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Hey everyone! I run a science and scicomm blog, based around recent research in medical and biological sciences… my most recent post is on current research in trying to build the human genome from scratch. Check it out and let me know what you think- happy to look at other blogs too! 🙂
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Hi there! I’m a writer who’s trying to get her fiction gears turning again by writing flash fiction (under 200 words). Here’s my most recent microstory. Let me know what you think!
https://sydneyhartle.wordpress.com/2016/09/04/sunday-photo-fiction-the-river/
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I’m so curious about flash fiction! Two hundred words leaves no space for wasting. I enjoyed yours and am going to give it a shot on my writing site soon, too😀 Thanks for the inspiration.
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I’m so glad to hear it! Flash fiction definitely feels bit like poetry where every detail and sound matters. It’s been a good exercise for me 🙂
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Syndey, Your blog is nice. Fiction writing can be tough, but I think you have done well. Keep up the good work. I’d love to read more of your stories. ❤
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Thank you so much! I’ll definitely keep at it because the longer the break I take from writing the harder it is to start again.
P.S. I like your theme 😉
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You are welcome Sydney and thanks for checking my blog out also.
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That’s a lot of scene-setting and character development in just 200 words. Nicely done. https://gracelead.co
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I am a pretty active blogger, but I am also a reader. My current post has me requesting (begging really) for book recommendations based on what I have already read this year.
If you can help, that would be wonderful.
https://todaysperfectmoment.wordpress.com/
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Hey there!
I appreciated the time I spent on your blog. I enjoyed that it focuses on positivity in such a specific way, and your about page is short, sweet, and creative. The concept of looknig for today’s perfect moment is wonderful. Keep on writing! Check out my blog about authentic living, thankfulness, and satire at: https://wondersinthewind.wordpress.com
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If you are interested in trying some non-fiction, I have summaries of several books on the Book Summaries page of my site: https://gracelead.co
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I think you should also outline what genres you enjoy (unless you like all of them) because just seeing the book covers on your blog doesn’t really help me understand what it is you like about them.
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I am looking for recommendations. I think a good book is a good book regardless of genre. I am hoping to find something that I wasn’t expecting, so there isn’t any reason to specify genre.
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Fair enough. One of my favourite books is Seraphina by Rachel Hartman. It’s a fantasy book about a girl who is a half dragon.
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Thank you.
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Hi everyone! I’ve just restarted blogging again and am currently enrolled in Blogging U. Here’s my newest post http://denysetiyadi.co.uk/i-chose-to-travel/
All the best xx
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https://lukeharmerblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/breaking-the-glass-ceiling-of-faith/
Hi everyone! Today’s blog is in the idea of a glass ceiling of faith and knowing that, even though all things are possible through God, it doesn’t mean all things will work out how we expect them too! Give it a read if you have the time!
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A great title for your blog and very well thought out and presented post. Great to meet you Luke.
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Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Great to meet you too!
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Just got to 200 followers – have posted a thank you 🙂
https://yasminmay.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/200-followers/
Looking forward to connecting with more of you 🙂
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Congrats on 200 followers. It is a joyous accomplishment.
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Thank you 🙂
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congratz
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Hey guys!
I’ve started ‘5 Thoughts’ it’s a list of 5 random thoughts. I wanted to make it short, snappy and relevant. Please take a look and let me know what you think! I’ve also added to my Menu Bar.
Here’s the post: https://onevoiceoneopinion.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/5-thoughts-1/
Happy blogging people! 🙂
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Loved ur post! 😊 hilarious and honest!
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Awww thanks, that was my intention 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it.
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I love your cover photo
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Awww thank you, glad you like it!
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Liked, and commented. That #1…
https://scicasual.wordpress.com
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Thanks Jonny, I appreciate it! 🙂
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You are a funny one. I also struggle with sleep. I recently downloaded an app onto my laptop that blocks blue-light waves during late evening hours. The idea is that blue-light waves energize our brains and keep us awake. Perhaps you can find an app that would work on your phone. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks for taking the time to read it! Oh wow that’s interesting, I’ll look into it! Thanks again!!! 🙂
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Any and all feedback is appreciated! New to the whole blogging thing!
http://thebloggingleprechaun.wordpress.com
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Your blog is really interested! I’m a new fan 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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The red background makes your blog a little hard to read and hurts my eyeballs a little. I think you should have a larger header image. But i love your name
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Thanks for the heads up!
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I wasn’t sure how you were going to tie the story into “eclipse,” but you did it. I enjoyed the post. Was there a reason the first two paragraphs were in italics? https://gracelead.co
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Thank you for the words! Didn’t even notice that to be honest ha ha!
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Hi everyone!
I am a food blogger and I share recipes in my blog. I sometimes make videos of the steps too. Please check my latest post about how to make a healthy snack. It is vegan, and low calorie. It is a popular tea time snack in India. The link to my latest post is http://thefoodfunda.com/recipe/chivda-recipe-make-roasted-chivda-namkeen/
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Your recipes are delicious!
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Thanks Annika. I hope you will try some of these. Do you cook?
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You’re welcome! For sure I will, I love spending time in my kitchen and trying new recipes!
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Hi Annika. Just went through your blog. Am very much impressed by your writing. Recipes are also very enticing. I have started following your blog.
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Thank you again! By sharing recipes, we can all learn and grow. My experience is quite limited when it comes to blogging but so far I am enjoying it very much. I look forward to your recipes as well!
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https://thoughtspublisher.wordpress.com
This is the link to my blog. Do check it out friends and let me know what you think of it.
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I like the photos without borders better on your blog. I also can see a line on your logo that maybe isn’t meant to be there. Overall very good. Maybe specify more clearly what kind of food blog you are and specialize in
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Thank u
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I write afrikaans and english, poems general thoughts and opinions http://sovereignfemale.Wordpress.com
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Hello all, The 6 Million P Man here. I take photo’s, and I post photo’s on here.
Take a look, tell em what you think. Here’s a couple of posts from my trip to Italy last month;
Thanks
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I like your photography style
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Thank You
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Hi everyone!
I’m a beginning blogger working to foster political debate, and to log the events of 2016. Please, drop by my blog and leave a comment! I welcome any and all feedback! (https://politicalstuff2016.wordpress.com)
Thanks, and best wishes,
Cosette
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It’s so rare to find other political bloggers here that are actually approachable. I gave you a follow and I look forward to seeing more from you 😉
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Thanks so much, I really appreciate the follow and all your feedback 🙂
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Hi i think I’m pretty effin fabulous but need my online self to be too 🙂 Please check out my fashion/lifestyle/ craft blog. Any feedback thoughts on my fabulousness (joke) welcome. Please visit me https://carmelkarmablog.wordpress.com
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I would say that your blog aligns with who you are. Keep at it!
https://scicasual.wordpress.com
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A newbie blogger here, hello! I began writing in April this year, as a postpartum fitness blog, but now it’s changed into an autoimmune disease and food-healing blog due to my recent diagnosis. Will you check out my new website? It’s only been live for 2 days. http://www.smallkitchenbiglove.com Thank you so much for feedback…Cheers! Jessica
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Hello Jessica, I just checked out your site and really enjoyed it. I know someone with an autoimmune disease so for sure I will pass this along to her. I loved your easy-to-read writing style as well as your easy-to-navigate blog format. Keep it up!
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Thank you for the positive feedback! I truly appreciate the referral too. I am happy to encourage others.
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You’re welcome. Have a lovely day!
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I just visited your blog and it’s quite visually pleasing! Everything is in dark tones, makes me think of early morning. How do you get your quotes to have those beautiful quotation marks? It’s lovely.
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Thank you so much. I experimented with different looks and liked this one the best. It reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen. As for the quotations… it is easy…. in the WordPress writer, there is an icon (double quotation symbol) that will add quotes to any highlighted text. I don’t think it is specific to my theme, but in case it is, I am using the Penscratch theme. Let me know if it works out for you. Cheers!
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Thank you!
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Your blog is pretty and easy to read. I love the concept and enjoyed your writing style. Well done!
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Thanks! Any constructive criticism?
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Hey guys check out my blog https://hethestoryteller.wordpress.com/2016/09/04/confession-of-my-heart/
Hope you guys will like it 🙂
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Absolutely lovely post
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Thanks
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I randomly chose your link to check out and really enjoyed your story. Lots of truth there… I can tell that you are writing from the heart.
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ThankYouMuch
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https://megsdailymusings.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/gods-purpose/
This the blog post I wrote today by being inspired by a piece of scripture. I am trying to title the scripture pieces differently. It was too boring using the title of the scripture and always forgot which ones I already posted. I think this is a post worth reading.
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It sounds like you are on the verge of a big adventure with God. If you think getting some regular thoughts on leadership would be of help to you, see my biblically-based leadership site https://gracelead.co I do a short weekly post. I store them by categories that I call L.E.A.D. There is also a page of downloads for leadership tools and one for downloads of leadership book summaries.
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Great post!!! Love the scripture reflection. Here’s a post I pieces together about the Christian symbolism in weddings:
https://twelvefortynine.wordpress.com/2016/09/06/bride-and-groom-christ-and-church/
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Hi everyone, I’m a nature blogger and I love to share my trips, through my pictures. Today, I take you to Finnish Lapland… if you dare 😉
Don’t hesitate to take a look at older articles as well, maybe you’ll like them. More generally, I am particularly fond of birds and sunsets 😉
Send me a sign! 🙂
https://eiwawar.wordpress.com/
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You are indeed a very fine photographer!
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Hi everyone, i plan to fix every single person’s problem in life.
Thats around 5 billion plus issues.
Unrealistic indeed.. but i plan to create ripples of inspiration for the new generation to carry on my motto of helping one another as to rise Humanity from the ashes again and change the World for the better. I plan to leave my mark at http://cezaneconnects.com and it will only be the beginning. Do visit, i shall head back to your blog instantly. Cheers!
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It’s 2016. There are only 5 self-professed communist countries left. What’s their goal, and do they like each other or hate each other? You’re invited to their awkward dinner “party.”
https://prejudicepolitics.com/2016/09/05/my-big-fat-communist-shitshow/
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I forgot to mention that I am totally welcome to feedback on how I portrayed Vietnam and Cuba as I don’t often write about them 🙂
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Hi everyone, I am an artist currently self teaching and I have a blog that shows both my own work and the work of other artists.
I’m looking to connect with like minded bloggers. The main themes of the art I love is classical art, storytelling, historical, folk lore, mythology and fantasy.
http://Www.jgloverfineart.wordpress.com
I hope to make your acquaintance, thanks!
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Hi! I write on two blogs. https://jaipurthrumylens.com was my first blog where I write everything related to Jaipur city.
https://capturesthrumylens.wordpress.com is where I write about everything else on my mind.
Check them out and let me know what you think -suggestions, comments and ideas!!
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hey everyone! I started my blog about 3 weeks ago and I was wondering if you could check it out and give my some feedback id love to be able to grow my blog and at the same time discover new bloggers as I have done by reading all these comments. I really appreciate it thanks!
issiemay xx
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your blog url
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Awesome start!
Just a thought: consider uploading a profile photo and filling in your “About” page so your readers can get to know you better. I like to know the blog I’m reading is run by a living, breathing, human being with their own personality. (I’ve read a few of your posts, so I know yours is lovely.)
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Hello friends,
Please check out my latest post and provide your feedback. The link is https://mariamhyder.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/a-great-sacrifice/
Thanks
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It’s a lovely story. You might find an editing app such as hemingwayapp.com to be helpful. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Anyone got time to read my blog? Your time would be appreciated. 😀
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You express emotions well. You might find an editing app such as hemingwayapp.com to be helpful. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you. Yeah I would try it.
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https://artemisbeauty.wordpress.com/
This is my new beauty blog which I just started.
Any feedback is appreciated guys xo
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Love love love the header image! I’m glad your blog looks so sleek. It forces me to trust your aesthetic judgment haha 😉
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Thank you so much! The support really means a lot
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This is my first attempt at fiction writing, which is a short story about roman and heart break titled ‘a breakup triangle’. I would greatful if anyone of you read it and give your valuable comment. The link is:
thoughtspublisher.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/a-breakup-triangle/
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Try throwing an http in there so the link is clickable:
https://thoughtspublisher.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/a-breakup-triangle/
Anyway, great story! I think your narrative voice is really cool. 🙂
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Thank you
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Hey guys… Check out my blog and lemme know what you thibk about it. http://www.shuvigautam.wordpress.com
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Hey check out my latest posts for my Second Liebster Award
and my three-day Quote of the Day Challenge
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“creating awareness and solutions to bad life, relationships and marriages.” http://www.lifeloveandmarriage.com
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Love it! Here’s a post I put together about the Christian symbolism in weddings:
https://twelvefortynine.wordpress.com/2016/09/06/bride-and-groom-christ-and-church/
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