tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post334792489181646795..comments2023-09-05T08:36:25.033-07:00Comments on Author Lisa Gail Green: Blogging EtiquetteLisa Gail Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-87072501578822227612013-02-21T02:31:13.820-08:002013-02-21T02:31:13.820-08:00What an enjoyable read! People should read this, b...What an enjoyable read! People should read this, before they start blogging, so they know what behaviour is inappropiate! The number one don't for me: bloggers who obviously haven't read the blogpost but promote theirselves. Like you said: being friendly helps so much more! <br /><br />Petite-Salhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946276005079033173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-28997607452497060292012-05-10T19:34:18.342-07:002012-05-10T19:34:18.342-07:00Deja Vu! Hi Lisa. I just celebrated my one year bl...Deja Vu! Hi Lisa. I just celebrated my one year blogoversary and published my first post, along with some of the helpful tips and links I received from my call for help as far as blog etiquette. I finally found time to read your post again, and it's definitely worth a second read (especially after a year!). I need to read your post about Twitter now! Take care.LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-24361862148079414692011-05-24T11:42:42.937-07:002011-05-24T11:42:42.937-07:00I promise to take more time in reading all of your...I promise to take more time in reading all of your posts because I really enjoy your writing and can certainly learn a thing or two! I especially like this post though, if only to assure me that I (believe) I am doing good with my own blogs. Thank you for your insight!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03913590074686181202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-29263021036498336672011-05-20T07:41:47.156-07:002011-05-20T07:41:47.156-07:00Lighting - I DO!!! :D Seriously I love getting com...Lighting - I DO!!! :D Seriously I love getting comments, and I don't expect you to read all the other ones, though some people do that. It's all a matter of personal preference. But as the writer, it lets me know that people are reading, what they think of what I said, and whether it was useful.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-88510958317084254252011-05-20T00:00:02.056-07:002011-05-20T00:00:02.056-07:00I lot of times I don't comment on posts I read...I lot of times I don't comment on posts I read because 1) I feel like I'm supposed to not only read the post but also all the other comments before I comment, and there's 52 comments before this one. (I didn't read the other comments this time BTW.) 2) I feel like if there's already a lot of comments that I'm just bothering the author with writing another comment. Who has time to read (and reply to) that many comments on each post?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-9427214340551525192011-05-14T19:21:39.574-07:002011-05-14T19:21:39.574-07:00Great advice! I agree about the lengthy and hard t...Great advice! I agree about the lengthy and hard to read thing. The bullets are fabulous! :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-34297077186749367242011-05-11T20:30:14.046-07:002011-05-11T20:30:14.046-07:00Good advice. Thanks for sharing your experience.
...Good advice. Thanks for sharing your experience.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-22581403967233829072011-05-11T11:27:47.475-07:002011-05-11T11:27:47.475-07:00PW - I'm glad you found me too! Interesting st...PW - I'm glad you found me too! Interesting study, especially since it confirms what I said. :P He he he.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-58949048700056396092011-05-11T10:02:58.842-07:002011-05-11T10:02:58.842-07:00Very good tips. A recent study found that the most...Very good tips. A recent study found that the most effective online reading takes place between 200-400 words and usually broken up into sections with an image to break the monotony. Even a dedicated reader can have issues reading more than a 1,000 words online. Nice to find your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-22669708250640138302011-05-11T09:09:51.385-07:002011-05-11T09:09:51.385-07:00Brenda - you like life in the fast lane. LOL
Laur...Brenda - you like life in the fast lane. LOL<br /><br />Laurel - It is a sticky point. I like those blogfests too, and this is admittedly one reason I hardly ever (ok maybe never) participate. I will go comment on others, but I don't usually post my own. You can certainly get a feel for my voice through certain posts I put up though.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-35281316064444361512011-05-11T09:01:25.311-07:002011-05-11T09:01:25.311-07:00That last point about posting work is a sticky one...That last point about posting work is a sticky one isn't it? I've met a lot of my followers through "blogfests," and I do like to get a feel for others' work and their sensibilites. But I might take a look at some of my oldest "writing sample" postings now that you mention some downsides, which make sense.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-507954574493021612011-05-11T07:43:03.103-07:002011-05-11T07:43:03.103-07:00Loved the comic - LOL - now she's blogging som...Loved the comic - LOL - now she's blogging someone else. Thanks for reminding us of the guide lines and for keeping it short. Lengthy blogs put a speed bump in my blog cruising. Great post! :DBrenda Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263237745979525170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-60555754601446618382011-05-11T07:19:13.669-07:002011-05-11T07:19:13.669-07:00Charity - Wow! I'm so glad you found me, and I...Charity - Wow! I'm so glad you found me, and I hope you enjoy the anthology. <br /><br />Karen - It's such an easy trap for us writers to fall into! But yeah, I think that is an important point.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-27746400279286867402011-05-11T06:54:58.215-07:002011-05-11T06:54:58.215-07:00LOL. Okay, that Joy of Tech comic was hilarious! :...LOL. Okay, that Joy of Tech comic was hilarious! :)<br /><br />You've got a good list. Especially "Don't write a novel length" post. I personally try to keep my post down below 400 words. I find that when I roll up on a blog post and it's really long, I always say I'll come back to read it but never do.Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-46087689418748909282011-05-11T05:46:06.703-07:002011-05-11T05:46:06.703-07:00Really enjoyable post! I'm finding that the lo...Really enjoyable post! I'm finding that the longer I blog for, the more my own voice is creeping through - I'm much more confident and less self conscious and I'm having a lot more fun with it too.<br /><br />On an unrelated note, your tweet led me to the blog which led me to the Greek Myth anthology. You have a new reader! Can't wait to download it it looks great. Once a classics geek always a classics geek.Meg McNultyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985840066083718618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-7965511224092335302011-05-10T17:36:27.687-07:002011-05-10T17:36:27.687-07:00Ruth - It's tough to juggle job and writing an...Ruth - It's tough to juggle job and writing and kids. It's something I think many of us struggle with in some combination or another. Just don't beat yourself up if you have to take some time for other things.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-7875831738600347682011-05-10T17:23:33.887-07:002011-05-10T17:23:33.887-07:00Great post, Lisa! Your tips are right on the butto...Great post, Lisa! Your tips are right on the button. I enjoy blogging, but I find that my output ebbs and flows with my day job work load. Maybe not the best situation, but that's the way it is. I agree with Julie on the word verification. Nobody needs extra hoops to jump through!Ruth Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12305109099610123918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-1926570201424838532011-05-10T12:49:08.433-07:002011-05-10T12:49:08.433-07:00Angela - LOL Different tips though! I love your bl...Angela - LOL Different tips though! I love your blog.<br /><br />Erin - That's a tough spot to be in. I like to pass on things that I've found useful. Just be you! your voice will come through.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-5168304713147821602011-05-10T11:00:30.446-07:002011-05-10T11:00:30.446-07:00Eek, I think I'm in violation of the long post...Eek, I think I'm in violation of the long post, LOL! Probably good practice to work on paring it down. And dividing it with bullet points and titles. <br /><br />I find myself struggling with content. On one hand, I want my blog to be useful and helpful to my readers. On the other, as a beginner, I don't feel qualified to give advice. What else is there to talk about? LOL. I will figure it all out as I fumble along, I guess. Thanks for all of the great tips!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-16291316578834517122011-05-10T10:46:25.936-07:002011-05-10T10:46:25.936-07:00Ha, I guess we were on the same wavelength this we...Ha, I guess we were on the same wavelength this week! Great do's and don'ts! (although sometimes I have trouble keeping posts short!)<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-58431991563066248932011-05-10T08:38:28.429-07:002011-05-10T08:38:28.429-07:00Deb - It's a fun place to experiment too.
Ca...Deb - It's a fun place to experiment too. <br /><br />Carrie - Yeah, it's tricky. I love some of the great contests and workshops out there - heck I even help run one of them - but if it's posted on your blog permanently... I'd really think about it first.<br /><br />Meagan - that's a fabulous tip to add! I think we all feel that too. I know I'm like, "Who am I to give this kind of advice?" But I figure I've learned some pretty neat stuff on my path, maybe I can help by passing it along.<br /><br />PK - He he he I liked it too!<br /><br />Heather - I'm pretty gentle (I hope) but yeah, it's important. :D And yeah, having worlds collide is tough. Best to avoid anything iffy.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-12013059155617639212011-05-10T08:27:41.982-07:002011-05-10T08:27:41.982-07:00I'm glad you wrote about this! It may not be e...I'm glad you wrote about this! It may not be easy advice to hear for some but it's really important. You hit on just about everything. I would add only one point, don't say anything you don't want absolutely everyone (agents, editors, authors, spouses, parents, friends) to read. I've cringed at some blogs I've come across where people rant about things that might take a chunk out of their hiney later. Excellent post, as always my dear!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-42981033273316651582011-05-10T07:37:10.906-07:002011-05-10T07:37:10.906-07:00Oh great advice, Lisa! I just wish all the blogger...Oh great advice, Lisa! I just wish all the bloggers out there would read it. And that cartoon is a riot!!!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-31098446631267419252011-05-10T04:17:12.648-07:002011-05-10T04:17:12.648-07:00What great tips! The one I struggle with most is d...What great tips! The one I struggle with most is definitely trying to avoid novel-length diatribes. I'm just not that concise a blogger!:P<br /><br />I would add to your list that having confidence is importance. I love blogging and interacting with other bloggers but the same insecurities that plague me in "real" life do so on the internet, too! I have to work really hard to feel like I have something to say, whether on my own blog or someone else's. And I know my content gets a lot better when I can convince myself that what I'm posting about is worthwhile. :)Meagan Spoonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881408113410657709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-22010277393736941222011-05-10T00:01:54.520-07:002011-05-10T00:01:54.520-07:00Really good points and I loved the cartoon! I hadn...Really good points and I loved the cartoon! I hadn't thought about the agents stopping by and seeing that the project has been sitting around for awhile. You're right: not a good look!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733651711754068802noreply@blogger.com