tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post7644468018641964468..comments2024-03-04T12:32:12.434-08:00Comments on Gwen Gardner, Author: IWSG: Giving It Another TryGwen Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-86549078723325637032014-08-09T08:46:27.738-07:002014-08-09T08:46:27.738-07:00Heads up Gwen. I was so deeply moved and driven to...Heads up Gwen. I was so deeply moved and driven to think because of this post that I've included a link back to it from my blog today.Stephanie Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733161052986125051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-32785661195384513282014-08-08T09:38:23.677-07:002014-08-08T09:38:23.677-07:00I don't believe blogging is dead. I think that...I don't believe blogging is dead. I think that is said by people who are ADD or ADHD (I can say that my husband has severe ADHD). Some people want to keep going to the ever newer, happening places but millions are still here (can I say millions??). People like to say books are dead and that would be horrific! I love blogging and reading others and I will read yours:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-84246300795461123742014-08-06T19:10:08.411-07:002014-08-06T19:10:08.411-07:00I don't think blogging is dead at all. The ste...I don't think blogging is dead at all. The steady bloggers will always be around. And I'm so glad you're back! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-14322098561006982622014-08-06T19:02:33.919-07:002014-08-06T19:02:33.919-07:00I'm so slack with blogging myself, but I enjoy...I'm so slack with blogging myself, but I enjoy reading the blogs of others. A blog post helps give a little insight into a person's world that you wouldn't otherwise get - not even in conversation. Because through blogging, a person can express their thoughts without the immediate judgment of another person sitting in front of them. And that can be a very good thing.Anya Allynhttp://anyaallyn.com/writer-personalities-iwsg/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-32472521831028608552014-08-06T18:50:58.002-07:002014-08-06T18:50:58.002-07:00Oh, people are always saying blogging is dead. It&...Oh, people are always saying blogging is dead. It's usually the ones who just want to quit and they need an excuse to let go.<br /><br />I enjoy blogging and I enjoy reading blogs. If it's dead, I sure haven't seen any evidence of it.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-61511101154777542912014-08-06T16:05:12.788-07:002014-08-06T16:05:12.788-07:00Stephanie, so far nearly everyone is saying bloggi...Stephanie, so far nearly everyone is saying blogging is still alive, just trending in different directions. I'm going to have to figure it out.Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-22202732669425323102014-08-06T16:04:05.627-07:002014-08-06T16:04:05.627-07:00Lili, it's good to know I'm not the only o...Lili, it's good to know I'm not the only one with lengthy blog breaks. Some people make blogging look so easy, but I guess we all struggle with time. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-70126973099898737072014-08-06T16:03:01.687-07:002014-08-06T16:03:01.687-07:00Madeline, so many people are saying they're ta...Madeline, so many people are saying they're taking the summer off. Such a great idea. And of course stepping back to take stock is always a good idea. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-4138859684567243622014-08-06T16:01:23.296-07:002014-08-06T16:01:23.296-07:00Jennifer, so many people are taking the summer off...Jennifer, so many people are taking the summer off from blogging. I'm going to keep that in mind for next summer. I work in the swimming pool industry and summer is always so busy for me. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-71297043712255849802014-08-06T14:08:06.473-07:002014-08-06T14:08:06.473-07:00I don't think it's dead. It is vibrant and...I don't think it's dead. It is vibrant and growing as far as I can see. Maybe not so much with Millennials (though I know some) but with most folks. It is the perfect pastime for authors. Everyone gets burned out. Sometimes blog hops can wear you out. Lots of bloggers are taking breaks over the summer, including this one. It's only natural to get tired. We put so much into blogging. There's your blog writing and then getting readers for the blog from reading the blogs of others and so the ball goes rolling. I'd suggest doing what you can--no more no less. Good luck. Visiting from IWSG.Stephanie Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733161052986125051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-30680074655188191872014-08-06T14:00:38.600-07:002014-08-06T14:00:38.600-07:00I've been guilty of lengthy blog absences, som...I've been guilty of lengthy blog absences, sometimes 6-8 weeks long. The last time it happened I had the good fortune to have my dear blogger friend Marilyn cover my blog for me while I was away (health related). It's because of friendships like this I won't give up blogging. If once a week is what you can schedule, go for it! It's not how often you blog, it's what you have to say. I'm sure the friends you've made will follow you. I would. :) Have a great day and I hope to see you blogging! Lily-Eva IWSG Co-hostAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-43488515392719166382014-08-06T13:05:26.855-07:002014-08-06T13:05:26.855-07:00I really enjoy blogging but I've taken somewha...I really enjoy blogging but I've taken somewhat of a break this summer. I only posted once a week in July, and I'm still not sure if I'll do more than that in August. I found I just needed to step back a bit and find my creative mojo again. Good luck with your new schedule!<br /><br />Madeline @ <a href="http://MadelineMora-Summonte.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shellshank Redemption</a>Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-86388247439413710352014-08-06T11:38:58.345-07:002014-08-06T11:38:58.345-07:00Summer is hard for me to blog once a week. I going...Summer is hard for me to blog once a week. I going to start back up and try now that school is soon to start:) I feel that I can connect with so many other writers through blogging. I hope it doesn't go extinct:)Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-25039776337880648572014-08-06T10:25:56.898-07:002014-08-06T10:25:56.898-07:00Thanks, Susan. I think giving myself permission no...Thanks, Susan. I think giving myself permission not to try and do too much is going to be a big factor. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-39741595679227771492014-08-06T09:57:25.501-07:002014-08-06T09:57:25.501-07:00I hear some naysayers about blogging too but I jus...I hear some naysayers about blogging too but I just keep going because I love the people here too. Glad to see you come back.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-84476955905987149562014-08-06T09:25:01.097-07:002014-08-06T09:25:01.097-07:00Steph, "infotainment"?! I'm going to...Steph, "infotainment"?! I'm going to look that one up. It sounds rather intriguing. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-70065921105268918692014-08-06T09:23:30.838-07:002014-08-06T09:23:30.838-07:00Dianne, I get so inspired by other writers, as wel...Dianne, I get so inspired by other writers, as well. They always have something to share. Words of wisdom, practical advice. And yes, I will avoid a blog that posts nothing but promos.Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-25255657009063635402014-08-06T09:21:39.467-07:002014-08-06T09:21:39.467-07:00Alex, I'm still active on FaceBook, too. I int...Alex, I'm still active on FaceBook, too. I interact with a lot of authors there. And yeah, the IWSG is so important to us writers! We just can't quit. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-41470950352188512402014-08-06T09:16:04.996-07:002014-08-06T09:16:04.996-07:00I think it's more that blogging is shifting aw...I think it's more that blogging is shifting away from personal blogs to infotainment blogs and other social media. Blogging today certainly is not the same as it was 12 years ago when I started (back in the Live Journal days!). Also, the BlogHer annual conference would beg to differ that blogging is dead. Kerry Washington (from Scandal) was a keynote this year. Kerry is not going to spend her time on a dead medium. :)<br /><br />Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-34706319406292875442014-08-06T08:53:58.521-07:002014-08-06T08:53:58.521-07:00I haven't given up either! I post 2x a week, e...I haven't given up either! I post 2x a week, except when doing First Impressions -- which get the first Monday, Wednesday, Friday slots of the month.<br /><br />I get a lot of inspiration out of blogging. It's not just the personal connections. Sometimes blogging is what keeps me writing.<br /><br />That said, I do tend to avoid the blogs that have nothing on them but promotions -- for their books and others. Once in awhile, sure, but if that's all a person's got on their blog, then maybe that's the reason it's dying?Dianne Salernihttp://diannesalerni.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-44699161315352993972014-08-06T08:19:45.883-07:002014-08-06T08:19:45.883-07:00I'm not giving up! I'm only posting once a...I'm not giving up! I'm only posting once a week but I'm still active during the other days. Like you, I've made so many friends. And there's this IWSG thing I started... Can't quit that!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-51797415564719736952014-08-06T07:45:20.882-07:002014-08-06T07:45:20.882-07:00Catherine, I'm hearing more and more people sa...Catherine, I'm hearing more and more people say that they've gone down to once per week. That's do-able. I used to blog M-W-F and that was just crazy!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-69147213108263419882014-08-06T07:44:01.679-07:002014-08-06T07:44:01.679-07:00Natalie, it's a good idea to have a hiatus dur...Natalie, it's a good idea to have a hiatus during the summer. I'm going to think about blogging for 9 months then off for 3. Makes sense. Thank you!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-31201174642048461162014-08-06T07:42:55.388-07:002014-08-06T07:42:55.388-07:00Agreed, Miranda. I would really hate to lose touch...Agreed, Miranda. I would really hate to lose touch with my writing buds. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-19600995458195654302014-08-06T06:37:32.271-07:002014-08-06T06:37:32.271-07:00Yes, the good thing about blogging is that it does...Yes, the good thing about blogging is that it does humanize. And it keeps up communication. But it does cut into precious writing time. I'm keeping my posts to once a week.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.com