tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post5760582763638570018..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Top Ten Tips For New Book BloggersMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-84970494362191888972012-04-18T14:27:38.839-04:002012-04-18T14:27:38.839-04:00contemplatrix - Sometimes it's really hard to ...contemplatrix - Sometimes it's really hard to find the time. <br /><br />Sarah - I try to never commit to a readalong when I have too many other things going on. Otherwise it just feels overwhelming and I can't enjoy it. <br /><br />Arti - Thanks! There are so many great blogs out there to learn from. <br /><br />Angela - I feel the same way. So much great advice!<br /><br />Jeanne - I never thought about doing that! I am honest in my reviews, but I'd rather not review a book that I hated. <br /><br />Jenners - I'm still working on actually doing all of these things.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-49388095198835798682012-04-18T12:51:56.434-04:002012-04-18T12:51:56.434-04:00I agree with everything!! This is excellent advice...I agree with everything!! This is excellent advice all the way around!!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-28604260618433143832012-04-18T08:50:18.098-04:002012-04-18T08:50:18.098-04:00I would add to #3 that if you accept a book and do...I would add to #3 that if you accept a book and don't like it, you can tell the author that you would rather not review it, and why. I don't talk about every single book I read, and occasionally it's because I accepted a book that was not to my taste. My regular readers know I don't shy away from criticism and "honesty," but there's no real need to be rude, either.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-40788713260614868692012-04-17T23:52:30.450-04:002012-04-17T23:52:30.450-04:00Love the tips! Thank you so much for posting them....Love the tips! Thank you so much for posting them. My brain has officially turned to mush from over-saturation of the most incredibly helpful advice today :)<br />Angela @ <a href="http://ajarndtbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">AJ Arndt Books Blog</a>Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999072127168998585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-68059758726176167252012-04-17T21:28:18.448-04:002012-04-17T21:28:18.448-04:00All helpful and wise... esp. #7. ;) They can only ...All helpful and wise... esp. #7. ;) They can only come from a veteran book blogger... I'm surprised you only started your blog in Jan. 2010. What an amazing achievement in maintaining this wonderful blog. Thanks for the advice!Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-85796208752618167532012-04-17T20:40:47.432-04:002012-04-17T20:40:47.432-04:00I need to work a bit on #4 - I tend to stick to bo...I need to work a bit on #4 - I tend to stick to book reviews even though I have book related epiphanies all the time... but promptly forget about by the time I get to a computer. I hope to do more read-a-longs too... I had been over committing myself, and never felt like I could keep up with a read-a-long. <br /><br /> Thanks for the Classics Challenge shout out too, by the way.Sarah Reads Too Muchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06130692983823811455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-59440626084127731472012-04-17T17:20:47.635-04:002012-04-17T17:20:47.635-04:00i like your list. #5 is one I would like to try an...i like your list. #5 is one I would like to try and will once I can carve out the time.<br /><br />~L (omphaloskepsis)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-61999299792941501242012-04-17T15:50:25.947-04:002012-04-17T15:50:25.947-04:00Heather - Thanks, I'm still learning.
Sandy ...Heather - Thanks, I'm still learning. <br /><br />Sandy - But you are such an amazing commenter! When I get behind in my Google Reader I always feel bad, but I love reading your comments! <br /><br />Diane - It is, it seems so daunting and it's hard to know where to start. <br /><br />Nymeth - As Jillian said, I think it was be an asset for some people to not develop that thick skin, but I need it. Otherwise I worry too much about what I'm posting. <br /><br />Kat - Readalongs work well for me because I like deadlines. If I know I have to read something and post on it by a certain time, it's encouraging not daunting to me. It's the journalist in me, I thrive on deadlines!<br /><br />Book Slave - Glad you stopped by! It's easy to join a challenge and then forget about it. I know I've done it before. <br /><br />Jillian - You always spark such wonderful conversations on your blog. I love it!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-60512896254702795432012-04-17T10:06:11.434-04:002012-04-17T10:06:11.434-04:00I'm not so great at #5, since I tend to intera...I'm not so great at #5, since I tend to interact only where I feel pulled to do so (rather than automatically.) I just completely stopped doing #6, and I tend to delete what frustrates me lately, rather than worrying about developing a thick skin (tip #7). I like being a bit tender -- it's an asset in some phases of life. Plus, I write for myself, primarily, so debate and such on my posts doesn't interest me. :)<br /><br />Other than all that, I agree with everything you say! :-D*ೃ༄ Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139487177036647728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-44642683363726367742012-04-17T08:59:20.568-04:002012-04-17T08:59:20.568-04:00Hi there :) just popping in... I always say I'...Hi there :) just popping in... I always say I'm going to do challenges, but I never find the time lol.<br /><br /><b>I'm also your newest follower :)</b><br /><br /><a href="http://bookenslaved.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday-5.html" rel="nofollow">Waiting On Wednesday</a>Jussy Whohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04401263350393924404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-61405507298516431632012-04-17T08:40:41.138-04:002012-04-17T08:40:41.138-04:00Great tips! I have #10 on my list as well.
Also,...Great tips! I have #10 on my list as well.<br /><br />Also, I still need to work on a few of these like Nymeth said. I've NEVER participated in a readalong...it's about time that I try it out!Kat @ NoPageLeftBehindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255578898082061820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-28132325395760846992012-04-17T06:55:43.880-04:002012-04-17T06:55:43.880-04:00Very good advice, even for us old bloggers! Five y...Very good advice, even for us old bloggers! Five years later I'm still working on that thick skin :PAna S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-4782966116176074702012-04-17T06:45:05.305-04:002012-04-17T06:45:05.305-04:00Those are all so important. It's tough being t...Those are all so important. It's tough being the new kid on the blog.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-3399288198590041842012-04-17T06:40:53.702-04:002012-04-17T06:40:53.702-04:00I love it when people give advice to new bloggers....I love it when people give advice to new bloggers. I'm just wondering where all this was when I was new! Haha. I could have really used these words of wisdom at the time. Of all the things on your list, I am really bad at responding and reciprocating to everyone that comes to my blog. There are times when I just can't keep up!!!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-21155322473049978652012-04-17T06:00:03.493-04:002012-04-17T06:00:03.493-04:00Good advice oh wise one. You maybe have only been ...Good advice oh wise one. You maybe have only been around 2 years, but you sound like a pro! :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991818614911652918noreply@blogger.com