Darren Rowse over at ProBlogger is launching a series of posts for the month of April: 31 Days to Build a Better Blog. While it might sound like an April Fool’s joke to start on April 1st, it’s not. Each day, you’ll receive a new email with thoughts and tips. Darren says, he’s going to focus on doing this year.

Why should you trust him? Darren has got the goods and doesn’t mind sharing about them. If you’re interested in learning about vocational or recreational blogging, then ProBlogger and Darren is a great place to start. If you’re interested in learning how to sustain a blog, ProBlogger and Darren is the go-to guy. If you’re interested in techniques to prevent writer’s block and maintain content through a planned approach, yep, ProBlogger and Darren is a great resource.

I began reading ProBlogger about six weeks ago, and it’s really made me think differently about blogging and where it might could go — even for me. In particularly his point of view on guiding the direction of a blog with a plan and a content map resonates with me. I also like that this gives the capricious and meadering nature of blogging a focus without taking away the spontaneity. I have to admit that I didn’t really get the whole “let’s make money at blogging” beyond the flashing ads. I really have a different perspective on this, and Darren is one guy who has really changed this point view. I’ve never met the guy; never emailed him; and I’ve never received an email from him. (Maybe this post will change all of that.) But, his tone, perspective and thoughts have connected with me. If you’re at all interested in blogging, I encourage you to sign up.