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I am thinking of creating a blog however I'm a bit stumped as to what to include in it and how to promote or who to. Any tales of how and why you started any of the many blogs that I know TBers have.
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Then moved on to randomly sharing info and writing articles relevant to writing and the writing community.
A clear, and sometimes funny, voice will be enough to ensure people enjoy whatever you say. Consistent blogging is what makes them stay.
Just play around with a few posts, introduce yourself, let people know what you're into and what you're doing.
Lots of TBers will visit and help to publicise it for you :)
In my case I decided to write about what was close to my heart, mostly my writing but related themes too, if I got the inspiration.
It helps to join those 'blog-a-thon' things from time to time.
b-r has offered good advice, and as he says, we'll all support you.
So try a few things out.
If you follow other blogs that are of interest and start commenting-where appropriate- and often those writers will pay a visit to your blog to see what you write about and may follow you.
It takes time to build up followers, but it is always good to reply when someone does leave a comment on your blog.
Make it as user friendly as possible and ensure you have the twitter/facebook symbols enabled- then if someone likes an item and wants to tell others about it they can send the link.
I've also found that setting yourself regular posting slots helps as people will look out for your next post. You can start with one a week and build up until you find what works for you personally and time wise.
Enjoy yourself.
However, attracting followers isn't the same as attracting readers. You will possibly only be read by people you publicise it with - and you need to maintain their interest.
Famous bloggers are also excellent at marketing themselves. Their posts are tightly written, well edited and have interesting content.
If anyone posts on the 'blog update' thread something interesting I tend to click on the link - but if it's too long I don't then read it. Unfortunately that corrupts their stats.
Sometimes the length is dependent on the post subject. And of course if you include any images.
My blog is all writing related and includes regular links to free to enter writing competitions, or other comps with writing related prizes (books, laptops etc) http://patsy-collins.blogspot.com/
It quickly descended in to being about the random things that fell out of my head (thought wise not actual physical things - my brain is still up there... mostly).
So now I have two blogs - the general/random one and the writing one.
Don't think images are really an issue. It's just that reading an long piece of text on-line is sometimes a struggle.
Images break it up a little and make the chunks easier to get through - much like a paper magazine article.
What happened?
Mine takes five minutes a day. Long enough.
By Rebecca Woodhead. I thought myself it was a good idea.
Sometimes snailmale it is just another view that someone has on a subject- a different perspective that is interesting.
I do not have a techie bone in my body and what may seem perfectly straight forward to the majority of people confuses me completely . Therefore I find I have to set aside half a day really to go on and do some stuff... But I am getting better..xxx
Good luck with it !
http://louisewise.blogspot.com/p/fellow-crusaders-blogs-of-writers.html
The egg and spoon race of writing - non-fiction, not that factual and not that serious.
Why is it the egg and spoon race of writing? It's unbalanced, better hard-boiled and definitely for fun.
I write historical romance and I'm working on short stories too.
http://carol-bevitt.blogspot.com/
my blog summary is-blog on my writing, inspirations and literature related news (I have writing inspired pieces, competition news, and relevent writing related news from online newspapers and magazines).
I class myself as a horror and thriller author.
http://stevenchapmanwriter.blogspot.com
Thanks :)
http://fiona-maddock.blogspot.com/
I write Science Fiction. I'm interested in how technology changes our lives.
My blog is my random thoughts about writing, life, and all the rest of it.
I'd love to be included in your directory. Thanks, Louise.
http://readreviewed.blogspot.com/
I'm hoping to add more reviews when I get time.
Louise's most recent book is there - and Rosalie's!