Sep 21, 2015 / Community Pool

Community Pool

The place for advice, feedback, and friendly blogging chatter.

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Have you just published a new post and are dying for some feedback? Did you recently start your blog and could use some layout or design advice from your more seasoned peers?

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    1. I’m sorry to hear that you did not place in the top 15.
      I went ahead and read your story and in my honest opinion I thought it was great. Perhaps you could’ve painted a more vivid picture of the setting and brought more depth in body language and character. Other than that, I didn’t see anything wrong with it. I actually share the same interest in writing and decided to follow your blog 🙂
      And since I went ahead and critiqued your story, would you mind doing the same for me? It would be very appreciated 🙂
      https://pebblestonesteps.wordpress.com/2015/09/19/the-suns-musing-and-the-moons-laughter/

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  2. I sewed a Hobbes (best friend of Calvin) doll and started taking him with me when I travel. I would like to do a weekly photo post of this, but I’m not sure how to handle it. I wrote about the process and reasons of making Hobbes here, plus had pictures of our first adventure together.
    What do you think of the pictures? Is the writing tone right for this type of project? I’ll be forever in your debt if you look over the post and help me out.

    http://intothemild.co/2015/08/26/weird-wednesday-in-search-of-a-travel-companion/

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    1. Just checked out your blog. I love the idea of your travel companion. I have a friend who does that with a cute little doll she brings everywhere she goes. I can’t wait to see where your future travels are. I would love if you would check out my travel blog as well. The more visitor’s the merrier! Happy travels.

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    2. I think the idea is fantastic! I recommend writing a few posts from Hobbes’ point of view. You can make them humorous, adventurous, anything. I think it would be interesting! 🙂

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  4. I’m sorry to hear that you did not place in the top 15.
    I went ahead and read your story and in my honest opinion I thought it was great. Perhaps you could’ve painted a more vivid picture of the setting and brought more depth in body language and character. Other than that, I didn’t see anything wrong with it. I actually share the same interest in writing and decided to follow your blog 🙂
    And since I went ahead and critiqued your story, would you mind doing the same for me? It would be very appreciated :)https://pebblestonesteps.wordpress.com/2015/09/19/the-suns-musing-and-the-moons-laughter/

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    1. You have a lot of neat stuff happening at your blog. I gave you a follow as a fellow photographer. I look forward to what else will come out of your creative mind and camera!

      You have a good looking site and your peepers widget is cute.

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  6. Hello everyone, I have a couple of posts I would like to share with everyone that are very different. I would love your feedback and your participation.

    The first, is a photography post on Safari West in Santa Rosa with a lot of fun animal photos…. http://bulldogtravels.com/2015/09/16/safari-in-the-sonoma-serengeti-safari-west-zoo/

    And the second is a photo challenge asking people to submit their favorite self portrait! Check them out and have fun! http://bulldogtravels.com/2015/09/07/calling-all-selfies-bulldogtravels-self-portrait-photo-challenge/

    http://bulldogtravels.com/

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    1. Just checked out your blog. I like your writing. I think it is funny and interesting and informative. I would just suggest two things: 1) Perhaps consider placing an image or images in your posts to draw visual people’s eye to the posts and help draw them in to it, and 2) I would suggest you take a look at the widgets that are available to you. Your blog is aclean looking blog which could benefit from a search field, perhaps archives, categories, maybe links to your other social media…something to keep the viewer interested and to encourage them to click on other posts you have written in the past.

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    2. I love your writing style. I love that it almost sounds like stream of consciousness or that you are talking to yourself. I can identify with you train of thought. I really like your use of humorous photos in your posts. It makes me want to keep reading.

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      1. I’m always open to checking out new blogs. I’ll head over there as soon as I can. I want to do it at a time when I can really look at everything, and right now is not that time (busy morning). See ya soon! 🙂

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    2. To link to your own blog simply copy the url and paste it here. It’s always a good idea to think about who you want to write to. Sometimes that will kick-start your thought process. If you are short on ideas, you might want to enroll in one of the Blogging University offerings Blogging 101, for instance, is AMAZING! Or go to the link below for some great fodder to get your creative juices flowing. Good luck!
      Chris from http://thediybistro.com/
      https://wordpress.com/dailypost/dp_prompt/

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    3. You’re in the right place for help! New blogs are fun! Play around with settings and get acquainted with WordPress. If you have any questions, then ask away because we are here to help and give feedback!

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  14. 2’s a charm:) #1 Published “my encore specialties” cookbook on Amazon and Createspace – also have it displayed on Facebook. Go take a peek! Thanks a bunch!

    http://www.myencorespecialties.com

    #2 Been doing a diligent search for paid product reviews. Started my own website but it’s more informative than a $-maker. I love writing reviews on products I’ve tried.

    Thanks again:)

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    1. I love your site. It is very professional looking. I love this post. I read it previously when you wrote it first. I think it is a great use of humor and photos to keep the reader reading until the end. Keep up the good work!

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    1. I like the post. I like how you have it broken in to sections. And I like your use of images. It captured my attention. As a fellow travel writer I gave you a follow. I hope you will do the same. We can help each other out in the future! Best of luck to you. I look forward to your future travels.

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    2. I really enjoyed this post. You made it very easy to follow and understand for readers. This caught my attention because I also love to travel and do my best to do so every chance I get. Keep up the great work and I’m looking forward to seeing the places you go to. I’m giving you a follow. Perhaps you can follow me as well. We can possibly learn from each other’s traveling experiences. Cheers!

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  18. Hello blogging world! Yesterday I posted my latest posts about if your life is just busy or cluttered. If you could check it out please I would really appreciate feedback on this. And as always I will gladly return the favor. Thank you for your time, cheers!

    xo. Sammy

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    2. Your blog is awesome!
      Really enjoyed your recent posts and all the pictures that you put up. The visuals were great. I also love traveling and would be happy to see the places you go to next. Keep up the great work!

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  19. Would love some feedback on my new blog. I started it about a week ago just for fun! I would also like some blogs to follow. Leave a reply with your blog and what its about! thanks

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    1. Great post. I can certainly relate to the Dieing Empty post and the cluttered life mantra. Thanks for the tips and thanks for the reminder. I suppose I should get back to work! great job. Gave you a follow. I would be honored if you would check my site out as well.

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  24. This is just beautiful!
    What you guys did is definitely inspiring. It must’ve felt really good cleaning and picking up all of that. Thank you for helping the Earth. I encourage you to keep doing what you’re doing and I wish you all the best of luck 🙂

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    1. Hi! I enjoyed your blog very much, but I have here some thoughts. You have great writing, but I really wish you could write more. I don’t know if it was your intention, but it does seem more like a photo blog, which kinda confuses with the title The Inquisitive Writer. I love your photos, but I really want to see more of your writing.

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      1. I know, I would like to write more..But here’s the problem: I am blogging about my trip to Aruba. I would like to have a travel blog, but I’m not a traveler. I would like to travel more, though. I also don’t have time to write. I started working and I just don’t have time. Thanks for the advice :-). I really needed it. You’re 100% right.

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    2. i read your blog. I can relate. I too have a husband who works long hrs and i have a 2yr old and newborn so your story IS my story 😊 good blog

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      1. I’m glad to know there are others out there! I sometimes think maybe I am the only one lol We can do this!! Good luck mama

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      2. lol, no your DEFINITELY not alone 😊 lol
        if you ever get a moments rest maybe u can check out my blog. im a beginner as well.
        becomingrina.wordpress.com

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      3. Great post! All women struggle with confidence and loving themselves. I find myself fighting this battle as well after having two children! The only thing I would suggest fixing about your blog is getting a follow button. I would love to follow your post but I couldnt find a follow button anywhere. It could also be the fact Im new at Word press and dont exactly know what Im doing 🙂

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      4. hmmm, ill look into it. 2 ppl so far have followed but im not sure how they did it. Im totally new to this too… 😀 ill go to ur site and see where the follow button is….

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