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Hi everyone,
Happy Monday! For a number of reasons I’ve been away from blogging on WordPress for a while, but I’ve recently found a bit more balance to my time and am trying to get back into it.
My first post back is a fictional confession letter from a failed novelist. I don’t want to say too much about his character because the feedback I want is, basically, does it work? What do you get from his words about him, and ultimately, is it believable?
All comments greatly greatly appreciated as a writer struggling to get creativity flowing again! You can find the post here:
Thanks, and as ever, happy to reciprocate!
Ben
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Hi Ben! Awesome – taking a look at your post now. Happy Monday! Would love to see your feedback on my very first WordPress blog post if you have the time.
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Sounds great, I’m just popping out now but will take a look later!
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Really liked your post, very thought-provoking, and a slight twist on what I expected it to be! Nice work 🙂
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Thanks so much
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Hey Ben, read it earlier today, and had a suspicion by the end of it that it was fictional, though I didn’t want to assume! Very well-written, but maybe changing one or two details would make it work better? Perhaps, him talking about actual drafts or stories, or personal details about maybe his wife or children. Something like that. Maybe talking about a published piece, or a letter from an editor that egged him on to do more.
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Thanks! Yeah I like the idea of the familial stuff, or a bit more detail, might think about that if I ever expand it!
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I really like the idea behind the story and most of the content.
I became confused when reading double negatives and some of his language made him sound illiterate rather than a failed author. I think your story would be stronger if you took out that kind of language. I particularly liked your last two paragraphs.
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Hi Benedict!
Thanks for sharing this. I just popped over to your site and read the post. As far as the content, I really enjoyed it. It was a nice little glimpse into a fictional character’s life. My only feedback would be regarding his voice/accent. At first the way he spoke sounded like a cockney English accent, then it began sounding like the sort of stereotypical old time southern accent out of a cartoon. I wasn’t clear if that was meant to be believable or humorous, so depending on what you were going for (a humorous caricature versus a realistic depiction of a common accent), I might tone down some of the phonetically written accent.
Good work and thanks again for sharing!
Charlotte
http://www.girlygeekgirl.com
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Interesting, ok, thanks for the feedback. I was going for a southern accent, phonetically written, kind of treading a line between believability and him not caring about the rules of grammar, kind of tying in with him writing whatever he wanted and not caring too much about the rules, but if it came across as corny obviously it didn’t quite work! I am superbly British sounding though, so that may be why the accent wasn’t quite right! It was meant to be old-timey southern by the way, but thanks for the feedback either way 🙂
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You’re very welcome! It definitely did sound more old timey than modern. I find accents so hard to write phonetically so I admire your attempt at it! 🙂
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Hi Ben!
It’s so well written you can feel the force of the writing as you read it.I enjoyed it thoroughly and commend your talent,Sir.
Could you please check out my blog? I just started,I’d appreciate some feedback.
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Haha, you’re too kind! I like your theme, obviously, it’s a nice style of writing, very chatty and approachable, keep it up and you’ll do well 🙂
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Thank you!!
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Dude, that was awesome. I love it. It actually speaks to me on a personal level. I love writing stories, but I often feel the same way that this failed novelist does…. It makes you think….. Great work man!
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Your story was great–I really enjoyed it. The only thing I could say is that the way your character spoke was a little disconcerting, like he couldn’t decide between “posh, well-read, literary professor” and “poorly educated farm boy.” Otherwise, I loved how the story progressed and he was analyzing his actions.
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Brilliant story, I loved the resolution and how relatable the character was. I shivered to think that could be me.
Thumbs up!
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Hey everyone! I wrote about the music I enjoyed during January, including two concerts I attended and an interview opportunity I had. I’d love more feedback about my description. What sort of details would help make the article more descriptive? Thanks a lot! http://catherinezhang.me/2016/02/04/january-music-favorites-2016/
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Cool blog! You had me when you mentioned music! I’ll check it out in more detail and listen to some of the tracks you have posted. I think you were descriptive enough with everything. Too much detail would have been overwhelming.
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Thanks a lot for your feedback! I’m glad I’m headed in the right direction. 🙂
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Hi there! Awesome post – it was well written, succinct yet substantial, and I really enjoyed that you put the songs in there as well. Side note — I LOVE your blog’s header image! Very cool 🙂
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com/
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Ahh, thanks so much! Yeah, I figured it’d be easier for readers if I just gave it all to them! Thanks! My sister designed the header image, she’s great at graphic design!
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You have gained a follower out of me! I absolutely love your blog. I don’t get to go to concerts very often, but your blog made me feel that I was a part of the crowd. The whole concept of adding the artist’s music pieces is brilliant. I really do need to thank you for introducing me to new artists and I’m looking forward on reading more. 🙂
If you have some spare time, do check out my blog, too! It’s an art blog, and I’m a beginner. Feedback will be highly appreciated. Here’s the link:
http://www.mehrsartblog.wordpress.com
Keep up the good work! x
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Mehr,You are so talented! I’m in love with your artwork and skill! I so look forward to what you do next.You deserve so many more followers!
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Thanks a lot for following! I’m glad you enjoyed the article, I put a lot of effort into the music favorites 🙂 I will check out your blog later tonight when I get the chance! Thanks again for the feedback.
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Hi all!
Just wrote a piece and would love to hear your thoughts on it!
Am more than willing to return the favour! 🙂
Have a great week ahead!!
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I love your title! Now I’m sitting here chuckling to myself about the rest of it. Your post seems to resonate nicely with your title. I imagine people who use both their visual/auditory senses a lot will enjoy your piece. That includes me!
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Thank you! Hahaha!
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I liked your post. As I said in my comment on the blog, I sure hope it was fiction. You described a very scary scenario. No one could sleep with that going on!
My suggestion would be to put your widgets on one of the side bars. I looked at your about page and couldn’t find my way back to the home page. The second time I visited I saw that you have them located at the bottom.
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Hi there! I agree with Karuna. Loved the post (and hope it was fiction as well!), but I would recommend side widgets or a constant menu at the top to help with navigating.
Happy blogging!
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com/
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Hi there.I adore your writing style.Seriously.It’s so gripping and engaging,I love it.You’ve gained a follower here definitely!
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Thank you so much, you are too kind!!
I look forward to reading more from you!!
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Thank you!
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Hi everyone, do you love your name?
http://joseyphina.wordpress.com/i-my-name
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Yes! I love my name (Jennifer) because it was bestowed upon me by my sister. I’m named after her favorite black doll. Great post. Resonated beautifully!
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Thanks, Jenny. Love the name too☺
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I really enjoyed the post about your name. You have a beautiful name!
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Thanks, Dalindcy. What does yours mean?
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I don’t think my name has a meaning. When I try to Google it or search on a website it never recognizes it. But I love my name nonetheless. 🙂
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Sounds lovely anyways ☺
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Great idea for a post.I answered your question about my name on your blog!
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Just replied it. Thanks for dropping by, Karuna! ☺
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Hi Joseyphina!
I loved this post. It really resonated with me on a personal level, as I have always hated my given name and use a pseudonym. I actually wrote a post about it last month:
http://girlygeekgirl.com/2016/01/12/whats-in-a-name/
Charlotte
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Thanks for passing by, Charlotte. And I like your name. It has a sophisticated feel to it. Read your post. Glad you got yourself a name you loved👍
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I don’t really like my name sometimes because it’s really common.My first and last name happens to be one of the most common combinations possible.But,I do love it most of the time because it makes me,me and I can’t dream of being called something else.
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I believe everyone’s name is common to an extent but everyone wears his or her name differently. As long as you feel your name is yours to own, you can be yourself to the fullest. Thanks for sharing ☺
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Agreed.This is what makes me love my name,at the end of the day!
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I do like my name (Flávia), although people tend to mistake it with other names, I’m so used to it that I can’t imagine to have an other name. It’s not a common name where I live.
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Sounds cool; never heard of it though. And if it makes you stand out, then all the better! Thanks for passing by ☺
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Hello everyone!
I just published a post about book banning and would love to hear people’s opinions.
http://girlygeekgirl.com/2016/02/08/misc-monday-on-book-banning/
Thanks!
Charlotte xo
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Well… I’m done editing the first draft of my debut psychological thriller novel ‘A Hole in Serenity’ so it’s almost time for me to send it to the gods that be! If you have the time to stop by my blog I would be forever grateful. I need as much support as possible and I am certain that each and every follower can have a huge part to play in the success of my book. Thank you for your time and happy Monday!! Take care, Mark.
http://www.markdraycott.com
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Hi Mark! I visited your blog today. It appears you have more than schooled readers about the ins and outs of writing a novel. It also seems that you have adeptly tied other posts to your novel. Good. Good. Good.
Actually, I was hoping to read a short excerpt of ‘A Hole in Serenity.’ I was hoping to meet a character. You’ve wet my appetite. Rough drafts wouldn’t put me off a bit. Please reward your readership with a taste…OK?!
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Hi there, thank you for visiting! Your interest and support is very much appreciated. I shall shortly be releasing the blurb to ‘A Hole in Serenity’ so hopefully you will not have to wait too much longer. Do sign up to follow if you can! Thanks again, Mark.
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Hi fellow Bloggers! I have recently updated my site and would love some feedback! I will return the favor and most likely follow you 🙂 http://www.threemeangreens.com
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I just checked out your site and really like it! I’m new myself so I don’t have much advice to give, but I think you are doing an awesome job! The only think I wasn’t sure I followed you but I think I ended up liking the theme rather than you blog. But I figured it out. Keep up the great work!
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You did follow me! Thank you for taking the time to look it over and respond 🙂
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Mary, I received a request from you to access a blog site that I am no longer using. I’m not sure why you get that site. If you want to check out my current site I am blogging on please check out: http://susanbodyrenovations.com if you are interested in following my site. Thank you:)
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When I clicked on your profile picture it sent me there. It must still be linked to your old site! Found the new one 🙂
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Your posts are really fun to read, I love how you write about lyrics that speak to you. One thing about your theme – all the way at the top of the page there is a big white space next to your logo (which is awesome, by the way). That space kind of looks out of place – I was actually waiting for something to load, haha. That’s all I have though!
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Thanks for your thought out response! I am somewhat limited by the theme of my blog as to how big logos, titles and subtitles come across. My blog also changes appearance based upon whether or not you’re viewing it on a mobile device. I actually do all of my blogging via mobile. On my phone the posts and logo all appear the same size. I purposely tried to pick a simple, easy format since my blog is stories and not many images apart from the main image associated with each new post. Thanks for the advice bc I will look at on laptop now and see if I can rearrange a bit!
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That would make sense! I was looking at your blog on a laptop so that’s why we’re seeing different things I think :). And no problem!
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I loved your memoir on your name,Mary! I have a really common name and I feel like I really hate my name too sometimes so I could relate so much! Thank you definitely following!
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Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it!
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All, ok
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Hi everyone, do you read or write fan fiction? I just published a post on my recent, experience of writing it, and how I think it is a useful practice for all kinds of writers. Would be lovely if you read it and tell me what you think!
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Hi there! I really enjoyed this post. I just recently began writing fan fiction and serializing it on my blog, and you are right that it is a different experience, sometimes with different motives than original works. Thank you for sharing this!
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com/
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Thank you for reading and commenting, Charlotte!
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I wrote about getting the highest approval for a long distance, international relationship: the green card! http://howtoplayhouse.com/2016/02/04/getting-green-carded/
For those who are/were in international relationships/have experience with long distance/expat issues, I’d love to hear what other blogs you read. I used to be in tightknit expat community and I feel out of the loop now!
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This made me so genuinely happy and delighted.Congratulations to you both! Brilliant wordplay and raw emotion.Love it.
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Your blog doesn’t fit my mobile device.
A responsive layout would work well.
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I’d like some blunt, honest opinions about my latest post. http://jefftcann.com/2016/02/06/the-whistle-pig/
I’m experimenting with some different writing styles lately. And my voice seems to be morphing. This is a general interest piece. I’m wondering if it is generally interesting. Thx Jeff
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Enjoyable read! Love the movie and your comment on how without winter, we have less cozy nights home with the family. There’s nothing like being snowed in with the ones you love!
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I found the style to be engaging enough to read the full piece. I like you admitting to peer pressure from a 10 yr old. Truth always wins me over. Of course, I just experienced Jonas too not so far away from you and wrote about it, so I’m already biased towards interest in the subject.
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Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it. I just read your tribute to Jonas – brilliant. BTW – I don’t do small-talk either, but that is more related to social anxiety than anything else. If I have nothing important to say, I say nothing.
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Hi everyone am really new to blogging, would love it if you took a look at my blog, love to hear feedback or any thoughts 🙂
Lifestylelotus.wordpress.com
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You have a great blog… nice pictures and great writing. happy blogging!
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Thanks so much for taking a look Arv 🙂
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🙂
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Hi Natalie – 2 of the 3 posts weren’t interesting to me, but the pescatarian one was right up my alley. I’d like to read more about *you* in the post. What prompted you to become a pescatarian? Did you make that word up? I’ve never seen it before and I love it. I’d like to see more than a list. Maybe some anecdotes about your misadventures in the carnivore world. Also, I’d probably make an exception for your mom’s lamb stew. That seems like torture to give that up.
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Haha! Thanks Jeff that’s great feedback, thanks for taking the time 🙂
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Just setting up I see. No posts yet, or did I get lost in the transfer? Your design certainly has possibility. Don’t you just love that word? I suspect you’re going to start actually writing any day now. Today is as good as any. Anyways, I looked. Possibility!
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Hiya thanks for taking a look! should be 4 posts up, tech hitch I’m guessing 🙂
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I agree with Jeff. Your style is clear but some of the content is too general to hold my interest. For a personal blog, more ‘you’ is recommended 🙂
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Thanks Annie, really helpful 🙂
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Your blog is really interesting and has many great pictures to go along with it.Absolutely loved the post on pescatarians .Keep going!
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Thankyou so much, much needed boost!
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It’s best if you just start blogging.
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Would you rather live your whole life as a kid or an adult? Let me know what you think at
http://joseyphina.wordpress.com/would-you-rather-5-be-a-kid-or-an-adult-your-whole-life
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Things got deep on Coolbeans4 last week as I discussed friendships over time. https://coolbeans4.wordpress.com/2016/02/05/friendships-nobody-said-it-was-easy-no-one-ever-said-it-would-be-this-hard/ How do you guys manage to maintain friendships?
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Great read! I recently deleted my Facebook app because I’m tired of being nine friends with so many people. I find we make less attempts at face to face time because we get the false sense of keeping in touch via social media. So my focus is to make real memories with people I love. That narrows down to about 4 best friends, two of whom are my sisters, my mother and my husband! Two others I still consider best fiends but life is busy, so we’ll see each other eventually! Friendships are nothing like what we see on tv but you’re lucky if you have one.
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Thanks! I can see myself making the same call as you in a few years.
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Sorry not nine friends. Online friends!
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Hello, Am currently running four blogs, it may sound like a lot to but to me it’s not enough! I love writing. My main blog right now is Lovethebooksblog.wordpress.com. Thanks in advance for checking it out.
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This month I’m doing February Favorites. I’m taking time off from writing and instead posting past articles. Feedback is always welcome!
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I like this idea! So how do you do this? Just Re-Blog? Do you change the date on it?
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In a browser, open the article you want to feature.
If you view your blog site in a web browser, not the app, you will see at the bottom of your article a button that says, “Press This”.
Use your curser to highlight text you’d like to appear at the top of your new blog post. It may be the first few lines, or a point you made in the middle of the article. Then click on the Press This button.
A window will pop up with text you highlighted and something like:
Source: Community Pool
With a hyperlink imbedded in the name of the article. You can save it as a draft or publish it now.
I spent a couple of days choosing articles to feature and saved them each as a new draft. I changed “Source:…” to “Read more…”
Then I spent time changing the titles, adding a new intro to some, and setting the date for publication and featured images. I also took time to set categories and tags. In just a few days, and maybe four hours, I had posts ready for the entire month!
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Hi Everyone!
I just started blogging again! I hope you guys check out my blog and follow 🙂 I will definitely follow back and give my feedback! 🙂
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Your blog has a nice look and great content. I wonder if you might experiment (if your theme supports it) with a larger size font for your posts. Other than that, looks great!
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Hi! I agree with Robert about perhaps increasing the font size. Even on a large desktop monitor it was a little difficult to read. I really liked the minimalist layout and background art.
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com
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Thank you so much! I will definitely take your advice! 🙂
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Hey, you got great writings there! Liked it! Thank you for sharing xx 🙂
Keep blogging!
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Thank you so much! It really means a lot! ❤
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Hey you’ve got great writing skills,keep going!! It’s a lovely read that’s engaging and just right.Check out my blog,please too? I’m just starting out
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Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words! They really mean a lot to me! I will definitely check out your blog too 🙂
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Thank you!
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lovely theme, 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Hi everyone, this is my first time posting for feedback. Just wrote something last night that would love feedback on from folks who do not know me personally. It’s the latest post here: http://www.phayvanh.com/
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I’ll check out your new blog but I gave you a follow because I love the look and content of your blog that I have seen so far. The layout you chose seems to really fit your work.
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Thanks for that comment
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Hello!
I just started a blog on my experiences with domestic violence and sexual assault. I really want to boost my following so I can reach more people and help others! I’m trying to be as level-headed and neutral or bad mouthed my ex or his family. Am I doing a good job at this? I still have a lot left of my story to share. Is what I’ve posted so far too detailed? Detailed enough? What can I do to get more followers?
Thank you!
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Very effective! I’m sorry you had to deal with this. It must have been frightening. This is part of your story so it’s not too detailed. My concern is any legal action from him. Not sure how to protect ourselves from this. As far as getting more followers, be sure and put Tags re: ‘abuse’ in your posts. Also, follow others with like focus in their blogs and make comments. Good Luck!
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Thank you for the response! How do you put tags in the post? Still new to blogging!
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Go into Edit. You’ll see on the left side ‘categories and tags’. In the ‘tags’ type words that apply to your post, one at a time, and save. This way other bloggers can search for specific tags and come up with your post. 🙂
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Just had a quick glance at your posts and followed immediately, as I have recently left a toxic relationship. I hope reading your blog will help me in many many ways!
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Hi! I’m going to be doing the A to Z Blog Challenge in April and was wondering if, after it’s over, there is some way I can group the 26 days of the challenge together so they don’t overwhelm my Blog Feed. Thanks for any thoughts.
http://meinthemiddlewrites.com/
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Hi Mary Lou!
If you want all 26 posts to be easily accessible to your readers in one spot, I would suggest adding a drop down parent menu with a child for each of the 26 posts. (Assuming your WP theme supports parent/child menus). If you want an example of what I mean, check out the “Short Story” parent button on my top menu, and you can see how I’m adding each chapter of my story as a child to that menu for ease of navigation.
Good luck!
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com
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Thank you, Charlotte! I found a way to put A to Z Challenge on the Menu through categories. I did check out your ‘Short Story’ parent button and I think what I did is the same. Each new post will appear under that! Great! 🙂
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Hello, everyone! I’ve recently started a blog about my experiences working in human services direct care with children with special needs. I also wrote a short Kindle book for $.99. If you guys could check out the design and content of adayinhellmanifesto.wordpress.com I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!
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Hello Wayne Holmes! I just left a comment on your post regarding your pseudonym and gave you a follow. I love the layout and content of what I’ve seen of your blog so far. Also, I use a pseudonym too, so I always feel a connection with others who do as well 🙂
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com/
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Interesting blog! Love the diy candle holder post! 🙂
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Oh, PS — any time you include a link to your blog, I would recommend including http:// at the beginning, so that your reader can simply click directly, rather than having to copy and paste into a new browser. 🙂
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Hiya! My recent blog post shares 25 reasons why millennials love living at home in their twenties. Join the movement. http://thoughtcard.com/2016/02/03/25-reasons-to-love-living-at-home-in-your-twenties/
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Hello fellow bloggers. I have been blogging for just over a month . my blog is a little different but I am sure there is something on there for everyone. Posts can range from political rants or talks about suicide to reviewing my favourite makeup. I would love if you could check it out, I am so close to 100 followers 💞
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Hi Misstery! First off, I like your blog name — very clever! I gave it a read and enjoyed the minimalist theme with the white background. I also really like your header image. My only feedback would be to increase the font size a bit if your theme allows.
Happy blogging!
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com/
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Thank you very much 💕
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Want something a little bit different? My blog might be the one for you, here’s a couple of my most recent posts to start with:
http://emmasguidetothegalaxy.com/2016/02/04/musicals/
http://emmasguidetothegalaxy.com/2016/02/07/party-time/
Have a look around, you might find something you like 🙂
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I will apreciate you if you could give some feedback on my blog. I am a very beginer dont know if my blog is good one or will do great in future . One blog i have written about casteism (a social issue in india) another about when we see backward in our life. I know 1st blog will not be liked by anybody as it is a social matter and in 2nd one i tried much to put some literary style to my blog. My Qs is whether blogging about random topics will help or shouldn’t i write for any social or political issues .
My blog address :
https://blogofguru.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/when-we-see-in-retrospection/
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Hi Guru Charan! Thanks for posting in the Community Pool. Regarding your first blog, I think you should definitely at least post a link to it. It sounds like you’re being too hard on yourself when you say you think nobody will like it. Let us be the judge 🙂
As for your question, I think blogging about random topics is awesome on occasion, as long as there are general themes in your blog throughout time.
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com/
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So many thanks….for your kindness to give me your feedback. I got some bit of confidence. Thank u..
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I think all three of your posts are good. I’m not sure why you think the first one would be a problem. You are speaking your mind and to me that is one of the major values of blogging. I think it is fine to write about random topics. Write about what you feel moved to write about.
I was glad to see you added categories and tags to your most recent posts. I suggest you go back and add them to your first two. Tags are one of the major ways people will find your blog.
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Thank u so much for your kind suggestion! You really do encourage me to take a small step further in blogging sphere.
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I’m glad to hear that.
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Hello everyone! Happy Monday!
I published my very first blog post here on WordPress and would love to read your thoughts on it.
Much love,
Ani
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Could you add the link please!
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Absolutely! Here it is: http://anitorossian.com/2016/02/08/is-that-for-here-or-to-go/
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Thanks!
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Hi Ani!
Welcome to WordPress! I just gave your first post a read and absolutely loved it. Simple, eloquent, touching — simply wonderful!
My only piece of feedback would be to add an About Me button.
Happy blogging!
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com/
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Thank you so much, Charlotte!
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I visited your blog and enjoyed what I read. Welcome to Word Press!
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Thank you so much, Karuna
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I want to thank all of you who came to my blog and followed it and I am inviting you again to do this! 😀 (My blog is in Romanian language)
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I wrote poetry for the first time in 12 years yesterday. I would greatly appreciate any feedback and criticism. Thanks!
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Hi! I just made my blog and did my first post today.I would love love love to have some feedback and some tips on how to make my blogs more user friendly and get more traffic.I love writing and getting my views across.Any help on the matter would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Oh and my blog is
https://musingsofawhimsicalsoul.wordpress.com/
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Looks like you are off to a good start. The key to user friendliness is to read lots of other blogs and get a feel for what works and does not on other people’s blogs. Keep your personality in your blog, keep your writing as yours..but use what others do as a guide. As to traffic, following other blogs also helps, but above all, make sure you are tagging your posts and across your social media, especially if you have unique content. By the way, I love the title of your blog
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Thank you! Your advice and tips are greatly appreciated.You reverted so fast and with such constructive advice,I don’t feel so lost anymore.Thank you again!
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Hi there!
Welcome to WordPress! I just checked out your blog, and I really like your writing style and content. Definitely keep up the good work! As far as feedback on making it more user friendly and building more traffic, I would suggest adding more photos (there are plenty of stock photos you can use for free online legally). Also, I might have just missed it, but I didn’t see a comment box anywhere. I would definitely suggest opening your posts up for comments. It’s a great way to engage readers!
Happy blogging!
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com/
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Thank you! I’d definitely keep in the mind the photos.Also,I’m just gonna check if I’ve opened the comments because I think I did.Thank you for your feedback!
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I just checked.I am not sure as I I couldn’t locate the settings.Can you please help me out a little,here?
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Hmm it could have just been WP being wonky when I viewed your post — maybe that’s why I couldn’t see the comment box? Otherwise I’d recommend clicking on My Sites > Settings (at the very bottom) > Discussions. And there you should see a menu of options as far as how much you want to allow other people to comment.
Hope this helps!
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I read through the other people’s comments. I don’t know whether it was there at the time she wrote, but it is there now. I just read your posts and made comments!
You write so well.That will draw people and is the most important thing. I agree with the tags and pictures comments. The easiest way to deal with pictures is to take them yourself so you don’t have to think about copyright issues. (If your parents approved a photo of them would be a nice one for your Valentines post.) I use Wikimedia Commons to find free pictures. Then you photo credit to Wikimedia Commons and link it to the photo page. There are other places you can get free photos but I’ve never been very good at finding them.
Other ways to get followers:
Take Blogging 101 and participate in the discussions in the Commons. I still connect with people I met in that course. You will also learn a lot about blogging in that course…. and about how to make your blog look even better than it already does.
Read other people’s blogs and comment.
Read Community Pool and comment.
Read the blogs from other people who have interests like yours and comment.
As you can no doubt tell by now, I think commenting is the key!
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One more suggestion. Add two more widgets- Follow blog by email and the Follow Button. I’d probably put them at the top of your sidebar, or between the recent posts and recent comments. That makes it easy for people to sign up to follow you. (I realize you may not know about widgets yet. Blogging 101 will help with that too and there are probably tutorials available by goggling word press widgets.)
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Thank you.Seriously.For taking out so much time and providing such constructive feedback.I appreciate your help,comments,suggestions everything! I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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You are very welcome.
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https://mylifeasbrittney.com/2016/02/08/blog-every-day-for-a-year-challenge/
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Hi Brittney! I just checked out your blog, and the content and layout looks great. My only suggestion is regarding your About button at the top. I clicked on it and noticed it took me away from WP to your Bloglovin’ profile. I would suggest to have a Bloglovin’ widget on the side, and to use the About page as an internal WP page with a description of who you are and what your blog is about.
Happy blogging!
Charlotte
http://girlygeekgirl.com
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The widget for the website doesn’t work
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Oh no! Hmm, I haven’t quite figured out Bloglovin’ completely yet, so I’m at a loss. Good luck though! x
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