Feb 13, 2017 / Community Pool

Community Pool

Where bloggers come for friendly feedback and advice.

Have you just published a new post and are dying for some feedback? Are you redesigning your blog and could use some layout or design advice from your more seasoned peers?

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    1. I think just about everyone can relate to those days when the PMS devils strike haha. One thing, I felt the post ended a bit abruptly after the detail of the post. Maybe a bit of reflection at the end or a bit more detail of how you relaxed again would help with that. Good post either way!

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    3. This is gold! I very rarely get any order on my food correct now-a-days (I’ve learned to live with it and so has my boyfriend), but God have mercy on the poor soles when they mess it up during my time of the month. I’ve scared an employee so bad, they went and hid in the bathroom while their manager fixed my order and gave me a free ice cream. Why is it so hard to not put cheese on something when explicitly asked for them not to? Some people just don’t like cheese…

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  3. Goody-good Monday, all of you bloggers and blog followers out there! I have just published two responses to Wordy-WordPress’ Daily Post One-Word Prompts; Now, I know that I did it late because it took some time to write them, but it sure was well worth it! Check them out, as well as check out all of the other past posts of the past weeks at http://www.j2w7.wordpress.com! Goody-good day, Y’all!-JW

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  7. Hello all!

    Today I posted a new what-I’m-reading post, but it’s a little different than usual. Rather than reviewing the books after I’ve read them, I briefly introduced all the books I’ll be using for my senior Spanish project. Then, in a few months when I’m done, I’ll do a reprise post on what I thought of them and how they fit into my project. If you’re interested in memoirs and/or Latino authors, this is definitely a good place to get ideas for your TBR.

    On Thursday, I’ll post about homemaking and ownership of space. I’ve been living in my apartment for a little over a year now, and I’ve learned some things about how I interact with spaces. So stayed tuned for that!

    http://www.missionincomplete95.wordpress.com

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  9. Morning Bloggers,

    I’ve started a new mystery series and would love some feedback. Please check it out -> https://selfwrittenexpose.wordpress.com/2017/02/10/how-to-survive-being-alive-episode-1-is-live/

    Also, I’m trying out a new discussion format for my blog and here’s my first collaboration piece on body modifications:
    https://selfwrittenexpose.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/body-modifications/

    I’d love to do more collaborations and maybe even get a team of contributors in the future.

    Thanks in advance and happy blogging!

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  16. Hello fellow bloggers!!!

    My name is Uki and I run a blog on Common Concerns, Gender, Mental Health, Pop Culture, and Stories.

    + Common Concerns, Gender, Mental Health, Music, Pop Culture, and Stories +

    I recently made some posts on Black History Month (https://ukiskingdom.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/black-history-month-not-enough/) and Muslim Headwear/Toothbrush Moustaches (https://ukiskingdom.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/muslim-head-wear-and-toothbrush-moustaches/) and I was looking for some feedback.

    I love giving and receiving feedback so… comment away!!!

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  17. Hey fellow blogger here is the link of my latesy post

    https://
    idiotviews.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/when-the-
    morning-comes-again/

    please give ur feedback 😉

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  18. Hello Everyone!

    I love to write, whether I am advocating for Mental Health through sharing my personal journey, my life as a mother, poems and short stories (humor, paranormal and serious) and even the odd rant about whatever hot topic has set me off.
    I’ve been a busy busy little blogger and I would love to connect with you and hear from you while I am building my little corner of the internet.

    **This week alone I tackle depression on my vacation, my thoughts on those ‘Cash Me Outside’ memes/videos,as well as have penned a few fun poems/posts.

    You can find me at: https://theyoncecalledherpumpkin.wordpress.com/

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      1. Thank you so much! I’ve been waiting for more feedback on that particular poem! So glad to hear you liked it and decided to hop along on my blog journey! 🙂

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  23. Welcome to the week of love everybody! I’ve recently changed the theme and logo of my music blog https://talkaboutpopmusic.com/ and would love to know what you guys think? Also, if you love pop music then I’d love for you to follow the blog. If you want to join the team then that too would be AWESOME! Have a fab week!! Steve

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    1. love your poems – I’m not an expert in what I should be looking for but they read so much like wandering thoughts which I loved, and I could really feel the emotion in them. Your really simple site also lets the words pop out which is great. 🙂

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    1. Loved your review of RWBY – it’s one of my favorite shows and I cried a little during the finale, and a lot during volume 4. (Not as much as during volume 3 though). Keep writing reviews!

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  29. Hello all! I blog because I want to help women by sharing my story and challenging them to share their own…by acknowledging imperfections, understanding self-worth, self-love, focusing on your dreams, embracing your emotions, and fighting for your equality. This is the journey of LADYHOOD. My site is for the high school girls thinking about college…for the freshman females learning themselves while on a college campus, for the “upper-classwomen” (Pinkspen) who have struggled with relationships and friendships on campus, for mothers raising young daughters and for all women of every race, ethnicity, background, social class, sexual orientation, and weight.

    LADYHOOD advocates self-love, peace, and equality for all women.

    Please check out my latest post https://aladyhoodjourney.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/thin-vs-fat-bias/
    I would love your feedback!

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    1. I love everything that your blog stands for! Empowering women is so important and looking inwards to understand exactly who you are and the person you want to be. Your thin v fat post is very interesting and highlights that even though we might not like to think we act with a bias in mind, sometimes it’s embedded in our minds, that’s part of the challenge our society faces. Good stuff and I look forward to reading more!

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      1. Thank you so much stephabbot !!! My focus is uplifting all women, that is most important to me because there are so many concerns that we face…not to forget about men, but as a woman, I have to stand up for my demographic.
        I really apprieciate you reaching out to me! I definitely look forward to connecting with you. Feel free to check out other posts of mine, specifically, Beauty Is.. https://aladyhoodjourney.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/beauty-is/?wref=tp
        Promises https://aladyhoodjourney.wordpress.com/2016/12/30/promises/?wref=tp

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  30. Awake to the truth trying to express this knowledge through blogging…trying to do it through poems…just starting blogging a few days ago! Any input would be much appretiated! Thanks in advance.

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