tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post6994911652372554886..comments2023-09-05T04:45:06.546-07:00Comments on Talespinning: Putting on the blogTricia J. O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-43352774680243195312010-02-26T08:54:33.176-08:002010-02-26T08:54:33.176-08:00Terresa: I love the people I've met and things...Terresa: I love the people I've met and things I've learned but it takes too much time, especially the more connections you make. So I'm going to stick with about two posts a week, and only do more if something comes up. I need writing time!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-27228755322842820402010-02-25T23:40:17.639-08:002010-02-25T23:40:17.639-08:00Another great post.
I'm reconsidering my almo...Another great post.<br /><br />I'm reconsidering my almost-daily posts. I spoke with a writer awhile back who doesn't blog and she said, "Wow, that must take a lot to time."<br /><br />It does. It takes time I could be spending focusing on my MS and other shorter pieces for (hopeful) publication. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder. I need to refocus again and realize less can really be more.*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-90500654401322749152010-02-23T10:49:01.725-08:002010-02-23T10:49:01.725-08:00Sherrie: Me, too!Sherrie: Me, too!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-10143742385449122672010-02-23T05:39:52.343-08:002010-02-23T05:39:52.343-08:00Some days I feel like the shredded gum that has be...Some days I feel like the shredded gum that has become disgusting little lumps on your tongue! But I love blogging. I don't think I could stop. I'd miss everyone too much!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-26582298840151413742010-02-21T08:02:23.086-08:002010-02-21T08:02:23.086-08:00Hi Sarah: Meeting people with similar interests an...Hi Sarah: Meeting people with similar interests and goals has been the best part.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-24523663345643526232010-02-20T19:09:49.716-08:002010-02-20T19:09:49.716-08:00I was thinking about just this very thing, today! ...I was thinking about just this very thing, today! I figure if I post once or twice a week, I'm good. Ah, but it's so easy to forget! And get busy! Etc.! But it's nice to rub keyboards with others who are working on the same things we are. And to meet new people who do similar things. It's so easy to get caught up in other people's lives!Just Another Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589166715361819941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-69854116315152074462010-02-20T18:58:51.429-08:002010-02-20T18:58:51.429-08:00PJ: *waves* That's what's working for me, ...PJ: *waves* That's what's working for me, too. And I like to read what other people are up to, so that leaves me time to visit.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-73117077219784550772010-02-19T19:18:31.379-08:002010-02-19T19:18:31.379-08:00I've cut myself some serious slack on blogging...I've cut myself some serious slack on blogging. I used to be an every day blogger, but really, I'm fine with two or three times a week.PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-3906420547069503652010-02-19T11:32:06.484-08:002010-02-19T11:32:06.484-08:00Teresa: I agree. It is the people and what we shar...Teresa: I agree. It is the people and what we share that makes it worthwhile.<br /><br />VR: Right. That's really the challenge. I'm going to have to get better at sampling and at relagating time to write. That was supposed to be my New Year resolution to work on manuscripts before blogging but I slip, I slip.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-76569270310062693912010-02-19T11:07:14.455-08:002010-02-19T11:07:14.455-08:00Fantastic post, Tricia! I try to blog at least twi...Fantastic post, Tricia! I try to blog at least twice a week. I assume other writers are reading and that's how I gear my posts. My goal is to keep it pertinent but with a positive spin. My one regret is that I don't have enough time to read and comment on all the other FABULOUS blogs out there. I have to "sample" or I'd never get any writing done.VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-35662869781987304292010-02-19T08:42:29.760-08:002010-02-19T08:42:29.760-08:00Like a lot of folks here, I blog to practice writi...Like a lot of folks here, I blog to practice writing. I think my posts have become tighter over the last year, and it's made me more attentive to paragraph and scene structure in my novel.<br /><br />I didn't want to blog about me, because I'm really very boring. I wanted to have blog that was interesting to other people, but focused on writing. <br /><br />I try to do at least two (Monday/Wednesday) and sometimes three (Friday) blog posts a week, but on January 1, 2010, I promised myself I wasn't going to stress out if I missed a post. Audrey Shaffer at the Writer's Chatroom sends out a Friday e-mail about her Sunday evening author chats at the Writer's Chatroom, and since that's an easy post, I make it my Friday post when I get the e-mail in time.<br /><br />I enjoy the wonderful people blogging has brought into my life. It's been a great deal of fun, and it's helped me study the craft of writing in ways I probably wouldn't have if I wasn't writing about it.<br /><br />This is a great post, Tricia! Thank you for bringing up the topic!T. Frohockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807817898955012947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-76325438038630450822010-02-19T08:29:34.354-08:002010-02-19T08:29:34.354-08:00Bish: Sounds like we handle it the same way. It...Bish: Sounds like we handle it the same way. It's a challenge but a fun one.<br /><br />Hi, Suzy! Yes, we do need to recharge. And I love the way you practice your craft in those personal essays. Yay for the novel taking front burner. That's something I need to do, asap.<br /><br />Paul: I think you blog works on many levels. I like your well-constructed posts and photos a lot.<br /><br />Hilary: I neglect to tell people I link them, and I suppose that's bad marketing but like I said in the post, I'm shredded half the time. Someday I may sort this blogging thing out, eh?Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-5912655060668656942010-02-19T08:09:08.203-08:002010-02-19T08:09:08.203-08:00Tricia,
Look at you mentioning me on your blog! H...Tricia,<br /><br />Look at you mentioning me on your blog! How cool was that to see, by accident no less! :)<br /><br />Me, I'm a twice a week poster...errr...usually! Life certainly gets in the way and it's okay if we are more pathetic than prolific! Yes, we should ALL cut ourselves some slack. It's only a blog for goodness sake! Our sanity is far more important!<br /><br />xoxo -- HilaryHilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-86312795571604350522010-02-19T07:08:50.457-08:002010-02-19T07:08:50.457-08:00I try to post one polished piece a week. Hopefully...I try to post one polished piece a week. Hopefully, it inspires a discussion. I try to keep it to 250words and have some photos to go along with it and make it related to writing, Alaska, my life, etc.Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-20771113756397485142010-02-19T06:52:36.181-08:002010-02-19T06:52:36.181-08:00I've struggled with this too!
I blog to pract...I've struggled with this too!<br /><br />I blog to practice my craft. Sometimes I like to put in things that are timely (Holiday posts...) and when I take a break, I wonder if I should let people know... but I've found that going dark for a week doesn't do anything but allow readers to catch up. It allows me time to think and breathe... and then suddenly I find myself ready again. Lately I've been having to concentrate on my novel. All good. But soon, I'll be making rounds again and blogging with the best of you. Thanks for this post. Sometimes we need permission to take a break. I think You've given that to a lot of people here! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556206184198452490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-45689926401275515572010-02-19T04:23:32.000-08:002010-02-19T04:23:32.000-08:00I'm pretty much committed to blogging two days...I'm pretty much committed to blogging two days a week. But it isn't written in stone. Sometimes something comes along that I want to share and I wind up posting 4 or 5 times in one week. <br /><br />As for keeping up on all the blogs...I'm still learning how.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-66160234139091061032010-02-18T21:51:35.550-08:002010-02-18T21:51:35.550-08:00Yvonne: Hey, thanks, I'm trying to get it righ...Yvonne: Hey, thanks, I'm trying to get it right. You have plenty that keeps me coming back to your blog, for sure.<br /><br />LiLa: Yeah but you have four eyes to read with. :D<br />It is priceless. I've loved the experience even when my eyeballs are ready to fall out.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-45603794428339321962010-02-18T18:50:18.117-08:002010-02-18T18:50:18.117-08:00Thanks for the shout-out! It's 9:48 PM. Only 5...Thanks for the shout-out! It's 9:48 PM. Only 5 million more blogs to read...<br /><br />BUT--even though it takes time, it is SOOOOOO worth it. We have met so many amazing people and have learned so many valuable lessons reading blogs. Priceless.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-5302257640418073712010-02-18T18:42:43.086-08:002010-02-18T18:42:43.086-08:00Great links. I haven't read Hilary's yet b...Great links. I haven't read Hilary's yet but I imagine there's as thin of a line between being prolific and pathetic as that stretched piece of gum! I post when I think I have something worthwhile to offer. And I comment as much as I can on the blogs I follow, or when something catches my attention, being ever mindful of those who are generous to me with their time. You, Tricia, are a good example of someone who is doing it right.Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-10427242516870889602010-02-18T17:59:19.444-08:002010-02-18T17:59:19.444-08:00Hi, Mel: Yes, that's exactly how I feel. I'...Hi, Mel: Yes, that's exactly how I feel. I'm envious of your time off and the way you can be relaxed about it. I'm still searching for my balance.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-90998114861422652922010-02-18T17:56:21.774-08:002010-02-18T17:56:21.774-08:00Shelley: I'm with you. I usually post two to t...Shelley: I'm with you. I usually post two to three times a week and would only post more if something just couldn't wait. Like, say, a three-book deal, right? I, too, am fascinated by many of the writer-blogs, perhaps because these folks talk about what moves me.<br /><br />Stephanie: I think it's good to let the days off come as they will. <br /><br />Jemi: That's the problem, feeling like we have to get to everybody. And the more friends we have the harder it gets. I'm all for getting those popping ideas out there, though!<br /><br />Karen: Yeah, that's why I brought up the every day thing. I sure can't get to all of them and I hate to think what I miss.<br /><br />Frankie: And I love what you post! You're bright, funny and original. The fact that you're having fun makes it worth it. If I run harder maybe I can keep up. ;)Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-48740769559969792472010-02-18T17:48:08.391-08:002010-02-18T17:48:08.391-08:00Having taken an extended break from blogging, ther...Having taken an extended break from blogging, there's some comfort in knowing I can do it again if I need to. I'm not sure why, but that takes some of the pressure off. I'm not a prolific writer, or reader, and I'm becoming more relaxed with that fact. I do wish bloggers would post less, but that's selfish on my part. If they have something meaningful to say, then by all means, they should say it.MG Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584010470283038023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-81459092837869584292010-02-18T17:38:54.395-08:002010-02-18T17:38:54.395-08:00This is a great post. I tend to be one of those bl...This is a great post. I tend to be one of those bloggers who post everyday, and I do it just because I love it and I have a blast on my blog, it feels like a big party to me. Although Im starting to find it hard to blog every single day lately AND comment on the bajillion blogs I read and keep up posts at my critique group's blog, but I try. I have no idea if its worth it, but its fun. So I just do it. I have no rules--if I miss a day I miss a day, if I comment on 20 blogs or just 10, its ok. As long as your enjoying yourself, then its worth it.Frankie Diane Mallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066659801542129040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-50731862411059585232010-02-18T17:27:13.926-08:002010-02-18T17:27:13.926-08:00I blog twice a week. I try to read and comment whe...I blog twice a week. I try to read and comment when I find the time, but it's never enough. I honestly wish people wouldn't blog every day because I miss most of their posts. :(<br />With so many blogs to read there is no way I can keep up with all of them. Especially the ones that post 7 times a week.kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-83074204992170103482010-02-18T16:57:45.617-08:002010-02-18T16:57:45.617-08:00I really enjoy blogging and visiting other blogs, ...I really enjoy blogging and visiting other blogs, but it does take an enormous amount of time. I feel guilty if I don't comment of every post of my followers/friends. It's hard!!<br /><br />I usually blog 2 or 3 times a week - no schedule - just when an idea pops into my head :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com