tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post86036102173251348..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Tumblr and WattpadMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-82026145867571273432015-06-23T16:18:29.284+02:002015-06-23T16:18:29.284+02:00L.G. Yeah I'm trying to be nice about pointing...L.G. Yeah I'm trying to be nice about pointing out the flaws in someone's reasoning when it comes to writing, but sometimes I don't bother because there's just no point. <br /><br />Annalisa, I know what you mean. Right now, I'm trying to find and keep a balance, but it's hard. <br /><br />Blogoratti, I know what you mean. It does take a lot of time, and the strange thing is I often feel like it's not really all that social. <br /><br />Terry, that's how I feel too. I haven't given up, yet, but I am trying to figure out how to make things fun for myself. Because I don't think it works to make marketing the end goal of any social network I create. <br /><br />Rachel, I learned the lesson about the target market the hard way when my book got published last time. <br /><br />Couldn't agree with you more, Carole. <br /><br />Nice to see you again, Brittany. :-)<br /><br />Patsy, honestly I think it mostly comes down to luck. <br /><br />Beer guys, I agree. I do usually try and ignore fools and the like, but it seems to be a bit harder on tumblr because there are so many of them. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Shell. <br /><br />Ava, sometimes I wonder if there's actually any point to social media if we don't like it. <br /><br />Thanks, Jamie. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-1604747814205035762015-06-16T22:23:52.429+02:002015-06-16T22:23:52.429+02:00I don't have anything to market just yet, but ...I don't have anything to market just yet, but I am trying to build a platform with my blog and other social media outlets. A while back I did try Tumblr, but it wasn't for me. I've quit Twitter twice, but am sticking with it this time although I don't really get it. My favorite outlets right now are my blog, Pinterest, and Instagram. I hope you find the right home for all your marketing needs! :)Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284738955789123035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-8323074841234467072015-06-16T03:24:15.940+02:002015-06-16T03:24:15.940+02:00Whoa. I haven't looked into Tumbler, but then ...Whoa. I haven't looked into Tumbler, but then again, I haven't looked into Facebook either, so my social media is limited. Mostly by choice coughlazinesscough. Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-7174485181562194242015-06-15T15:43:46.024+02:002015-06-15T15:43:46.024+02:00It's interesting that Tumblr has so many write...It's interesting that Tumblr has so many writer-haters on it. I always thought Tumblr was more of a photography venue, but I haven't delved into it. Some of the Goodreads groups are pretty awesome and I've enjoyed that site. It got me into blogging, actually. Sounds like Wattpad is working out for you. I agree the blogging scene is not necessarily the place to really market a book. Good luck!Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-2639371132467886112015-06-15T15:17:10.572+02:002015-06-15T15:17:10.572+02:00What works for one person may not work for another...What works for one person may not work for another. Such is the mystery of social media marketing. We tried Tumblr before and didn't like it. Our blog has been a great marketing tool, but we use it sparingly and try not to overwhelm people with shameless marketing.<br /><br />Also, terrible, hypocritical people are everywhere. The best thing is to just ignore them and focus on the people who aren't going to make your blood boil from sheer idiocy.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-36935712650116952012015-06-14T22:25:34.388+02:002015-06-14T22:25:34.388+02:00I've never tried Tumblr - think I'll keep ...I've never tried Tumblr - think I'll keep it that way. Like you I enjoy blowing, but don't really consider it a useful marketing tool. Unfortunately I've yet to discover anything which is!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-13856215739069834912015-06-13T22:45:40.612+02:002015-06-13T22:45:40.612+02:00I have a Tumblr blog for my writing, and I quite e...I have a Tumblr blog for my writing, and I quite enjoy it. However, I'm not very immersed in the writing part of it. Although my writing blog includes information about my serial novel, Nightmare Chronicles, I don't really delve into the booklr (Book Tumblr) too much. I mostly stick to whatever comes up on my dashboard, which is filled with anime/manga and other random things. Rarely any book related things, lol. Either way, this was a very good post and I enjoyed reading it! :)Mori Liihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617785381976883363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-24626618870688568852015-06-13T12:55:06.040+02:002015-06-13T12:55:06.040+02:00Yes, for what it's worth. The only way for sal...Yes, for what it's worth. The only way for sales is to write and write and write. In that way the work improves and you are noticed in the way that matters. Not through social websites, though it is wonderful to have moral support, advice, but by publishing in any form, in way you can, and you'll be noticed. Very good luck to you now and in the future. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-75476536347061701332015-06-13T10:14:03.928+02:002015-06-13T10:14:03.928+02:00I'm not on Tumblr, though I've thought abo...I'm not on Tumblr, though I've thought about it in the past. But I find it difficult enough trying to keep up with my blog and Twitter, so I think I'll just stick with them for now! I do have a Wattpad account, but I found it too difficult to keep up with it along with everything else. Interesting point about where your target market is - I haven't thought about that before, I'll have to look into it. <br /><br />Social media is definitely something you should be enjoying, since we spend so much time on there, whether it's promoting books or just chatting with other writers. Hope you manage to find a solution that works for you!Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-25515810346333652592015-06-13T03:24:29.984+02:002015-06-13T03:24:29.984+02:00Yes, having a blog doesn't necessarily convert...Yes, having a blog doesn't necessarily convert to tons of sales, at least not for me. Sometimes I do interviews, and sometimes that garners some reader interest. Other times, not so much. Sometimes it gives the author a chance to remind folks of what they're up to, and it pushes them over the edge to trying what they've heard about a few times before.<br /><br />You're right in not engaging some folks with narrow-minded views via the internet. It never changes a person's mind on the other end, and ends up being frustrating and a time sink for you on this end.<br /><br />It's easy for someone on the other end to remain ignorant and an a$$ while somewhat removed and anonymous. It's tougher to do face to face, but that's not possible.<br /><br />Good luck, however, in the new ventures. Always worthwhile to look around for something new that might work for you.Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-17859659215791910372015-06-13T02:28:24.173+02:002015-06-13T02:28:24.173+02:00I have never really used the thing to be honest. O...I have never really used the thing to be honest. One can only take so much social sites, with new ones popping up every other day. Quite agree with Annalisa, any more and yeah...full time job. Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-54748824761825206862015-06-12T22:31:11.293+02:002015-06-12T22:31:11.293+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-47141586715712966332015-06-12T22:30:35.487+02:002015-06-12T22:30:35.487+02:00I have never really looked into Tumblr. I hear abo...I have never really looked into Tumblr. I hear about it a lot - but not quite in the same detail you've described here - but I think I'm happy with my level of social media engagement. Any more than I've got already and it will be a full time job!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-66763030244716275782015-06-12T22:07:31.014+02:002015-06-12T22:07:31.014+02:00Tumblr has been good in that I've learned abou...Tumblr has been good in that I've learned about new books or films that I looked into and ended up loving, but you're definitely right about the downsides of it. I haven't tried to promote my work there, so I can't give you any solid advice in that way. I do hate it when people talk badly about writers there, and a lot of people there are completely hypocritical without realizing it.<br /><br />Self-promotion is tricky, and I hope you find a balanced approach that works well for you.L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.com