tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post4129971577412698291..comments2023-10-17T07:59:54.235-05:00Comments on Brain Cells & Bubble Wrap: Guest blogger Debra Eckerling - VBTVivian Zabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-15045683318586592722010-04-07T11:30:28.757-05:002010-04-07T11:30:28.757-05:00Those are great tips! Thank you for sharing them.Those are great tips! Thank you for sharing them.Accountant, Author & Freelance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058783959314504554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-50322075467984680252010-04-06T14:04:54.361-05:002010-04-06T14:04:54.361-05:00I love this post! Thank you for providing clear, e...I love this post! Thank you for providing clear, easy-to-follow steps for creating a blog. I have found blogging to be a very rewarding way to connect with others and build an audience for my writing. Technology can be intimidating, but you show it doesn't have to be!<br /><br />:) Dallas<br /><br />http://dallaswoodburn.blogspot.com/Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04156614957133263056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-79441970650290385462010-04-06T08:47:06.235-05:002010-04-06T08:47:06.235-05:00Thanks for this article, Debra and Vivian. It is g...Thanks for this article, Debra and Vivian. It is great advice! And timely, too, as I'm about to embark on two new blogs in the next month or so. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Beth ;o)Beth Reinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778310747410328049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-32187728176741871942010-04-06T00:16:50.905-05:002010-04-06T00:16:50.905-05:00Thanks again, everyone, for reading!
Kathy, spli...Thanks again, everyone, for reading! <br /><br />Kathy, splitting posts is a great solution. :)<br /><br />Mari, remember, consistent on posting is way more important than consistent on length.Debra Eckerlinghttp://www.writeononline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-81854221936676791932010-04-05T17:56:10.428-05:002010-04-05T17:56:10.428-05:00Great article! I definitely need to blog more cons...Great article! I definitely need to blog more consistently and keep the posts a more consistent length.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147593138737484614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-61156932557137103372010-04-05T16:30:56.027-05:002010-04-05T16:30:56.027-05:00Thanks Vivian and Debra. Loved the article. My p...Thanks Vivian and Debra. Loved the article. My problem is writing long posts!!! I need to split them in half and post more often. Thanks for the reminder.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286437269354482883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-41370158045780176182010-04-05T15:56:27.148-05:002010-04-05T15:56:27.148-05:00Enjoyed the article. Thanks for sharing the good t...Enjoyed the article. Thanks for sharing the good tips. I need to work on posting more often. I'd like to do at least 3 posts a week. I, personally, don't like long blog posts because I don't always have the time to read the long ones. I agree with providing the bullets and bold text to make it easier to read.Janethttp://creativewritingintheblackberrypatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-29287568318947277902010-04-05T15:07:28.336-05:002010-04-05T15:07:28.336-05:00Great tips, Debra. I love the title. And, your fir...Great tips, Debra. I love the title. And, your first tip, naming you blog is an important one, new writers don't realize they're branding themselves with the title of their blog or website.<br /><br />I recently wrote an article that talked just about this - the gist is plan ahead and think wide.Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-14506754849611460902010-04-05T14:32:48.135-05:002010-04-05T14:32:48.135-05:00Thank you, Debra, for being my guest today. I so e...Thank you, Debra, for being my guest today. I so enjoyed your post.<br /><br />You're welcome back any time.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-16128886013397742302010-04-05T13:43:44.070-05:002010-04-05T13:43:44.070-05:00Thanks everyone for your comments. Am thrilled you...Thanks everyone for your comments. Am thrilled you found the post so helpful. Please keep me posted on your progress. And feel free to stop by my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/writeononline) and share your blog links! <br /><br />Kari, I too would love any recommendations for logo sites - I will add them to my resources.<br /><br />My blog started out as a resource for my live writers group, posting newsletters, etc., and developed into a comprehensive site for writers. Let your blog evolve - and have fun in the process.<br /><br />Thanks, Vivian, for being such a fabulous host! Best of luck with all of your projects!Debra Eckerlinghttp://www.writeononline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-23744013123078922202010-04-05T11:51:24.492-05:002010-04-05T11:51:24.492-05:00Great post Debra. I make sure I have at least one...Great post Debra. I make sure I have at least one post a week on my blog, but I'm not good about the consistency of the day. I'll try to be better about that. I still have a LOT to learn about blogging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-9876043353909099202010-04-05T11:45:46.160-05:002010-04-05T11:45:46.160-05:00Great tips, Debra. You never fail to inspire me to...Great tips, Debra. You never fail to inspire me to better my marketing techniques. (Which I admit are sadly lacking, so your help is much appreciated!)Darcia Hellehttp://www.quietfurybooks.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-8114387256836800512010-04-05T11:35:32.673-05:002010-04-05T11:35:32.673-05:00Great blog! I learned a lot. I'll have to work...Great blog! I learned a lot. I'll have to work on my production schedule!Nancy Famolarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18276516645921716314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-81333880029504327922010-04-05T11:06:21.591-05:002010-04-05T11:06:21.591-05:00Thanks for the tips.The one I need to work on is #...Thanks for the tips.The one I need to work on is #3. Decide on a production schedule.<br /><br />Martha SwirzinskiMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512966254621483091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-33787033958197355202010-04-05T11:05:06.539-05:002010-04-05T11:05:06.539-05:00My production schedule is three blogs a week at th...My production schedule is three blogs a week at the moment. Life is busy but should slow down soon. Maybe I can increase to four or five blogs a week.<br /><br />I try to cap each blog at seven or eight paragraphs max. Like you stated, bullet points help break things up for the reader. I also might highlight a quote in blue or add an additional picture to help break up a longer blog. Most visitors don't want to read a long blog that is not somehow broken up.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-49777865430270770942010-04-05T10:36:00.309-05:002010-04-05T10:36:00.309-05:00Oh, that Deb is a goer. You can help writers with ...Oh, that Deb is a goer. You can help writers with just about anything! <br />Kari, I'd love the name of one of those sites where you don't have to learn anything to make a logo! (-:<br />Best,<br />Carolyn Howard-Johnson<br />Blogging at Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites pick www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.comCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-72941872529960498592010-04-05T10:32:20.612-05:002010-04-05T10:32:20.612-05:00Great article, Debra. I wish I had read a helpful ...Great article, Debra. I wish I had read a helpful article like this when I was creating my blog.Katie Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279118592523922756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-34270543772844909562010-04-05T10:15:41.106-05:002010-04-05T10:15:41.106-05:00There are lots of places online that will let you ...There are lots of places online that will let you create a logo for free. The best sites I have found are sites with freelance artists who are either looking for recognition or a small fee to use their work. They'll create a logo for you to your specifications. Of course, another route to go if you're creative is to download a program such as the Gimp, an open-source program similar to Adobe Photoshop and start slowly and learn to make your own :)Kari Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568153229230329211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-81814081413805874302010-04-05T08:46:43.160-05:002010-04-05T08:46:43.160-05:00Great Post! Debra, that was quick, precise and ref...Great Post! Debra, that was quick, precise and refreshing. Love the idea of a logo. Think I'll get one. Vivian, thanks for mentioning my upcoming spot on Nancy's site. I will have a special gift for everyone who stops by there.dana e donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018257326494278111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349012017649158447.post-54222095536038097502010-04-05T08:12:45.732-05:002010-04-05T08:12:45.732-05:00Consistency is key!
And I love the red hair, Debr...Consistency is key!<br /><br />And I love the red hair, Debra!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com