Comments on: Platform Resolutions for Writers 2010

By: Kathleen McDade

Kathleen McDade — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:49:05 +0000

Well, I have a blog. But I haven't been very successful in getting content published elsewhere. And I haven't been feeling very enthusiastic about trying. But, I also haven't been trying in fields I really care about. So maybe I need to refocus there.

By: christinakatz

christinakatz — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:44:06 +0000

Which part? Are you following most of the advice or none of it? Feel free to e-mail me if you don't want to share publicly.

By: Kathleen McDade

Kathleen McDade — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:36:17 +0000

Hm. Feeling discouraged now, because it sounds like I'm doing it all wrong. And I'm not sure how to turn things around.

By: christinakatz

christinakatz — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:01:43 +0000

I think blogging can help writers meet their goals when they tie in tightly with those goals. You might want to reconsider the role your blog plays in the big picture of your writing career and invest your time and energy accordingly.

By: maryjocampbell

maryjocampbell — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:50:08 +0000

Hi Christina,
Oops! Looks like I jumped to #11 first! : ) Though, in the past 2 yrs of writing my blog, I'm now using less of my own time and energy by posting author interviews and hosting guest bloggers. All in the name of inspiration for writers…until I can transform the blog to fit my growing niche of supporting young writers.

By: christinakatz

christinakatz — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:03:37 +0000

Thanks, Serge!

By: Prosperous Writer Profiles: Judy M. Miller

Prosperous Writer Profiles: Judy M. Miller — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:09:58 +0000

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By: Serge Lescouarnec

Serge Lescouarnec — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:21:03 +0000

Christine
I agree with you on more than one point (avoiding the blogging mill),
amongst them, building slowly and steadily, not believing in overnight success and effortless riches.
Even though my blog 'Serge the Concierge' is almost 5 years old it might not be too late for me to try Number 3 (writing for other publications).
My approach might be slightly different than yours because I do not have the burning ambition of becoming a book writer.
I would have to write the book first anyway which requires a different set of skills than blogging, more like running a marathon versus 100 meters.
If there is one thing I want to add to my blog palette, my anchors, it would be a weekly or bi-weekly interview.
I've been thinking about my word for 2010.
I like 'authentic' even though it often gets misused.
Staying authentic is not a bad thing to aim for
A bientot
Serge
'The French Guy from New Jersey'

By: christinakatz

christinakatz — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:59:42 +0000

Thanks so much, Laura! A prosperous 2010 to us all!

By: Laura Cross

Laura Cross — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:38:27 +0000

Hi Chistine – great advice as always. I just wanted to leave a comment to let you know how much I like your new prosperity direction . All the best with your endeavors for 2010!