What is the point? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T01:30:18Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/what-is-the-point?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A213301&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis is a really encouraging…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-13:537324:Comment:2133922009-09-13T20:54:08.627ZJulie Lomoehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/julielomoe
This is a really encouraging post, Karen - especially the part about bloggers who've picked up book deals because of their blogs. That's what I'm hoping to achieve with my blog. I've already self-published two mysteries, but I'm hoping to land a more "traditional" agent and publisher, as well as sell more copies of my books in print.<br />
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My blog has become all-consuming since I began it in May. And I've already had over 7,000 visitors, so I must be doing something right. I just hope some of those…
This is a really encouraging post, Karen - especially the part about bloggers who've picked up book deals because of their blogs. That's what I'm hoping to achieve with my blog. I've already self-published two mysteries, but I'm hoping to land a more "traditional" agent and publisher, as well as sell more copies of my books in print.<br />
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My blog has become all-consuming since I began it in May. And I've already had over 7,000 visitors, so I must be doing something right. I just hope some of those visits are translating into book sales - it's still too soon to tell. But in any case, I'm having a great time with it, and who's to say writing a traditional book is superior to writing a good blog post? They can be equally creative, IMHO.<br />
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<a href="http://julielomoe.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Julie Lomoe's Musings Mysterioso</a> Yes, but their publishers pro…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-11:537324:Comment:2133142009-09-11T17:11:25.807ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Yes, but their publishers promote the crap out of them. And probably did from the get-go.
Yes, but their publishers promote the crap out of them. And probably did from the get-go. With every passing day I see…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-11:537324:Comment:2133012009-09-11T15:18:52.028ZJosephine Damianhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JosephineDamian
With every passing day I see the internet as something detrimental to writing. I look at writers like Daniel Silva and Michael Connelly - guys who sell a lot of books without blogging, FBing, ot tweeting and I say: See, you can sell books without doing an online promotions other than having a website.
With every passing day I see the internet as something detrimental to writing. I look at writers like Daniel Silva and Michael Connelly - guys who sell a lot of books without blogging, FBing, ot tweeting and I say: See, you can sell books without doing an online promotions other than having a website. P.S. Agent Janet Reid writes…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-09:537324:Comment:2131042009-09-09T02:47:01.549ZBenjamin Sobieckhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
P.S. Agent Janet Reid writes one hell of a blog. Google Query Shark, too. She critiques queries unlike any other (in a good way).<br />
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Now that's BOP (blatant <i>other</i> promotion).
P.S. Agent Janet Reid writes one hell of a blog. Google Query Shark, too. She critiques queries unlike any other (in a good way).<br />
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Now that's BOP (blatant <i>other</i> promotion). Someone tell Corporate Americ…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-09:537324:Comment:2131022009-09-09T02:44:04.525ZBenjamin Sobieckhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
Someone tell Corporate America about BSP. I was filling up the Honda today and saw a digital sign above Pump 3 flash "Follow Us on Twitter." Because I'd like nothing more than to follow the musings of a gas station. Yee haw, where do I sign up?<br />
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BSP is ineffective for a reason: It doesn't pass the Who Cares Test. Give the audience something that keeps them coming back. Witty writing. Punny prose. Interesting insights. Posting a link with a quick "Check me out" doesn't accomplish any of these…
Someone tell Corporate America about BSP. I was filling up the Honda today and saw a digital sign above Pump 3 flash "Follow Us on Twitter." Because I'd like nothing more than to follow the musings of a gas station. Yee haw, where do I sign up?<br />
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BSP is ineffective for a reason: It doesn't pass the Who Cares Test. Give the audience something that keeps them coming back. Witty writing. Punny prose. Interesting insights. Posting a link with a quick "Check me out" doesn't accomplish any of these things. I must say I LOVE my blog &am…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-08:537324:Comment:2130842009-09-08T23:50:49.864ZThe Book Resorthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DianeMorasco
I must say I LOVE my blog & am hooked. I will be hosting a Cleo Coyle Coffeehouse Mystery week next month & will dedicate a segment for the late Phil Craig.
I must say I LOVE my blog & am hooked. I will be hosting a Cleo Coyle Coffeehouse Mystery week next month & will dedicate a segment for the late Phil Craig. I am not too thrilled w/ so m…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-08:537324:Comment:2130822009-09-08T23:49:09.688ZThe Book Resorthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DianeMorasco
I am not too thrilled w/ so many people knowing so much about my personal life like Siobhan & it does take away from my writing because I am a bit "hooked" but will now set limits or enter twitters anonymous!
I am not too thrilled w/ so many people knowing so much about my personal life like Siobhan & it does take away from my writing because I am a bit "hooked" but will now set limits or enter twitters anonymous! That's good to know, BR, beca…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-08:537324:Comment:2130562009-09-08T17:58:51.979ZMike Dennishttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MikeDennis
That's good to know, BR, because I'm a man who likes talking to a man who likes to talk.
That's good to know, BR, because I'm a man who likes talking to a man who likes to talk. I pretty much agree with what…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-07:537324:Comment:2129452009-09-07T22:14:52.215ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I pretty much agree with what everybody else has said. Post if you enjoy posting and in places where you feel comfortable doing it. I have only one blog, the one here. I couldn't possible keep a blog going by myself, though I might manage shared labor.<br />
As for the dangers of the internet: most people don't have time to google everyone else, but I would avoid using information that is easily googled (names and titles).
I pretty much agree with what everybody else has said. Post if you enjoy posting and in places where you feel comfortable doing it. I have only one blog, the one here. I couldn't possible keep a blog going by myself, though I might manage shared labor.<br />
As for the dangers of the internet: most people don't have time to google everyone else, but I would avoid using information that is easily googled (names and titles). I agree with Steve, and I gen…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-09-07:537324:Comment:2129292009-09-07T20:56:15.899ZDonna Moorehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DonnaMoore
I agree with Steve, and I generally ignore tweets or posts by the people who are all about BSP. I use them as a way of keeping up with my pals. Knowing when Steve has a curry that passes through his system at the speed of light for example :o) I#ve only started blogging properly in the last few months, and discovered that I can keep up quite well, and that I really love doing it. If it was all about BSP I would hate it, and it would be boring for me and the (few) people who read my blog. I'm…
I agree with Steve, and I generally ignore tweets or posts by the people who are all about BSP. I use them as a way of keeping up with my pals. Knowing when Steve has a curry that passes through his system at the speed of light for example :o) I#ve only started blogging properly in the last few months, and discovered that I can keep up quite well, and that I really love doing it. If it was all about BSP I would hate it, and it would be boring for me and the (few) people who read my blog. I'm just myself, warts and all.