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I have a new blogging love! Her name is @Windows Live Writer.

April 26, 2012 By Emily 42 Comments

 

WindowsI have a new blogging love.  Her name is Windows Live Writer, and I have a feeling we will be in love for a very very long time.

It has truly been a whirlwind romance.  I met her at Blissdom 2012 this past February, although it seems we have actually been in each other’s company for a long time and not even known it.

If I had to describe our relationship in a quick sentence or two I would say:

Windows Live Writer allows you to create stunning blog posts in minutes, with photos, videos, maps, and more. Then publish them to any of your favorite blog service providers such as WordPress, Blogger, and TypePad.

But our relationship deserves more than a couple of sentences, let me begin to explain why we have the most perfect relationship.  From the first time I wrote on her sleek personalize page, and published directly to my blog page, I knew it was love.

  • Finally a way to organize my pictures in EXACTLY the places I want them.
  • Finally I can watermark my pictures in one place without uploading my pictures to another site and re-saving them, then uploading them to my blog.
  • Finally no more fear of losing my post when my internet connection isn’t always the best.

Windows Live Writer is a place where I can come and let my blogging mojo flow, edit, create, and when I am finally satisfied with the result all I have to do is publish or post as a draft to my blog.

This is also great because if I am limited on my internet connectivity then I could still do my posts, save them in Windows Live Writer, and upload them all directly to my blog when I have connection.

When I first started dating Windows Live Writer she made the experience of writing off my blog as personal as possible.  My fonts, my Headings, even my blog background appear in my writing space.

Hyperlinking is super smart, not more pasting my links, just copy the link you want to hyperlink in your post, and then highlight the selected text, and click hyperlink. Just like magic the link is already there!

The whole relationship is effortless and magical.

I mentioned above that I had actually been keeping her company and not even known it.  You see Windows Live Writer was already on my HP Envy!  My guess is she is on your computer too, but you can also download the program here.

If you need anymore convincing on starting your own love affair with Windows Live Writer, check out this tutorial on adding pictures, videos, maps, and other plugins you may need directly into your post.

Windows Live Writer

 

Thankfully Windows Live Writer isn’t a jealous mistress.  Which is great for me as I am also enjoying using SkyDrive and Windows Movie Maker on a regular basis as well.  All amazing tools any blogger should start a relationship with today!

You can find more great tutorials on Windows Live Writer on YouTube.  I also recommend following Windows on Twitter and Facebook to keep up with the latest news and products available for you!

Disclosure: I am not being compensated in ANY WAY for this post.  I just had to share my new love with the whole world!

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Emily

Emily is a wife & mom living in Las Vegas. The owner and writer at Our Knight Life, Emily loves sharing her two adorable boys and journey through motherhood. Emily has run four half marathons to date and is always training for her next big race. She also enjoys creating healthy recipes for her family and sharing family friendly product reviews.

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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    April 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Any tool that makes my life easier is a gift! So many cool features! Love how it helps to organize so seamlessly.

    Thanks for all the great info!

    Reply
  2. Tammy says

    April 26, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I’ll have to check. I haven’t heard of Windows Live Writer.

    Reply
  3. Cassie says

    April 26, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Oh my I have fallen in love with her since Blissdom as well! I’m workin all the Window products on my blog.

    Reply
  4. Louise says

    April 26, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    I LOVE live writer

    Reply
  5. Danielle says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    As usual, I’m using a tool and not taking advantage of all of its awesome features. I honestly have no plugins. Thank you so much for this great post. So glad I watched that video. I HEART WLW and Windows.

    Reply
  6. Kimberly says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    This is fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing this with us; I’m always looking for ways to stream line my blogging. I’ve been using Word for my posts and copying them over to my blog when I have a moment. Based on what you shared, I’m going to check out Windows Live Writer and see how it can help me manage my 3 blogs and featured blogs.

    Thanks!!
    Kimberly

    Reply
  7. Amy @ Oh So Savvy Mom says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Emily, this post is Awesome!!! I just got a new laptop (PC) after years of having only Macs. I had no idea about Windows Live Writer until I read your post and watched the youtube clip! I’m so excited to use it for my blogging now!

    Reply
  8. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Thanks for the info!

    Reply
  9. Elle says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Great review. I discovered it a few weeks ago too and like having the ability to write offline and set it all up and then publish a draft to my blog.

    Reply
  10. Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    I wish my ancient computer had Live Writer.

    Reply
  11. Apryl @ Christian Clippers says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    I used to use Live Writer but ran into some glitches with it.

    Reply
  12. Virginia from That Bald Chick says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:15 am

    I’ve used it for EVAH and love it!

    Reply
  13. Megan says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:18 am

    I’m going to have to try this out, thanks!

    Reply
  14. Toni @ A Daily Dose says

    April 27, 2012 at 7:00 am

    While I don’t miss pc’s this is the one thing I do miss since switching to Apple computers. Luckilly they have something similar but it just doesn’t have it all 🙂

    Reply
  15. April Decheine says

    April 27, 2012 at 7:00 am

    I have got to check this out, I have heard great reviews about it!

    Reply
  16. Lisa Cash Hanson says

    April 27, 2012 at 7:58 am

    Love technology! Especially when it makes a blogger’s life easier thanks for sharing the info !

    Reply
  17. Becca @ Mama B says

    April 27, 2012 at 7:59 am

    I love Live Writer!!

    Reply
  18. Colleen says

    April 27, 2012 at 10:15 am

    I’ve heard this often mentioned but I have never tried it I feel now I should!

    Reply
  19. nicole @WriteSpell says

    April 27, 2012 at 10:47 am

    yay! glad you found something you like!

    Reply
  20. Jenn (@SweetTMakes3) says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    I’ve heard of it, but never used it. Now I’m intrigued.

    Reply
  21. Stefani says

    April 27, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    I think I have Windows Live Writer on my computer. After reading your post, I am going to have to check it out. I love to blog and if there is something that might be better than using WordPress, I am interested.

    Reply
  22. HilLesha says

    April 27, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Sounds pretty nifty!

    Reply
  23. Marcie W. says

    April 27, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I am certainly taking some time out to download this (if I don’t have it already, which I also might) and learn more about it. I’m excited.

    Reply
  24. Amy says

    April 27, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Very cool. I wonder if there is a Mac equivalent

    Reply
  25. Kathleen says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    I use it sometimes too and it really is great.

    Reply
  26. Laurie says

    April 27, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    I guess I need to check it out!

    Reply
  27. Tricia Nightowlmama says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:28 am

    watermarking pictures is so important that’s a really great feature

    Reply
  28. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says

    April 28, 2012 at 7:19 am

    Interesting. I think Louise from MomStart uses this too because I think I remember her talking about it before. I really need to check it out more.

    Reply
  29. Donna says

    April 28, 2012 at 7:48 am

    I used Winows Live Writer for over 2 years — LOVED it! Got a Mac now, and it’s not compatible, of course. It’s the only thing I miss from going to my mac from a PC.

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  30. Lisa Ladrido says

    April 28, 2012 at 7:48 am

    Thank you so much for the reminder, I forgot to add it to my new computer! I loved using this while on a plane with no internet connection, it was wonderful! Plus the amount of fonts are also very useful. There are too many aspects that I love about WLW! Have fun in NYC!

    Reply
  31. Maureen @ Wisconsin Mommy says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:36 am

    I keep hearing people talk about LiveWriter – I’m going to finally check it out!

    Reply
  32. Courtney says

    April 28, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    I never heard of this. I wish my PC came with a trial or something!

    Reply
  33. Jenn @therebelchick says

    April 29, 2012 at 7:43 am

    I’ve heard a lot of bloggers talk about using live writer but didn’t really know what the benefits were – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  34. Stefani says

    April 29, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    I tried it out this morning and it is kinda neat. I like how it loads your background behind the section you are typing in.

    Reply
  35. Zippy Sandler says

    April 29, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Thanks for the gift! I’ve never used it, and I’m going to check it out now.

    Reply
  36. Jennifer says

    April 29, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    I’ve never heard of it before. I may just have to check it out!

    Reply
  37. Canadian Mom Blogger says

    April 29, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    I have heard so many good things about this. I need to try it.

    Reply
  38. Jenn says

    April 30, 2012 at 9:42 am

    I’ve started using it since my last comment. In love!

    Reply
  39. Theresa says

    April 30, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I have never used this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  40. kmote says

    May 3, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Live Writer may be discontinued soon!! Scott Lovegrove has posted an online petition to “Save Windows Live Writer”. [http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/dontkillwlw] Please sign it and spread the word!

    Reply
  41. Notorious Spinks says

    May 3, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Great post. Downloading now!

    Reply

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