tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post8475108419467397896..comments2023-10-05T05:20:59.743-04:00Comments on Piedmont Writer: How Do I Say This?Anne Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-80565601430435611952010-04-13T00:52:12.196-04:002010-04-13T00:52:12.196-04:00I love this post. I'm not at that point yet, b...I love this post. I'm not at that point yet, but hey, it's a great problem to have! And you don't have to read every post everyone writes. It's more important that we're writing than that we're commenting on everyone's blogs. But it's great that you try. I'm sure it's appreciated!Meghan Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12773598501857799104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-7448619680299729192010-04-07T22:22:15.138-04:002010-04-07T22:22:15.138-04:00Thanks for the award!
Blogging can eat up your li...Thanks for the award!<br /><br />Blogging can eat up your life. Don't let it. I speak from experience.Nighfalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745824744507928211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-20440562147146464842010-04-07T20:55:02.539-04:002010-04-07T20:55:02.539-04:00Believe me Anne, I pay attention to your comments!...Believe me Anne, I pay attention to your comments! I know we have a lot in common from what you have left at my blog, for instance :). But, I sure do get the keeping up with comments thing. it is hard. I try to stay active with writers' comments as much as possible,myself, as my blog is a writing blog, but appreciate everyone who bothers to come by and read! This is the dilemma of blogging we all face eventually if we are fortunate enough to have people who like our stuff. You have a good problem on your hands :), or should I say, in them!Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-74938444706363723582010-04-07T11:49:58.528-04:002010-04-07T11:49:58.528-04:00Just passing on the love - i learned about google ...Just passing on the love - i learned about google reader from Palindrome and it really changed my blogging lifeSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-87043700566369388982010-04-07T08:39:52.475-04:002010-04-07T08:39:52.475-04:00Sarah/Falen--I'm SO glad you didn't email ...Sarah/Falen--I'm SO glad you didn't email Anne...I totally just learned from that comment of yours!!<br /><br />I had no idea HOW to use Google reader!<br /><br /><br />Anne--Have a Happy Humpday out in your yard.Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-83013861688500926512010-04-07T03:58:31.888-04:002010-04-07T03:58:31.888-04:00Ditto! :)
And don't feel guilty about not re...Ditto! :)<br /><br />And don't feel guilty about not responding to every comment. Things change. <br /><br />.........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-37771721918476177612010-04-06T21:17:33.385-04:002010-04-06T21:17:33.385-04:00I'm all about Google Reader and subscribing to...I'm all about Google Reader and subscribing to comments. Without those two tools, I'd be much, much worse than I am now at reading and commenting. I definitely don't make it out to everyone's blog every day but I try to hit everyone's at least every week...even that's a challenge. <br /><br />Although, real life does come first. I won't not do something in RL just to blog. With that in mind, you and all of my blog friends are keeping me focused on my writing. Even if I decreased the blogging, I don't think I would stop entirely, you know, now that I have an audience. eek!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-65479024552877352632010-04-06T18:10:14.834-04:002010-04-06T18:10:14.834-04:00Terry -- Hey as long as you keep me posted on the ...Terry -- Hey as long as you keep me posted on the Sox vs. Yankees, I'll forgive you anything.<br /><br />Talli -- And I love reading yours. Someday I'll be in London and you can take me for cupcakes. <br /><br />Simon -- Thank you good sir.<br /><br />Sarah -- Can I tell you how much I love you.<br /><br />Donna -- Yes, life does get in the way.<br /><br />Jen -- No worries. And hey you double commented so that really means something. LOL.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-4991676992143500972010-04-06T16:43:59.185-04:002010-04-06T16:43:59.185-04:00Awe you're too sweet! Having so many blogs is ...Awe you're too sweet! Having so many blogs is a lot to handle and having only been in the game for less than 3 months I'm still trying to get a handle on things. The good thing is that those who follow you and read your words of wisdom know you care and will wait for a comment even if it takes a week to get around to them and if they don't and they decide not to follow you it really wasn't a meaningful relationship anyway. Tons of people just want the follow # I'm with you and want a relationship with other writers/bloggers/artists whatever thec ase may be! <br /><br />Sorry for yet another long comment, lol!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-81633625975034876372010-04-06T16:33:42.273-04:002010-04-06T16:33:42.273-04:00hmm that was a long post - i should have just emai...hmm that was a long post - i should have just emailed you ... :-ISarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-61091736587293119812010-04-06T16:33:13.674-04:002010-04-06T16:33:13.674-04:00You aren't alone in thinking this way, Anne. I...You aren't alone in thinking this way, Anne. I feel like a bad blogger if I don't comment, or respond to a question on my own blog - and yet if I spent all my time doing that, I wouldn't have time to write anything.<br /><br />Catch-22 as a wise fellow once wrote!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-86656466169996497922010-04-06T16:32:58.117-04:002010-04-06T16:32:58.117-04:00ok here's how the google reader thing works (I...ok here's how the google reader thing works (I was late to the game for that as well, so no worries)<br /><br />When you go to your blogger dashboard, and down at the bottom of your dashboard page it lists all the blogs you follow and shows you their most recent posts. To the lower right of that there should be a link that says "View in Google Reader"<br /><br />If you click on that it will bring you to the reader.<br /><br />It takes a little bit of time to clean it up the first time (because it's the first time you've been to the reader it thinks you haven't read any of your blogs in a while) but you can assign any blogs you follow (or subscribe to) to different folders. I have a Must Read folder for my bestest pals (you're in there ;) ) and Industry folder, a writer folder etc.<br /><br />Then i can just scan through and read what i want.<br /><br />The only negative with the reader is you have to click on the title of the post if you want to comment.<br /><br />BUT once i started to use the google reader i became much more efficient at reading and commenting on blogs and was therefore able to follow more. (I'm up to 189)<br /><br />There's also a Star option, where you can star posts you like for easy followup later (GREAT for when you'regiven awards) and there is a search option, so you can search for a specific term (ie, your name) in all of your blogs or just a specific one.<br /><br />Good luck!Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-46309984327270799722010-04-06T15:56:37.768-04:002010-04-06T15:56:37.768-04:00Everyone seems to write one of these posts at some...Everyone seems to write one of these posts at some point. I know I did. As you get more followers and more comments, it just kind of happens that you run out of real life time to comment back and respond and all that. Forget it when you add responding to Twitter commentary to the mix.<br /><br />Don't worry, good lady. We understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-58503440803545733692010-04-06T15:38:15.328-04:002010-04-06T15:38:15.328-04:00Aw, don't worry! I love reading your posts, an...Aw, don't worry! I love reading your posts, and I comment because I want to, not because I expect you to comment back! We all have loads of other things to do in life - including write - and I'm sure we all understand that!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-62648154517802036772010-04-06T14:46:09.360-04:002010-04-06T14:46:09.360-04:00Yes, you hit the nail on the head, Anne. I am guil...Yes, you hit the nail on the head, Anne. I am guilty of not responding to comments, and I'm often ashamed of it. I love my followers and appreciate each and every comment. <br /><br />I need to do better. Thanks for setting such a good example. :)Terry Toweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840835964828394622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-41759389359265295972010-04-06T14:09:58.286-04:002010-04-06T14:09:58.286-04:00DL -- Blogger was acting crazy all weekend, with m...DL -- Blogger was acting crazy all weekend, with me expecially I think. So did you get your award? If not I'll send it again. And as to my 'core', I'm going to make a list and stick to it. Because these days I can't seem to do anything without a list.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-49791321691749999182010-04-06T14:07:34.935-04:002010-04-06T14:07:34.935-04:00E.P. -- Thank you so much for your lovely words. ...E.P. -- Thank you so much for your lovely words. I've enjoyed your comments on Sarah's blog and thanks so much for becoming my friend now.<br /><br />Jen -- Thanks Jen, this response means alot coming from you, I know you have 300 followers so for you to seek me out and give me words of wisdom, really does mean something. Thank you.<br /><br />E.Elle -- I wouldn't say I'm brave but thanks. And you're so right, at least we're changing together.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-54885729437123198132010-04-06T14:01:22.684-04:002010-04-06T14:01:22.684-04:00This is one of those times where all you can say i...This is one of those times where all you can say is...what they said! Really. It is a virtual impossibility to get around to all the wonderful blogs out here, much less leave a meaningful comment. So I concentrate on a core group of bloggers that I make sure to comment on, and check out all the rest as time permits. And I do get around to the others eventually, leaving comments when the subject matter really grabs me. Some of them even get promoted up to the core group if a meaningful dialogue develops. But by far my closest relationships are with that core group. It's not meant to be exclusionary, just practical.<br /><br />As far as my own post go...I try and respond to each and every comment I recieve. It's a commitment I've made to myself, and I don't care if I recieve 100 comments (I wish), I intend to give each and everyone one a personal response.<br /><br />About your award post. I saw that post come up in my Google reader, but the link wouldn't connect. When I went straight to your blog outside of the reader, your previous post was still up. ??? Anyway, even though I never read the post, my reader marked the post as already being seen. Sorry...blame it on technology.DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-50618122137678334692010-04-06T13:40:23.801-04:002010-04-06T13:40:23.801-04:00I think it's very brave of you to be so honest...I think it's very brave of you to be so honest with us. I agree with you. I have 60+ followers and I'm following pretty much all of them. Keeping up with everyone is really strenuous. Plus, there's the pressure of finding new blogs so that you can continue to increase your platform and such.<br /><br />It's touching that you see us all as more than just avatars (no, not THOSE avatars) and names. We mean something to you, just as you mean something to us.<br /><br />Change sucks but at least we're all changing together. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-55215659675516964902010-04-06T13:28:49.068-04:002010-04-06T13:28:49.068-04:00I remember the feeling of those first few follower...I remember the feeling of those first few followers you jump up and down!!! You want to pee your pants! You tell your hubby that people actually like you! Then as the group grows larger and larger you realize it's getting harder and harder to maintain all the blogs you follow and you don't have time to get to it all.<br /><br />What I'm saying is... I understand! I feel the same way, it's easier to read them and then move on because sometimes commenting takes to long and just saying awesome post people actually wonder if you took the time to read it but you did!!! However you do have the select few who are very loyal that you make sure to take the time to read and comment everyday... that's just part of the gig!<br /><br />I never started this blog as a platform I did however realize it was good to have one when writing so it gave me more motivation to keep things entertaining however it also put more stress on me. Sometimes simple really is the way to go! I love coffee conversations and talking about writing and loving what you do! I guess it's best to continue as best as you can and when you feel it's too much then just know that it wasn't for lack of trying!<br /><br />Having 300+ followers I can feel the pressure everytime I open my blog, I worry that several people will get upset or leave my blog because I haven't had time to comment, but I read... I read everyones!<br /><br />Happy Tuesday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-15167616683884087022010-04-06T13:20:23.689-04:002010-04-06T13:20:23.689-04:00Hi, Anne. I followed your post from sarahjayne...Hi, Anne. I followed your post from sarahjayne's blog. It seems like your success has almost become too big to handle. In other words, now this is almost work, as much as you probably enjoy people reading and posting. <br /><br />Blogs, like the people who write them, evolve. When you have one follower it's easier to respond. When you have 25 comments...wow. Exhausting.<br /><br />Anyway, as a blog quitter, I admired your ability to garner followers, to share your message and get responses to it. Effective writing does that--it gets people involved and responsive.<br /><br />So...don't know if that makes a hill of beans difference but obviously, you make a hill of beans difference out there in the blogosphere. And that's something.Eva Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14855603175280772481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-2654762524661016002010-04-06T12:49:43.051-04:002010-04-06T12:49:43.051-04:00Nicole -- You just blow me away with how many peop...Nicole -- You just blow me away with how many people you follow and who follow you. You're everywhere all at once. I know I need to set some kind of blogging structure, but I'm such a newsbucket, I'd hate to miss anything. Even when I said I was taking a hiatus, I couldn't do it. So it's all my own fault. ((hugs)) <br /><br />Lola -- MAD LOVE RIGHT BACH AT YA!!!!<br /><br />Michelle -- I remember. It was just you and Davin and Sarah Jayne for the longest time. I don't think I'd want to follow 500 blogs. I would have to give up writing entirely. and I can't do that. I NEED to be published.<br /><br />B. -- Thank you for thinking I'm phenomenal. That put a big fat smile on my face today.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-56802659632558678962010-04-06T12:34:36.615-04:002010-04-06T12:34:36.615-04:00I do know exactly what you mean. My time on the in...I do know exactly what you mean. My time on the internet is limited so I don't often respond to comments on my posts. I sometimes post a thank you to everyone on the post the day after it's written. It's hard to keep up with stuff like that. But I do read each and every comment and they always make me happy. Just do what feels right to you; you'll figure it out in time. In the meantime, you're doing a phenomenal job as a writer, blogger, and friend. :)B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-16644741791822319892010-04-06T12:06:02.986-04:002010-04-06T12:06:02.986-04:00And then I misspelled "from." Okay, I...And then I misspelled "from." Okay, I'm walking away now.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-20965199471092067502010-04-06T12:05:38.099-04:002010-04-06T12:05:38.099-04:00I phrased that wrong: "I think the amount of ...I phrased that wrong: "I think the amount of sales you'd make from a book would <i>not</i> come largely form your blog."<br /><br />Oy.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.com