Jul 20, 2015 / Community Pool

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      1. Thanks for the comment and having a look at my blog Demetrius, of course I’ll follow back I’ll do that now and have a look at your blog.

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  3. Hi everyone!
    I’m not entirely new, but I would appreciate a visit for a visit.
    I blog about my journey through mental health, recovery, drug addiction, and a bit more. I’d love to meet new bloggers and hopefully grow my support network.

    Thank you in advance!

    http://lazarusandlithium.com

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    2. I shared your blog with our roommate a couple of days ago. (I’m hoping I don’t regret it, she reads out loud and I prefer your voice in my head thank-you-very-much). You’re totally one of my favorites for personal reasons.

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    3. Hi,

      I don’t know much about what causes mental health. I read your most recent post and was wondering why you felt the way you do. You spoke to your girlfriend and God; shouldn’t that make you feel better? What are you asking to go away?

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  5. Greetings! I’d like to think that I sing the praises of archives as not being these gated crypts o’ old stuff tucked away at the end of long, dark passages. Recently found one that was, indeed, at the end of a long, dark passage. And there was even a gate! Let’s take a glimpse, shall we? http://wp.me/p5id06-fW

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    2. I loved this post, just the bit of inspiration I needed today to not go and dig into a tub of ice cream! The only thing I feel it’s missing is a link to this Cassey’s tumblr blog to enable people like me to check it out too x

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  9. Hi everyone!
    I’m trying to get more people to read and comment on my novel, which is about a educated American girl who is already in China for a job opportunity, but gets much more than what she expects. I’ve had a critic tell me the first book is really slow, but the second book has a much better start. Would you mind reading the first half of the first chapter of the second book and maybe leave a comment? Ideas on how to improve is also welcomed. Will reciprocate.
    Thanks!

    Chapter 1: Repair (1/2)

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    1. I enjoyed reading the first three poems I found on your blog, and the illustrations you chose were intriguing! I’ve followed you and look forward to reading more of your work. Best,

      Pam

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    2. I think your poems are wonderful! They’re focused and well-thought-out. Of the 5 or 6 I read, I understand and I can relate.
      “Oldboy” – communication is used as a weapon, unfortunately. (BTW, the use of opium is an obvious sign of which part of the world you’re living in or writing about)
      “On Perception” – one’s thoughts are the culprit for distorting reality. I can die one day and revive on another
      “Regrets” – I really, really, really like this one. It’s one of my favorites
      “Silence” – I agree, the world is moving too fast and the way to survive (for most working class people) is we can never slow down. A lot of the times, I just want to block everyone out, spend time with myself (read a book), and slow time down. “Outer” is spelled with one “t”
      “Rage” – It’s ambiguous and a little strange but I know the feeling
      “Monsoon of my Mind” – again, I know the feeling
      Keep up the good work 🙂

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      3. English is a strange language that needs to get with the program. It doesn’t make sense a lot of the time in spelling. For example: prize and surprise. For pronunciation: school and Schwartz. Everything else I read was perfect, so don’t fret about such an abnormality 🙂 I’m a proofreader so my eyes are drawn to things like that and I feel compelled to fix them 🙂

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    1. hey 🙂
      i visited your blog the articles are really a good-read 🙂 i enjoyed them so much.
      i have followed your blog……follow back maybe? 🙂

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    2. Hello:)
      Lovely blog!
      You should create an About page, your readers would love to know you better:) Always categorise and tag your posts, it makes it easier to find older ones!
      Write about what you love, if possible have a writing schedule so your followers know when to come back:)
      Keep coming back to the Community Pool and connect with other bloggers!
      Hope it helps!
      Julia

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    3. I really enjoyed reading your blog. It’s almost like I was walking through those woods with you and having a close encounter with that deer. I think that you’re doing really well and I look forward to coming back and reading more about your adventures!

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  13. Hello fellow bloggers!

    My blog mostly contains poetry with just a dash of articles and short stories thoroughly mixed with feministic opinions, idealistic situation, bad fandom references and served with a light sprinkle of glittery quotes on top.

    Also, in my latest post, I lament about women objectification in our society. If you like that kind of deep, gruelling, frustrating, anti-society literature, do give it a read! I would love to hear your thoughts, opinions, reviews, anything (!!) about it.

    Link to the post: https://anerdyutopia.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/the-place-where-i-come-from/#more-186

    Link to my blog: https://anerdyutopia.wordpress.com

    Hope you like it!
    Cheers!

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    2. Dear Bhavika, Please visit my blog. It contains poetry and short stories. my latest is on a boy who with no formal education sets out to win man Booker… please read and share.. 🙂

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    3. I like what you wrote and understand. It’s such a contradiction – the desire for females to be pretty and the high standard for that, but the prettier you are, the more likely you’re going to get raped. The place where you live needs a social change as I’m sure you agree for the betterment of society.

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      1. Yep exactly! The hypocrisy of it all and that fact that a woman is judged according to her appearance first and work later is horrible and prevalent in most parts of world if not all. I hope something good happens and I hope it happens soon.

        Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

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  16. Hi everyone! This seems a little scary as I just started up my blog yesterday 🙂
    I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about how I could gain some more views and clean up my blog. Also was wondering if it’s important for me to make a central theme over what my posts are about or if I could just post whatever I feel like. Any help you guys can give would be great thanks!!
    Here’s the link:
    https://insertmyaveragelifehere.wordpress.com/

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    1. Hi, Rachel! I visited–and followed– your blog; I can’t wait to see how it develops. I would recommend adding something in the “About” section–maybe expand on why you’re blogging? I have just finished one year of blogging, and I learned so much from taking every blogging course offered by WordPress. You also meet greet people that way, who correspond, support your work, and follow your blog. Good luck to you!

      Pam

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    2. Hello:)
      Your blog looks really good for someone who started yesterday:)
      Create an About page and tell us your story and what your blog will be about; categorise and tag your posts even if you didn’t decide on a main topic! Start writing about what you love and in time you will tailor your blog to your own preference:)
      I’ve created main topics at the beginning and just added more as I went along, but that is up to you, really!
      Come back to Community Pool as often as you can, connect with others, take part in challenges:)
      I am hosting a photo and a quote challenge every week, where bloggers share they own take on the week’s theme:) Take a look and maybe join us!
      Hope it helps:)
      Julia

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  19. Hellow bloggers
    its been almost a week since i started my blog, there are various types of posts like tips on beauty, poetry and other stuff.
    I hope you’ll like it. Please do check out my blog and follow it I’ll try my best to keep you entertained as i have alot of cool ideas in my mind but i cant post them coz there arent much viewers.
    https://zara109.wordpress.com/

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    1. Hello and welcome to WordPress:)
      Your blog looks fun and full of energy!
      I would advise you to maybe work a bit on your About page, your readers/followers love to know more about their author and what the blog is about:)
      Keep adding pictures to your posts, they are great!
      Good luck, you’ll do great:)
      Julia

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  20. A bit late to the pool this week guy if anyone has any time to head on over to my blog and give me a little feedback I’m more than happy 🙂

    I’m looking for bloggers to follow too. Parenting and fangirl/fanboy styles are what my reader is missing! If you’re one of those bloggers, hit me up. I will pop over 🙂

    Thanks!

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    2. I like your layout. Simple and beautiful. Your logo/banner is very pretty and your pug is SO darn cute. I especially like your Diary entries with the photos. Your menu looked organized but I wondered if you should have a direct link to your diary entries? I was viewing this on an iPhone.

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    1. Suggestions: (I put suggestions on here so people don’t see it in your comments).
      “…Vermont, which was as far away from his niece that Elias could get while staying in the country….”
      “…Vermont, which was as far from his niece as he could get while staying in the country….”
      To me, this gives a smoother read.
      “hadn’t born fruit”
      “hadn’t bore fruit”
      “Elias later will hide it”
      “Elias will hide it” or “Elias will later hide it”
      It’s awkward the way you had it. Both “later” and “will” shows time, so the first suggestion shows its redundancy while the second shows a smoother read.

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  23. Hey everyone! I’m curious about a couple things. I’m a writer and love to get experimental with my writing. I work on novels, short stories, etc. Anyway, I’m wondering if it’s safe to put stories up on my blog and they not be stolen? I’m not sure how to get copyrights or if they’re even needed.

    Also, are there any specific tags or categories that garner more traffic?

    Please comment on my blog, specifically at http://www.dreamermeggan.wordpress.com. I really appreciate any feedback! Thank you! 🙂

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    1. I wish I could help you with the potential theft of putting your ideas on a blog since my work was stolen. I suggest you keep the stuff you want to publish in a super safe place while posting stuff that are high-quality and you are willing to risk.

      I think the tag with the most traffic would be humor because who doesn’t like a great laugh?

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    1. Hi Michelle – the side bar looks great – I would just consider, what are the most important sections to people or which ones do you want them to see first?

      If it was me, I’d put the Social Media follow under your Author pic.

      Do you need Top Posts as well as Whats New? Could you combine it into Things You Might Like.

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    2. I think it looks great! I agree with Tara to put your social media buttons below your “About the Author,” plus it would go well above your “Follow me on Bloglovin’.” I also agree that what you consider is the most important for your viewers to see should be at the top (below about the author and social media buttons).

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  25. Good afternoon everyone. I am new to the blogging space. My blog is my journey recovering from a MVA that has left my body broken and I have a head injury. My intention for the blog was to help others and also five others perspective on what living like this is really like.

    I wrote a blog post about fibromyalgia and I feel it is pretty angry. Is this post too emotional or is there an allowance for it? I appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks.

    Insightful Sunday: The “F” Word | Halcyon Thames

    Insightful Sunday: The “F” Word

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  27. Hi everyone, just started my blog about a month ago. It’s http//crackedrearviewer.wordpress.com. I do reviews of films from the 1930s to the 70s, and would appreciate anyone interested to come check it out! Last post was a little different….a review of the trade paperback Warlock by Jim Starlin: The Complete Collection. Any feedback on the site is greatly appreciated!!

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  28. Hello! I’m a travel blogger and have been writing about my recent adventure through Europe. I would love advice on my writing and blog appearance in general. Thanks in advance! 🙂

    travelfareatwell.wordpress.com

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    1. 1. Keep your blog interesting
      2. Interact with fellow bloggers here at WordPress and in other blogging networks
      3. Partake in blogging events and prompts

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