tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post7527820564824148611..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: A Publisher Weighs InHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-37534392220676020792010-05-12T21:59:45.341-05:002010-05-12T21:59:45.341-05:00I like the suggestion to only do what one is comfo...I like the suggestion to only do what one is comfortable with. Too often we get caught up in the excitement over the latest, greatest thing and don't do a good job of it.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-27105498964371539292010-05-12T18:36:54.653-05:002010-05-12T18:36:54.653-05:00I think blogging allows for more direct communicat...I think blogging allows for more direct communication. Facebook and Twitter is huge and the comments whiz by.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-64811924379265651372010-05-12T17:57:26.577-05:002010-05-12T17:57:26.577-05:00Some days I really enjoy the social media I use on...Some days I really enjoy the social media I use online but other days I dread the time I have to use. But I always enjoy here. I'd much rather visit blogs than spend time on facebook or twitter.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-30402825291396529612010-05-12T15:59:04.708-05:002010-05-12T15:59:04.708-05:00I love your last line, Helen! It really is just a ...I love your last line, Helen! It really is just a new twist on our way of talking :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-61828842079945151772010-05-12T15:56:37.540-05:002010-05-12T15:56:37.540-05:00Yeah, even the Internet has become crowded and you...Yeah, even the Internet has become crowded and you have to standout in some way to get noticed.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-79317909600994223362010-05-12T14:44:07.932-05:002010-05-12T14:44:07.932-05:00Very true! It's still word of mouth, just on a...Very true! It's still word of mouth, just on a global scale and with different media.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-42751395980285505752010-05-12T13:51:21.362-05:002010-05-12T13:51:21.362-05:00I like the idea of the internet being "word o...I like the idea of the internet being "word of mouth" these days. And I especially like the suggestion to use the media we're most comfortable with, and not necessarily all of them. What works best for one may not be so for another, so it's nice to focus on the ones we enjoy.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-74315665661225146752010-05-12T13:47:41.804-05:002010-05-12T13:47:41.804-05:00For those who are bad bloggers and bad writers, bl...For those who are bad bloggers and bad writers, blogging can be a nice way to practice writing ... and maybe improve both >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-3066446620122214202010-05-12T13:02:21.912-05:002010-05-12T13:02:21.912-05:00I agree that the cream will rise to the top. Some ...I agree that the cream will rise to the top. Some of us are better writers than bloggers and vise versa. I hope I'm in the first category. :)<br /><br />Jean<br />http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fans-of-Jean-Henry-Mead/334147262834?filter=3Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-60182138256815291922010-05-12T10:05:19.245-05:002010-05-12T10:05:19.245-05:00I read a fellow blogger's post just yesterday ...I read a fellow blogger's post just yesterday about exposure through blogging and twitter. Building networks this way is becoming great for marketing your work, as well as building a community of support.<br /><br />Laurita<br /><a href="http://ringkeeper.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Brain Droppings</a>Lauritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688820247531607677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-59099771753217406042010-05-12T09:45:33.184-05:002010-05-12T09:45:33.184-05:00Because of the vast number of authors using social...Because of the vast number of authors using social media these days, I think it is going to take really unusual or creative approaches and maybe a bit of luck for a writer and their book to stand out.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-50732925393218861722010-05-12T09:24:39.822-05:002010-05-12T09:24:39.822-05:00Authors have a lot more options than in the past, ...Authors have a lot more options than in the past, due to the Internet.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-58869810026607343182010-05-12T09:13:55.055-05:002010-05-12T09:13:55.055-05:00Makes sense to me! I wouldn't be comfortable w...Makes sense to me! I wouldn't be comfortable with video..not even going to try it at this point. :)<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-51256232593482019372010-05-12T07:20:27.764-05:002010-05-12T07:20:27.764-05:00Blogging is a "word of mouth" so to spea...Blogging is a "word of mouth" so to speak and some of us are way more open here than in person. Interesting post.<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-32918125.post-51915137059491904112010-05-12T07:17:28.781-05:002010-05-12T07:17:28.781-05:00I look at the net as a big library. Some books hav...I look at the net as a big library. Some books have a full dance card while others are still waiting. People will find what they want whether it's in a building or a box.<br />It's great to be able to do everything in comfort!<br />Maribeth<br /><a href="http://gigglesandguns.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Giggles and Guns</a>Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-39350452404250964652010-05-12T06:46:05.805-05:002010-05-12T06:46:05.805-05:00It is time consuming. On the other hand, it can be...It is time consuming. On the other hand, it can be done in your house, in your pajamas, without even brushing your hair.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-6392245324785672442010-05-12T06:42:20.294-05:002010-05-12T06:42:20.294-05:00Jill said it. TIME CONSUMING, indeed.
But it is f...Jill said it. TIME CONSUMING, indeed. <br />But it is fun. I love my bloggy friends.Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-3375552189844098852010-05-12T05:40:19.065-05:002010-05-12T05:40:19.065-05:00I'm far more comfortable online than in person...I'm far more comfortable online than in person, so this is my best hope.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-26502276356943020352010-05-12T05:23:18.944-05:002010-05-12T05:23:18.944-05:00How true. Social media is just another form of wo...How true. Social media is just another form of word of mouth. However, unlike "traditional" word of mouth it can be much more time consuming... but can also be much more effective.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152599507268946811noreply@blogger.com