tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post6815633118636009803..comments2024-03-28T06:03:52.328-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Blogging For YouElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-39472242074362199942010-04-24T12:43:12.354-06:002010-04-24T12:43:12.354-06:00Thanks for this, Elana. I've been too wrapped ...Thanks for this, Elana. I've been too wrapped up in keeping track of hits to appreciate the blogging community. <br /><br />I started blogging 19 months ago and I did find my niche. I like helping new and even well-established writers recover their excitement for writing. <br /><br />What stresses me out though is I want to reciprocate and visit those bloggers who take the time to visit me. But it's getting impossible to keep that up. <br /><br />Yes, blogging is like sitting around someone's table and chatting. But doesn't that mean visiting their site too?<br /><br />I need to come to terms with the fact that there are just so many hours in a day and visiting every blogger that stops by is impossible.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47884728957742725942010-04-17T07:34:37.132-06:002010-04-17T07:34:37.132-06:00I love my blog and blogging buddies. When they lea...I love my blog and blogging buddies. When they leave comments, I am thrilled they have taken time to join me.<br /><br />I enjoy sitting at your table Elana.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-64512733632618432432010-04-15T18:27:16.065-06:002010-04-15T18:27:16.065-06:00I struggle with my content, especially since switc...I struggle with my content, especially since switching to wordpress. I HATE not knowing how many followers I have. I can see how many visitors I have but it's not the same. That makes me doubt what I'm writing. My most popular posts seem to be about cars, and I don't want to write about THAT, lol.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-11788168350343365422010-04-15T14:14:05.045-06:002010-04-15T14:14:05.045-06:00Jamie, so true. It's for you, but with others ...Jamie, so true. It's for you, but with others in mind. <br /><br />Thanks everyone! What a great dinner discussion!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76398406659144805602010-04-15T11:08:58.151-06:002010-04-15T11:08:58.151-06:00I don't think it's any secret that I love ...I don't think it's any secret that I love blogging. And my reasons have changed much in the 6 yrs I've been doing it. I think sometimes we all have to go through our own little "character arc" to get to where we want to be with our blogs. <br /><br />Mine is undergoing change again. Last year, I changed it to appeal more to writers, with a nod to potential readers with good success. <br /><br />This month, I'm widening the content for potential readers yet again as I prepare to start querying...because people who might want to read my books probably aren't going to want to read about writing all the time. <br /><br />So yeah - I blog for me...but I try to do it in a way that benefits others as much as possible.Jamie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05486427517423813962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-69682729116057714802010-04-15T04:02:57.774-06:002010-04-15T04:02:57.774-06:00I've enjoyed sitting at your blog table.
I...I've enjoyed sitting at your blog table.<br /><br />I'm enjoying my blog table too. As for hogging the conversation, each blog's aim is different. I hope I'm not hogging too much!<br /><br />Because of my blog, two acquaintances have started blogs. I've tried to talk them out of it if they won't commit the time and energy. One thinks it's a magic platform.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-44514126881861936722010-04-14T21:45:35.109-06:002010-04-14T21:45:35.109-06:00I know I enjoy blogging the most when I feel that ...I know I enjoy blogging the most when I feel that I'm helping others in some small way. I'm probably not, but it makes me feel good regardless.<br /><br />...So really I suppose it's STILL selfish because it's all about the warm fuzzies I get from doing a good deed. LOL!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-51448742015279287082010-04-14T20:59:41.504-06:002010-04-14T20:59:41.504-06:00I keep reading your series about this and thinking...I keep reading your series about this and thinking to myself that I must be a selfish blogger. Perhaps I should bow out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-22026117885888904302010-04-14T20:21:51.223-06:002010-04-14T20:21:51.223-06:00Thank you for the gift of a term: bloggy buddies.
...Thank you for the gift of a term: bloggy buddies.<br /><br />And, per yesterday's post, I checked Hulu this morning & Glee was there & I'm watching tonight, reward for another day.Robert Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618840090348189477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-1815591880290433312010-04-14T19:25:34.622-06:002010-04-14T19:25:34.622-06:00My publisher told me it would be wise to blog. I t...My publisher told me it would be wise to blog. I thought my life was way too boring for anyone to care - I write, I teach, but most of my time I hang out with my kids. So I wrote about my boring life and people wrote back - I mean they READ it.<br /><br />Yeah, blogging is cool b/c I connect with people and it's not writing I ever worry about having published.Anne Spollenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12915171740680350711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-2901339930329587282010-04-14T18:27:34.765-06:002010-04-14T18:27:34.765-06:00The A-Z Challenge today was L, so I went with Lear...The A-Z Challenge today was L, so I went with Learning - as in all I have learned from my blogging experience.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-86523788072375979322010-04-14T18:26:15.858-06:002010-04-14T18:26:15.858-06:00great post!great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776958716300701782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-16914371843869308042010-04-14T17:49:36.566-06:002010-04-14T17:49:36.566-06:00It still surprises me how much I enjoy blogging :)...It still surprises me how much I enjoy blogging :) <br /><br />Life is far too busy and far too short to spend so much time doing something I don't enjoy!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-48287389073433961392010-04-14T16:45:17.089-06:002010-04-14T16:45:17.089-06:00You make me want to blog! :) (Now sing that to th...You make me want to blog! :) (Now sing that to the song, You make me want to shout. Sorry. That's what popped in my head after I read your post. It's excited me!)Alaina Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534217868420402766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-49537873875295126382010-04-14T16:35:08.000-06:002010-04-14T16:35:08.000-06:00You're so wonderful Elana! I think we should h...You're so wonderful Elana! I think we should have an Elana appreciation day. I find your blog quite enjoyable.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-53366071547558800322010-04-14T16:27:41.531-06:002010-04-14T16:27:41.531-06:00Well said! It's a two way street. I hardly eve...Well said! It's a two way street. I hardly ever end my post with a question, but I do hope my commenters always feel inspired to join the coversation.Leigh Hutchens Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974935740527936303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-51733501136575505632010-04-14T16:00:08.384-06:002010-04-14T16:00:08.384-06:00Definitely enjoying it! Sometimes I feel I don'...Definitely enjoying it! Sometimes I feel I don't have anything to say. That's a struggle.Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-9611896650818284952010-04-14T15:11:54.716-06:002010-04-14T15:11:54.716-06:00Okay! I got it, dude. *salutes*
I loved this post...Okay! I got it, dude. *salutes*<br /><br />I loved this post, it really made me think. The analogy is perfect. I'm going to sit down and consider how I can bring more of the "family" to the table. Thanks for making me think about this, Elana! It's going to make my blog even better. You rock.B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-68174475092145664632010-04-14T15:09:32.931-06:002010-04-14T15:09:32.931-06:00Once again Elana, you bring great flavor to the ta...Once again Elana, you bring great flavor to the table! And good conversation!Faith Prayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711135740295281493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-55345473889696282132010-04-14T14:54:57.622-06:002010-04-14T14:54:57.622-06:00I agree! I do enjoy blogging and I try not to hog...I agree! I do enjoy blogging and I try not to hog all the "conversation". There are times when I do, unknowingly. There is plenty of room at my table and I try to get to know those who follow my blog as much as they're getting to know me.<br /><br />Thanks for a great post!Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-75630124835188593002010-04-14T14:49:50.089-06:002010-04-14T14:49:50.089-06:00You're a very wise blogger. Love the way you p...You're a very wise blogger. Love the way you phrased this!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-40788226404585727682010-04-14T14:43:37.105-06:002010-04-14T14:43:37.105-06:00Wow! Glad I visited today. Hmmmm.
The feast varies...Wow! Glad I visited today. Hmmmm.<br />The feast varies widely and often I'm overstuffed. <br /><br />Food for thought for sure!!!<br /><br />Nice to meet ya!<br />Patti Lacy<br />www.pattilacy.com/blogPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-19922325412556480532010-04-14T14:24:15.765-06:002010-04-14T14:24:15.765-06:00Another great post! I find myself skipping some bl...Another great post! I find myself skipping some blogs and religiously following others. I think that the reason may be because of the "it's all about me" principle. Great thing to keep in mind when writing posts :)BK Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758638245846622284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-70490740679623823472010-04-14T14:17:47.676-06:002010-04-14T14:17:47.676-06:00Exactly. Great post.Exactly. Great post.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-91984827604971026252010-04-14T14:13:09.890-06:002010-04-14T14:13:09.890-06:00As always, words of wisdom.As always, words of wisdom.Bethany Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345327120999157124noreply@blogger.com