Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about people wanting to “get their blog organized” (this is a popular New Years Resolution). They talk about calendars, notebooks, memos, and planners. This totally works for some people, and I’m thrilled for them! Different strokes for different folks, […]
Tag: Discussion
My Blogging Confessions
I have some blogging confessions to make. Some of these are cold hard truths, or things I’m slightly afraid to admit, or just things that are on my mind. So have a read, then make your own confessions! I judge a blog by its design […]
Do You Draft Posts and Then Never Finish Them?
I currently have 14 drafts sitting in my WordPress admin panel. The earliest of those drafts is from January 3rd, 2013. They just sit there collecting dust. Some of these posts are actually half written and I could polish them up and publish them. Others […]
Why Giveaways Won’t Give You More Followers
Every now and then I see people talking about giveaways and how they’re jealous of the “rich” bloggers who can afford to host tons of giveaways, because giveaways lead to more followers. These bloggers feel like they’re at a disadvantage because since they can’t afford […]
10 Reasons I Love Your Blog
1. I subscribe via email I have a few different ways that I subscribe to blogs. If I “like” your blog, I will subscribe through Feedly or I will check back regularly. But if I LOVE your blog, I will subscribe via email. This is […]
Does bestseller status make a difference?
Someone submitted an AWESOME question to me: There’s a comment on a book blog where an author commented about how book reviewers are more likely to work with or cover an author if she has a NYT Bestseller status or similar. This is the first […]
I’m Shy at Book Signings
Before the book signing… Beforehand, I’m PSYCHED. I have my business cards ready, my phone on hand for group selfies, and I paint this glorious picture in my head. I see myself walking into the signing, chatting to people while waiting, meeting so many new […]
Why I can’t reread the first 3 Harry Potter books
Harry Potter is amazing.. ..we all know that. I was one of the people that grew up with Harry Potter. I read the books as they came out, I went to midnight releases, I saw the first Harry Potter film with my like 5th grade […]
Do you ever try to “soften the blow” when sending publishers negative reviews?
I’m sure we all hate this dreaded moment: you get an ARC from a publisher, you read the book, you really don’t like it, and then you have to send the publisher your review. I know that publishers know we can’t all like every book. […]
Do You Blog More During the Weekdays or on the Weekends?
The main reason I’m asking this question is because I blog more during the weekends. During the weekdays I have school and work, and with the little time I have left, I just feel so tired and thus unproductive that I don’t blog or read […]