Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Let's Talk Blogging!

We've been doing a great job talking about books, but what about blogging? It's half of what we do. What better way to show our appreciation than to share our very best tips.

So, today, I ask you to answer two questions in any way you please...

What is one thing you wish you knew about blogging when you started or what advice would you give a newbie blogger?

What is your best blogging tip?

I hope a lot of you participate, because I can't wait to see what you have to say. I'm always looking for more tips. As usual, please please leave a link to your specific post and not your general URL. And link back to this specific post. There may be a surprise giveaway for participants. ;)

at

24 comments:

  1. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 12:55:00 AM

    Hey, Amy! 1st person, two nights in a row! Aaahhh... late night owl gets the worm!

    I've posted about your topic at
    http://sjfreed.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/lets-talk-blogging/.

    Thanks... and have a great Wednesday... awards tonight?

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 05:15:00 AM

    Another great topic, Amy! You are a genius!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 06:32:00 AM

    Hope there are lots of responses, what a good topic!

    hannah.free AT gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Ruth SchallerWed Sep 17, 06:39:00 AM

    Well, I've been following this contest. This is pretty fun!

    Hope it turns out great!

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 07:00:00 AM

    I've added my one cent on this one (my thoughts weren't worth two).

    ReplyDelete
  6. ChrisbookaramaWed Sep 17, 08:26:00 AM

    Am I losing it? Wasn't there a Mr Linky? (Please say there was so I don't question my sanity.)

    Anyway here is is again:

    http://chris-book-a-rama.blogspot.com/2008/09/blogging-advice.html

    ReplyDelete
  7. Eva MWed Sep 17, 08:26:00 AM

    As a wet-behind-the-ears book blogger (just started a few months ago), I've learned:
    Don't fret or obsess about how often you post or how many readers you have (or more likely, don't have) - blog because you are frickin' obsessed with books!
    Oh, and - only post before or after work, or on a break! So I'll be posting on this subject during my morning break at http://evasbookaddiction.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 08:35:00 AM

    Here's where I offer tips that make it sound like I know what I'm doing. (Haha, I've fooled you all!)

    http://elizabethwillse.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/bbaw-talking-about-blogging/

    ewillseATgmaildotcom

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 09:04:00 AM

    >Chris, me too ... I swear there was a Mr Linky earlier today!

    Anyway, here's my post:
    http://laura0218.livejournal.com/62368.html

    >Eva M., I did this on a work break!! *smile*

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 10:05:00 AM

    Great question! My response to this is here.

    Again, thank you so much for putting this together for all the bloggers out there. You are amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 10:09:00 AM

    Great topic! I look forward to reading other responses.

    You can find my postHERE!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Eva MWed Sep 17, 10:35:00 AM

    Okay, my post is up (accomplished during my break with the help of half a custard-filled chocolate donut) at
    http://evasbookaddiction.blogspot.com/2008/09/thoughts-about-blogging.html

    ReplyDelete
  13. MariWed Sep 17, 10:39:00 AM

    Being a newbie, I can't wait to read everyone's tips.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Heather J. @ TLC Book ToursWed Sep 17, 11:00:00 AM

    Well, since Mr. Linky has temporarily crashed, I'm reposting my link here - come on over and say hi!

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 11:02:00 AM

    I put mine up!

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousWed Sep 17, 11:47:00 AM

    I put mine up.

    Also, lost the topic. I'm generally new to book blogging so there is some great advice here.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Cindy WWed Sep 17, 12:06:00 PM

    http://cindyreadsromance.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-o-licious-advice-if-you-can-call.html

    There's my link. The post is Blog-o-licious advice if you can call it that!

    ReplyDelete
  18. cindysloveofbooksWed Sep 17, 04:17:00 PM

    I got my up there too. It can be found here:

    http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.com/2008/09/this-was-taken-from-myfriendamys-blog.html

    ReplyDelete
  19. AmandaWed Sep 17, 07:29:00 PM

    I've posted this activity and my answers to the questions. Thank you so much for this great idea. Being a newbie to the blogging community everyones responses are a huge help. Just need to find the time to sit down and read all the advice and tips. Thanks again! awalworth19(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  20. James BowWed Sep 17, 09:06:00 PM

    You can find my advice here.

    ReplyDelete
  21. CathyWed Sep 17, 09:35:00 PM

    Great questions, Amy! My response is here!

    ReplyDelete
  22. LisaThu Sep 18, 06:07:00 AM

    I'm late, but my resposne is here.

    ReplyDelete
  23. JeanneFri Sep 19, 08:04:00 AM

    I haven't had power this week, so I'm really late. But this is yet another great way to get acquainted with all the many book blogs I haven't yet read.

    ReplyDelete
  24. UnknownFri Sep 19, 11:54:00 AM

    My tip is visit other blogs that deal with your topic and feature links to appropriate posts. Then contact the blogger and let them know. Most bloggers will visit your blog and reciprocate expanding readers exponentially.

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I appreciate hearing your thoughts.