tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post1316775245580717510..comments2023-08-17T21:16:22.761+10:00Comments on Life In A Pink Fibro: Blogging for writers: how to blog smarter (not harder)allison taithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-54159295428187246982011-08-16T10:55:34.164+10:002011-08-16T10:55:34.164+10:00I've just found this post now - via a tweet - ...I've just found this post now - via a tweet - and am so glad I found it! First of all it told me I was on the right track and secondly it gave me some concrete goals to work towards! Thank you!No onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516581267618212776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-57637382669325702912011-08-16T10:45:31.736+10:002011-08-16T10:45:31.736+10:00Great post! I'm experiencing "blogger'...Great post! I'm experiencing "blogger's block" at the moment - can't write/don't know what to write about...MUST get back to it!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100344594099646839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-33463230165440380272011-07-04T21:42:09.134+10:002011-07-04T21:42:09.134+10:00Thanks for taking the time to wise the rest of us ...Thanks for taking the time to wise the rest of us up! Much appreciated,<br />Naomi www.naomihart.blogspot.comNaomi Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04567405122480213618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-56434745712827088192011-06-26T17:47:04.687+10:002011-06-26T17:47:04.687+10:00sawasdee ka!!
I come to visit naka...sawasdee ka!! <br />I come to visit naka...lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229654362212073601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-19067379765899091392011-06-19T15:19:51.598+10:002011-06-19T15:19:51.598+10:00Great post ... I've been re-reading sections h...Great post ... I've been re-reading sections here and there, to try to remind myself of these clever blogging tips.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011524586298838603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-33445433820053228732011-06-17T11:31:32.755+10:002011-06-17T11:31:32.755+10:00Great post, Allison, and, like many others I got a...Great post, Allison, and, like many others I got a lot of takeaways!<br /><br />One thing that struck me- for the first time I'm, embarrassed to admit, is the difference between blogging and writing. Namely, that blog readers don't go from beginning to end! I just assumed that you all know things about me because I wrote about them last year. Strikes me as very funny now!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787827077778614821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-15395173959902722762011-06-17T10:58:34.946+10:002011-06-17T10:58:34.946+10:00Hi Allison and all the amazing Pink Fibro readers ...Hi Allison and all the amazing Pink Fibro readers and commenters.<br /><br />What a gorgeous team you are. Thank you so much for interviewing me, reading and replying.<br /><br />Sorry I'm late to comment - moved house and currently internetless. Unbelievable I know but true.<br /><br />Love in a B & B - Lol, I was wondering the same thing but Allison didn't ask me what she's doing wrong! I recommend she post less to her blog to allow her more time for her other writing projects. You'll all still love her won't you?! Oh, and I am a terrible tinkerer too. I love it though:)<br /><br />The Rhythm Method - How wonderful that you're going to print it out. Thank you. My heart is singing, I hope it gets stuck on a wall somewhere or handed on to another confused blogger or writer:)<br /><br />Seana - the blog formatting info is covered more in my book (which you have) too. Definitely should be compulsory reading for bloggers:)<br /><br />InkPaperPen - yes, blogging does take up a lot of time but I think with practice we can cut that down and find a rhythm that works:)<br /><br />Hi Marion, I totally agree with the benefits of blogging you mention. Thanks so much. I wouldn't even be a writer if I didn't have a blog. My blog has helped me achieve that goal of being a writer and not a poor one either;)<br /><br />Milla, I'd love to critique your site for me - get in touch, I'm sure we can work something out.<br /><br />Donna, why not? I don't see any reason why you can't do and achieve whatever you want to do.<br /><br />Super Sarah - Re I don't have a "message" as such but the least I can do for people stopping by to visit my blog is provide interesting and well written content! Absolutely brilliant. You can't do better than that.<br /><br />Hi Jennifer, when you get comments on your blog you get over that "talking to a wall" feeling. As you say, blogging is invaluable to make you feel connected to a wider writing community.<br /><br />Hi MJ, congrats on starting your blogging journey:) Don't get overwhelmed, we were all new once and there is always more to learn. Just do what you can and enjoy the process. Try learning something new every week to start with:)<br /><br />Hi Joid, ah, thanks for the lovely words:) It's great to see you here too and read that you're still improving your blog. <br /><br />ThePowMill, absolutely:) Keep going and have fun with it!Annabel Candy, Successful Blogginghttp://www.successfulblogging.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-80241693477232518462011-06-17T06:51:06.373+10:002011-06-17T06:51:06.373+10:00If I ever become a writer , I'll keep this in ...If I ever become a writer , I'll keep this in mind . But, I'll blog on with what I do and change a little at a time . You can teach 'old dogs new tricks'.Just a little slower .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01254513363963100560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-29084608425196947572011-06-16T18:56:28.197+10:002011-06-16T18:56:28.197+10:00This is an exceptional post. I am a big fan of Ann...This is an exceptional post. I am a big fan of Annabel and her blog. She is savvy and on the ball. <br />I am currently in the process of redesigning my blog and business model to incorporate both into one. <br />I am nervous to combine the two but it is the direction I want to take and I feel more confident now after reading this post. Thanks so much Allison & Annabel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-84387183819652544872011-06-16T18:43:30.520+10:002011-06-16T18:43:30.520+10:00Another excellent interview, Al. Raising all sorts...Another excellent interview, Al. Raising all sorts of things that my head just doesn't want to have to think about... I often wonder why it's all so complicated, TBH. xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-18321596144739662182011-06-16T16:38:45.396+10:002011-06-16T16:38:45.396+10:00I'm with you Jennifer - it is all so daunting...I'm with you Jennifer - it is all so daunting. Today is my first day in the blogging world and I must admit I am finding it a bit overwhelming. I didn't know there was so much I was supposed to know and do but I am glad there are so many people who are keen to help. Panic aside, I am going to jump in and give it a go. Thanks to everyone who posts encouraging words.Melissa Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08382365772510191166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-56732620818951965672011-06-16T15:47:03.408+10:002011-06-16T15:47:03.408+10:00Excellent post, thanks so much for sharing. As a b...Excellent post, thanks so much for sharing. As a brand new blogger, I find it all a little daunting just like "talking to a wall".<br />It's great to feel connected to a wider writing community.<br />Jennifer xJennifer Smarthttp://asampler.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-16949240655777796772011-06-16T14:29:46.940+10:002011-06-16T14:29:46.940+10:00I'm not a writer, you'll never see a book ...I'm not a writer, you'll never see a book in the shops with my name on it, not even eventually. I'm happy enough with my blog as it is, lots of photos and a few words, an occasional recipe.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-57164888805502814462011-06-16T13:32:22.161+10:002011-06-16T13:32:22.161+10:00Another grateful reader here, Allison and Annabel....Another grateful reader here, Allison and Annabel.<br /><br />Definitely food for thought regardless of the main reason / focus of ones blog.<br /><br />SSG xxx<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sydneyshopgirl.com" rel="nofollow">Sydney Shop Girl blog</a>Sydney Shop Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813953421175387706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-29722917168029717582011-06-16T12:21:03.072+10:002011-06-16T12:21:03.072+10:00(another)Great Post!
Thanks for a wealth of valuab...(another)Great Post!<br />Thanks for a wealth of valuable information, I am off to read that post on blog format now...Suzi - Under The Windmillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837824105735439845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-78030475855877148342011-06-16T09:32:18.625+10:002011-06-16T09:32:18.625+10:00Very interesting indeedy Alison! Did you get the s...Very interesting indeedy Alison! Did you get the solution to your own dilemma though? The one about blogging time eating into writing time? My thing is that I want my posts to be perfect little morsels and although I don't agonise, I do spend too much time tinkering before, and sometimes after, I hit publish. Must be less finicky. Twice a week also sounds very sensible.Love in a B and Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220627195236444469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-90176853354202304792011-06-16T08:12:31.454+10:002011-06-16T08:12:31.454+10:00Brilliant post! Even more brilliant timing what wi...Brilliant post! Even more brilliant timing what with my mini-blogosphere crisis this week. Thanks for your comment. I am definitely going to be focusing on my writing going forward. I don't have a "message" as such but the least I can do for people stopping by to visit my blog is provide interesting and well written content!Super Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493854657141470059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-69751880026999493082011-06-16T07:06:39.338+10:002011-06-16T07:06:39.338+10:00Thank you Al and Annabel for sharing such insightf...Thank you Al and Annabel for sharing such insightful tips! Its something I struggle with constantly, as I try to break into "writing", as opposed to blogging. But saying that, blogging is what gives me the confidence to play with words again, to remind me I can write. While I am never going to be big enough to make a living out of blogging (and tbh, that is my main, long term goal when it comes to writing) this gives me much food for thought!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911678503912496884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-57739114726917925502011-06-16T05:04:55.316+10:002011-06-16T05:04:55.316+10:00thanks Allison!
I'm gonna check out those for...thanks Allison!<br /><br />I'm gonna check out those formatting tips.todd carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839376184515828757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-42330154185069133212011-06-16T03:25:05.291+10:002011-06-16T03:25:05.291+10:00Allison, thank you for this. For someone who came...Allison, thank you for this. For someone who came to the party late, blogosphere is a tremendous learning experience. I appreciate your post shortening the learning curve.<br /><br />One of the many things I come to love about blogging is my getting to write off the cuff. Like Marion said, it does enhance your writing.<br /><br />I'd love to know if there is a site out there that offers critiques of your site's design. I don't mind getting raked over a coal in order to be more refined by the process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-79125979730050254872011-06-16T00:26:21.995+10:002011-06-16T00:26:21.995+10:00Very helpful! Thanks for the tips and the encoura...Very helpful! Thanks for the tips and the encouragement!Cheers!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00892959274587564278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-22444059163086049342011-06-15T23:52:18.056+10:002011-06-15T23:52:18.056+10:00Such great information, thanks to you both!
I fin...Such great information, thanks to you both!<br /><br />I find that blogging has helped my writing in that ideas tend to flow more easily, the writing takes shape faster. I am not sure if it's because blogging means I am writing more. It could also be the feedback that I get from blogging. Whatever it its, I like the way that blogging has enhanced my writing. <br /><br />Thanks again!Marion Williams-Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741729110133561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-48158656007071433952011-06-15T23:48:04.262+10:002011-06-15T23:48:04.262+10:00I've had the same questions. this has definite...I've had the same questions. this has definitely given me a lot to think about.Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-31162069743865814542011-06-15T23:14:19.715+10:002011-06-15T23:14:19.715+10:00Brilliant post!! - great info. thanks so much for ...Brilliant post!! - great info. thanks so much for this post Allison. Will check out the formatting link - ta :-)<br />xxxCateCatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738366255343185057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-2672718284671472012011-06-15T23:05:56.661+10:002011-06-15T23:05:56.661+10:00Your "Note" gave me a good giggle, Allis...Your "Note" gave me a good giggle, Allison! I have wondered how you ever get time for writing on top of the blogging. I find the blogging very time consuming - but I think I just need to get smarter with it. This post will help me to do that. Thanks to both of you. As therhythmmethod mentioned, this IS blog gold. Gill xoInkPaperPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595595934607152505noreply@blogger.com