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I’d like to invite everyone to come by and check out my poem of the week, “Morning Sun.” Not only is this my weekly, but the photograph that goes along with it is one I took of the sun rising between the trees and a neighbor’s house. I was blown away by the reception, and pleased with the results. It’s a simple poem about a sunrise, but as always, the water’s deeper than you think. Comments and feedback are always welcome, and please leave them in the comments section of the post page, and click the like button on the post page. 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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That was great, the closing two lines were fantastic! Well done✨
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Bit of an odd post today but I had to get it off my mind…
http://www.whendoigetthemanual.com/2017/07/24/so-touching-getting-physical/
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This was beautifully written! I’m not so much a hand holder but I’m a hugger! I hate physical contact in a nightclub, like I can’t really dance with someone and feel comfortable but if I like you (I’ve not yet been in love) then I’ll be totally comfortable. I really liked this✨
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Hello everyone! I run a lifestyle blog, there’s a few book reviews, few makeup posts and my most recent is a giveaway! https://gingersnappsblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/24/loreal-hydra-genius-review-100-follower-giveaway/ I’d love it if you could check it out and any feedback would be absolutely amazing! Thank you! 💜
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Mental illness is a tricky subject to give advice about as everyone deals with things differently. I’m trying to get people to push past labels and actively seek a better quality of life.
In my last post, I started with an example of my OCD thoughts and I was wondering if that takes away from the message.
https://jescole.wordpress.com/2017/07/24/dont-count-with-your-mouth-full/
I appreciate any feed back
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This was beautifully written✨💛
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Thank you so much for taking the time!
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I’d like to invite everyone to come by and check out my thought piece, “An Updated Look at the Death of Gaming.” I discuss how my love of gaming died, and what killed. There’s also an open-ended possibility for a rebirth. I’ve received several fine comments already, so check them out as well. Comments and feedback are always welcome, and please leave them in the comments section of the post page, and click the like button on the post page. 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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Hello guys , back with bang.
Some of you guys asked me to write some dark/murder type posts. So here’s what i wrote- https://piamajumdar.wordpress.com/2017/07/18/psychotic/?preview=true
Kind of a mystery , hope everyone likes it 😊
Enjoy 😊😂👍🔥🔥
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Here’s my newest post! https://unfilteredmamasite.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/23/
I’m a mental health blogger looking for honest feedback on how I write. I’ve opened up to all of my readers and hope I’m reaching an audience that truly appreciates what I do.
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please check out my posts in which I have presented my thought piece in a very realistic way. I will appreciate any feedback regarding my writing 🙂 thank you in advance. just a new bee want to express my thoughts to the world 🙂
http://shreyatripathidotblog.wordpress.com
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Hi everyone,
I started a blog a few months back. I wrote my 10th and final blog post yesterday, its kind of all based on a tragedy I suffered. Some of it is tough to read but in the end I was trying to offer something good to the world from my bad set of circumstances. If you are up to it, read all 10 (in order), and let me know if I was successful. I would like to promote it more, but I want some feedback first. Thanks so much!
https://wordpress.com/posts/my/housekiss.com
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Hello fellow blog mates!!!
I love meaningful abstracts and also create some(not necessarily meaningful). This virtual space is going to be filled with articles on random topics (mostly unrelatable or out of any living person’s concern) and in case I am feeling a bit too artistic, then you may be able to witness some poetry too(not necessarily bounded by the rhymes). Anyways don’t bind yourself with any expectations.
Here is the link to my 1st blog.
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Loved the post and your intro for the blog here 😀
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HALLO SWIMMERS!
You want to read some good posts, some quality writing? Well, I know a blog, that does all that so easily.
Gianna & Gemini is a blog that is a bookish, lifestyle (sorta lifestyle, I talk about my personal life sometimes..), and some everything CREATIVE!!
Just go ahead and check out my blog if you’d like!!
giannaandgemini.wordpress.com
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I’m still new to the blog writing thing but I’ve managed to rack up a few posts in the last 3 months. I have experimented with breaking up longer posts into parts as I don’t want the reader to get bored, so my last post was in 2 parts. You can read the 1st part here:
My main problem at the moment is that when I decide to write a post I sit at the laptop of an evening and just start typing but I’m finding more and more that I’m getting distracted by other things online.
Should I treat it more like a job and allocate a specific period of time to writing? Should I start each post with a proper plan? I just let the words flow out of me just now…
Would that keep me more focused?
How do you manage to keep motivated?
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I’ll have a look in the post in a minute, but, for me, it’s a mixture of both of the two things you’ve mentioned – if you don’t feel like you’re writing enough and feel like you want more people to be reading your posts, then it is a good idea to try to post more regularly. Weekly prompts can help, or the daily post prompts – maybe try for just one a week? Having said this, you don’t want to be writing if you have nothing to write about, which is why it’s a good idea to just write when you feel like it.
So, what I’ll say, is leave yourself more open to inspiration; have a look at prompts or what other people are writing about often, and then maybe the urge to write will come more… if you see what I mean. Also, I never plan blog posts personally – I just let them flow, but then make sure to read over what I’ve done and possibly redraft before I post.
Hope this helps! 🙂
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I think you need to determine WHY you are Blogging. Is it for a purpose or merely to write? Once you understand this about yourself then you can determine a plan for your blog.
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You should try posting at least 2-3 times a week and the daily prompts definitely help with that.
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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I am very new to blogging, and would definitely appreciate feedback.
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Such a good read 🙂 Loved how you connected the entire topic with something as simple as a chair.
http://www.diyingmachine.wordpress.com
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Thank You!
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Loved your post. Commented on your blog.
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Hi everyone, I’ve just started a writing/photo prompt competition – this can be fiction or non-fiction based writing – with no word counts; I’d appreciate any feedback/advice you might have! 🙂
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Great idea to have writing/photo prompt competitions. While I have not had time to participate in these, I do think they are wonderful in allowing writers to “practice” writing creatively. Enjoyed the story you wrote on The Gated Gardens. Thanks again for the “IT Help!”
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Thanks for checking our my story – I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Its been nearly a month since i started blogging. I must say the word-press community is truly amazing and supportive! Anyways it would be so great if you would check out my new poem i.e. Battle scars. All of us have a past, and that past has surely left some scars on our mind, hasnt it?
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Very beautiful! It’s so true that we often don’t consider others perspectives and stories as we go through life. Interesting take on seeing all the different things that can leave scars and marks on our life.
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Thank you for reading! We do often judge without trying to understand.
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“But in the end everyone carries a battle scar”
This was beautifully written✨💛
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Thank you so much for reading! We all do carry some battle scars. Everyone has a different story. Some scars are graver than others. But i believe we should make an effort to understand everyone!
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What a powerful message with such beautifully written words. Wow, I got teary-eyed reading them. Your last note about not knowing the daily battles someone is facing is so true. Also, a reminder to be kind to everyone you met because you don’t know how much a moment of kindness will brighten their day. If you have a second could you please check out some of my writings? I’d love to know your thoughts. I’d appreciate it. Thanks! https://bloggerinablogworld.com/
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Thankyou so much for those kind words. I completely agree with you! We often tell people- Be Brave. But i think we should tell them to “BE KIND”. We need more kindness in this world. And i would love to read your writings. Will check out your blog ASAP!
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No problem! Yes, kindness is definitely something that would be embraced more in this world. Thank you for going to check out my blog. 😀
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Hi, I’d really appreciate any feedback on my blog as I’m still relatively new to writing ‘in public’. Any tips on my style/content would be greatly appreciated.
My most recent post is https://withholly.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/making-positive-changes/
Thank you!
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Your writing was clear and easy to read. I liked the specific example you gave so we can clearly see how something like this might work for us. https://gracelead.co
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QUESTION — If I go to look at someone’s Blog and I want to come BACK to The Daily Post where they had their entry, HOW can I do that? Once I go to a Post, I cannot easily come back to the place where I left off to leave a comment and LIKE what I saw. This is prohibiting me from visiting more posts. Let me know how I can do this. http://www.brilliantviewpoint.com
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If you’re viewing WordPress on a PC/laptop, a good idea is to click on other people’s blogs to view them whilst holding down the shift key; this should open it in a new tab – hope that helps 🙂
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WOW – that’s exactly what I needed to know. NOW, if I am on a MAC, will that work the same way? THANK YOU so much! Always thrilled to learn some new shortcuts.
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Yes, I have just checked on my boyfriend’s mac! Holding down shift should open up a new window, so that should make it easier!
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This was epically helpful.
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You’re we welcome!
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You are WONDERFUL! Thanks for helping me out. I just did it on my MAC, I think I had to use the COMMAND KEY then it worked. Now, I am back in business. Off to visit YOUR Blog too.
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Excellent! Glad you’ve sorted it 🙂 Haha, thanks for checking my blog out!!
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I’m glad you found that. The shift key wasn’t working for me, but the Command Key does work. Thanks for sharing. https://gracelead.co
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What up, fellow bloggers,
It’s been a blast cruising thru Canada and heading west to Banff ahead of the forest fires. Last stop was Moose Jaw. Great name, eh? Tell me if you agree.
https://streamingthruamerica.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/moose-jaw
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Most def do agree 😀
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You certainly opened my eyes to the possibility of Moose Jaw as a tourist destination. I never would have guessed! https://gracelead.co
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It’s definitely worth a visit. Go to Bob’s in town for great fish and chips.
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Evening guys.
I posted another blog a couple of days ago – a nice and interesting hotel stay in London.
Have a read and see what you think.
I feel like I am starting to get into the swing of things now, it’s almost been 2 months since I started the blog.
https://shootfromthetrip.com/2017/07/22/st-pancras-renaissance-hotel-london/
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Loved it 🙂
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I’ve been blogging for like the 4th week if you’d mind reading my latest entry.Thus one is pretty close to my heart.
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I appreciated your thoughts on depression. You were hightly descriptive. I wasn’t sure what the connection was to boarding schools. It seemed that what you described could have happened in many different settings. https://gracelead.co
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Hi everyone, I’ve been working with a routine this month to post more – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and I haven’t missed a day so far. I’ve finally found a theme I love but I’m still blogging about everything. You can check out my latest post here; https://mariamshittu.wordpress.com/2017/07/24/happiness/
I would truly appreciate any comment or feedback. Thanks
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Enjoyed the read a lot 🙂
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Thank you😊
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Hey bloggers. I wrote a new post
https://theveiledfacet.wordpress.com/2017/07/24/madness-of-my-brother/
It’s the story of a schizophrenic patient. Schizophrenic is a mental disorder where the affected person hallucinates, gets depressed and has many other behavioral health issues. Hope you guys find the story interesting
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Hello all! Here’s my latest post. Though I tend to deal with ‘heavier’ or sad topics, and thus my writing often has a less up-beat tone, I was in such a happy mood I decided on something a bit different this time 🙂 Here are some thoughts about a happy day, and how it related to my several-year-long journey with considering taking my own life. https://feelingsuicidalblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/happy-day/
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PTSD doesn’t just affect the military.
I was held captive by an abusive parent for nearly a decade and learning how to be a person after I was rescued, as well as, coping with mental illness, has inspired my blog.
I’ve come such a long way and have found the secret to overcoming is fighting. My mission is to inspire other people to fight.
https://jescole.wordpress.com/
I appreciate any feedback
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Hello! What a powerful, insightful, and incredibly personal message you have. You immediately grabbed my attention with the statement “PTSD doesn’t just affect the military.” Thank you for writing and sharing your experiences, I can empathise that it may be difficult and therapeutic for you. You have an extremely powerful voice and your writing is an example of it. I don’t think I can stress how important this is as well as my need to thank you for sharing. ❤️ All the best and happy blogging! 💫
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Thank you so much for taking the time! I truly appreciate your thoughts.
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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I recently went on a trip to Bermuda that I wanted to share, but I’m really not a travel blogger. Instead of something more conventional, here are some goofy cats I photographed & some pics of the town of St. George’s. They’re bright and fun, so check it out!!
https://antipodalpull.com/2017/07/24/cats-of-the-world-bermuda/
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This is a fun concept! I love cats too 🙂 I have a whole page about my cat on my blog. It is always a good idea to do something out of the box in my opinion – very fun!
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Quirky things appeal to me. Your take on a trip report fit into that category. I like the idea of finding one thing that you can use as a theme to coordinate all your travel post (in your case cats). My favorite part of your post was the explanation of the roofs. For some reason that fascinated me. https://gracelead.co
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Thought I should share both links to my first blog post and recent post. Below is a link to my 1st post
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Wow, a very powerful post! I think your blog will be very interesting because it is so specific. The history was useful to get me sucked in to the post. Thank you for sharing your views!
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I have just written a blog post about the importance of self-care to our mental health and how you can create your own self-care box. I would love some feedback on this and hopefully add more to the discussion on self-care/mental health. Thank you, hope you are all having a good day ❤
https://rebeccacrawford.wordpress.com/2017/07/24/diy-make-your-own-self-care-box/
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Hi, Becca! I run a blog about mental health as well! I loved your post as I have a similar technique, I picked up from writer Elizabeth Gilbert, called a Happiness Jar. Every day you write down your favorite moment or quote or lyric and put it into the jar. On bad days, you take them out and read through your happiest moments. It really helps keep you in perspective!
If you wouldn’t mind also checking out my blog, it’s https://jescole.wordpress.com/
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Thank you 🙂 I love Elizabeth Gilbert and I love that idea! Thank you got sharing it. I’ll definitely give your blog a read xx
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Hey, been trying to get more into writing reviews and just random stories. Recently wanted to try and do stories of things i run into at work. Ive been wanting to do this for a while. Im not entirely sure if i should continue it or not as a series i do weekly. https://noiceentertainment.wordpress.com/2017/07/22/tales-of-a-technician-jamaican-lady/amp/
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I’m sure you come across all kinds of strange occurrences as a service tech 🙂 Must make for interesting stories.
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You just dont know. Haha. I seem to always get the craziest ones so i figure might as well let everyone hear them.
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Really enjoyed your story!! I hope others will stop by as well. Keep writing.
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I always wonder if repair technicians think I am odd when they visit my home. Reading about your experience made me feel better about myself. By comparison, I’m fairly sane 🙂 I think your idea of doing a series has potential. https://gracelead.co
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Haha, Ive seen it all. It makes for a interesting day. so never think you got the weird house out there.
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Here’s my 2nd link to my latest post :
Of course inputs and honest opinions would be much appreciated
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Your post was interesting. In many cases, even if a girl is inclined to lead, it’s difficult to find anyone to encourage those types of behaviors. It’s not impossible, but it is more difficult to do. https://gracelead.co
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So this blogging thing turns out to be more difficult that I imagined. At first I wanted catharsis, then I wanted to write about everything, now it’s hard to write about anything. As I get back into the throws of this I would appreciate your feedback on my most recent post https://kedawithani.wordpress.com/2017/07/13/oh-the-things-youll-miss-leanna-napoleon/ thanks in advance.
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