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I’d like to invite everyone to stop by and check out a poetry piece from a few months ago, “Could Be Alien.” I was surprised by the reception, and this turned out to be one of my most popular poems of 2016. The image is a perfect match and I think that had a lot to do with the success. If you like the poem, please click the “like” button on the post page. Comments and feedback are always welcome, and please leave them in the comments section of the post page as well. If you like what you see, feel free to browse around, and follow along so you don’t miss anything as I post several times a week. Thanks in advance.
Drew
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It’s a good poem for someone looking for inspiration. The imagery is wonderful, and the picture is a perfect match! Keep up the good work! Perhaps you can write a story or another poem to extend or work off of this one.
-Author S
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Thank you for the kind words.
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Of course! Feel free to stop and leave feedback if you’d like!
-Author S
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This is my first community pool comment! My blog exists to encourage others in their faith in Jesus Christ; to encourage joy in the Bible and to show how awesome the Old Testament is! I’m currently doing a 12-week study on Ecclesiastes, one chapter a week! Let me know what ideas you have about the look of my site and if I need more pics or other pages. https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/56979398/posts/1282214576 Thank you and I look forward to checking out your blogs!
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Love hearing about other blogs aiming to encourage people in their faith! I read through your about page, it’d be awesome to write some blog posts on parenting and marriage and what that looks like as a Godly woman. (Because 20-year-old newly married women love to hear other women’s stories who have MUCH more experience.) Excited to see what you have to write about Ecclesiastes in these upcoming weeks!
-Allie https://thewifeofalumberjack.wordpress.com/
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Hello Allie! I love your site. Following you too! I love your ideas about blog posts. God laid an Ecc. study on my heart so that’s taking up most of my effort but to do special features on how the points in this book speak to those areas, would be a great idea. Thank you! And thanks for joining me in this study! The book is so great.
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The appearance of your site is welcoming. Your writing is easy to read and flows well. If you can find a clip art that coordinates with each post, that would be a nice addition. My site is about biblically-based leadership https://gracelead.co
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Thank you for your words! I agree about the clip art and will def work on adding it w/almost every post. I’m following you!
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Hi! Happy New Year everyone. New to the wordpress side of blogging and would love to get some feedback on my site. It’s http://www.revfred.com
Please let me know if you see any glitches. Any suggestions? Thanks for sharing your opinion!
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Your site is well-organized. I enjoyed the content I’ve read so far. Your writing flows well and is easy to read. It would be nice to see an occasional graphic or clip art to break things up visually. My site is about biblically-based leadership. https://gracelead.co
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HI ALL! I just wrote a new post on some tips for improving your blog. Hope you all like it!
https://writethroughthenight.wordpress.com/2017/01/02/9-steps-for-taking-your-blog-from-zero-to-hero/
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This is simple and excellent advice for new bloggers and seasoned veterans alike. Keep it consistent, organized, and pleasant. I’d love to get some feedback on my blog if you wouldn’t mind.
Happy blogging!
-Author S
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I’m glad you like my advice, and I’ll totally check out your blog. Email me at writethroughthenight@gmail.com so that I remember!!
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Of course! Also, if you’d like to collaborate, that’d be wonderful!
-Author S
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I’d love that!
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Great! Would you like to start now?
-Author S
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Yeah sure email me!
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I really liked this post, great writing, and fun tips!!
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errrr it might be this one….
embarrassing….
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/58835347/posts/1282531927
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Good luck with your resolutions! There’s nothing wrong with having a few cliches in the list. Losing weight and getting more organized are always good ones to make, especially if you’re in dire need.
I’d say you could turn your blog or at least part of it into a sort of progress tracker. Keep track of your path to accomplishing your goals and branch out. Maybe you’ll find something new to strive for.
Good luck and happy blogging!
-Author S
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Like your layout and your design!
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Thank you Katyyrae 🙂
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Happy new Year everyone! I hope you all had a safe celebration. I made a post about new year resolutions, highlights and downfalls of this past year. Check it out and let me know what you think. Follow me and subscribe to my YouTube channel. https://onemoreshotplease.com/2017/01/02/goodbye-2016-hello-to-a-fresh-start/
IG @rafafarihah
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Happy new year!! My first blog post of the year is up and I want to share it. Please visit me. I’m a travel/lifestyle blogger based in New York City and I’m showing you New York and beyond from my jaded perspective. Here is my link : http://www.rendezvousennewyork.com/keeping-home-safe-traveling-rendezvous/
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I’m new to the blogging community and would love some tips or feedback! Please comment and I will check out your blog.
I love fitness, simple living, and sharing that knowledge. Everyone should live a stress free, pain free life.
Cheers,
Deidra
https://deidramaria.wordpress.com/
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Hi Deidra! I think the home page is really engaging and like the grid layout. Great concept for the blog, too! We like simple living over at the Nostalgia Diaries, too. 🙂
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Thank you!! Will check your blog out 🙂
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Happy New Year everyone! I just posted “Things I learned in 2016”. It would mean a lot if you all gave it a read. Also comment on it with links to your blogs and I’d love to check them out! xx
https://alanathropology.wordpress.com/2017/01/02/things-i-learned-in-2016/
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Your post was a good read. It’s fun to read someone’s lessons learned and see if you’ve learned any of the same things. https://gracelead.co
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Happy new year fellow bloggers!
In the spirit of reflection, I recently made this post:
https://venandivita.wordpress.com/2016/12/30/16-things-i-learned-in-2016/
I also share some poetry and photography on my blog and would love for you to give it a read! I’d be glad to return the favour 🙂
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Hey everybody! I wrote about the relationship between copywriting and Where’s Waldo. I’d love if you could check it out (I’ll do the same!) 🙂
Thank you and Happy New Year!
https://theproactivewriter.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/dont-be-like-waldo/
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Using Waldo to make your point was clever. The point came through loud and clear. https://gracelead.co
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That’s the plan! Thank you!
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Excellent writing and a well thought out comparison. 🙂
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Thank you, Colin!
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Hi there! Very new to this whole thing so would really appreciate any feedback at all
https://shutupandliftorg.wordpress.com/
Maybe on set out, first blog post, etc. Anything really. Thanks heaps and happy 2017!
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To me, your post was encouraging. It had an open, conversational tone. https://gracelead.co
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Though I enjoyed reading your post, I have a small recommendation. I would suggest changing the header of your website. I personally dislike it, as it takes up nearly a third of the screen and does not seem to be closable.
Maybe get a theme in which scrolling down on the page lets the header disappear?
Other than that small issue, I like your website. 😀
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Thanks Colin, I think that’s a good suggestion! Will look at it and fix it up. Thanks heaps
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I have just created my blog and uploaded my first post! Would love to have some feedback on it:)
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I really like the layout and how engaging and large the photos are. Great job!
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This is awesome. I totally agree with you in that money isn’t wasted if it encourages you to spend time with family and friends. I’m thinking I’ll follow your example and definitely do more game nights!
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Hi! I just posted a post about some reflections on last year, and also what I’m looking forward to this next year. There’s plenty of baking things in there too. I was wondering if I could get some feedback on it. I changed up the style and did it in a Q&A form, so I’d love to know what you think.
http://www.itsabakerslife.com/qa-with-an-aspiring-cake-designer/
Thank you!!
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I really enjoyed the format of this post, and how I learned a lot about your in it. I also think your logo is really beautiful, and the layout of your blog really highlights your writing and photos. Your baking looks delicious! 🙂
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Thank you so much! I’m really glad you liked it! This made my day x
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That was a great post. Your website looks amazing and is easy to navigate. I like how you present information in a simple, reader-friendly way. I look forward to seeing more from your website in the future.
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Thank you Colin! Its very nice to read these lovely comments. Thank you for the feedback.
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Hey Everyone! I just posted my first post in quite a while, since school started, so please do check it out, and let me know your thoughts! Happy New Year!! 🙂
https://na0219.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/retrospect/
Na ❤
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Just tried to visit it and it said the blog was protected!
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Make sure to unprivate your site so people can view it 🙂 Happy blogging!
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Your website appears to be private…
If you want it to be public so others can view it, I suggest using the information found on support.wordpress’ page: https://wordpress.com/support/settings/privacy-settings/
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Thank you for letting me know!
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Hi, Ever’body!
Pobre Tomat here after a major hi-atus!
New Post–https://bellsandwhissles.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/come-hell-r-high-water-3/
Hope all of you are well and newly inspired! Ready set GO!
@belleswhissles
bellsandwhissles.wordpress.com
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Kindly check out and follow my benin travel blog i just started
Please like, reblog, comment and follow me. Your encouragement will help me greatly.
And also my environmental blog as well. Kisses
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Happy New Year! 🙂 Here’s to my mood: of sky and of earth. How it seems we miss what we long for…
https://bythewindowview.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/the-sky-and-you/
Any comment for my first post of the year is welcome! Thank you 🙂
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I just started a new blog as a challenge to myself. I am going on a financial journey and would love some feedback. I am really wanting this to be something that I can be proud of at the end of this year. Is the content reader friendly?
https://dylanwestwood.wordpress.com/blog/
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I enjoyed reading your most recent post ‘What I Wish I Would Have Known At 18.’ The writing on your website is of good quality.
By the way, I would recommend fixing the tab on your page labelled ‘Welcome to Dylan Westwood’ as at the time of writing this comment, it leads to a page of unused text widgets.
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Thank you Colin! I am still getting used to WordPress, and that is something I will definitely change. I appreciate you checking it out!
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Hi – maybe a huge ask, but only for people who are interested. I am relatively new to blogging, and started my newest blog: https://writeaboutquotes.wordpress.com with the goal to at least write something every day this year. My other blog: https://inmyaspergersworld.wordpress.com was started as part of a writing course, and is my journey with my son who has Asperger’s Syndrome. I have big dreams of making a career out of writing and editing, and would love feedback on my work – any sort. I just want to get my writing out there.
Thank you,
Kellie
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I looked at your quotes site. I like the idea of getting your reactions to quotes and how they apply to your life. https://gracelead.co
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Cheers – thanks for the feedback.
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Writing about quotes is a great idea for a blog – it’s a strong theme and should give you plenty of fuel for generating ideas. Good luck with it!
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Thank you … I liked the idea. Certainly lots of fuel out there.
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I used to blog frequently elsewhere have moved to WordPress. Looking to make some connections and learn about others! I’m a mama of 4 year old twins and cancer survivor!
kaylashaddix.wordpress.com
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I just started a blog, and am hoping for some feedback! I have been at it for two months and would like some constructive criticism. Only if you are interested, but please tell me what you like and what you don’t!
https://foodforthoughtblog1.wordpress.com/
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Hi everyone, here is my post.
Random Access Chatter – For the sake of blogging
https://randomaccesschatter.wordpress.com/
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You have an excellent website, however, I would recommend putting your posts through a spell checker before uploading, as I noticed a few small typos, such as ‘yer’ instead of year and ‘aI’ instead of I. Other than that, great writing.
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Thank you!
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Yes I have just started my blog yesterday. I have wanted to do this for a very long time but was very afraid. I would really like some feedback on my writing as well as tips for proof reading and punctuation’s. I know I tend to use the word and a lot. I may need to take a writing course. My blog is called a daily dose wisdom things that I’ve learned over the years. missmanublog.wordpress.com
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After reading your ‘Being Able to Take Advice’ post, I have a few suggestions:
-Add an image or two to your posts.
-Try to make shorter paragraphs. Rather than 8-10 sentences per paragraph, try to aim for 3-6 sentences.
-Your website’s front page still has a few placeholder posts. You may want to delete those and replace them with your own posts. (By placeholder posts, I mean the ones on the front page of your website labelled Blog Post Title.)
Overall, I enjoyed reading your writing and I am now following your website. I hope to see more posts from you in the future, and I will be sure to read them. Good luck with the future of your website!
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You might want to try a free editing app such as hemingwayapp.com . One thing that would help is to break up your long run-on sentences. For example, here’s one way to break up one of them. “We have been friends for a very long time. We experienced this even in our teenage years. Many times, I was on the other side of the issue. She would try to tell me something for my own good, but I had my mind made up that I was going to do what I wanted to do regardless of what anyone had to say about it. I didn’t even care.” Regarding your content, you might enjoy the book Crucial Conversations. I have a summary of it on the Book Summaries page of my site: https://gracelead.co
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Hello, I would love to have some feedback on my latest or any post. Here is my web address :-
http://www.anythingrandom.wordpress.com
Thanks!
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Hi guys 😀
I wrote my first post on this blog about perspectives and some people I encountered a few days ago.
Please leave any constructive feedback you have.
Thanks!
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Your post does give us food for thought. Your examples were helpful and the post flowed well. https://gracelead.co
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Thanks for the kind feedback 😀
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Hello all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE MADE IT TO 2017!!!!!
Please check out one of my latest posts! It is about why you should take more showers in 2017…enjoy…https://thetellerstales.wordpress.com/2017/01/01/one-spiritual-reason-why-you-need-to-take-a-more-showers-in-2017/
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Your post was a good read. I like the shower analogy. https://gracelead.co
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Thank you! I am glad you liked it! Happy new year to you!
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Hello people!
I review books on my blog. I’ve just started. Please have a look at my latest blog post & let me know if I’m missing on something. Do share your views. You can have a look at other blog posts too, to see how I’m doing. Thanks.
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