tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post7551460568552017075..comments2023-11-02T08:26:08.765-07:00Comments on Yes, This Will Be On The Test Leslie S. Rose: Picking Your Bloggy BrainsLeslie S. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-40987543335756411452012-03-21T20:47:05.066-07:002012-03-21T20:47:05.066-07:00You are all rockstars. I'm going to work on a ...You are all rockstars. I'm going to work on a new routine based on all your awesome advice. I appreciate your collective wisdom. Thanks so much.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-57652472747086746312012-03-21T20:43:04.376-07:002012-03-21T20:43:04.376-07:00I think Dana's advice is spot on--tailor your ...I think Dana's advice is spot on--tailor your blogging efforts toward your desired results. I, too, try to write my posts over the weekend, which gives me time to respond to comments, check others' blogs, etc., during the week. It can eat up a ton of time, though, so I make sure that I always do "my" writing first. Otherwise, blogging seems to expand to fill every available minute!Cheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-83946847170715937712012-03-20T19:10:07.991-07:002012-03-20T19:10:07.991-07:00Dana, you need to come over and organize me.Dana, you need to come over and organize me.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-63131038495143756032012-03-20T18:58:40.239-07:002012-03-20T18:58:40.239-07:00Oops, I'd better check that out. Thanks for th...Oops, I'd better check that out. Thanks for the heads up.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-41122275400814077482012-03-20T15:33:50.610-07:002012-03-20T15:33:50.610-07:00Blogging is hard work. My advice is...don't st...Blogging is hard work. My advice is...don't stress over it too much and don't force it. Use that energy and time to work on your book.Elizabeth Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572251749088056704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-22172103789518752272012-03-20T14:35:32.530-07:002012-03-20T14:35:32.530-07:00P.S. I tried responding by email to the comment yo...P.S. I tried responding by email to the comment you left on my blog which came through on my email, but it doesn't seem that your profile is linked up to your email. It wouldn't let me reply...Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-84752074112735430022012-03-20T14:34:23.150-07:002012-03-20T14:34:23.150-07:00That's pretty much what I do, which is why I b...That's pretty much what I do, which is why I blog so little nowadays. I struggle to keep up even with responding to comments. It's tough to do it all.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-50171647425367706092012-03-20T09:40:02.017-07:002012-03-20T09:40:02.017-07:00Sounds like you're doing pretty much everythin...Sounds like you're doing pretty much everything :) I think we're all just doing the best we can, figuring it out, and hoping good things come of it. <br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(my creative writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-6099857271909935852012-03-19T19:02:22.803-07:002012-03-19T19:02:22.803-07:00Heya Theresa - Here's the test to see if it go...Heya Theresa - Here's the test to see if it goes to your email. Testing-testing- 1-2-3Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-83406442354762001072012-03-19T12:54:43.483-07:002012-03-19T12:54:43.483-07:00Just hit reply under each person's comment and...Just hit reply under each person's comment and they'll receive the e-mails. Two for one! I comment more than I post. I generally only comment on blog who comment on mine. I have over 700 followers, so there's not really any other way except an occasional look to see who has posted. And don't go crazy. Do what you can. I think it's better to post as much as you can manage. Good luck finding balance!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-76166394395136601472012-03-19T04:27:31.878-07:002012-03-19T04:27:31.878-07:00Sadly, I find there's always guilt! I do most ...Sadly, I find there's always guilt! I do most of the same things you do, except the email. I use Google Reader to organize my incoming blog posts - I've organized them in folders for each day of the week so I've got a place to start. The new blogger interface doesn't let me add to my folders though ... well, maybe it does, but I haven't figured it out...Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-77695438080900952502012-03-18T16:56:17.439-07:002012-03-18T16:56:17.439-07:00I write my posts on the weekend (and that includes...I write my posts on the weekend (and that includes my QT posts). The only exception is Cool Links Friday. I do that Thursday evenings. I get up at 5 am MWF and blog until 7:30 am. Then I catch up on comments left during the day from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Sometimes I also have to blog in the evening, and often I have to catch on some the next day (which is a non blogging day). <br /><br />I put a lot of time into blogging, but it's worth it. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-14664217335622445242012-03-18T15:37:11.778-07:002012-03-18T15:37:11.778-07:00I'm also in no position ro offer advice. I onl...I'm also in no position ro offer advice. I only post once a week and then go around reading other people's blogs and commenting all throughout the week!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-19586444911199469452012-03-18T00:57:10.426-07:002012-03-18T00:57:10.426-07:00Hey Leslie. I myself have always kept things at a ...Hey Leslie. I myself have always kept things at a more leisurely pace. <br />I blog when I feel like it and I have a limited list of people I read and "follow"/comment on. But I'm loyal to that list. <br />It depends on what your goals are, I think. For example, especially if you want to self-publish then you need to really put in a big effort.But otherwise...<br /><br />Anyway from what you write above, sounds like you're doing enough. :)LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-80948297410024049242012-03-17T18:51:30.936-07:002012-03-17T18:51:30.936-07:00It can definitely be overwhelming. I only post onc...It can definitely be overwhelming. I only post once a week, but I try to be consistent and reciprocate comments and follows.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-23150415261264970862012-03-17T15:47:59.745-07:002012-03-17T15:47:59.745-07:00I'm in no position to be giving advice. I do t...I'm in no position to be giving advice. I do the best I can while still finding time to write. It ebbs and flows. :)Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-77602874376832165602012-03-17T03:23:30.959-07:002012-03-17T03:23:30.959-07:00Hahahaha when I figure it out myself, I'll let...Hahahaha when I figure it out myself, I'll let you know. <br /><br />Sometimes, I do get ahead. Then if I have time, I'll visit random blogs on my veeeeeery long blog list. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-27962442616163410152012-03-15T13:38:30.112-07:002012-03-15T13:38:30.112-07:00Forgot to add...that what I used to do, that I sho...Forgot to add...that what I used to do, that I should bring back. Is one week a month go on a blog hiatus. I wrote a blog post explaining my needs and that I'd be back in a week and you know, people are really understanding with they. We are all writers, we get it. Not all of us can be super bloggers.Dana Elmendorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130309062939542854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-51520386400899474192012-03-15T09:28:43.041-07:002012-03-15T09:28:43.041-07:00Same issues, I'm afraid. What I plan to do thi...Same issues, I'm afraid. What I plan to do this year is take a break after April. I'm not sure that will help, but it may allow me some time to rethink and regroup!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-44908825340474820332012-03-15T08:27:30.476-07:002012-03-15T08:27:30.476-07:00That's exactly what I do too. In addition, I s...That's exactly what I do too. In addition, I sometimes get up the gumption to do a blogfest, if the subject really appeals to me. It's a lot of work (For a day) visiting other blogfesters, but it's a great way to meet new people and get new followers. <br /><br />The hardest part of blogging for me is coming up with content that I think will be interesting. I've tried to branch out a little more with subjects other than writing, but those posts always seem to flop (very few comments). Now you've got a great thing going because you blog about writing and teaching, both of which fascinate me.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-9882463958704113542012-03-15T07:37:18.947-07:002012-03-15T07:37:18.947-07:00What do you want? More traffic? More followers? ...What do you want? More traffic? More followers? Then blog more and comment on others more. But I think what you are wanting is to keep your blog presence without killing yourself. I blog every MWFSun. If I miss a day, I don't stress. Your writing is the most important, EVERY agent will tell you that. I just read where an agent said when they see a writer with a humongous blog presence and following, they wonder if their writing is quality. It's a common misconception to think big following = great writer.<br /><br />When I am organized (which equates to every other week) I write my blog posts the weekend before and schedule them. In the meantime, I have a running list (in word) of blog topics. Because a lot of times I will get a great idea for a post but don't have time to flesh it out. Then every Saturday morning I sit in bed with a cup of coffee and flesh out my posts. When I don't have a blog post for the day, I give myself a 15minute timer and type madly. When it dings, I stop and post it. It's called posting on the fly. Some days those posts are the greatest, other they are crap.<br /><br />I know it is blog etiquette to comment on someone's blog who comments on yours but I also think that is a bit over the top. We are writers. Our writing should come first. I think one should comment on the comments they receive but more than that is kind but not necessary. I keep a running list of my top 15 bloggy friends I love and I check in on them once a week. I do NOT read every blog I follow ALL the time. (Except my top peeps.) If someone gets their feelings hurt because they commented on your blog and you didn't theirs, they really aren't respecting you or your priorities. <br /><br />I think when you free yourself from some of your blogging burdens, you will find the guilt will ease a bit. Good luck.Dana Elmendorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130309062939542854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-43365159827927468492012-03-15T05:31:55.396-07:002012-03-15T05:31:55.396-07:00I used to feel overwhelmed with blogging and comme...I used to feel overwhelmed with blogging and commenting, but over time things became more streamlined. I'm creating a Google Reader folder of regular commenters so that I don't lose touch with anyone. <br /><br />I blog 2-3 times a week, and my posts are short or medium in length. Also, blogfests provide great prompts. I copy and paste my Goodreads reviews when I want to blog about books.<br /><br />You shouldn't feel guilty. We all do the best we can with the time we have. Plus, we need to have time to write.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-47455756198003470842012-03-14T22:54:17.603-07:002012-03-14T22:54:17.603-07:00You're doing great. But I think it's the ...You're doing great. But I think it's the last bullet point that you'll probably want to bring down a notch. Reduce the guilt. You've got at least 175 bloggers that follow you but each post you do not have 175 comments. I post MWF unless I do something like I did this week, which was to host 2 authors on my blog, or participate in a blogfest/contest. Otherwise, MWF is for me to post a blog. As for commenting, you can visit as you can, comment as you can but don't get caught in a vacuum of must-read-and-comment-to-every-blog. I love when you comment at my blog, but I will understand whole heartedly if you can only comment on one or two posts in the week. So will other bloggers.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-77264802616358217802012-03-14T21:22:48.447-07:002012-03-14T21:22:48.447-07:00If you want to kick it up a notch, you're goin...If you want to kick it up a notch, you're going to have to blog more. I blog almost every day. Yes, it's killer. And it takes a lot of time. But you don't have to go every day. Maybe two more times a month. Review a book or a movie. Share your writing. I love what you blog about now, but think about who you want to come to your blog then blog about what they'd want to read, whether it's a review of a book, a recipe(no) or a movie(no). And comment, comment, comment. I have a blogroll list and I comment on everyone's blog every single day. If after a couple of weeks they don't comment back, they get replaced. But for the most part, everyone comments. It took a long time for me to get in that routine, but the blogroll works better for me than the email subscriptions.<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-843594194186899672012-03-14T20:13:24.556-07:002012-03-14T20:13:24.556-07:00I don't have any additional advice, because I&...I don't have any additional advice, because I'm struggling with my blog schedule as it is. But I know I can count on a post from you every Wednesday evening, and I know it's going to be informative, interesting or funny--often all three!<br /><br />I do love it when you review books, because you have an insight most of us don't with a roomful of fifth graders. And I always appreciate your visits to my blog!Michelle L. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144191129362767115noreply@blogger.com