Showing posts with label blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blogging. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

I've Been Tagged!

I was tagged by D.G. Hudson at Rainforest Writing

This is a great way to get to know your fellow bloggers and to highlight other wonderful blogs.

The Rules Are:
1. You must post the rules.
2. Post eleven fun facts about yourself on the blog post.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create eleven new questions to ask the people you've tagged.
4. Tag eleven bloggers, however, you can break the rules and tag fewer people if you want. Make sure you hyperlink their names/blogs.
5. Let them know you've tagged them!
6. Have fun!

My Answers to D.G. Hudson:

1- How long have you blogged?I created my blog in March 2010 so I've been blogging since then.

2 -
Do you have a pet?
Yes! I have two very spoiled kitty cats (female).


3 -
Do you like film noir?
Yes. Citizen Kane is one of my favorite ones.


4 -
Do you pick male or female protagonists the most when you write?
I think I pick them equally. It depends on the mood or the storyline.


5 -
Which female actor in LOTR would you want to be if offered a part in the movie?
Neither. I'm not a fan of The Lord of the Rings. I don't dislike the film, it's just not my cup of tea.


6 -
Which male actor in LOTR would you want to be if offered a part in the movie? (this is assuming Makeup and Costume can do miracles. . .)
Same answer as #5.

7 - Where do you write? (which room, or place is most comfortable)
Sometimes in the office and sometimes in my bedroom (wherever it's quieter).


8 - What beverage is beside you while you're writing?
None. I usually don't eat or drink while I'm writing.

9 - Do you listen to Music while writing?
No, only when I'm editing.

10 -
What is your favorite city?
Positano, Italy. Runners up: Washington, D.C. and Istanbul.


11 - Is there a phone in your writing place?
No. My cell phone is always off. The landline phone is in the kitchen.

My Tagged Bloggers:

Jay Paoloni, Actor
 
Under the Tiki Hut

Maria Zannini

One Word Pundit

My 11 questions for those tagged are:
1) What's your favorite classic (book)?
2) Whose writing style would you like to emulate?
3) Have you taken workshops to hone your writing?
4) Do you have a mentor?
5) Which is your favorite cuisine?
6) Which is your favorite season?
7) Which genre do you write/read?
8) If you had the chance to run off with one of your favorite characters, who would it be?
9) Which song brings you to tears?
10) Have you used someone else's secret in one of your stories/books/poems?
11) Do you believe in soul mates?
Now go on and have fun! If you have any questions regarding this game, let me know.


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

What Type of Blogger Are You?

Blogging is fun but being a serious blogger demands a lot of time and energy. Have you experienced low readership? How about losing followers? Well, this may be due to a lot of factors. If you want to have a successful blog then you have to follow these five key blogging tips.

1. Return the favor.
If fellow bloggers read your posts and leave comments, why not do the same for them? Acknowledge their comments by replying directly on your post or via email. Then, visit their blogs, read their latest articles and leave a comment.

2. Be consistent.
If you post once a week, choose the day of the week that provides you some extra time to do so. Otherwise, let your readers know your posting schedule so they can visit you on that/those day(s). And when you take a hiatus, a sabbatical, or vacation let your readers know. They'll appreciate it and they will resume readership on the date announced.

3. Focus on the purpose of your blog.
Try not to post topics unrelated to the central idea of your blog (unless that's your purpose). Doing so will only confuse your readers (especially new followers who are not yet familiarized with your blog).

4. Be Brief.
Articles that are too long discourage readers. Remember blogging is not a job for some of them. Therefore, they only have a time frame dedicated to this activity.

5. Be respectful.
Avoid sarcasm, scathing comments, and egocentrism. Readers want to learn, have fun, and most importantly, connect with other fellow bloggers.

Can you think of other helpful tips? How serious are you about blogging?