Author, Mom, Herder of Cats
Back into the fire. There are books written by the hundreds, how to’s on blogging and writing. “For Dummies” , Quick Tips, and more. I’ve read em. I’ve practiced the rudiments. I’m pulling against a force that’s bigger than me to get this out. People who read this blog, friends, family and more come to read the ‘biting edge’. I don’t have it any more. Maybe it’s on a shelf. Maybe I’m more wary of what I write. I no longer have children at home. … Continue Reading …
Part 1 of the Series : Dealing With The Hate Mail Picture this: (and almost everyone has had the privledge at some point in their blogging/online life) I deal with lots of people on lots of levels and ineveitably at some point …. The email in your inbox is voluminous. It is strongly worded… It borders on insulting… It is trying to force a point at you and… Thirty people are copied on it. dun dun dun… The infamous flaming email. The writer is… Continue Reading …
I’ve done a lot of thinking over the past week. I’ve considered some options and here’s the down and dirty. Over the past several years, I’ve written. A lot. About my family, about my hopes, my dreams, my desires. I’ve offered advice, hints tips and more. Attempted to be the friend to many, mentor to some, devils advocate to others. I’ve been a member of certain networks, in complete opposition to my personal way of thinking. I’ve reached out to those groups, to no avail.… Continue Reading …
It seems the issue of blogs, stats and traffic is on many people’s minds, particularly new bloggers. Though PR and companies might be starting to shy away from the review/giveaway model to some extent, most still require bloggers to give their traffic and follower information in the application process to participate in many campaigns. Stats are important, to a point. They reveal a piece of the puzzle that is influence and reach, but not enough to get an idea of the finished picture. Making stats… Continue Reading …
You’ve probably seen this banner hanging on some of your favorite blogs recently. And you’ve probably read some articles some good, some not so good. But the not so good comments are coming from those who don’t really understand what this new service is about. Holly Homer (@Texas Holly) Shauna Callaghan and Jay have stayed up late and collaborated to bring some sanity to the blogging world through Business 2 Blogger. The thought behind this is sort of ‘leveling’ the field, as I see it… Continue Reading …
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