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in Writing & Blogging &middot September 18, 2020

50+ Incredible Free Blog Resources

I have been blogging since 2013, and seriously since 2015. The more I learn about blogging, the more I know that there is an unending amount of information to learn. To help you with this, I’ve pulled together this list of over 50 incredible free blog resources.

PS – If you’re interested in seeing my favorite blogging resources regardless of if they’re free or paid, check out this page. Otherwise, keep reading!

There is so much to learn about blogging! While paid courses and information is awesome, you might not have the budget to pay for them. In this post, I'm sharing 50+ free blogging resources so you can learn about blogging finances, getting and understanding traffic, mailing lists, blog basics, and blog branding.
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  1. Stephanie says

    September 18, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    Okay, I’m definitely saving this! It’s totally jam-packed with great content and resources and I’m really grateful that you shared it! Thank you!

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  2. Vanessa King says

    September 18, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Definitely pinning this one! Some of my favorite resources have been different Facebook Groups that I’m in. One in particular is for a software platform that I use called Membervault. It’s been a game changer!

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  3. Christa says

    September 19, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    There are so many amazing resources here, and most of them are new to me. I can’t wai to check them out.

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  4. Emily Bendler says

    September 21, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    This is such an excellent resource for bloggers. I totally pinned this for easy reference.

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  5. Terry Mayfield says

    September 26, 2020 at 2:58 am

    Great content! Thank you for taking the time to compile such a helpful resources, and for sharing with fellow bloggers. Pinning this for future reference.

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  6. Sweta Dutta says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:28 pm

    Wow! This is a cool post! Already pinned it and am gonna check out a few of these. Sure it will help in my blogging journey.

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    December 17, 2020 at 1:02 am

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I personally have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalg I personally have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and Sjögren's syndrome, which makes 3 forms of arthritis.⁣
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I share my personal health experiences online, which I find it somewhat easy to do because I've been talking publicly - albeit to a smaller audience - since my health problems started in 2001. ⁣⁣⁣
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If you share something online, you need to be prepared for people to ask questions or argue with you. Should they? No. Will that stop them? Also do. ⁣
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For example, I generally only talk publicly about a health situation once it has passed, especially if it's an emergency. I also make sure that I'm in a good place mentally before I talk about it. That way, I don't share things I'll regret sharing publicly later. It also helps me be less anxious about sharing these details.⁣⁣⁣
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Week 18 of 2026 Weekly 1️⃣ Cross-stitch and IVIG Week 18 of 2026 Weekly 

1️⃣ Cross-stitch and IVIG 
2️⃣ Another trip to the foot doctor. We’re officially in Try To Avoid My 6th Foot Surgery mode 🤞🏻 
3️⃣ At least there were lilacs?

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2️⃣ Kate takes a selfie in a doctor’s office. She’s wearing a lilac mask.
3️⃣ A lilac bush

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FAQ: Have I Tried Yoga for My Pain? This is a se FAQ: Have I Tried Yoga for My Pain? 

This is a series where I answer questions I frequently get about my rheumatoid arthritis. I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice - just saying the truth about my body in particular. 

Video: Kate speaks to camera. There are captions. A black text box reads “FAQ: Have I Tried Yoga for My Pain?” 

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I’ve been on IVIG since September. So what does su I’ve been on IVIG since September. So what does success look like? ⁣
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Week 17 of 2026 Weekly 1️⃣ Making some real progr Week 17 of 2026 Weekly

1️⃣ Making some real progress with this cross stitch
2️⃣ Walking casts have multiple uses, including holding down your mat! (Don’t worry - I only did broken-foot-compatible things) 

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1️⃣ An in-progress cross stitch. You can see that Kate stitched 2 bears.
3️⃣ A walking cast lies on a black yoga mat 

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Fatigue is so much more than being tired. It's sleeping 10 hours at night and then struggling to stay awake during the day. It's trouble focusing because, even though you just had 3 cups of coffee, you're thinking about sleep. It's needing to factor rest in during the day because you have plans at night. ⁣⁣⁣
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This week had EVERYTHING

1️⃣ Cross-stitch during virtual mass 
2️⃣ Tuesday featured a 90-minute meeting during work and then an hour advocacy work call after my day job (both were good!)
3️⃣ Wednesday started at my foot doctor’s office and I left in a walking boot. Hopefully these 3 fractured bones will heal correctly this time 🤞🏻
4️⃣ Thursday started back at MGH for my annual neurology appointment + foot CT scan
5️⃣ Then I went up to Maine … 
6️⃣ to celebrate my grandma’s 85th birthday! 

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1️⃣ In the foreground is an in-progress cross-stitch piece. The background shows an open laptop streaming Catholic mass.
2️⃣ Kate takes a selfie. She’s a white woman with auburn hair and green glasses.
3️⃣ Kate takes a selfie in a doctor’s office. 
4️⃣ Kate takes a selfie in a car.
5️⃣ Kate takes a selfie snuggling with a golden retriever.
6️⃣ Kate and her cousins stand with their grandmother in front of a sign saying "Happy Birthday." 

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