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Hi everyone. I’m interested to know what everyone looks forward to this coming New Year. Please share in a very personal moment with me on how my family and I reconnected with Life and Death this past weekend. See how reconnecting with yourself can bring closure the year and open a better door to next year. https://midlifeinspirations.wordpress.com/2016/12/04/reconnecting-with-life-and-death/
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What is it about endings in particular that you struggle with?
In general, endings should have some kind of resolution to the main problem of the story. Obviously, this isn’t a rule that’s set in stone, but if you’re struggling to come up with ending it might help to think of them in this way.
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Thanks. I have a habit of leaving too many stories open ended and not feeling like they are finished. I’ll try to keep that in mind. Thanks.
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Hey guys. I am an aspiring writer who writes thoughts, ramblings and stories. Please do check my blog. Hope to interact with you there 🙂
https://ramblingsofaboredteen.wordpress.com/
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I enjoyed visiting your blog! You’ve got some nice posts and an interesting writing style.
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Thank you for visiting and for the feedback. It honestly means a lot to me. I checked out your blog and it seems that you write some really intriguing stories and I’m definitely gonna read a few in a while.
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Hi everyone! Today’s post is on the importance of outreach in this month of love and togetherness! Please give it a read if you have the time! https://lukeharmerblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/the-present-of-his-presence/
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Love your words! Outreach is so very important during this time of year! Sometimes I take for granted the many blessings in my life and that I won’t be alone over the holiday season.
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Your post is a good reminder. https://gracelead.co
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Hello all ,I write short stories , poems and tiny tales. please do visit my site and follow if you like my work 😘😍
https://storiesfrommydiary.wordpress.com/
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Love your stories! Thanks for sharing! I don’t think I’d be brave enough to share stories similar to the ones in my diary 😉
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Haha…. 😂 Thank you for appreciating though 😘
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I simply loved your blog!! Great content you have!
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Thank you so much ❤
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My pleasure!! 🙂 🙂
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Good morning!
I just published a post about THE BEST lobster in Cape Cod, MA! I also added a new logo to my site. What do you guys think?
http://mixedcompany.co/2016/12/08/__trashed/
Best,
Kortnee
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Tasty stuff!
Oh and very interesting too!
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Hey my Fellow Bloggers!!
How’ve you all been??
I hope awesome…
So below I’m sharing two of my blog links do visit them and don’t forget to share your reviews with me..😉😉
Suggestion and Criticism is always here..!!
https://kammy1431.wordpress.com/2016/12/11/this-i-owe-to-my-friends-part-ii/
A special belated Thanksgiving non-poetic ODE to FRIENDS👬👫
#CheersToFriendship 🍻🍻
https://kammy1431.wordpress.com/2016/08/13/my-story/
Here you go with my first post as a story not poem…😀😀
Read it and do tell me about your review…😊😊
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Hello Everyone!,
I’ve got a new section of Find Me, Please posted. Come check it out and let me know what you think! I look forward to connecting with my fellow bloggers. 🙂
WritingBlissfully
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Hey I’m new to blogging and I would like to know how can I improve my writing.. here is the blog I’d ! http://www.crystalspark.wordpress.com
Thank u
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Hi bloggers
Check out my new post
https://amyspenblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/06/broken-hopes-2/
I’ll be waiting for your feedbacks.
N would love to return the favour😊😊
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So relatable.
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I am so glad that u liked what i wrote. 😊
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Hi there I’ve just started blogging . I’ve written a novel and posted the first two chapters and a series of extracts. I would love some feed back and comments, its an historical fiction with some science and fact mixed in.
Thanks
Jack
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Nice to meet ya. Your post caught my eye because I’m also a writer who’s finishing up a first novel 😉 Mine has a touch of politic and historical fiction.
Heading over to your blog now to check out your story!
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Hi there! I was interested to see how a novel posted on wordpress would look, well done on that. Your blog is laid out well.
To get more people to read you might want to add more tags than just novel, try writing, fiction, historical, etc., more people will find you that way.
My other thought is if you have new followers, they are going to be scrolling forever to get to the beginning so you might want a widget that will allow them to go to the beginning. Good luck to you!
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Thanks for your comment, I’m sorry but can you tell me what a widget is please. I have been adding tags when I post excerpts although ‘novel’ is the only one that shows on the blog!
Thanks again
JWL
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Sure, a widget let’s you add some more info, recent posts, comments, etc. Here is an article you can check out: https://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Widgets
If you look at my page, you will see widgets running along the right hand side of the page: https://rev2point0.wordpress.com/ Hope that helps!
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Thanks
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A recent post about scars. I would be interested to know if physical or mental scars are more common and which ones cause more pain. The post is called “each cut leaves a mark”. Thank you very much and have a great weekend.
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Hi I actually just started a blog roughly 2 weeks ago. I don’t know much about blogging or blogs. Not sure if my layout is good or what types of things I could add or even how to use the layout. I write about being a mom. The real truths. The struggles raising 2 kids and balancing a relationship/social life, etc. I would love any feedback. Thanks!!! https://mammadoodlebean.wordpress.com
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Honestly, you are doing well for someone who just began, and it is visible that within a short period of consistency, you will take the blogging sphere by storm. Having said that, there are obviously some efforts you will have to put in, like finding the time to update your About page, Contact me page and widgets menu.
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Thank you and thanks so much for taking the time to read my blog!!! It’s hard but I’m trying. I’ll def update my about page, contact and widgets menu!!! Thanks again!!!
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Just play around with the widgets and see what interests you. Welcome to WordPress.
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Your take on motherhood is entirely too accurate!! I love it. My kids are older, but it is still a wild ride! Following.
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Thank you!!! Being a mom is so challenging. It has its fun times and days you want to just scream and jump off a bridge!!! Thank you for taking the time to read my blog!! Much apprecaited!!! No matter how old they get its still crazy and an adventure!!!
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I totally agree!
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I’ve started a series on being a black woman and voting for Trump. I would be interested in everyone’s thoughts.
This is part 2:
https://reignoffaith.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/surrending-my-politics-god-and-my-vote-pt-2/
Part 1 is linked in the post.
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That WAS an interesting read. Although I wholeheartedly disagree with you on many levels, it’s our duty as Americans to vote for who we think is the best possible person for this country and its future; you clearly did that, and I can’t fault you for that.
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Thanks for taking the time to read in spite of your differences of opinion!
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Happy Monday (eeeh) to everyone 🙂
Does your soul need a little tickle? Does your Monday need a little brightening up? Today, I’m sharing a post titled Monday Morning Melts: https://jademwong.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/monday-morning-melts-5/
Hope everyone’s week goes smoothly,
~Jade
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Really cute idea! I love the layout of your blog as well!
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Thanks! 😀 Glad you liked it!
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Hello Everyone – I am new into the blogging realm and just started blogging more over the last month. Most of my blogs will be related to running and product reviews. What are some techniques to get more exposure and thoughts on my page. https://mmaynard11.wordpress.com
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You came to a great place! I really enjoy posting some of my favorites to the community pool to get some insight from other bloggers. I also tweet my latest post. If you can somehow wrap your post around a hashtag that is currently trending it can help drive more traffic to your post. I strongly suggest if you have any other social media sites to also post your blog there in your bio and also when you post a new piece. Try to find other bloggers like yourself to create a network where you can share ideas and discuss with them your experiences.
Disclaimer: I wrote this comment before I got a chance to check out your blog, which I will be doing after I post this.
I am getting into running myself and ran my second 5k ever this past October. I’d like to push myself and run a 10k next year. Do you have any suggestions for me?
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Great thanks for taking the time. I do currently share my blog posts on my social media outlets. I’ve thought about tagging hashtags but it’s always finding which hashtags to link to my posts. As far as running is concerned I started by running my first marathon before I actually did a 5K. The 10K distance is a tricky one however if you build distance by running a slower pace you should be just fine come race day. I would try to increase the amount of miles you’re doing on a weekly basis by 1 to 2 miles. Depending on when you are running your 10K I would say by halfway through try to run a 5K at a faster pace than you would your 10k. The best thing to remember is keep a good tempo while not overdoing your pace.
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Thanks for the tips and way to bite the bullet and go straight for the marathon first!!
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Please have a look at my latest post about…Christmas! I look forward to reading your latest posts as well. Merry Christmas to all and Happy Holidays as well!
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Forgot the link..
Christmas Memories…
https://free2bme27.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/christmas-memories/
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Read an commented! I enjoyed reading your post. Happy Holidays
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It was all going so well….
…and then I got to stretchy pants!!!!!!😂
Happy Christmas to you too!
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Played around with a little humor AND you have to admit it is good advice! 🤔😂
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Oh yes, you can’t beat a bit of humour in a blog!🤓🤓
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Thank you for reading and taking a moment to leave a comment.
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My pleasure.👍
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Hi all,
just after some general comments about my blog. What I can improve etc. please.
Thanks in advance 🙂 wayover50.com
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Your blog is beautiful. Easy to navigate, and a lot of brilliant content
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Thank you! Kind words 🙂
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Hey guys, so, I have been so reluctant to share this post, because I wasn’t too sure if I really communicated my thoughts well, but since I am here, I will love if you guys can take a look at it and say what you feel about it. Leave a comment if it interests you. https://litcore.wordpress.com/2016/11/03/when-home-is-far-away/
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I like the thoughts in your poem. You might want to proofread. For instance, “what it he road” should be “what if the road” https://gracelead.co
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Hello, I have just started writing about the struggles and experiences a deaf person can relate to (I’m deaf myself). It’s kind of like a diary I guess. I would love people to read it and give me feedback as this is my first post! And please leave comments! https://deafgirlhan.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/im-a-university-dropout-oops/
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First, welcome to the blogging world! I’ve never met nor interacted with a deaf person before so I’d be interested in reading your insights writing about it.
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Great start to your blogging journey. I like the rawness of emotion that you project in simple terms. Keep it up.
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thankyou! I’m sure I will improve in time.
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Hi Hannah,
I visited your blog and left you a message! 🙂
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Hi Friends
I would love for you to check out my Date Day blog ✌🏼️
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Evening everyone, would love some feedback on my latest post. I only write real life.
The only thing missing is me – escapingperfection
https://escapingperfectionblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/the-only-thing-missing-is-me/
If you write a real life blog or one about love or relationships let me know – I’d love more to read 🙂
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I’d like to invite everyone to stop by and enjoy a poem I wrote about my cat, “Scampers.” The image is a photograph I took while she slept. If you like poetry, photography, and cats, please stop by and check out out the piece. If you like it, please click the “like” on the post page, and be sure to follow along as I post several times a week on various topics. Comments and feedback are always welcome, and I ask you to leave them on the post page as well. Feel free to browse through my other pieces while you’re here. Thanks in advance for reading.
Drew
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Just commented! Nice work. I’ve left feedback on the pieces themselves 🙂
Would you please check out my blog as well? Click on my name and choose whichever post appeals to you most!
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Hey!
I have just begun my blog site and I wanted to know if it looks appealing as it is now. If everything seems to work and you like the concept, please let me know. I’ll blog mostly about books, but it can always branch out to other things. If there’s any concern or questions, I’m ready to answer and become involved with the blogging community!
https://tizzymatic.wordpress.com
Thank you for the help!
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Welcome to WordPress! I like the basketball image that you chose — it looks nice, but it’s hard to see the words “TizzyMatic” and “About Me,” because they’re also grey! Maybe change the color.
Also, consider adding a header to that front page, maybe the site title or a welcome banner or something 🙂 Good luck!
Would you please check out my blog as well? Click on my name and choose whichever post appeals to you most!
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Thank you for your response. I am trying to find the right color still – it’s frustrating lol. I’ll take your suggestion about the site title or welcome banner.
I’m now following your channel! It’s interesting to me, since I always question things.
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I remember how obnoxious it was to change colors– it should be somewhere in the themes/customize area. Good luck!!
And I’ve followed you back. I look forward to seeing some of your work! 🙂
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Thank you again! I’ll be writing mostly about books, so I do hope you enjoy it.
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I did a #DailyPrompt on culture where I decided to write a poem off the top of my head…of course I did some editing, but I wanted to see what would come out and I got Black Girl in a White World
https://aladyhoodjourney.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/black-girl-in-a-white-world/
Please check it out! I would some feedback on everything!
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Nice work! My only suggestion is maybe to add an image to go with your words. Images break up the text and add a little color. Everything else is great!
Would you please check out my blog as well? Click on my name and choose whichever post appeals to you most!
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That’s a great suggestion… will do! I am on my way to your page…
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the purpose of my blog is to promote your thinking.
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Just stopped by. Nice work! My suggestion: do you use tags? Tags help new readers find your blog, and categories organize your posts within your blog. Without tags, it’s harder for new people to find your work! You can add a few like “generation” or “meaningful living,” for example.
Would you please check out my blog as well? Click on my name and choose whichever post appeals to you most!
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Thank you for the advice!
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If you suffer from anxiety. Read this
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Hi! I would like some feedback on my blog:
Loftforum.wordpress.com
I’ve recently posted some articles on marriage.
Please send me an email or comment. Thanks!
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Struggling to take my blog to the next level. I like the look of the theme I chose, I post and interact daily, yet stats have declined significantly. Is the content a problem or am I reading too much into this?
https://edlehming.wordpress.com/
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Has anything changed? Were there some things you were doing before and have stopped doing that result in decreased traffic?
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Nothing that I can think of.
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