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How to Start Your Blog

Tips for creating a blog on Oprah.com

If you've always wanted to start your own blog, now is the perfect time. Share your stories, make new friends and tap into a creative side of yourself that's been quiet for too long! As a member of the Oprah.com community, you can start your blog in just minutes, with nothing to download, in just a few simple steps.

1. Join Oprah.com and create your personal profile page.

2. Be one of the first to know what's going on in Oprah's world online, in print and on air! Make sure to sign up for the Oprah.com newsletters.

3. Log in to your personal e-mail account, and check your in-box for an Oprah.com membership confirmation e-mail to activate your account.

4. Once you've activated your account, log in using your username and the password you created.

5. After you've signed in, you should see your username in the upper right-hand corner of your computer screen. Click your username to visit your profile page.

6. On your profile page, you'll see a link that says Create Blog. Click it to begin!

Next step: Name your blog