New Blog

ChelseaWriter · 09-14-2009, 07:34 AM

I hope this is the right thread for this...

I started a blog yesterday. Still a work-in-progress, but it's fun! Mine's all about the writer's life - the ups, downs, struggles, joys, etc.

I probably offer nothing particularly inventive or new, in the way of blogging about writing. But I do teach creative writing classes and will probably start using some quotes/prompts/info in my blog that I offer to my students. As well, there are personal experiences with writing that I talk about. I've only got 3 entries so far, but, hey - it's a start! Because of my grading schedule I'm not sure how often I'll be posting. I'd love to post daily, but it might be weekly at first...

For those curious/interested/have nothing better to do, here's the link - http://writerscorner-traci.blogspot.com/

Hope to see you there!

StumbleRum · 09-14-2009, 07:40 AM

Nice work and looks good, but why not get your own URL?

Another good thing to do might be to offer some type of email newsletter so you can capture all those potential customers who are coming to your website! I use aweber, but there is also a free one called phplist (that I have no experience with).

ChelseaWriter · 09-14-2009, 07:44 AM

Excellent advice - thanks a bunch. I've never done this before, so any help/tips are appreciated!

StumbleRum · 09-14-2009, 07:48 AM

Well, feel free to ask any questions - most of my professional experience has to do with websites!

Capes&Corsets · 09-15-2009, 12:05 AM

Just checked out your blog and I love it! I'll be adding you to my Reader

ChelseaWriter · 09-15-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capes&Corsets

Just checked out your blog and I love it! I'll be adding you to my Reader

Very cool - thanks so much!

ChelseaWriter · 10-28-2009, 06:38 AM

Any tips for buildling traffic? I'm still a newbie to blogging - I've gotten a few "followers" in the past month (very cool!), but could still use some suggestions for how to "advertise" without being obnoxious. Thanks in advance...

http://writerscorner-traci.blogspot.com/

Liosse de Velishaf · 10-28-2009, 09:32 AM

Forum sigs. Reply to other blogs with openID. If you have a post relevant to a discussion, link to it. Link to other blogs, and in that post it will link to your post as a trackback/pingback.

ChelseaWriter · 10-28-2009, 10:13 AM

Great advice - many thanks!

brokenheart · 11-07-2009, 07:11 PM

liked it and the writing as well..
became a follower..lol

ChelseaWriter · 11-07-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenheart

liked it and the writing as well..
became a follower..lol

Excellent - thanks!

09-14-2009, 07:34 AM	#1
ChelseaWriter Got the hang of it, here Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	New Blog I hope this is the right thread for this... I started a blog yesterday. Still a work-in-progress, but it's fun! Mine's all about the writer's life - the ups, downs, struggles, joys, etc. I probably offer nothing particularly inventive or new, in the way of blogging about writing. But I do teach creative writing classes and will probably start using some quotes/prompts/info in my blog that I offer to my students. As well, there are personal experiences with writing that I talk about. I've only got 3 entries so far, but, hey - it's a start! Because of my grading schedule I'm not sure how often I'll be posting. I'd love to post daily, but it might be weekly at first... For those curious/interested/have nothing better to do, here's the link - http://writerscorner-traci.blogspot.com/ Hope to see you there!

09-15-2009, 12:05 AM	#5
Capes&Corsets Almost expert! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 50	Just checked out your blog and I love it! I'll be adding you to my Reader __________________ Follow me on Twitter, or read my adventures at The Seventh Circle of Elle.

10-28-2009, 09:32 AM	#8
Liosse de Velishaf Free-Lighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,361	Forum sigs. Reply to other blogs with openID. If you have a post relevant to a discussion, link to it. Link to other blogs, and in that post it will link to your post as a trackback/pingback. __________________ Good prose is like glass: ground smooth and utterly transparent. ~Nicholas Vesiri Surrendering the Sky Atsiko's Chimney Yes, I like's me some chimneys... But that's not what the blog is about, sorry. Latest post on Magic: Talkin' 'Bout Magic New post: Tension; Or, How Stories Work Last edited by Liosse de Velishaf; 10-28-2009 at 07:48 PM.

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09-14-2009, 07:40 AM	#2
StumbleRum New kid, be gentle! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 23	Nice work and looks good, but why not get your own URL? Another good thing to do might be to offer some type of email newsletter so you can capture all those potential customers who are coming to your website! I use aweber, but there is also a free one called phplist (that I have no experience with).

09-14-2009, 07:44 AM	#3
ChelseaWriter Got the hang of it, here Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	Excellent advice - thanks a bunch. I've never done this before, so any help/tips are appreciated!

09-14-2009, 07:48 AM	#4
StumbleRum New kid, be gentle! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 23	Well, feel free to ask any questions - most of my professional experience has to do with websites!

10-28-2009, 06:38 AM	#7
ChelseaWriter Got the hang of it, here Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	Any tips for buildling traffic? I'm still a newbie to blogging - I've gotten a few "followers" in the past month (very cool!), but could still use some suggestions for how to "advertise" without being obnoxious. Thanks in advance... http://writerscorner-traci.blogspot.com/

10-28-2009, 10:13 AM	#9
ChelseaWriter Got the hang of it, here Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	Great advice - many thanks!