Not all attempts at DIY marketing must be restricted to
character limits or your number of Facebook friends. Blogging helps with
publicity, keeping fans engage, search engine optimization, and much more. Many
musicians understand this, but get stuck when deciding what to write about,
given that it is nearly impossible to convey melody through text. Luckily, you
can write about pretty much anything you want. It should be as closely related
to your music and fan-base as you can manage but the most important part is
consistency and showing any potential readers that you are actively advancing
your career. So while I’d advise most or all to steer clear of erotic poetry
and Pro-Am Golf commentary, the most important part is getting it done. You can
write about the songwriting process, a recent tour, an upcoming show, the local
music scene, or even a side-interest or hobby like cheesy horror movies or the Scandinavian
woodworking community. You don’t even
have to do much writing. A blog can be mostly photos or videos or written in
short-form, whatever you're comfortable, as long as it's kept up to date. If you still feel stuck, check the blogs of some of your favorite
bands for more ideas.
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