3 tips -
1. Write what you know
2. Share what you love
3. Be Yourself
I know I've said the 3rd one 55,000,000,000 times, but it's important. By doing these three simple things here's a few things I've gotten to experience over the last couple years. Top 5 style -
5. A friend of mine who's an SEO specialist took note of my blogging and gave me a job. It didn't last becasue of how SEO has changed, but it was awesome while I had it.
4. I once shared a YouTube video I liked and got free tickets to meet the people who put those YouTube Videos together.
3. People ask me to review their books on my blog, then they give me a free copy. Yes please!
2. The endless amounts of information I've learned from other bloggers. I would still be wandering around in the dark having no idea how to write or publish if it wasn't for this community.
1. All of the awesome friends/connections I gained. I'm totally planning on name dropping when these guys are beyond huge, and there's quite a few of them who will be.
What have you gained from blogging?
30 comments:
You have pretty much summed it up for me. I was given a cool software for writers in exchange for an honest review. I loved it and still use it when I edit my stuff.
The feebies are definitely a perk. :D
Numbers 1 and 2 are my big thing. And I'm definitely gonna name drop when my author friends make it big.
Friendship and knowledge! Never expected to meet so many awesome people. And it gave me the opportunity to create the IWSG and be a part of the Challenge.
I like being able to open my blog up to interview friends with great work. But mostly the blog has gotten me writing gigs, or helped me test things I'd sell later. And then there's friendship, but that's it's own feature.
John at The Bathroom Monologues
Well, I got to meet you! :D
I would say I've networked with so many folks over the years, I feel blessed. :)
I love the connections and relationships-- yes, even though they're online. I love the ability to learn from others. And I have learned so much! And I love the discipline and joy of writing a blog.
Oh, I love Lindsey Stirling! So awesome. And I love the community we get to be part of by blogging. It's awesome.
I have gained a lot. I started blogging at the end of January and really got serious in March. I have met people, grown an audience. I hope I will also get some opportuniites too to showcase my writing and poetry.
In the meantime, I would love it if you stop by my blog today at:
http://mary-anderingcreatively.blogspot.com/
I have issued a special challenge in honor of the memory of Martin, the little boy who died Monday in the bombing in Boston.
Please participate if you have time or leave a comment of support. Thanks.
Mary Hill
I love the ability to network and find out about contest and querying opportunities.
Haha. I'm planning on #1 as well. :)
The awesome people. You are one of them Jennie!
Writer In Transit
So if I review a car I will get a free car?
Very cool opportunities! Hmmm....what have I gained? Cool friends. Like you! :)
I found a local writer who enjoys writing fiction in that isn't school book related or poetry in J.L. Campbell. We still haven't met face to face but without blogging I wouldn't have found her and we enjoy commenting off each other's blog. She also sent me two of her books to read and I reviewed one so far.
Most definitely meeting/learning about authors that I would have never come across otherwise. Of course, free stuff is always fun :)
Knowledge and relationships is what I feel I've gained. ;)
It has been a great ride so far. I think blogging was one of the greatest ideas I've had recently.
Friends, community, a writing discipline, compliments (in person)from people I know who read the blog, tickets and invites to shows at some of the best theaters in Minneapolis/St. Paul, great inspiration. I heart blogging!
Play off the Page
I love blogging! And A to Z!
Friends, knowledge and friends. Seriously, it is amazing how many people I've met because I have a blog who feel like kindred spirits. Love the bloggers!
I've gained so many new friends!
Connie
A to Z-ing to the end
Peanut Butter and Whine
I'll review pretty much anything if its for freeeeee
I love tour article today! i love connections too and it's amazing that you can be yourself on the internet - so many friends out there! As for reading and reviewing, what a great thing we can share due to internet!
I agree blogging is great for making connections. I'm going to follow yours now :)
Blogging encourages me to write and it reminds me of the writing community I have developed. Thanks for the post! Stopping in from A-Z!
Alicia
I've gained very good friends. There are a handful of bloggers that I've known for going on 8 years. We support each other. It's just a great way to "meet" people from anywhere in the world.
My writing partner, for example, lives in Florida, and I'm in Missouri.
Hi, Jen! I used to follow you (more than a year ago!) but fell out of blogging. Still been seeing your posts on fb though. ;) Loving your blog and following all over again!
Absolutely true, J.A.! Exactly what you said, and then some. :)
They could just enter your name into their browser, but it would only reach those you already know. They are aware of you and have you on their radar, which doesn't help you increase the traffic you already have. You could pay for traffic by purchasing an email list (don't you dare! ), sending them a barrage of emails, and hope that some recipients would open and click the links. But that is, you know, illegal and costly. You may buy traffic by putting up a lot of pricey, albeit legal, sponsored advertisements. However, the moment you run out of money, the traffic stops as well.
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