tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post3782806730131507887..comments2024-02-19T02:45:32.125-06:00Comments on Allyn's blog: Is Blogging Worth the Effort?Allyn Stotzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-80428368619832778032012-07-30T14:35:13.647-05:002012-07-30T14:35:13.647-05:00Awe, Deb, you are so nice! Goodluck with your new ...Awe, Deb, you are so nice! Goodluck with your new book release! I'll be right there doing the happy dance with ya.Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-29105194134241906802012-07-30T13:07:09.586-05:002012-07-30T13:07:09.586-05:00I love your title -- Freedom is blogging in your u...I love your title -- Freedom is blogging in your underwear. It is so true for blogging and writing. I retired 3 years ago to dedicate myself to my writing. I've been blessed with 3 more books since retirement...the third to be released SOON. When it comes to blogging, I started out once a week. It was pretty cool. Alot was going on in my life. I even received an email from a teacher in New York who was reading my blog to her class and they asked for a signed picture of myself. Talk about make me feel special. I did. And I know we all are special. God has a plan for each of us and mine is writing fiction in romance and mystery or suspense. I'm blessed with Oak Tara as my publisher. Their faith in God is as strong as mine and I know He connected us. -back to blogging- anyway I started out strong, but after 4 months of doing okay, I've slowed to once a month. I'm about to go do it. I hope the my writing tips I add in most of my blogs are helpful. As a writer for over 30 years, published for the last 5, I've heard and grown a lot in my writing and hope to be able to share with others. Blogging is fun too. I finally came to realize I have to write like everyone is interested. If they are, they'll read it, if not they won't. I don't show a lot of followers, but I get emails from people who don't list them self as a follower. The main thing is because of people like Allyn Stotz, I won't give up. All of her followers comments make me want to say -- keep on following her, keep on writing for those who do, and keep on blogging for therapy. Whatever the reason, it's a good thing. I'm going to pitch out my website www.author-deborahlynne.com which has my blogs listed as journal. If you care to read any of mine...feel free. I'd also love some comments.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-66314131089740479752012-07-16T12:29:12.248-05:002012-07-16T12:29:12.248-05:00Courtney,
To me the best part of blogging is the ...Courtney,<br /><br />To me the best part of blogging is the feedback I get. Sometimes someone will say exactly what I needed to hear and then my day is made!Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-63441025174433346182012-07-16T12:28:21.309-05:002012-07-16T12:28:21.309-05:00Claudine,
You are so right. I still can't bel...Claudine,<br /><br />You are so right. I still can't believe anyone wants to read what I have to say but I want to read what they have to say... so I guess it's all relative!Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-91389911399889389092012-07-16T12:26:53.687-05:002012-07-16T12:26:53.687-05:00Cat,
I agree totally.Cat,<br /><br />I agree totally.Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-82169325161841732352012-07-16T12:26:24.299-05:002012-07-16T12:26:24.299-05:00Mikki,
Ooh, I hope you get good news too from your...Mikki,<br />Ooh, I hope you get good news too from your publisher. I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya.<br /><br />I totally understand what your saying about being retired and being able to do whatever you want and sometimes that takes you away from your writing. I'm having the same problem but admit... blogging is helping me stay on track!Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-4950899319890540402012-07-16T12:24:30.562-05:002012-07-16T12:24:30.562-05:00Thanks, Nickie. I'd love to participate but it...Thanks, Nickie. I'd love to participate but it will have to be on my next posting on Thursday.Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-37687490095243558882012-07-16T12:06:03.380-05:002012-07-16T12:06:03.380-05:00Patience? Ahem...
I agree with you completely in...Patience? Ahem...<br /><br />I agree with you completely in that I dont know that my blog has helped me actually sell books, but it has helped me get word out there that I have books to sell. It gets people interested, it gets being thinking and that, helps me sell books. That's not the only reason I blog though. Somedays it is very theraputic to just vent out some of the things that are on my mind. I love getting feedback and that helps a great deals.Courtney Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06071553271857082374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-3604155682488485572012-07-14T00:51:54.696-05:002012-07-14T00:51:54.696-05:00I was hesitant, too, because I hadn't had the ...I was hesitant, too, because I hadn't had the experience of 'exposing' part of my inner self to strangers and I was also concerned if people might actually want to read what I thought. But blogging and interacting with fellow writers & readers have been utmost gratifying. I've loved sharing good books and receiving and giving support through the low times (for we all have quite a bit of those seasons) with my blogger friends. This warm community has surprised me in the very good way!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-56237197040905545872012-07-13T17:43:36.764-05:002012-07-13T17:43:36.764-05:00I think blogging is good, just because you're ...I think blogging is good, just because you're at least writing, and sharing tips that might help someone else. And you do meet some nice people. :-)Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293316104653990391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-4676433706027575462012-07-13T14:46:53.961-05:002012-07-13T14:46:53.961-05:00I think blogging has been beneficial to me in many...I think blogging has been beneficial to me in many ways: giving me a sense of discipline that has been lacking in my writing..mainly because I'm retired and can write any old time I want to! On the other hand..I'm retired, so hubby and I can take off with our Porky Corgi any old time I want to, also...which tends to interfere with writing time LOL<br /><br />But blogging has also connected me to other writers and that's a great help, both personally and professionally. Hopefully, before too many more weeks ( or months), I'll have good news from my publisher, and I can start to talk about my historical novel!Mikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371767512022913349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-89146056335467407742012-07-13T09:37:59.965-05:002012-07-13T09:37:59.965-05:00Kelly,
I totally agree!Kelly,<br /><br />I totally agree!Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-79718821963007531532012-07-13T09:37:36.527-05:002012-07-13T09:37:36.527-05:00Nickie,
Yep, blogging is alot of work but it defi...Nickie,<br /><br />Yep, blogging is alot of work but it definitely pays off in the long run.Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-37341637046693249152012-07-13T09:36:53.777-05:002012-07-13T09:36:53.777-05:00Ruth,
You are right. Blogging and connecting with...Ruth,<br /><br />You are right. Blogging and connecting with fellow writers really helps keep us going!Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-48495774791756230942012-07-13T09:36:04.533-05:002012-07-13T09:36:04.533-05:00Katie,
I loved the picture too!Katie,<br /><br />I loved the picture too!Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-31759130990183955122012-07-13T08:04:39.483-05:002012-07-13T08:04:39.483-05:00I love blogging because it connects me to writers ...I love blogging because it connects me to writers and readers. Even if it doesn't help sell books (though inevitably it will result in some sales), it becomes a support system, and that support system is worth so much. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-62829728171436652772012-07-12T12:23:44.033-05:002012-07-12T12:23:44.033-05:00I just started my blog 2 months ago, and I am so g...I just started my blog 2 months ago, and I am so glad I did. It's been a great way to meet people and learn more about writing, as well as get some awesome books recommendations! It's a lot of work, but I think it's been well worth the effort.Nickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509263760472428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-58463932247966949522012-07-12T12:09:56.693-05:002012-07-12T12:09:56.693-05:00I was hesitant for a long time, as well, about sta...I was hesitant for a long time, as well, about starting a blog. But I am loving it now. Connecting with so many other writer friends is so encouraging.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3813968394302283378.post-45949350195727632012012-07-12T08:45:51.367-05:002012-07-12T08:45:51.367-05:00What a funny pic! LOL I enjoy blogging, too, even ...What a funny pic! LOL I enjoy blogging, too, even though I don't have a writing blog. It's theraputic for me :)KatieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365154373483382775noreply@blogger.com