tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post6610398306804632651..comments2023-05-24T13:20:15.546+01:00Comments on Scribblings of an Aspiring Author.: Please Answer: How/Why Do You Blog?VikLithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-43645972507972915242012-07-06T17:51:37.086+01:002012-07-06T17:51:37.086+01:00Welcome :)
Also, I finally got around to doing a...Welcome :) <br /><br />Also, I finally got around to doing a post on blogging (<a href="http://katharinabrendel.blogspot.de/2012/07/why-blog.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>). Promise I will get to the award one soon!Katharina Brendelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982524502377987393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-20002790325507896022012-06-30T18:26:05.079+01:002012-06-30T18:26:05.079+01:00Hello - Sorry you thought your comment disappeared...Hello - Sorry you thought your comment disappeared, I have it set to 'preview' before publish at the minute, though I might switch that off ;)<br /><br />Great to get to your work anywhere - think this is a good idea!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-76689217834110168762012-06-30T17:26:05.828+01:002012-06-30T17:26:05.828+01:00"Do you find it easy to search back and find ..."Do you find it easy to search back and find your relevant research etc?"<br />I'm still working on that one :) I have to put many tags on each post and link up characters, plot lines and other things that way. Then I can search by tag.<br /><br />I chose to use a private blog for my story, as I use several different PCs or my mobile and this means I can get to my work as long as I can get online.<br /><br />Perhaps I should just use something like Drop box instead. Would probably be easier :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-90813798589041279402012-06-30T16:39:07.568+01:002012-06-30T16:39:07.568+01:00Thank you for answering the questions ;)
Yes I ag...Thank you for answering the questions ;)<br /><br />Yes I agree re length of posts, short ones are good I think. And great that you have a regular time to do it, if you can keep to it I think that's a great idea as people know when to expect it!<br /><br />IWSG! ;)VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-57224658999279088152012-06-30T16:38:14.846+01:002012-06-30T16:38:14.846+01:00Thank you so much *runs to see*Thank you so much *runs to see*VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-14317211125349422502012-06-30T16:37:56.685+01:002012-06-30T16:37:56.685+01:00Ooh I see those memes, they look fun ;) And Giveaw...Ooh I see those memes, they look fun ;) And Giveaways! I wouldn't know where to begin ;) Thank you so much for commenting!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-56499854841043755782012-06-30T16:37:20.809+01:002012-06-30T16:37:20.809+01:00I'm very interested that you work on your nove...I'm very interested that you work on your novel in a blog, great idea, I hadn't thought to do that. Do you find it easy to search back and find your relevant research etc?<br /><br />Thank you for bookmarking and commenting, so interesting to hear your answers! Am following you now!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-63080567026645455132012-06-30T16:34:21.115+01:002012-06-30T16:34:21.115+01:00Thank you for commenting. I too am trying to blog ...Thank you for commenting. I too am trying to blog a couple of times a week, that feels a good amount!<br /><br />And like you, I wanted to connect with other writers and get advice! Thanks for the answers ;)<br /><br />I am now following you ;)VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-60355928865820314312012-06-29T14:53:14.308+01:002012-06-29T14:53:14.308+01:00Fun topic. I like it!
1. I started my blog becaus...Fun topic. I like it!<br /><br />1. I started my blog because I wanted to self-reflect and it felt like a good way to do it. I also wanted (want) to share my own emotional journey with others in the hopes that my experiences will help them. <br /><br />2. I look for writing blogs primarily... I follow a lot of people from Absolutewrite.com and IWSG. Something about knowing there's a community out there that shares a common interest just feels good. :)<br /><br />3. I try to limit the length of my blog posts to around 500-600 words and give an abridged meaning, so that people aren't burning their eyes out reading a 4k word post lol. And I like to update Friday mornings--no particular reason, I just got into the habit of doing it. <br /><br />4.) Insecure Writer's Support Group :Drandi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-8024124003768376122012-06-29T13:43:18.806+01:002012-06-29T13:43:18.806+01:00ps i have an award for you!ps i have an award for you!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-70073073785745124142012-06-28T19:39:41.559+01:002012-06-28T19:39:41.559+01:00I just started blogging! Mostly because my friends...I just started blogging! Mostly because my friends thought I should share my reviews, since I read so much. I like it. I get to meet all these great people.<br /><br />I like to do Teaser Tuesday and Waiting on Wednesday memes. That's a great way to get followers. Giveaways get followers too. :)Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-8819779640717755372012-06-28T14:07:17.143+01:002012-06-28T14:07:17.143+01:00I‘ve been blogging since 2003. I have quite a few...I‘ve been blogging since 2003. I have quite a few blogs on different subjects, but some I post to very rarely.<br />I have a couple of writing blogs. One is private and I use it to work on my novel - characters, plot, etc. But my main writing blog is quite new and is there mainly for me to get my thoughts down on paper. On that one I blog about writing, plus anything else I fancy writing about which seems to fit there. :)<br /><br />I started to blog to record my thoughts (unravel them really...). Not sure it works, but I enjoy the process.<br /><br />I don‘t particularly seek out followers. I would have to blog whether anyone read me or not. But I do like to follow people I enjoy reading (I‘ve just bookmarked you incidentally :)).<br /><br />No rules, no timetable. I just blog when I feel like it - sometimes that means every day, sometimes that means once a month or less.<br /><br />I haven‘t taken part in any any groups or ‘meme’s, but may get involved with this later.<br /><br />Good post by the way. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-13957019128752959302012-06-27T22:13:10.132+01:002012-06-27T22:13:10.132+01:00Great idea for a post. Here's my contribution ...Great idea for a post. Here's my contribution to the discussion.<br /><br />I started blogging (only 4 months ago) to connect with fellow writers and I guess to start to build an online platform for the future. Mostly though it's just good to get support and advice from like minded people. It is also good to look back on and to practice our writing skills.<br /><br />I sometimes look for people to follow through other blogs but I especially like to connect with children's writers. I look for blogs that interest me. Following back - I always check out commentors or followers and follow back most of the time but only if it feels right, not just for the sake of it.<br /><br />I don't at the moment have a schedule but usually a couple of times a week. I only want to write a post if I have something to say that others might find interesting. I don't want to bore anybody!Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-32250938519737032042012-06-27T15:32:54.267+01:002012-06-27T15:32:54.267+01:00Thank you for commenting! It's interesting tha...Thank you for commenting! It's interesting that you felt the need to separate out your writing life, I can see why you'd want to separate it out and also be able to build that platform. I am going to sign up for some fests/hops soon I think!<br /><br />Maybe I will host a meet and greet and see how it goes!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-81280581990156119792012-06-27T15:31:12.150+01:002012-06-27T15:31:12.150+01:00Interesting that you started it after your job clo...Interesting that you started it after your job closed and that you've had it about a year? Thank you for commenting!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-75230824716105885432012-06-27T15:29:39.007+01:002012-06-27T15:29:39.007+01:00Thanks for commenting. It's interesting to kno...Thanks for commenting. It's interesting to know why people started, I think having a journal for yourself is a great thing, and if you can share it with others, then that's fun too!<br /><br />I will drop you a line!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-86724342469486427692012-06-27T15:28:36.022+01:002012-06-27T15:28:36.022+01:00You encouraged me to blog, so I thank you for that...You encouraged me to blog, so I thank you for that as am enjoying it ;) And thank you for the award!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-23384705506242618542012-06-27T15:27:53.190+01:002012-06-27T15:27:53.190+01:00YAY Thank you *twirls you* I have added it! That&#...YAY Thank you *twirls you* I have added it! That's great, thank you.<br /><br />Look forward to reading your post on the topic!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-90726962651091713242012-06-27T14:33:03.801+01:002012-06-27T14:33:03.801+01:00I'll answer soon on my blog, I have actually b...I'll answer soon on my blog, I have actually been thinking on doing a post about this soon :)<br /><br />About the Twitter thing: 1. Go <a href="https://twitter.com/about/resources/buttons" rel="nofollow">here</a> and choose the button you want 2. When you choose a button on the right it will show a code, copy that code 3. On your Blogger go to Layout and click 'Add a Gadget' on the right sidebar and add the 'HTML/JavaScript' one 4. Give it any title you want and in the 'content' box paste the code you got from twitter 5. Save and you are done :)Katharina Brendelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982524502377987393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-18957522165813735282012-06-27T14:20:53.736+01:002012-06-27T14:20:53.736+01:00Welcome to the blogging world, and thanks for foll...Welcome to the blogging world, and thanks for following my blog. <br /><br />To answer your questions:<br /><br /><b>1. Why did you start a blog? (To record my thoughts for myself, to connect with others, because I fancied it...)</b><br />Originally it was to track and share my progress when I was writing for National Novel Writing Month in November. I keep a personal journal on LiveJournal, and I like sharing my experiences with others, but I didn't want those who read my personal journal for updates about my life, sons etc. to be overwhelmed with writing related content. <br />In January this year, I started treating my writing like a job, and I'm hoping to get published. That's when I started taking my blog more seriously, trying to build up a platform and connect with other writers.<br /><b>2. Do you seek out followers/people to follow, and how do you do that if so? Do you look for particular ‘types’ of people?</b> The only real rule I have when looking for followers is that they say something that interests me. It doesn't always have to be about writing. I find most of the people I follow through blog fests and blog hops, and sometimes via other people's blogs.<br /><b>3. Do you set rules around your blogging? (Specific timetable, topic, I always follow back, etc).</b> Sort of. I don't have set topics, or set days I post on, but I do try to blog at least once a week, and I try to read other people's blogs about once a week too.<br /><b>4. Do you take part in any groups or ‘meme’s if that’s the right term? Eg YA Highway Road Trip Wednesday or insecure-writers-support-group ? Any to recommend? Any topics you’d like covered by similar?</b> I don't take part in any regular ones, like the insecure-writers-support-group, but I do love signing up to fests and hops. <br /><b>5.Is there any sort of ‘meet and greet’ that goes on among the writing/book blogging community for the sole purpose of meeting others, that I don’t know about?!</b> There isn't one that I know of, but there really should be. That's an excellent idea.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-77430487363047909102012-06-27T13:58:35.058+01:002012-06-27T13:58:35.058+01:00Nice posting. I started mine after my job closed d...Nice posting. I started mine after my job closed down, I had plans to vent about it, but didn't start writing anything on it until last August. At first it was a bit newsy because I used to be an independent writer.Gossip_Grlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603645371306284338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-47654632834280122242012-06-27T08:48:23.023+01:002012-06-27T08:48:23.023+01:00Hey
I blog because its like keeping a journal for ...Hey<br />I blog because its like keeping a journal for me about my writing - like an online diary that I hope other people might find interesting.<br />I don't have a set time to blog because sometimes things get in the way but I try and do at least one post a fortnight if I can. They are generally just chat posts rather than anything useful though! <br />I haven't tried to publicise my Blog really. I tweet sometimes when I update my blog but that's about it.<br />I run some writers meetings but it would depend where you are based. Feel free to drop me an e-mail on lilyboo147@googlemail.com xBoo Irwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506927676266714181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-9665097586600393702012-06-26T22:49:35.810+01:002012-06-26T22:49:35.810+01:001. To practice getting my writing, any writing, ou...1. To practice getting my writing, any writing, out there!<br />2. I've not really been focusing on this much recently but I guess it happens organically by following people and blogs you like<br />3. My blog is entirely random, for now at least!<br />4. I don't take part in any at the moment but might start!<br /><br />I've also given you a 7x7 award - details on my blog!NaomiCartwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653249549709394006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-5364423773434598032012-06-26T22:12:45.328+01:002012-06-26T22:12:45.328+01:00I love your blog ;) I think continuously experimen...I love your blog ;) I think continuously experimenting with it all is important isn't it, see what one can get out of it. Thanks for commenting.VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-73683418993395256802012-06-26T20:02:15.544+01:002012-06-26T20:02:15.544+01:00I was told it was a good idea by my publisher and ...I was told it was a good idea by my publisher and also someone at work said that a blog is more 'live' and instant. It was fun setting it up and I'm still experimenting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com