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Christian Writer started the topic Getting readers for a "slow" blog in the forum General Chat 7 years, 4 months ago
How do you get readers for a slow blog? By slow, I mean one that gets updated at most once or twice a month.
I don’t feel I have more to say so posting more would dilute what I do have to say.
How do I make that work?
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Christian Writer replied to the topic Recommend a good book in the forum General Chat 7 years, 4 months ago
In terms of interesting characters, The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.
In terms of life-changing, there are too many to choose from. Maybe my first choice would be The Shack by William P Young but that might not be for everyone.
In terms of books everyone should read, well, there’s the obvious answer. As writers, we should have at least a pas…Read more
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Matthew Brown replied to the topic What do you blog about? in the forum General Chat 7 years, 4 months ago
Of course, a writer can write about writing.
But an author can and should blog about any and all of the themes, issues, and historical periods that crop up in their books.
You can write about social issues that you feel strongly about.
You can share and defend any controversial opinions you hold. If a debate kicks of people will be talking…Read more
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Matthew Brown replied to the topic
I'm sorry I've not been arround much… in the forum Thanet Star 7 years, 4 months ago
No worries, my friend. Write something when you are ready.
After all, we’re not going anywhere.
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Jason Latnar replied to the topic What do you blog about? in the forum General Chat 7 years, 4 months ago
I don’t blog myself – no discipline – but what can writers write about other than writing?
Maybe that’s why I don’t blog…
*shrugs*
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Jason Latnar started the topic How do you overcome writer's block? in the forum Aspiring Authors 7 years, 4 months ago
I’m not feeling blocked (for now) but I sometimes get properly stuck with a story.
How do you overcome being blocked? Are there some tricks that help you get past it? Is there a trick to always getting unblocked?
What works for you?
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Jason Latnar replied to the topic What about seeding fan groups? in the forum General Chat 7 years, 4 months ago
I made one for J. K. Rowling. I was able to find the feed URL for her blog – our group has author headlines!
Just need members now…
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Jason Latnar created the group
We love J.K. Rowling 7 years, 4 months ago
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Blog: It’s ‘Light the Fire’ Week on Copyblogger from
Copyblogger in the group Copy Blogger Fans 7 years, 4 months ago
We all have those times when we’re sort of coasting … gently floating along, letting things happen the way they will. But that time is not today. 🙂 This week, we’r […]
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Matthew Brown joined the group
Fans of The Isle of Thanet News [On Hold] 7 years, 4 months ago
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jeffjohns started the topic
I'm sorry I've not been arround much… in the forum Thanet Star 7 years, 4 months ago
I know I offered to write for this blog but I’ve been busy with work and stuff. I will get something to you soon, I promise.
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jeffjohns replied to the topic What pages does a good author blog need in the forum General Chat 7 years, 4 months ago
Is it just an about page that I need?
Are there any others?
I guess that a contact page goes without saying.
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jeffjohns started the topic Recommend a good book in the forum General Chat 7 years, 4 months ago
We don’t have a cook recommending thread yet so I’m making one.
Recommend a good book.
- Recommend that one book that changed your life.
- Recommend that one book you think everyone should read.
- Recommend a series that you cannot get enough of.
Just tell me what you think I should read next.
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jeffjohns replied to the topic What about seeding fan groups? in the forum General Chat 7 years, 4 months ago
We can help with that. And by “we” I mean us members.
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Matthew Brown posted an update in the group
Thanet Creative: Writers 7 years, 4 months ago
This week’s Tea and Chat will be a Cream Tea and Chat. We have cake.
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Matthew Brown posted an update in the group
Matthew D. Brown (Author) 7 years, 4 months ago
When I’m not blogging on this blog, I also write for Thanet Star.
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Jason Latnar joined the group
Fans of The Isle of Thanet News [On Hold] 7 years, 4 months ago
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Blog: What’s Really Broken in the ‘Content Marketing Playbook’ from
Copyblogger in the group Copy Blogger Fans 7 years, 4 months ago
Sometimes it bums me out that we’ve become a culture of contrarians. Whether it’s Black Panther, 3D printing, or strawberry ice cream, there’s nothing so excellent […]
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Danny H replied to the topic
Beta Testers: How is the site speed? in the forum Help and Support 7 years, 4 months ago
It’s definitely a lot zippier. I’m now waiting seconds for something to happen rather than several tens of seconds.
Still think it can be improved, but small changes infrequently is the way to go
Now, let’s see how long it takes to get this comment posted 🙂
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Matthew Brown started the topic
Beta Testers: How is the site speed? in the forum Help and Support 7 years, 5 months ago
I’ve been making some under-the-hood improvements. Most of them thanks to Danny’s feedback.
Let me know if you notice any site speed improvements.
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Matthew Brown wrote a new post on the site Author Buzz 7 years, 5 months ago
Calls for submissions are where a lot of writers pick up paid work. While some calls pay very poorly others can be quite generous.Â
On the whole, the more a publication is willing to pay the higher the standard […]
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Matthew Brown replied to the topic What about seeding fan groups? in the forum General Chat 7 years, 5 months ago
I’d like to do that. I probably would have but as we are an author blogging site I’d like to find authors with blogs and that’s proving quite tricky. Lots of US authors have blogs, UK authors are harder to find.
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How do you reach readers not looking for new books? in the group Author Buzz HQ: 7 years, 5 months ago
I don’t have any specific figures to show you but my guess is that less than 1% of readers are actively searching for new books.
The sad state of author earnings suggests that readers stick to authors they […]
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Matthew Brown replied to the topic Install new theme? in the forum Help and Support 7 years, 5 months ago
As requested, Twenty Eleven has been added.
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Christian Writer started the topic What about seeding fan groups? in the forum General Chat 7 years, 5 months ago
I hope this does not seem rude but I have a suggestion. What about making lots of groups for different fandoms of authors? Would that not get people interested in coming here?
Just an idea.
-Chris.