tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post2194922762655379182..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Blogging is not all about YOU!L. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-54933147189886112012010-07-21T23:56:04.199-04:002010-07-21T23:56:04.199-04:00I like to offer variety in my blog. Sometimes it&#...I like to offer variety in my blog. Sometimes it's about my everyday life, other times I host guest who share their books, other times it's about my dog, Rascal.<br /><br />I also enjoy offering interactive blogs where the readers can participate.<br /><br />I believe in keeping people guessing about what might come next.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.com<br />http://facebook.com/morgan.mandelMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-33859684289849747502010-07-21T18:13:22.759-04:002010-07-21T18:13:22.759-04:00Eric, I think you said it best!Eric, I think you said it best!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-76064840817723539022010-07-21T16:17:39.913-04:002010-07-21T16:17:39.913-04:00I'd say my readers mostly. My Monday Musings a...I'd say my readers mostly. My Monday Musings are a bit more about me or my life, critters, family, writing. <br /><br />But you're right. Blogs have to catch the interest of your readers. Even if you do post about your life, it needs to be entertaining and have something to encourage chatting from/with your readers or it's wasted time. Altho I've seen some blogs that are journals, I tend to think journal entries are for private viewing, not public.~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-3908253121662599282010-07-21T15:00:06.514-04:002010-07-21T15:00:06.514-04:00I try to treat my blog topics like I would a conve...I try to treat my blog topics like I would a conversation: Find some common interest.<br /><br />So it's not about ME, but it's also not about YOU.<br /><br />It's about US.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-38969327395597542952010-07-21T12:27:23.408-04:002010-07-21T12:27:23.408-04:00TOTALL endorse your blog choices! Those are THE t...TOTALL endorse your blog choices! Those are THE two most useful blogs where the bloggers are reciprocal, friendly AND informative. There are couple industry blogs I read just because I SHOULD, but it is not the same level of engagement at all.<br /><br />Me? I am not a utility model, but I do try to at least keep it amusing... When I DO know stuff (which occasionally I do) I try to share it. I definitely try to spread the love... but mostly I just aim at getting people to spray coffee on their monitor or something.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-9393281287136778682010-07-20T23:44:13.542-04:002010-07-20T23:44:13.542-04:00Funny, we seem to be on the same beam, Diane. My n...Funny, we seem to be on the same beam, Diane. My new book just was posted on Amazon. It's called Your Blog, Your Business. It's written for retailers so the details are about sellng product, but let's face it, authors have a product, too. So thought I'd mention it. It's available at www.budurl.com/Blogging4Retailers. My usual practical, how-to advice. (:<br />Hope your mom is doing better.<br />Love,<br />CarolynCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-12300896480844499192010-07-20T21:38:28.717-04:002010-07-20T21:38:28.717-04:00Great post! I've always heard that the most su...Great post! I've always heard that the most successful blogs are those that can develop a community, posse, and gathering of like-minded people. Looks like you've done that here. Love your blog, Diane!Jenny Munnhttp://www.JennyMunn.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-30260643970029618492010-07-20T17:28:58.937-04:002010-07-20T17:28:58.937-04:00Though I throw in some shameless plugs occasionall...Though I throw in some shameless plugs occasionally, I do try to make the majority of my posts about anything to do with books, that I find interesting in hopes my readers will agree.<br /><br />I also enjoy both Helen’s and Elizabeth’s blogs. I don’t see how they manage coming up with interesting and informative topics every single day, but they do.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-57770866469881324802010-07-20T17:28:25.420-04:002010-07-20T17:28:25.420-04:00Alex, just found your blog and so happy to hear yo...Alex, just found your blog and so happy to hear you have a copy of Book V!<br /><br />Helen, you are most welcome!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-74957928752819340502010-07-20T17:04:00.962-04:002010-07-20T17:04:00.962-04:00Diane, thank you so much for included me! Wow.
I...Diane, thank you so much for included me! Wow. <br /><br />I agree about Elizabeth. She is a wealth of information, advice, and support. I would say the same about you and your blog. Your personality shows through and you offer advice both on your blog and in your comments when you visit other blogs.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-91881036514623199402010-07-20T16:46:32.798-04:002010-07-20T16:46:32.798-04:00Great choices! I learn so much by following Elizab...Great choices! I learn so much by following Elizabeth and Helen. On top of that, they are fun and gracious, the kind of ladies you'd love to have over for coffee.<br /><br />A nice mix of info and "Me" is good too. I love it when Elizabeth talks about one of her crazy days or a fun conversation with the kids. Helps us get to know our blogger friends a little better.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-19231170875631593812010-07-20T16:13:34.154-04:002010-07-20T16:13:34.154-04:00Good post. I certainly hope I never fall into the ...Good post. I certainly hope I never fall into the me, me, me category.<br /><br />Nancy<br />http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com/N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-90479968310307154322010-07-20T15:01:01.784-04:002010-07-20T15:01:01.784-04:00This is fabulous advice. Thanks for sharing. I kno...This is fabulous advice. Thanks for sharing. I know when I come here there is always something that helps me as a reader. Cheers~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-39889555606764510622010-07-20T14:34:16.614-04:002010-07-20T14:34:16.614-04:00So true! Excellent points! A blog that's an en...So true! Excellent points! A blog that's an endless commercial for ANYTHING sounds really boring!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-32115336201565251692010-07-20T14:33:40.467-04:002010-07-20T14:33:40.467-04:00Hi!
I have been a follower for a long time, but j...Hi!<br /><br />I have been a follower for a long time, but just realized who you were after getting a copy of Heather today! I can't wait to read the Circle of Friends series and continue to enjoy this great blog.Alex Bennett from Electrifying Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432523872127753335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-18695129636919067242010-07-20T14:23:54.202-04:002010-07-20T14:23:54.202-04:00Thank you Elizabeth, Karen, Jemi, and Mason! I'...Thank you Elizabeth, Karen, Jemi, and Mason! I've tried to focus on my title, which is "tips" and thrown in some humor now and then.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-34579031886666864182010-07-20T14:19:57.749-04:002010-07-20T14:19:57.749-04:00I was excited about my book trailer, but otherwise...I was excited about my book trailer, but otherwise I'm uncomfortable blogging about me anyway.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-86326650917661590252010-07-20T13:13:26.688-04:002010-07-20T13:13:26.688-04:00Helen certainly has found the key, hasn't she!...Helen certainly has found the key, hasn't she! Good suggestion/referral/example to us all! Thanks, DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-86381427748043990972010-07-20T12:45:38.515-04:002010-07-20T12:45:38.515-04:00Totally agree! Elizabeth, Helen and you Diane do t...Totally agree! Elizabeth, Helen and you Diane do this extremely well. You all have great info and personalities that shine through! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-73828670237214663052010-07-20T12:35:03.288-04:002010-07-20T12:35:03.288-04:00I've always tried to make the Funhouse as litt...I've always tried to make the Funhouse as little about me as possible. Yes, I run it. Yes, I promote myself. Yes, I talk about things that are happening in my writing life. But I do it in the hope of entertaining those who visit. Plus, if I can help even one person in some way, then I will consider the Funhouse a massive success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-23431063704456415592010-07-20T11:55:29.284-04:002010-07-20T11:55:29.284-04:00Great points for all of us bloggers. When writing ...Great points for all of us bloggers. When writing my blog, I try to think about why I keep going back to the blogs I like. Either they make me laugh, or they have some useful info. If they can do both, then all the better!Peggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-67325690967878940162010-07-20T08:51:46.515-04:002010-07-20T08:51:46.515-04:00It is like having a conversation, and you have to ...It is like having a conversation, and you have to be completely transparent. I inform on my blog and sell on my website. The posts that get the most comments are the family, funny, interesting ones. I'd rather tell a story than market myself, and that's working. <br /><br />Helen is awesome. We love her down under.Simon Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384384882217609761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-22520944929713774302010-07-20T08:08:13.410-04:002010-07-20T08:08:13.410-04:00Two great choices for examples.
Some personal blog...Two great choices for examples.<br />Some personal blogs offer great insight and humor just not about writing. ut if they didn't write well they wouldn't have the flowers they do.<br />You have to have a little of you because<br />inquiring (nosey) minds what to now. lolMary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-42457084356444194392010-07-20T08:04:12.039-04:002010-07-20T08:04:12.039-04:00I agree with Elizabeth, your site definitely shoul...I agree with Elizabeth, your site definitely should be listed as one that is very informative and entertaining. I'd also include Margot's site too. Both of you ladies (along with Helen and Elizabeth) have provided much to the blogging community. Thanks to all.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-57440635381492217542010-07-20T07:54:50.580-04:002010-07-20T07:54:50.580-04:00I don't really have a focus. I don't have...I don't really have a focus. I don't have writing words of wisdom (except for the odd epiphany now and again). There are so many other blogs out there dishing out writing advice, and doing it better than I could.<br /><br />I've been to sites like you mention. It's like putting on the Home Shopping Network or an Infomercial. Self promotion never ends. I understand this to a point, but there's not much reason to visit often if the message never changes.Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.com