand me [...]
great question! blogging controversial topics
From formspring: I am a Christian and I don’t necessarily want to market my art to Christians. But it is hard for me not to talk about God on my blog. Do I just not go there, or do I just share who I am because it is authentic? Feeling torn. Great question! It comes [...]
everything i learned about blogging i learned from picture books
So, that’s not really true. Everything I know about blogging, I learned through experience and from reading the typical professional blogging blogs like Problogger and [insert your favorite Problogger copy]. The truth is, that kind of information doesn’t really click for most creative type bloggers. Whether your gig is selling your craft on Etsy, writing [...]
great question! finding your niche.
i got an excellent question in my formspring box after last week’s post on comments: How do you know what blog is a good fit to target for your shop? I feel somewhat like I am shooting arrows into the dark. Do you have any suggestions to make the selection process easier? this is such [...]



I’m Tara Gentile. I think big. I set lofty goals, execute ambitious projects, and get sizable returns. I'm not satisfied to stop at good-enough or moderately successful. I’m in the process of building a web empire. True tale. I can help you build yours too.











blog comments :: part deux
By tara on February 25, 2010
My last post on using comments to get noticed by bloggers was quite a hit! [thank you!] But many many of you noted that sometimes it’s hard to come up with something more than just “that’s gorgeous!” or “great find!” And I know. I understand. I feel ya! It’s hard. And it should be – [...]
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