tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post7105751036199001709..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: Thank you!Annalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-85835020880014799162012-10-03T02:10:11.521+01:002012-10-03T02:10:11.521+01:00I agree with you about the hops, linky parties, an...I agree with you about the hops, linky parties, and whatnot. Sometimes they can take over so quickly. My blog has morphed and changed as well. I feel like it's much more personal than when I started out. I actually really enjoy the change.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146136846875431598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-70912334782362152922012-10-02T10:53:25.584+01:002012-10-02T10:53:25.584+01:00Random posts are much easier to cope with, and you...Random posts are much easier to cope with, and you know you're writing about something to want to. I try to offer advice in my comments on other people's blogs, but I still don't feel like I have enough experience to have full-on advice posts yet. I really appreciate everyone who does offer such great advice though!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-67220884398160093822012-10-02T01:00:34.811+01:002012-10-02T01:00:34.811+01:00Hey,
I went back thirteen months to research comm...Hey,<br /><br />I went back thirteen months to research comments (for an upcoming guest post) and OMgosh has my blog changed and morphed... but (yippee!) so have I.<br /><br />I'm definetely a better writer and I trust myself more when it comes to WIP, and all because I put samples of me (and my writing) out there, asked for critiques and responded to the suggestions offered.<br /><br />I've also pulled back and only blog once or twice (randomly) per week, which is far more fun that blogging on a set schedule.<br /><br />I also feel more responsible now and try to offer advice to newbies, because while I am no Alex, I do want to be able to pay it forward, as it was paid forward to me.Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-20780633130396769602012-09-30T18:00:43.381+01:002012-09-30T18:00:43.381+01:00I agree you must get involved in the blogosphere t...I agree you must get involved in the blogosphere to have followers. You can't sit on a log doing nothing in this type of social media...you gotta become a "socialite" in the blogosphere. I mean by "socialite" is commenting on so many blogs that you can't keep up and yes, it's overwhelming but I'm realizing I enjoy stopping by blogs and finding more writer blogs to comment and follow. Oh yes, I love the blogfests...they're fun but you always gotta go back to your roots after the blogfest.<br /><br />I agree IWSG is a great phenomenon! Alex is a genius because he unites writers together and we have a ball every Wednesday each month! :)Livia Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059335917756643684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-60804048193982458522012-09-30T17:30:21.417+01:002012-09-30T17:30:21.417+01:00I experimented earlier this year with regular days...I experimented earlier this year with regular days, but I gave up quite quickly - I much prefer the spontaneity too. Thanks for the tag :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-66304722639465737402012-09-30T17:28:03.539+01:002012-09-30T17:28:03.539+01:00These blogfests are so much fun - people keep comi...These blogfests are so much fun - people keep coming up with new and great ideas... My new word (sometimes) is no, politely of course!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-50605796806363520112012-09-30T17:23:05.008+01:002012-09-30T17:23:05.008+01:00Alex is a whirlwind, and I always get a buzz when ...Alex is a whirlwind, and I always get a buzz when I see he's commented on my blog - a bloggy superstar? Your posts always amaze me with the sheer amount of research that you pack into them - and so varied too. I always learn something from you!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-90274632606564548982012-09-30T17:14:28.808+01:002012-09-30T17:14:28.808+01:00But on the flip side, if we weren't involved i...But on the flip side, if we weren't involved in the hops and fests we'd have less followers, and we'd also lose the support. Writing is so lonely, it's nice to have contact with people who are having/have had the same problems as us. IWSG is a great phenomenon!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-64579764816966117502012-09-30T16:38:44.127+01:002012-09-30T16:38:44.127+01:00I've tried to follow advice of keeping it shor...I've tried to follow advice of keeping it short, putting in images, but I don't blog regularly. I know that some bloggers have set days they blog, i.e. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. I just try to blog at least once a week. I don't like the idea of set days, because sometimes I like my posts to be spontaneous, like the other week I blogged about my Ashdown House visit. <br /><br />It wasn't planned - the visit was, but the post wasn't. And I like that. <br /><br />I'm trying to keep it about me and my writing journey, but sometimes I like to share life on there too. I try not to rant on there though. And although my life is a bit stressful at the moment, I try to keep it positive. Not sure if I am always lol! <br /><br />Sorry, I do mean to visit you but fail miserably at times. I have left a little tag thingy for you on my blog, as I've always found you've left comments on my blog and been very encouraging with my journey. Thank you for that. x Teresa F Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368928238008888457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-28429013301280001882012-09-30T13:22:28.572+01:002012-09-30T13:22:28.572+01:00Blogging can take over your life, can't it? It...Blogging can take over your life, can't it? It is difficult to keep up sometimes so I think it makes sense for me to limit the things I join in with... But I know what you mean about being over committed when everything starts catching up... I agree about keeping true to your own blog style and what you originally set out to do but I try to join in when I can...Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-30738207248673389132012-09-29T17:10:00.101+01:002012-09-29T17:10:00.101+01:00Hi Annalisa - I struggle with blogfests - especial...Hi Annalisa - I struggle with blogfests - especially as I'm not an author (as such) .. but I've been happy with the A-Z (twice now), I did the chocolate blogfest recently - that was fun (but I didn't manage to get around to everyone), I'm doing Alex' book promotion one on 17th Oct ... and I've had one guest poster at my blog (Stephen Tremp)and guest posted a couple of times ..<br /><br />But I don't really want to change my blog style or mix it around too much - I guess now I'll have more time to think ... I can adjust somewhat. <br /><br />At some stage we must get to the point where if we're part of this crowd then we can only do so much commenting - so keep in touch with more bloggers, but cut back somewhat and somehow on commenting so often.<br /><br />How Alex copes I have no idea - and his comments are super short and salient! Wish my writing was as 'neat' .....<br /><br />As you say you had a great response ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-28381567224765608552012-09-29T16:50:14.079+01:002012-09-29T16:50:14.079+01:00I couldn't agree more -- losing roots of my bl...I couldn't agree more -- losing roots of my blog because of all this involvement in the blogosphere. I sometimes have to rethink why I'm doing all this stuff in the blogosphere. What I'm really happy that I did is joining IWSG :)<br /><br />Great post!Livia Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059335917756643684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-86844317928440107372012-09-29T09:17:13.274+01:002012-09-29T09:17:13.274+01:00Yes, when they start to get in the way of your wri...Yes, when they start to get in the way of your writing, you have to do something drastic. My problem is, I'll decide to step back for a while, then a really great one comes along - like the Chocolate blogfest recently - usually followed by something equally great. I've got a tag waiting in the wings already, but I'm resisting the urge :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-30116112950531560322012-09-28T18:49:40.045+01:002012-09-28T18:49:40.045+01:00I think there will always be tons of memes out the...I think there will always be tons of memes out there, and while it's nice to be part of that community it's only worth it if you enjoy it. I think blogging just to blog leads to burnout, because what's the fun in that?<br /><br />As for your question, I used to do memes, but then I never had time to write about the stuff I wanted to write, so I rarely do them now. Others do them so well, though, and they're lots of fun to read, so I can see the advantage.Caryn Caldwellhttp://www.caryncaldwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-20469796433753555292012-09-28T12:52:07.186+01:002012-09-28T12:52:07.186+01:00I started doing blogfests to meet new bloggers, an...I started doing blogfests to meet new bloggers, and yes, to attract some myself - although the numbers don't matter too much to me, there's nothing worse than writing a post that you know no one is reading (and until recently, there were about 5 posts that had never been read!)<br /><br />Thank you for your kind comments about my blog :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-63637798877396754352012-09-28T01:25:57.846+01:002012-09-28T01:25:57.846+01:00I have only participated in one blog hop. Persona...I have only participated in one blog hop. Personally, sometimes I find a lot of the contests and hops and fests, etc, a little distracting and, although they might generate followers and excitement, they can detract from the content of information and thought-provoking entries. <br /><br />I'm still evolving and new enough that I don't know how mine will change. I'm sure it will. I hate to think that me, my writing or my blog might become stagnant. But being mindful and thoughtful about my content and time is something I hope I always keep a high priority. <br /><br />I like your blog. I keep it on my blog roll so I don't miss an entry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-37131248833353925282012-09-27T16:12:33.059+01:002012-09-27T16:12:33.059+01:00I love reading both your blogs - although I have t...I love reading both your blogs - although I have to read them through Google Reader because they crash for me, so I don't comment often (maybe this week's bright idea will be Twitter?)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-5365547749163477042012-09-27T16:09:22.812+01:002012-09-27T16:09:22.812+01:00I think you blog very well - and yes, it's gre...I think you blog very well - and yes, it's great when you meet like-minded people who really understand what WIP means! I agree it steals writing time though - more so the reading of everyone else's blogs, because once you start it's hard to stop!<br /><br />I started blogging because I hoped I'd have a record of my journey to the top of the best-seller lists... my blog is a very long-term project :-DAnnalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-7583334899414575882012-09-27T15:49:47.732+01:002012-09-27T15:49:47.732+01:00Lol - that was sooooo cruel! I love reading your b...Lol - that was sooooo cruel! I love reading your blog, so whatever you're doing is great with me. <br /><br />I might do the A-Z again next year, but I'll definitely have to prepare a project for straight after, because May was a bit of a creative washout.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-71618699859019294762012-09-27T15:33:42.446+01:002012-09-27T15:33:42.446+01:00My blog definitely changed. It started out being a...My blog definitely changed. It started out being about me, my life, writing and my writing experience. Later on I split off the first two to another blog so that I could focus MFB more. <br /><br />I think it worked out for the better. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-25616105236717995942012-09-27T15:24:25.619+01:002012-09-27T15:24:25.619+01:00I was afraid to blog, and only did it because I th...I was afraid to blog, and only did it because I thought I had to. For me, it has morphed into a huge support system and I love it. My only negative? It really steals my writing time. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-19001936869275444202012-09-27T15:04:33.333+01:002012-09-27T15:04:33.333+01:00I wanted to comment so that you would get an email...I wanted to comment so that you would get an email! hahahah How wicked am I?<br />My blog has changed a lot, it was created for the A to Z(also my first) and then like you I was left afterward with a blogging hangover. I would like to think it has improved but I can't be sure, lol! kate nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343201276177843047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-45010355551460449382012-09-27T13:12:12.988+01:002012-09-27T13:12:12.988+01:00Blogfests are a great way of creating content and ...Blogfests are a great way of creating content and finding new people to follow. I just find they all happen in quick succession.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-17333924977027813052012-09-27T13:00:03.958+01:002012-09-27T13:00:03.958+01:00Sometimes you write about something, and no one se...Sometimes you write about something, and no one seems to comment; other times everyone visits and comments, and it's really great. It can't happen all the time though.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-37673339305093800232012-09-27T12:52:58.803+01:002012-09-27T12:52:58.803+01:00I love the way your blog combines the astronomy an...I love the way your blog combines the astronomy and the science fiction parts - I see your blog as one that succeeds with staying on track. It's funny how perceptions can be different.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.com