IWSG—Insecure Writers Support Group, coming together on the first Wednesday of every month for a virtual pat on the back.
Blogs.
What are they good
for?
Sorry. Couldn’t resist.
Actually, the answer is: It depends.
Actually, the answer is: It depends.
What do you like to see? What do you read?
Advice is great. Unless said advice is info you mastered
several years ago. I like marketing information, publishing, or sales. But how
to research literary agents, publishers, and write a query? Eh, not so much.
Agents and what they are looking for. Yes, especially their
personal blogs. They get into the meat of their likes and dislikes. But then
confusion can set in. One said she liked contemporary fantasy but not urban.
Uh...okaaaay?
Personal stuff. It’s crazy, I know. But I like blogs that occasionally
post personal stuff when I know and enjoy them as a person. They must be a blogging
friend. Otherwise, it’s like a stranger accosting me on the street with their
problems. Don’t Care.
So what do you like? What do you read? And answer the question:
Blogging. Huh. Yeah. What is it good for?
Absolutely...Everything
Absolutely...Everything
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Insecure Writers Support Group: The Final Frontier.
These are the continuing voyages of the Ninja Captain, AJC. His mission, to explore all new writing venues, to seek out new authors and new blogs.
To boldly go where no blogateer has gone before.
Hi, CD! I love the video. LOL. I haven't seen that movie in a while! I use my blogs to help practice my writing. One I use for helping other writers with cover reveals, book releases, and I do book reviews; my other blog is basically about my life since my brain hemorrhage a few years ago. I find it very therapeutic.
ReplyDeleteI've also made some amazing friends since I've been blogging and THAT's been the most positive experience I have had. I wouldn't trade the friendships I've made for anything in the world. Have a great day!
I second the friendship experience. That alone keeps me active in the blogosphere
DeleteI like a good mixture of content. I love interacting with folks and building online friendships is important to me. Sometimes my blog acts as a record for myself of what I've been up to and am thinking about - interesting to look back on!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Suzanne (IWSG co-host)
I like variety. Entertainment and personal stuff. And funny stuff!
ReplyDeleteI find myself asking this question more and more often. Blogging used to keep me connected to the writing world. It helped me learn and feel like I wasn't alone in this weird obsession I have. The blogging community was the support I didn't have at home.
ReplyDeleteNow that my family has become more supportive, I find myself living "at home" more. This is a good thing. My kids are teens now, so we are super busy. I miss the connection I used to feel, but at the same time, I know it's better to love and interact with the real people in my house. It's a bittersweet kind of thing.
When I do get to read, I love hearing about people's accomplishments, the things that make them happy. Book reviews, tips on marketing, etc.
The trend says that blogging is not the powerhouse it once was.
DeleteBlogger ate my comment, and I can't remember what I said. Something about liking entertaining posts. Informative posts. And posts from blogging friends. But anything well written can be entertaining. (Well, maybe not anything.
ReplyDeleteI am pickier than I once was but yeah, post from friends trumps all
DeleteI love blogging. It's how I connect with a lot of writers and readers.
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