Writing Samples – Blogging

Blogging is an effective way to attract traffic to your website, especially when the blog articles are optimized with the right keywords for your target audience. Many of the blog posts I’ve written rank at or near the top of Google search results for their keywords. Below are some samples of optimized blog posts.

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Romance Comics: Exploring the Evolution and Legacy

This article ranks on the first page of Google search results for the keyword romance comics history, and ranks at the top of search results for the keyword romance comics legacy

Excerpt:
The emergence of romance comics in the post-World War II era marked a significant departure from the dominance of superhero narratives within the comic book industry. As society underwent profound social and cultural shifts, comic readers sought forms of escapism that resonated with their more adult experiences of love and relationships. Romance comics quickly gained traction, however, beneath the surface allure of these narratives lay a portrayal of gender roles and relationships steeped in patriarchal values and societal norms. This article delves into the evolution and legacy of romance comics, exploring their cultural impact, portrayal of women, and eventual transformation in response to changing societal attitudes.

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David Klein: Master of the Mid-Century Travel Poster

This article ranks on the second page of Google search results in a competitive field, using the keyword David Klein travel posters

Excerpt:
David Klein (1918-2005) was an American artist, widely recognized for his iconic travel posters, particularly those created for Trans World Airlines (TWA) during the mid-20th century. His unique style and ability to capture the spirit of his subject matter have left an indelible mark on the world of commercial art. Although Klein produced illustrations for Broadway productions, the US Army, and a variety of corporate clients, he is best remembered as the master of the mid-century travel poster for the lasting legacy he created through his groundbreaking travel posters for the now-defunct airline TWA.

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Margaret Brundage: Queen of Pulp Horror Illustration

This article ranks number 4 on the first page of Google search results using the keyword Margaret Brundage

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In the early twentieth century when women mainly adhered to traditional gender roles, some stood out for their strength, independence, and pursuit of their passions, and became controversial figures because of it. Margaret Brundage was an American illustrator who broke conventions with her cover art for pulp horror magazines during the 1930s and 1940s. During this time, women rarely worked for pulp publishers, let alone illustrated for the horror genre, but Brundage’s cover work was in demand for its sensational depictions of the stories within the pages of these publications, which were always credited with her initial M rather than her first name.

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A Brief History of Horror Comics

This article ranks number 2 on the first page of Google search results using the keyword history of horror comics, and ranks on the first page of Google search results for the keyword horror comics in the Images section

Excerpt:
Horror is a genre of comic books that has had its ups and downs throughout the decades. Horror comics emerged in the World War II era 1940s and have their roots in crime comics such as Thrilling Crime and Crime Does Not Pay, series that injected their storylines with elements of the supernatural and macabre. The horror comics genre also took inspiration from novels such as Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, an adaptation of which appeared in Classic Comics #13, August 1943 and is widely considered as one of the first dedicated horror comics, and from pulp horror fiction, particularly the magazines featuring “weird menace” stories, also known as “shudder pulps.”

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5 Haunted Places You Can Visit this Fall

This article ranks number 2 on the first page of Google search results using the keyword haunted places to visit this fall

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As the seasons change from summer to fall here in the northern hemisphere, Americans enter the seasonal phase we like to call “spooky season.” Many of us love a good ghost story this time of year, along with a tradition of frighteningly fun experiences such as haunted attractions and ghost tours. For more thoughts on why humans enjoy scary things so much, take a side visit to our blog post covering the history of horror comics.  To really get into the spirit of spooky season, we’ve compiled a list of five haunted places you can visit this autumn that will scare you right out of your fuzzy fall boots.

There’s plenty more where those came from.

I am a regular contributor to the blog at Asgard Press, where I write the optimized articles and also curate and create the graphics used in the posts. If you would like to read more, head over to the Asgard Press blog and dig in!