After a week hiatus, Spunky is back! Time to unveil the changes.
As you can see, I've done some major housekeeping, too. Now that my focus in life has changed, it’s time for this blog to get with the program.
After eight years in the publishing industry, Spunky the author is taking a break. A really long one. Maybe permanent! I’ve decided my time would be better spent focusing on my skills, strengths, and knowledge.
What’s new, updated, or redesigned:
A new focus on publishing, promoting, and speaking tips. All posts will now focus on these areas. And this includes many new guest bloggers and authors! I have also organized my right sidebar to include links to articles within this blog and other websites. Please feel free to browse through any topics you missed!
You will also see a button above marked ‘Services.’ I am now offering several services (or links to these services) to writers and authors. Two are currently listed with three more to follow. (One of which I’ve offered on my Spunk on a Stick website for the past 18 months.) If you are a writer or author in need of any of these services, please contact me!
All awards and buttons have their own page now.
My new posting schedule will be 3 - 4 times a week.
The Weekend Sillies? That shall remain the same!! I don’t want anyone sending me hate mail or unfriending me because that person did not get his or her weekly LOL Cats fix!
I will also be online more! I have turned over my online writer’s club, The Writer’s Meow, to a new founder and admin, and streamlined some other sites to reduce the pull for my attention.
So browse through the site and let me know what you think!
Wednesday is Talli Rolland’s Blogsplash! Not that everyone in the blogging world doesn’t already know this…
All the changes look great! Sounds like you've been puting lots of thoughts into the new direction.
ReplyDeleteI like your new focus--it sounds like a great fit for you :)
ReplyDeleteDiane, how exciting! These are some major changes and it'll be fun to see the guest speakers you present too. The services bit is cool too.
ReplyDeleteStill, I hope you don't make the author inside you go on permanent vacation. Take a long break, sure, but I've got a feeling that the stories inside you will find a way out.
Jai
Glad you aren't giving up your tips, I always like those.
ReplyDeleteMaking your New Year's Resolutions a bit early, eh.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to start over and refocus. I do that periodically, and in fact had this discussion with my brother this weekend regarding our side-business.
When you stop realigning, optimizing, and challenging the current method, you're lost.
Reinventing yourself and focusing on what you believe is valuable (and this site is/was valuable, very), is the only way to survive.
- Eric
I'll be visiting often for your tips and expert insight and advice.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back! I like the new look. Festive.
ReplyDeleteHey, this is really cool! I'm going to post a link to your site on my next blog. Now to navigate around your site for a while.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Your blog looks good and I can always use tips on promotion and speaking.
ReplyDeleteJai, if I ever decide I have a good book in me, I'll try again.
ReplyDeleteEric, just decided there were things I'm good at and things I'm not.
Thanks, Stephen. I did change a few things! And more changes to come...
The site looks great, but I can't believe you'd consider giving up writing books. You've got so much going now I can't really blame you though and it looks like you have a great plan.
ReplyDeleteThank you for including my site in your sidebar list. I feel very honored!
Lee
Tossing It Out
I really like the new look! I'll also keep the services in mind. :)
ReplyDeleteJules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
wow! Like how everything is so easy to find! I'm checking out all your services!
ReplyDeleteGreat new look. Glad your back. Sounds like some interesting things to come.
ReplyDeleteMason
Thoughts in Progress
Love it Diane!! You've got the sparkle back in your voice :)
ReplyDeleteI like the new look and the links to so many articles and sites. Way to go, Diane!
ReplyDeleteYou're b-a-a-a-ck, but you've been busy. Thanks for coming by my blog today--www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.com. You made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Carolyn
Go Diane; Go Diane!! I like the new focus, and the new look. The services pages is especially intriguing.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank goodness I don't have to come up with hate mail - just not my thing, you know, but I may have had to figure it out if the LOL kitties disappeared.
I need my laughter :)
.......dhole
Cool! I like the services page and I'm looking forward to the coming additions. Wow, all the best with everything. Talk soon, Simon.
ReplyDeleteFab new look, and the energy in your post absolutely jumps off the page (screen?). Thrilled for you and thrilled for us! Looking forward to the new focus.
ReplyDeleteI love your redesign! Great job, Diane. :) You've been working hard!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're keeping the Weekend Sillies - I would have missed those!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all your changes!
Welcome back the changes are great.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Yvonne,
I love the Weekend Sillies, too. I'm looking forward to your new focus and how exciting to know where your strengths are and to be making the most of them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for mentioning my Splash! :)
Thank you, everyone. I've decided there are things I do better than write books.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great over here! Look at all those pretty links - must have taken the whole week, lol.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all your changes! I'm excited for Talli's big day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteCool stuff. You're on my blog list so I can't wait to see what you have in store for us.
ReplyDeleteCD
I think this looks like a great plan. You'll be happier following the path that seems a best fit for you, and i think you've got a little niche going here that can use filling! (and yes... leave the LOL cats! teehee)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new focus and I love the new look. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's what I call a lit Christmas Tree!!!! I'm impressed. :)
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great! Your new focus is inspiring. Cheers~
ReplyDeleteHi Diane .. sounds wonderful for us - to have your wisdom and tips re the world of publishing etc ...
ReplyDeleteGreat news .. have fun and enjoy the new approach - Cheers Hilary
Everything looks great! Good luck with the new focus. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Welcome back. Will definitely check out the different things on the site.
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