tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post2683501253694132577..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Starting Out BloggingMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-13959164921451985922012-06-06T09:15:54.051+02:002012-06-06T09:15:54.051+02:00A Nice post with The Golden Eagle.
I read all ever...A Nice post with The Golden Eagle.<br />I read all every post of Misha and and her posts are always interesting.Write a Bookhttp://www.bonzoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-82455665993807590692012-02-16T08:47:46.615+02:002012-02-16T08:47:46.615+02:00My pleasure. I love having you over. :-)My pleasure. I love having you over. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-19058691335355299802012-02-14T23:27:02.129+02:002012-02-14T23:27:02.129+02:00Hi Golden Eagle, Hi Misha!
Well I'm glad Gold...Hi Golden Eagle, Hi Misha!<br /><br />Well I'm glad Golden Eagle started her blog - one of my fave bloggers! I do like the eclecticism of blogworld and how it's online - I do feel more confident expressing myself with written words than verbally!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-41867413028390617782012-02-14T21:52:21.958+02:002012-02-14T21:52:21.958+02:00Great guest post. I had no idea there was so much ...Great guest post. I had no idea there was so much on-line writing support when I started blogging. As all newbies do, I had so many questions & kept making mistakes. I was amazed at the number of bloggers who offered assistance. It was such a good feeling. The only other experience I had with peers working together was law school and it was cut-throat-every student for him or herself. Becoming a member of this cool group of on-line writers was a refreshing experience and I am constantly amazed at the willingness of so many people to go above and beyond to help a fellow blogger or writer. I am proud to be a part of something so good.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-90101366128654780332012-02-14T01:38:23.126+02:002012-02-14T01:38:23.126+02:00That's important, too. :)That's important, too. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-13596535269364101812012-02-12T16:36:56.186+02:002012-02-12T16:36:56.186+02:00I think The Golden Eagle covers all the bases exce...I think The Golden Eagle covers all the bases excellently. The only thing I would add is to make sure you have fun with it :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-42839298649407607732012-02-12T01:21:23.108+02:002012-02-12T01:21:23.108+02:00Same here. Blogging is fun, but you can't be a...Same here. Blogging is fun, but you can't be a writer without writing.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-80653108804507795372012-02-12T01:20:27.955+02:002012-02-12T01:20:27.955+02:00I was just replying to your comment there.
You...I was just replying to your comment there.<br /><br />You're welcome!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-58813133519749158002012-02-12T01:19:45.595+02:002012-02-12T01:19:45.595+02:00Not my usual haunt, I know. ;)Not my usual haunt, I know. ;)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-18837869126029778242012-02-11T18:55:00.094+02:002012-02-11T18:55:00.094+02:00I too was surprised to discover this wonderfully r...I too was surprised to discover this wonderfully rich world of writing bloggers. I agree with Golden Eagle. They are supportive and inspiring but if I was to give any advice out to new writer bloggers it would be to take note of the time devoted to blogging. I've had to reduce my time in blogland in order to get some writing completed and submitted. It's all about prioritising.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-13910559851272962192012-02-11T05:36:13.943+02:002012-02-11T05:36:13.943+02:00A great post with The Golden Eagle. Her blog posts...A great post with The Golden Eagle. Her blog posts are always interesting.anthony stemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666462157746049139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-39008869453365819592012-02-11T02:34:22.928+02:002012-02-11T02:34:22.928+02:00A really encouraging post (funnily enough was just...A really encouraging post (funnily enough was just over at Golden Eagle's blog too!).<br /><br />Thank you for sharing, definitely motivational for writers taking steps into blogging :)Patricia Marqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647071143936129638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-62868981621120233332012-02-11T02:10:35.043+02:002012-02-11T02:10:35.043+02:00Golden Eagle - I was surprised to see you here whe...Golden Eagle - I was surprised to see you here when I came over. I agree about blogging having so many good things going for it.<br /><br />Hi, Misha!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-73974791400758768332012-02-11T01:55:44.550+02:002012-02-11T01:55:44.550+02:00Indeed! In the end it's the content that motiv...Indeed! In the end it's the content that motivates visitors. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-45116943759207522512012-02-11T01:54:50.029+02:002012-02-11T01:54:50.029+02:00I spent a couple months just commenting on blogs (...I spent a couple months just commenting on blogs (albeit non-writer ones)--it's a good way to become acquainted with the blogger community before starting a blog yourself. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-32814611064233955582012-02-11T01:53:36.187+02:002012-02-11T01:53:36.187+02:00Realistic advice. Telling someone to pursue writin...Realistic advice. Telling someone to pursue writing is fine--but beginning writers don't turn into popular authors overnight.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-42414501289780536542012-02-11T01:51:39.628+02:002012-02-11T01:51:39.628+02:00Yup. I'd be much more nervous showing my work ...Yup. I'd be much more nervous showing my work to someone I knew well.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-58786839177805235372012-02-11T01:51:03.639+02:002012-02-11T01:51:03.639+02:00I've felt overwhelmed by it as well. But it...I've felt overwhelmed by it as well. But it's great that other writers are there to talk to. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-17697701291949300382012-02-11T01:49:59.610+02:002012-02-11T01:49:59.610+02:00That makes two! And blogging works for me for the ...That makes two! And blogging works for me for the same reason.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-32631636426853146342012-02-11T01:49:17.391+02:002012-02-11T01:49:17.391+02:00Same here. :)Same here. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-37755117415324909032012-02-11T01:48:57.352+02:002012-02-11T01:48:57.352+02:00Good point. Everyone has different likes/dislikes ...Good point. Everyone has different likes/dislikes when it comes to the web. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-63567968636715909122012-02-11T01:48:16.755+02:002012-02-11T01:48:16.755+02:00Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog! :)Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog! :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-67535420773641009982012-02-11T01:32:24.159+02:002012-02-11T01:32:24.159+02:00Of course, the key to success of a blog, in terms ...Of course, the key to success of a blog, in terms of readership, is having something interesting to say. Which sounds obvious, but the first thing you have to focus on is who your readership is, or who you want it to be. Then you have to offer them some reason to stop by. For me, when I was writing my blog The Big Litowski, it was snarkiness. Now that I've put my novel out as an ebook, I have a new, so far more professional and subdued blog. We'll see which in the end is the more successful one.Steven J. Wangsnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846516529180802046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-12770710202309978962012-02-10T21:34:41.624+02:002012-02-10T21:34:41.624+02:00These are all fantastic reasons to start blogging!...These are all fantastic reasons to start blogging! Even if you don't want to blog, you can just make the profile and be able to comment and interact with others that way. It's such a great way to meet other writers and know you're not alone!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-80570727734718204172012-02-10T19:23:19.657+02:002012-02-10T19:23:19.657+02:00I think it's important for writers to blog bec...I think it's important for writers to blog because it gives you a bigger picture of the business. For example, if I didn't blog, I might be tempted to think that what I do is somehow unusual. I might be lulled into thinking that I could actually make a career at this (and I think that is virtually impossible). Knowing what I do now...that a gazillion people write and that everyone does it with pretty much the same skill...makes me realize that I'm a drop in the ocean. That yes, I can write if I want to, but it needs to be done in my spare time while I concentrate on the job and career path that actually pays the bills. If people in real life ask me about writing, I give this advice. 1) Don't quit your day job. 2) Everyone is writing a book. 3) Anyone can be an author and publish...you are not special at all. 4) Read a lot because that's the only way you are ever going to get anyone to read your stuff. If you don't bother to read what other people have written, they won't bother to read why you have to write. 5) Discard everything I have said if you become famous. But seeing as you are not famous but a nobody like me...pay attention to rules 1-4.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.com