Apr 30, 2018 / Community Pool

Community Pool

Where WordPress bloggers support each other with feedback and advice.

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      1. Thanks Katrina! It wasn’t as pretty as the times we saw the views in Whistler, but it was sooo fun seeing the slopes so empty!

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      1. Thanks Rebecca! It’s crazy living here and having such amazing mountains a bus ride away!! I’m still not used to it!

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  9. Hello to all the readers and writers out here!

    On my blog, you’ll find my poems, articles, collaborations, bookish stuff, and much more!

    I recently did a book review of ‘Father Figure’ by James J. Cudney! Check it out and let me know if you’ve already read it or are planning to!

    Here’s the link to it:

    Bustle ‘Bout Books: Book Review- Father Figure By James J. Cudney

    Would live to receive feedbacks!
    With love,
    Meher

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    2. I think your theme is very appealing to the eye. Your post had good content and it flowed very well! I say keep doing what you’re doing! ☀️👍

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  17. There’s a lot going on at the Veteran’s Poetry Circle. Here is the latest poem:

    Facets of Freedom -1

    Also of note is the fact that we are going to have a poetry reading on June the 1st at the Vet’s Hall in Santa Cruz. You can read about that on the site as well. One of our members is having a photography exhibit that night and we have been invited to read. I think this then qualifies it as a “Multimedia Event.” Spoken word coupled with written word, coupled with photography. I’m excited about it.
    Check us out by following the link above.

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    1. This really was a heartbreaking incident and affected everyone who heard of it. Great poem writing skills too. I also write poems and would love for you to read them.

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  22. Hello friends 🙂

    I recently uploaded the 3rd entry to my short story collection, Golden City Archives. I would love for you all to check it out and I’d highly appreciate any feedback and comments.

    If you enjoy short stories and fantasy as well as the thought of exploring what San Francisco and its culture might look like in 2050 while on the brink of a supernatural war, then please give my series a read. Thank you!

    Inspiration & Brilliance: An Encounter with Cassette Dith (Golden City Archives #3)

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  23. I am fairly new to blogging and writing publicly. I could use some feedback on my writing style. I am looking to see if my articles seem well put together or if I come off looking too amateur. Also, if I cover the topic at hand well enough or am too wordy; too much or not enough? Thanks for any and all feedback. I already jumped on a suggestion from First Friday to make paragraphs.

    https://thenaturallysmartlife.com/easy-ways-to-get-more-out-of-your-everyday-activities/

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    1. Your headline typeface should not be used in all caps, Very hard to read. If it only available in all caps, then you should change it. Otherwise, looks good!

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    2. I always Preview before posting to try and route out any final typos.
      I read and reread over again to ensure there are no (or very few errors).
      I keep the default font for my theme – it’s default for a reason as far as I’m concerned. I try to keep all photos to a similar size for consistency.
      Does this help? 🙂

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    1. Hey! I checked out you blog, these would be my personal suggestions:
      Your navigation bar appears at the bottom of your page, I always prefer them it the top so if someone visits your page and wants to see your “about” page they can click straight onto it.
      You’ve got lots of posts which is great but on your home page there are no images so it appears a little uninviting to me personally, you could add a featured image to each post or an image widget maybe to your home page? Or maybe even a sidebar with some widgets?
      I could be wrong here so I’m so sorry if i am! However on your “about” page I’d maybe write a little more & also you state that you own your blog which with a “wordpress.com” you don’t actually own your domain so I’m not sure where you stand there.
      I love your post titles and your writing style is really interesting too! I hope my feedback helps!

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      1. Thanks a lot for your suggestions.

        Firstly, I have a home button the top of my page which when clicked guides you to the about and contact page.
        Secondly, thanks a lot for the suggestions..

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  27. Hey fellas!!
    This time I’ve tried writing an article on my blog which had featured only poems till now. I wrote it because it was something I could not help but share with the world, and I need all of your help to make this story heard far and wide and take a baby step towards a society free of sexual abuse.
    I would also appreciate feedback and suggestions for my writing skills as this is my first article

    Justice – Far or Absent

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    2. Your blog is lovely! It’s so warm and welcoming. Love your post, I just posted today about our wedding day! Your images are so lovely too! left a comment 🙂

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