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Hey you guys,
I just put up a new post and would love to hear what you think about that and my blog in general.
http://loudthoughtsvoicedout.wordpress.com/
Thank you so much 😀
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Cute little twist at the end, but in general a good piece with some human messages we can take away. Well done!
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I read your story and it made me smile. I think it is something a lot of people can relate too. It’s a “feel good” piece. For me, your blog was like peeping into someone’s diary and feeling compelled to keep going back to snoop.
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That story is so sweet 🙂 I also like your About page & Randomness page. I dropped you a comment on your blog and you’ve gained a follower in me- I hope to come back and read more some time! For now, I’m off to write to some others in the community pool!
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I commented on your latest post rather than on here! Good job. I do like how you can put your feelings down “on paper.”
Julie
http://www.itsabeautifultree.com
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Commented on the post 🙂
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You captured the experience perfectly! Having read your posts two weeks in a row and being able to relate easily to your writing style I am now following. 🙂
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And with that post, you earned a follower. 🙂 Dog lovers unite!
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Hello LoudThoughtsVoicedOut, I read your post and I was really getting into it but this part threw me off a little “I want him, forever. I love the sound of that sentence. I cannot wait to look at someone and feel that way. ” It might just be that “i want him forever isn’t powerful enough to be on it’s own line or that it doesn’t resonate with me, but I felt the post could do without that. Other than that it was lovely and personal.
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You write with a lot of depth and feeling. I really enjoyed this post :). I’m happy you didn’t write about the power of being single if you didn’t truly believe in it!
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Left a comment on the blog – really loved the misdirection at the end – great post.
Keep on
love brett fish
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I posted the following in your comments, but didn’t address your blog in general: ““I considered the power of being single as a very realistic topic but in all honesty, I would have been writing a bucket load of crap, even according to me.”
This is such an honest statement. I think the idea of contrasting a perfect relationship between humans with the relationship you have with your cute dog has something to say. I’ve always heard the thing about a dog is they are unconditional and loyal. We all know that humans are not that.
But we can try to be that to others, and possibly attract the same.
I also like the last lines of your post. Nicely done and well-written.”
As to your blog in general, I think you have a great voice and it is an easy comfortable read.
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I was in the dark until the final revelation. Interesting way to build up suspense.
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Hello bloggers! I’ve written about the fun and less fun of moving house and I’m wondering what you think:
http://maraeastern.com/2015/02/15/so-many-boxes-or-packing-half-a-household/
Did I manage to capture my subject? Does it relate to your own moving experience, if you have one?
Your feedback is much appreciated!
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Personal stories are juicy to read about, and as a plus, you’re funny. I just followed your blog, as it looks intriguing and it’s different from other blogs. Well done! 🙂
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Thank you very much for your kind words! Accidentally, I’ve just visited your blog and I’m quite taken aback by its great looks and by the overall structure and presentation. Great job!
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As someone who’s looking to buy their first home, this post was very informative! I have an idea of what to expect and how much time I’ll have to set aside to get myself in order. THanks!
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Oh, good luck with your home hunt! Make it the place of your dreams 😉 And yes, be advised that everything takes much longer that it seems! Good luck!
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Loved. Hooked. Followed.
Yes I’d say you captured your subject perfectly!
Though I’ve not found myself in your situation (give it time), I have had to pack, unpack, pack and unpack again for Uni, so I can empathise with the mammoth task you had to undertake.
I like how light-hearted you are too. I hope you don’t mind me saying…in a situation like this one people are stereotypically (for want of a better phrase) a mess, it’s really good to read something that contradicts that.
Thank you for sharing, it was great to read.
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Oh thank you a lot for your lovely response! That’s a huge compliment and much appreciated. In turn, I never experienced packing for and from college, but I’m sure that it has its intricacies too! Always when I see commuting students with their backpacks, I’m wondering how hard the moving between two places must be. Here’s to good humour and hope to see you around again in the blogosphere!
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It was an exceptional post. You made me chuckle a lot and, for some reason, you warmed me up a little. Your very easy to read and your words induce a smile!
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Thank you very much. I’m always happy to brighten up somebody’s mood, if I can fancy that much… Have a great day!
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Packing up your belongings and life story can be so difficult! I remember getting side tracked every .2 seconds when I had to. Especially doing that in college when you change homes every year! I wrote about my moving experience in this post. Let me know what you think 🙂 https://itsdollydarling.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/who-am-i-why-am-i-here/
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Thank you very much for stopping by, commenting and sharing your experience. And you have clearly a lot of experience to share… Wishing you all the best on your journey!
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You must have moved into your new home by now. How is your new neighborhood?
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Yes, I’m happy to announce that I’m moved now and enjoying the new place very much! While it might not be ideal, it falls very short of it…
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Hey everyone,
I’d be so grateful if you could check out my blog ‘A Hopelessly Wandering Mind’. Still only a month or so into this and looking for feedback ☺ Last week I had a touch of writer’s block and wrote a post to try to deal with that, which you can find below.
Any comments and constructive criticism is gratefully received, on that post as well as others, and if you want me to have a look at your blog as well just let me know.
Thanks as ever,
Ben
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That’s a clear and strong statement in the manner of Orwell’s essay “Why I Write” – that’s meant as a compliment 😉 I do like it that you tackle the subject from multiple perspectives and don’t settle for simplifications. Sorry, this is probably not too helpful…
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Haha no, it’s fine – Orwellian comparisons are always nice to receive 😛 Thanks for reading 🙂
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So I decided to check out your post to see what you have cooked up this time and I am pleasantly surprised! It isn’t like your usual posts and I like it! (not that I don’t like your usual posts!)
It precisely articulated the exact thoughts in my head about writing. It also inspired me to continue my passion for writing! Honestly even when I don’t feel like writing I force myself to write something that day because you never know if that day is the day you were supposed to write something great!
Anyway keep it up!
Bianca 🙂
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Thanks, trying to keep it varied and tone down the pretentious intellectualism occasionally 😛
Writing through the barrier is definitely the way I deal with it as well, but I suppose everyone has to figure out their own coping mechanisms for this stuff.
Anyway, thanks for stopping by again.
Ben 🙂
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I liked ‘It is very difficult to hide or conceal when you write, and that is why I adore it as an art form.’ – I feel that too.
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Thank you! I felt especially attached to that particular sentence, so that’s nice to hear 🙂
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Putting a high value on words sometimes creates an added pressure. We have to value the written word, but not let the awareness make us too self-conscious.
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Hi! I’ve never seen the theme you are using. It is very clean and readable, so good job there. I liked your post on why you write, and I did check out some other posts, leaving a comment on the one about religious education and philosophy.
Your writer’s block post was clear and well presented, and I liked all the various reasons why you want to write, and also appreciated that setting a quota can turn what you love into a chore. You may be familiar with Mark Twain’s story of Tom Sawyer and the white washing of the fence. He notes in that story the difference between work and play, even if the activity is exactly the same.
Anyway, I think you brought that out and it stimulated me to read more of your blog, so good job!
Regards,
FB
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Thank you! It’s called the Writr theme if you’re interested in using it I believe. I haven’t actually read Tom Sawyer, but that sounds like a perfect example of what I’m feeling. Always sad as a writer to learn that someone has written it better than you ever could over 100 years beforehand! 😛
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Excellent post. I write for a lot of the same reasons. “”First, I write because there is still injustice in the world. People may say that one voice does not matter, but that one voice is infinitely louder than the silence that stems from ignorance of issues.”” -That is my main thought throughout 95% of the day, and as quickly as I resolve to have my voice, I end up writing fiction… or nothing at all. My new blog is a way to encourage myself into writing, and then eventually helping to change the world.
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Yes, and it’s important to remember that fiction can be equally important for voicing opinions! The world is not changed by non-fiction tomes alone 🙂 Thanks for reading
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Hey Benedict, I think I ran across your blog before a CP or two ago, and I can’t imagine why I didn’t follow then.
I like the layout and colors of your blog, and your posts as well! They are well-written and thoughtful without getting dry like some philosophizing can. I think it’s wonderful how writing, especially during a block, can help you clarify things and ideas that seem impossible to pin down.
Looking forward to seeing your posts in my Reader!
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Hey! Thank you for checking it out again anyway 🙂 It’s always good to hear my vague thoughts and philosophising aren’t dry, so thank you very much 🙂 Now the pressure’s on to keep writing half-decent posts so that I can justify you following this time 😛
Ben
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I love your post! It’s something we can all, as bloggers, relate to. I think we all reach a point in our blogging days when the appeal is no longer as strong as it was. Like gosh – that post was my feelings placed on paper perfectly. Thanks for sharing! 😀
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Thank you very much, it really does mean a lot to know that other people are experiencing the same things and facing the same things when they write. Thanks again for checking it out 🙂
Ben
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I liked your blog tremendously, and I am always interested in the topic of why people write. It’s always for different reasons, and I enjoy the different perspectives.
But I have a question for you? When you write your answer to that question, are you answering it definitively, or are you explaining it? Just a point on which to ponder! I like your style! Keep it up! I think you are doing a great job.
Julie
http://www.itsabeautifultree.com
http://www.adventuresofthecrazytrain.com
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Thanks! To be honest, this isn’t a definitive and exhaustive list of the reasons why I write, it was more me letting my mind go blank and the first thoughts that came to it flow. I’d been struggling to get anything down on paper that day, so I wanted to strip it back to a more emotional reaction, mostly for my own benefit and motivation. Hope that clears it up, and obviously everyone has different reasons for writing, so I sou;don’t be pretentious enough to try to answer it for everyone! 🙂
Ben
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I left a comment on the blog post itself, I really enjoyed that post. What a great idea ti write about your writers block! I also started following your blog so it can show up in my feed, I definitely think your posts will be something I enjoy reading! You said you just started this blog not long ago right? Keep it up! I am not one to speak to blogging a specific number of times each week, it is something I am working on myself. Having a deadline is good and will force you to take charge and write, but on the same note, if the passion or idea just “isn’t there” don’t kill yourself writing a post you aren’t even happy about 🙂
If you have some time I would love it if you checked out my blog as well!!
http://www.thoughtsoutloud.me
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Haha yes, just started writing seriously about a month ago, thanks for following 🙂 I love the name of your blog and I’ll be checking it out for sure when I get home later 🙂 Thanks again for reading!
Ben
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Your post sort of reminded me of why I started to write too! https://itsdollydarling.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/who-am-i-why-am-i-here/
I think we can agree on some points. Happy blogging!
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I left a comment on your post regarding why I write. I thought your post was very honest. …doesn’t look like much writers block after all 😉 Love some feedback as well on anything that strikes you.
https://romancedonewrite.wordpress.com/
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Hi! I’ve been blogging for about a month and would like some feedback on the layout of my blog. I’d like to keep the focus of the blog on the writing (so no pictures or too much media) but over the last month I’ve started to feel like the layout isn’t conducive for having visitors read multiple posts… a lot of scrolling required, not enough obvious navigation tools, etc.
I’m not sure whether I’m being objective or whether I’ve just been thinking about it too long. Would appreciate any feedback/advice people have. Or any suggestions for a better suited theme. Thanks in advance!
https://jackswiftblog.wordpress.com/
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I think your theme is perfect for showcasing your writing. The navigation hidden behind the button is quite clear to me and I’m ok with scrolling. So, for me this works!
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Hi Jack!
As someone who too would like to have all the focus on my writing it is difficult to attract more visitors when there are no visuals! So I have checked out your blog and even if your writing is wonderful your site isn’t as easy on the eyes because it is black and white. Maybe adding colour and visuals would help your blog.
And also because there is so much scrolling I would recommend when you are editing your posts adding the “Insert read more tag” about halfway down each post so people can read a few lines or paragraphs and then if they want to read more they can click the read more button! It shortens up the post on your home page so readers can scroll past posts that don’t interest them!
Anyway, I’m sorry this is so long but best of luck!
Bianca 🙂
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Hi Bianca, how exactly you do that “inster read more tag” thing? I’m also struggling with the scrolling and don’t know how to do this insert. Should I use ? Or is there a specific format?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Lena
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When you edit your post there is a button that says insert read more tag in the toolbox area above your script!
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Oh, great, thanks a lot! This is indeed a lifesaver! I tried so many settings change and nothing worked. Thanks!
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What a fun idea! I love that you blog in third person, and I think your blog title and headline are great. Keep it up!!
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Thanks for the feedback.
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Wow, nice blog! I just wish there would be a sidebar, or some extra pictures and color to make it look a bit cleaner? But I do love how your posts are about Jack, in third person. It does make it sound quite interesting, more like a story.
Good luck (:
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Thanks for taking the time to have a look. I’ve been trying to find a theme where there was a sidebar… at the moment there is a little button at the top that opens into a topbar. I like that it is discrete, but I think people will sometimes miss it. I’m writing in third person because I’m not allowed to talk about myself in third person in real life… but also to practice and develop my fiction writing style. Thanks again for the feedback.
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Oh yeah. I think it’d be helpful if u made the top bar more easily seen. And I think your writing style is already really good. But more practice is always better!
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I’ve got to admit, I’m not a huge fan of the navigation being that tiny button. However, that tiny button does make your blog have a very clean look to it. I’m a believer in pictures being able to enhance writing, but that’s just me. I like your romance piece. I hope that you write more. Man, you’ve got me hooked!
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Hi ekpreston. Thanks for dropping by and leaving some feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed reading some of it. I’ve seen visual supplements used really well, I’m just not confident of my ability to find suitable pictures on a consistent basis. Do you know of any common place people go to get pictures? Don’t tell me I’ll actually have to use my own camera… hehe.
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Admittedly, including pictures in each post can be difficult. Maybe you could use photos in only long posts to break up the text? I don’t know. This website looks like it has quality pictures that can be used freely: http://pixabay.com/en/ . My understanding though is that you can use someone’s photograph as long as you indicate where you got the photograph. I could be wrong though. If you find a photograph that’s from a photography website that you fall in love with, then I would definitely e-mail the photographer asking for permission to use the photo before you use it, though. I use my own photos for most of my blog, and while it can be a pain, it also pushes me to take more photographs, which helps me to get better as a photographer (I hope). Maybe you should break out that camera of yours. 🙂
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I like the style and I see what you are saying about wanting to focus on the writing by not including pictures– BUT– people are visual, especially online, and I think just a few graphics or images might highlight the writing without distracting from it. I liked someone’s comment about a read more thingamajig. Maybe try some ambiguous stock images or something, just for a little emotional setting, maybe? Just a thought.
Julie
http://www.itsabeautifultree.com
http://www.adventuresofthecrazytrain.com
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This is a great theme, it is the one I started with, great for showcasing! If you are worried about people having to scroll a ton, you can always add a “read more” break in your post. I recently did this with my blog http://www.thoughtsoudloud.me take a look and see if you like that, it makes the scrolling less. I try to put a page break where the content starts to pick up so that people want to click on it to read more. If you don’t know how to insert this in a post it is really simple, while in a post place your cursor where you want the break to be. Then on the toolbar there is a little icon that looks like a page being torn in half,t he top and bottom are jagged lines and in the center is a dotted line (to represent the break). That’s the best way I can describe it, hopefully this helps!
I also love your most recent post, Eternal Success Metrics and I am following your blog to read more and you write more! It is
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Please check out my latest post on finding my spontaneous side (or finding out if I even have one):
I welcome all comments and suggestions. I look forward to visiting other blogs today and tomorrow as well!
Thanks! Karen
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That’s a great choice of topic, I’ve been musing about the same too! I like to see that I’m not the only…
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Based on the feedback I’ve received I would say we are not alone. Thanks for reading! 🙂
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Great blog, I will be following. I too struggle with spontaneity and yet find myself to be a realist/optimist/hopeless romantic.
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Thanks so much! I’ve been over reading about your cats (and dog) and love of books. I’ll be following you as well. Love your blog title and the content! 🙂
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Thanks!
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Hi everyone,
I am fairly new in blogging and I blog my thought is form of articles. Also sometimes I post quotes.
Any kind of feedback and advice on anything is welcome.
Thank you!
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I like your quotes. What about a tiny bit of color in the upper left hand corner?
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Thank you!
I am sorry, I couldn’t get what you are trying to ask. Could you allaborate it?
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I think your blog could use a bit of color.
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Ooo. Fine, I’ll work on it.
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Please could you check out my blog and my latest piece of fiction. All comments and criticisms extremely welcome!!
This week I’ve attempted writing for a large group of characters. Let me know how to improve 🙂
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lewis! This is amazing. Such a great idea and even cooler how you’re using blogging as a platform for a TV show.
The content and story seems really cool, the only notes I have are on the theme and the formatting. The high-contrast colors and the big blocks of uninterrupted text make it a little difficult to read. You might want to think about a more text-based theme, so your words can stand out. Also, what do you think about formatting so it reads more like a screenplay? If that’s what you’re going after, it might help organize the long excerpts you have. Hope this helps!
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Thank you! And thanks for all the feedback too, it definitely does help! I’ll be taking on board everything you said, I thank you again for the feedback
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No problem! Looking forward to see this project’s development.
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That was a cool post. 🙂
But about halfway the it started getting a little difficult to read.. I suggest changing the color of your background and text.
Best of luck!
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Hello friends!!
I have just posted a new piece titled “Meet Me In Toronto” I would love to hear some feedback on it!
https://biancasbloggingadventure.wordpress.com/
And as always if anyone would like advice on their blog I would be happy to help! 🙂
Thanks in advance!
Bianca 🙂
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It’s a very relatable piece and I think it has great potential to capture a lot of people’s imaginations!
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Wow! Thank you so much! That comment honestly made my day! 🙂
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You know, I read this on my Reader and I didn’t realize this was from you! I absolutely love it. I can relate to it 100% right now and it’s so honest and pure. Great post!
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Pretty sure I said this last week, but I really love your writing.
I love the ‘one eye on a book the other on the street’ line, so many people can relate to that! The desperation to see that certain person.. *drifts off into own world*
Anyway, great post!
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Haha thank you for your wonderful comment! I’m glad you enjoyed my post this week! 🙂
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I love it. It’s so beautiful.
Like wow. Teach me how to write like that! I always end up either going way too into detail so it becomes boring, or I go to broad and the same thing happens. Striking a balance is a skill, and you sure have it~
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Hi everyone! I just started my blog a month ago, and while I’m still working on my layout/theme I would love some advice about my content. I just put up a new post, let me know what you think!
themodernladysguide.wordpress.com
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Hello! 🙂
I see you have gone for a basic layout/theme.
I can advice you to play with visuals. try out new themes, if it is interrupting in your ongoing blogging activities. make a new blog. just for the demo purpose. try out many themes on it and how your content looks on it.
I have been blogging for 10 months now. And trust me the visual factor brings in a lot of views and hits on the blog. Make it something that is visually appealing to you. if you like it, people are gonna love it.
If you need any help. Feel free to ask.
Happy blogging dear 🙂
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Excellent advice, I will definitely ask if I need help! Thank you!
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I really like the idea of your blog (the rules)! Very fun and a great idea!
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Thank you so much!
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Yup. I agree with mytraveldiaryblog.
Themes can be pretty important in how popular a blog is. Make it clean and easy for us! 🙂
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I recently started posting photography posts on my blog. still struggling with the editing part.
Here is a try https://upasanatravels.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/visual-chutney-1/
I’d love to hear some opinions and a tip or two from my fellow bloggers 🙂
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Beautiful pictures and captions! I love the first one.
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Love the pictures! The third one down is a tad blurry, but you’re working on your editing skills! I love the others!
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Thanks. I’ll improve on that 🙂
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Hi all, I’ve got quite a new blog at http://thebookblogger2014.wordpress.com/ and I would appreciate some feedback on the quality of the posts so far. In addition, does anyone know any nice guest bloggers who would be willing to go onto a small new blog and review a book?
Thanks, TheBookBlogger2014
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I love the whole look of your blog. And the quality of the posts are definitely good.
You have any reading list for this year? 🙂
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Thank you very much! I’ve got a whole shelf of things to read, and there’s a big list which will keep me very busy… (https://thebookblogger2014.wordpress.com/what-im-reading/)
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The feel of the blog is really cool, and clearly we have similar tastes in books! Nice job, keep it up 🙂
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I rather enjoyed your blog. I found it very easy to navigate and greatly appreciated that you capped post length with the “Continue Reading” link. With regards to quality of the posts, you’re clear and descriptive without giving away too much of the book, or bashing me in with your opinion. I’m so glad you’re reviewing ‘classics’ as well as current titles. I have been wanting to go back and read books that were on our school summer reading lists. I’m interested in reading them, as a free-thinking adult without the constraints of reading for a grade. Tess of the D’Urbervilles is on my list!
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Thank you very much! I’ve got a list (https://thebookblogger2014.wordpress.com/what-im-reading/) of what are meant to be the best books so I don’t miss out classics, I’m sorry to say that I didn’t enjoy Tess too much, but I seem a little ouspoken there…
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I love your header. I enjoyed reading your reviews. I think guest reviews would be a great idea!
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The picture at the top is certainly neat and it fits your blog perfectly. However, I just wish that it was a tad bit smaller so that I could see your text without having to scroll much. You’ve earned yourself a new follower. 🙂
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Thank you very much for the feedback! I had a go at making the picture smaller.
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I feel like that is much better. 🙂
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Hi, Love your blog- I always check out Top 100 lists for inspiration for what to read next! I’m following you now and can’t wait to read your reviews. The picture is lush, really fits the look and content of the blog. 🙂
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Thank you very much!
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Hi, I have a travel blog, and I just posted a piece on the stunning Zion National Park in Utah.
Thanks! 🙂
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Wow! Stunning photos, great writing and excellent structure of the post — it looks very professional!
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Thank you so much Mara!
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Hey Kristin! 🙂
I too write a travel blog. Would love for you to check it out.
https://upasanatravels.wordpress.com/
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Congrats on getting published! That is very exciting. I hope for the same thing one day. Great work! 🙂
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Thanks 🙂 i wish you luck ❤
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Oh wow! I love your blog! You establish your ethos as a traveler immediately and your posts are so organized! I need to learn a few tricks from you 🙂
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Thank you! I like your blog name; it is one of the better travel names out there. I think there is something to be said for the importance of local travel as well. There is so much to explore right outside of our backyards. I also really enjoyed your bio.
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Hello!
Just posted and would love feedback!
http://tashab95.wordpress.com
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I’m curious about the comments policies of newspapers in other cities, and whether it does any good to blog about the hurt caused by anonymous comments, as I did here:
https://irishinvestigations.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/a-67-year-old-man-in-a-wheelchair-dies-then-gets-smeared-by-internet-trolls/
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Hey everyone,
I’ve recently updated my blog layout and made a few more new posts. I would definitely love to receive from constructive criticism or just feedback in general.
Thanks so much!
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I’m an aspiring journalist too! I think your theme works really well for your blog, especially the ‘continue reading’ feature! I also love your honesty in your posts. I followed, and I’m looking forward to reading more! 🙂
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Aww yay! It’s so nice to hear from other aspiring journalists! Congratulations of your nomination, btw!! Can’t wait to read more of your posts!
P.S. I’m slightly jealous you have a turtle!
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Hi! Wow this is the first time I’m not the 200th comment lol. I would love some feedback on my little blog on posts,and overall appearance. I am open to suggestions and constructive criticism. I will gladly do the same if you ask. 🙂 thanks again!
https://Www.spiralflower.wordpress.com
🙂
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Hi…I am getting a privacy message when I click on your blog. http://lilypupslife.wordpress.com/
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Oh my gosh how do I fix that?!
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I really like your blog and the overall look is really nice! Great posts as well
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http://Www.spiralflower.wordpress.com
thank you so.much!
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To fix the error message you just need to remove the s in https (replace it with http).
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http://Www.spiralflower.wordpress.com
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http://Www.spiralflower.wordpress.com
thank you so.much!
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Hey guys. As always, I’d appreciate feedback on my blog. To those who post feedback here, I’ll give feedback on your blog in return. 🙂
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Hi everyone, I recently wrote a post on “being realistc”. Though people think it’s good advice, I can’t think of a more defeatist idea. Would be lovely if you could check it out and tell me what you think!
Thanks!
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You’ve written a very interesting post. I’m not sure I completely agree with you – the word ‘realistic’ implies achievement for me, not ceasing to aim high. It might just be a different way to achieve something. But I’ll carry on pondering about this -thank you for writing about an interesting concept.
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You’re welcome! That is my aim with my blog. To write about everyday things and encourage thought and discussion. Maybe you can share your views in a comment or a blog post!
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In spirit of Valentine’s Day, I wrote about love at first sight. Check it out here:
https://drowninginroughdrafts.wordpress.com/2015/02/14/love-at-first-sight-nah/
I’d love to know your perspective on “love at first sight.” Do you think it exists? Has it happened to you before? Let me know; comment on my post. 🙂
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I really like how you structured your post, with a story interspaced between your own thoughts and opinions! Also, your blog name is great!
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I’ve been working on my widgets and would love some feedback! I’ve got stuff to do this morning but will be back to check you out later today. lily http://lilypupslife.wordpress.com/
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While I don’t remember the way your blog looked before, I do like the way it looks now — I assume you worked on the widgets in your sidebar, and I like both the look and the functionality. So I think that mission is accomplished 😉
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Thanks Mara, I really respect your opinion. I have worked hard in Blogging 101.
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Your widgets are really functional. I really like the one where it’s what you’re writing about
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Thanks Michelle…I’ve tried to move beyond the usual titles. I’m not super creative so it took some thinking.
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I love the design, and whilst I am unaware of what it looked like before, it’s beautifully eye-catching now, the top picture is incredible!
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wow…thank you book blogger….i really appreciate it!
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every time i publish a post i get a bit anxious. n i just published a new post. would love to know what you think. thanks in advance. 🙂 x theyear1886.wordpress.com
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Hi, everyone
I`d made that site from about six hours ago.There I will post some fun stuffs about everything you can come and visit it from the ling below
https://poto07.wordpress.com/
For now it`s only that but in a few days i think to make it better 🙂
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Hi,
Welcome to wordpress blogging.
I visited your blog and found your theme attractive. Anywho you can improve your “About” page so people can know who you are and what are the goals of your blog.
Hope my advice will be helpfull to you.
Good Luck..!!! 🙂
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Any Twitter nuts out there? I’d love to hear what you have to think about my post on how companies interact with other users.
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I completely agree with your post. Social media is harder than it looks, and it’s almost laughable how certain companies are faring in the wave of the future. Almost.
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Hi guys! I’ve just started my new blog and it would be great if you could spare a few minutes to check it out!
justtypingwhatithink.wordpress.com
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Hi there! I have the same theme! I’m looking forward to seeing you personalize the blog and writing more.
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Hi bloggers!
I’m starting a link-up party every month and would love everyone to get involved! You can find the information here and sign up for an email reminder also. Its a great way to get more readers!
http://lookthroughmylensblog.com/look-through-their-lens-2/
Also, my most recent post is here and I’d love the feedback!
http://lookthroughmylensblog.com/2015/02/15/why-i-am-proud-to-be-a-role-model/
Thanks in advance and happy writing!
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I really like your blog and post topics! Your writing is easy to read and enlightening. Keep it up 🙂
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Thank you! I am so glad you enjoy it!
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Hi, I just started blogging this year to write about my move to Sweden to open a hotel. What do you think? Comments very welcome! Thanks, Anna https://applesandtrumpets.wordpress.com/2015/01/04/my-first-post/
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Hi Anna – your blog looks just right to me. It’s easy to find your personal posts about moving and just as easy to find posts for guests looking for information about the hotel. It all looks very clean and clear.
You write clearly too – not too much and not too little – a ‘just right’ Goldilocks amount. 🙂
All good luck with your new adventure
Best wishes
Elaine
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Commented on your blog. Best of luck to you and your husband! 🙂
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Absolutely love the theme and colours that you chose for your blog. Very soothing, like a good book…that you’d like to sit in a corner and just read.
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Hi everyone! I just published a new post and would love to hear feedback! Please feel free to look around my blog as well and let me know what you think!
https://thestrangeher.wordpress.com/
Thank you!
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Great use of theme and images. I really like your new post about the Three Ruths
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Hey, I’d really like to know peoples thoughts on my blog (layout or posts) , and how I could change it. Thank you! 😃
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Hey, love the title and the layout of the blog, very easy on the eye. It seems like a nice personal insight into your thought processes, which is always a lovely start to a blog, good job 🙂
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Thanks for the feedback, I’m pleased you like it. Much appreciated 🙂
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I liked WE. It’s a clean, easy-to-read layout that’s nicely punctuated with imagery. Content-wise, for some reason, I was particularly drawn to your list-oriented posts: Annoying things at Christmas, electric v manual, 10 Things not bothered…I like the clarity of thought, drawing the reader to exactly your point.
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Thank you very much for the feedback, it is really appreciated! I’m glad you enjoyed the list styled posts, they are good to write 😃
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Hi! I like the title of the blog, although it made me think it was a food blog, until I clicked in. But the idea of little mind nuggets for consumption made sense after I started reading.
For the most part I like the clean layout. However, for me, the contrast, at least on my computer, of a white blogging space and very dark borders bothered my eyes. I wouldn’t change that on my account – but if anyone else notices it, you might think about lessening the contrast.
Hope that helps!
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Thank you for the feedback, it is really appreciated, and does help! I’ll keep an eye on the contrast issue, and see what I can change. 😊
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Could someone please tel me how I can customize my “comment” widget? I’ve tried all I could, but to no avail. I’ll be very grateful for your support. shahshankedredemption.wordpress.com
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Email me at lilypup1922@yahoo.com and I should be able to walk you through it.
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I see that you found a way to modify the Recent Comments widget — in case you’d like to read more about widgets and how best to use them, we just ran this post this past week:
https://wordpress.com/dailypost/2015/02/17/widget-customization/
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Hello everyone, I have a new post on my blog. Please feel free to give your feedback. Your valuable comments on my the layout of the blog would be welcome.
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I like your variety of post topics, and positive outlook! I also really liked your most recent post ‘a day of horrible experience’ – you tell this story very well, and your added musings of courage and sacrifice make a great ending.
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Thank you Sherina for reading and commenting on my post.
Best Regards
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Is there any grammatical mistake here. I’ll be happy if you’ll tell me that how can I make it more appealing in terms of sentence structure!
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Is there any grammatical mistake here. I’ll be happy if you’ll tell me that how can I make it more appealing in terms of sentence structure!
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