Aug 1, 2016 / Community Pool

Community Pool

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    3. Hi, I really liked your post and your blog in general. I feel it would be great if you update your about me page though. It is very abstract and doesn’t give any ideas about who you really are, which is the purpose of having about me page. Besides that, I liked your writing style and you’re doing a great job. Keep writing more ! have a nice day.

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    1. Hi, your blog is cool. I liked the way you used widgets in your sidebar to add links to your 30 before 30 List page. the blog is visually pleasing.

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    1. I like your theme, and your posts are interesting too. Just a few points that I noticed:
      1) Lack of about me page. It gives a perspective to the readers about you and what you write about, or why you write.
      2) Create categories. I observed that you have posts related to different subjects; list post like 5 waterfalls, facts and trivia’s. It would be easy for a reader if you make different categories. that way the navigation would be easy.
      I really liked the brain teaser post you just published. Happy blogging to you!

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    1. What a unique title for your blog. Your layout looks good, though perhaps you should consider adding more widgets on the side (archives, recent posts, etc.). I really liked your post about resilience; gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness are so important! Check out my blog about authentic living, thankfulness, and satire at: https://wondersinthewind.wordpress.com/

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  6. Hey fellow readers!
    Please check out my blog and comment, give feedback, like or follow! Thanks if you do!
    Ciao! ~Fashionliah ^ _ ^

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    1. You write well enough, just from your writing and fashion posts I am assuming that you are either a high schooler or in college… like I said “assuming” because when I went onto your page for the first time I didn’t really get a sense of your identity. You are using a cut but basic theme from wordpress, and you can add more just by putting a header with your blog name/logo if you have one or want to make one. You can use canvas.com (free) to make one. I think that alone will add a lot of personality to your site. I noticed you have a lot of comments/ active followers so thats awesome! keep it up!

      Also, I liked that you have your writing chapters in there. keep the dream alive!

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      1. First thank you so much for visiting my blog. Second, thanks for the feedback! Third, I totally want to check out canvas.com! Thank you!

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  10. sunshinealwayssparkles.wordpress.com

    I’ve been blogging for over 8 years now and although I want to turn it into “a serious thing” I don’t want to be a typical 24 year old blogger who does 100 reviews to earn free products and be the typical mom blog or beauty blog… I just want to be me but I want to narrow down what I write about.

    Looking for advice/comments about my topics, layout and over scheme. Is it working? Does it appeal to you? Yes/No and an explanation please.

    *If you leave comments on individual posts, I will reply and do the same on your blog. Also follow for follow if we have similar topics/interests…

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  17. Hey! I’m a bit late in posting because apparently yesterday’s comment is still undergoing moderation, but my name is Gloria and I’m the author of “Sun Requiem”. Here is one of my favorite posts that I have written but has not been “discovered” on WordPress yet: https://sunrequiem.wordpress.com/2016/06/12/fangirl-apologetics-%E2%99%82%E2%99%80/ . I post several times a week, so if you like the things that you read here, I would love to connect!
    ~Gloria

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    1. From one violinist Christian to another, your post was enlightening to me at least, who has never heard the term ‘fangirl’ or ‘fanboy.’ But it seems you are putting yourselves into these fantasy worlds to experience emotions and situations you otherwise wouldn’t experience in your everyday lives. Unless I misunderstood. Tolkien and the other Inklings at least, did not write these epic novels as forms of escapism, but to enhance the real life of the reader: to bring the kingdom of God and infuse it into earth. You are a good writer and I hope you continue to put your thoughts out there. By the way, what is your favorite quartet? (I like Schubert’s ‘Death and the Maiden.’ Also check out Mendelssohn’s ‘Octet’ if you haven’t heard it.)

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      1. Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you! You summarize it pretty well, I have read of subcreation as a way of glorifying the Creator. I really enjoy those quartets! I know many players who are far more experienced than I am, but I really like anything Beethoven, Dvorak, or Sibelius. Beethoven’s late quartets are GORGEOUS. I am really happy you enjoyed my post!

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      2. Dvorak is one of my favorite composers as I can’t get enough of his later symphonies. And Sibelius’ violin concerto is haunting. I don’t think I have heard any of his quartets though. Doesn’t the second character of your name mean ‘poetry’?

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      1. Thank you. Your post entitled Mourning about something you never had is good. It talks about how we tend to assume and expect and in the end nkt getting anything in return. Followed your blog 🙂

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    2. I like the layout. I used to have that one actually. I’m kind of a newbie at blogs. I really like the poetry. It’s a start to something. Also I would play around with your theme a little bit because you have extra junk on there that you don’t need or it is the things your template came with. When you play with it more, you make it your own.

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  22. Jesus gave me an idea to blog when I was praying to know a way to serve Him and to share His gospel . This is my first time blogging. Please go through my posts if you are led by Jesus to do so. Praise the lord. Thank u Jesus.

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    2. Having no strict topic is totally fine!
      Unless you enjoy the minimalist style, I’d suggest adding some colour, either with the background or with a header or featured images, if your theme allows.
      Also, add an About page so new readers can et to know you and your blog!
      Happy Blogging!

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    3. Just a quick but important tip: spaces after punctuation is very key to having readable content. So after using commas and stuff, double check you have spaces. Any word possessor will point this out too, so use one if you want!
      Happy Blogging!

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