tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post2928998414649834618..comments2024-03-10T10:04:53.177+01:00Comments on Kanelstrand: Why You Should Have A BlogKanelstrandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-5027479626980669532012-04-16T23:25:03.699+02:002012-04-16T23:25:03.699+02:00Hi Sonya
I've just started blogging, I started...Hi Sonya<br />I've just started blogging, I started with the idea of trying to provide information that I have found out about sustainable living and hopefully would be useful for other people. I kind of thought though that I didn't want to reveal too much about myself in case that biases peoples opinions about the thoughts I'm posting (Im 25, female and have found in the past that people can sometimes not take 'younger people' seriously).<br />But from what other people are saying maybe I should try to make it more personal? <br />I really like your blog btw, keep coming back and finding something interesting - do you have any tips for a beginner?!<br />Thanks, RoseRose 20somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966489584382872826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-75868176801100871922012-03-23T23:17:34.868+01:002012-03-23T23:17:34.868+01:00That's the best comment I could have heard. So...That's the best comment I could have heard. So glad you're sparked to write again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-59432343278509602282012-03-23T05:10:24.739+01:002012-03-23T05:10:24.739+01:00This just renewed my recently wanning interest in ...This just renewed my recently wanning interest in writing. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-88050872072571112282012-03-21T18:50:15.712+01:002012-03-21T18:50:15.712+01:00We all love stories. It's our way of connectin...We all love stories. It's our way of connecting with each other. There are plenty of people out there who will be so happy you shared yours. I can't wait to read it myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-181234451428365962012-03-21T18:48:10.614+01:002012-03-21T18:48:10.614+01:00It is an awesome feeling to make a connection thro...It is an awesome feeling to make a connection through your writing. I hope everyone experiences it at least once.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-20334082416884091742012-03-21T18:46:29.963+01:002012-03-21T18:46:29.963+01:00Holly, Congratulations for taking the first step. ...Holly, Congratulations for taking the first step. Just take it slow and trust that with each day it gets easier and more rewarding. Imagine where you'll be a year from now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-27666703008598220972012-03-21T18:44:27.214+01:002012-03-21T18:44:27.214+01:00Blogging is an oddly personal endeavor that you ei...Blogging is an oddly personal endeavor that you either love or hate. I'm so glad to hear you've found the love and inspiration in it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-3039002020635145102012-03-21T18:41:45.603+01:002012-03-21T18:41:45.603+01:00Connecting with readers and peers is the reason I ...Connecting with readers and peers is the reason I keep blogging. I love being able to share some insight that sparks a new idea or rekindles lost motivation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-21947854496748011082012-03-21T18:39:50.458+01:002012-03-21T18:39:50.458+01:00Every great task can be accomplished in small, for...Every great task can be accomplished in small, forward steps. Just committing the time is a powerful decision. I find that readers respond really well to any sort of consistency, even that's only one post a month. Trust that if you're writing good stuff they will come back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-84041345812897004672012-03-21T18:37:25.249+01:002012-03-21T18:37:25.249+01:00Oh, another post, indeed. And I suspect it is goin...Oh, another post, indeed. And I suspect it is going to be veeery long!<br /><br />Thank you for that, Gen. You got me thinking - although we always doubt ourselves regardless of our level of expertise, what we do might be helpful to others, and in fact it is. Knowing this might decrease our insecurities :)<br /><br />Thank you for a thought-provoking discussion!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-1541831669484744402012-03-21T18:36:54.800+01:002012-03-21T18:36:54.800+01:00Defining a larger vision for your blog is a great ...Defining a larger vision for your blog is a great way to keep motivated and inspired. It's hard to come up with topics if rely only on what comes to mind when you sit down to write. Knowing what you want to accomplish - exploring ideas, engaging with customers, sharing your process - gives you a "reason" for sitting down to write.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-71216339252437369492012-03-21T18:33:07.180+01:002012-03-21T18:33:07.180+01:00How long does it take to start trusting your voice...How long does it take to start trusting your voice? That's a question for a whole other post Sonya. <br /><br />I've been writing at least once a week for two years now and these days I'm writing about 10 posts a month. However, I still don't always trust my voice. I questions whether what I'm saying is interesting, helpful, or even makes sense. It's human nature, we're all unsure sometimes, but those of us who succeed find a way to push through regardless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-9545941770731601242012-03-21T15:14:16.461+01:002012-03-21T15:14:16.461+01:00Genevieve - thank you so much for this post!
I u...Genevieve - thank you so much for this post! <br /><br />I used this as encouragement to start a "The Story of..." piece on my blog. I guess I never thought that I could be interesting for just being a stranger, but I realized that I am always interested in hearing about others, so maybe it works both ways!<br /><br />I made sure to link back here - thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-8832404356956307952012-03-21T09:10:17.787+01:002012-03-21T09:10:17.787+01:00Thomas, not only it is an amazing feeling to know ...Thomas, not only it is an amazing feeling to know that people are reading but it is also unearthly uplifting to realize that you can actually exchange ideas and inspire each other through blogging! Thanks for stopping by.Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-59141885953609602882012-03-21T09:08:51.993+01:002012-03-21T09:08:51.993+01:00Holly, don't you ever loose time doubting in y...Holly, don't you ever loose time doubting in yourself. If you started it, you have the strength to see it through! You just write with your heart and we will be there to cheer you!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-41431584869441813532012-03-21T09:07:58.567+01:002012-03-21T09:07:58.567+01:00You are such an inspirational lady, Deb! I can see...You are such an inspirational lady, Deb! I can see how passionate you are about blogging and one can say that going through your blog. You go girl!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-21449861339193352402012-03-21T09:07:09.805+01:002012-03-21T09:07:09.805+01:00Valerie, to me blogging morphed from a business ai...Valerie, to me blogging morphed from a business aid into a completely separate business, it is important indeed!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-47778900756566431702012-03-21T09:05:57.672+01:002012-03-21T09:05:57.672+01:00You are right, Rachel. Though each of us is follow...You are right, Rachel. Though each of us is following their way, we often forget where we are headed. But those 30 minutes... I wish I could finish it all in 30 minutes a day!Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-75240104317626262002012-03-21T05:59:50.654+01:002012-03-21T05:59:50.654+01:00You're right it is daunting. But with the risk...You're right it is daunting. But with the risk is reward. As you all know it's an awesome feeling when you realize people are reading what you are writing and they are enjoying it and benefiting from it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-81691482309941043662012-03-21T02:38:03.600+01:002012-03-21T02:38:03.600+01:00Great post! I'm a 'new' blogger and a...Great post! I'm a 'new' blogger and agree it can be very daunting. A lot of really good tips!hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605261523216205635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-29498904215175078592012-03-20T23:29:52.678+01:002012-03-20T23:29:52.678+01:00Love these tips on why one should blog as an addit...Love these tips on why one should blog as an addition to your business...I also think blogging for a reason whether you focus on one thing or write on a variety of topics the key is to write about what you know and love and also about new things you learn and are inspired to share. When I began my blog I was also frustrated in the beginning because it felt weird to write something and click that button sending my words out into the ethers! But after almost three years blogging has become so much a part of my daily life and I cherish the connections I've made. To me they all feel like " real friends because we share so much in common... blogging especially! Blogging is a way for people to make a GOOD NOISE in the world while and helps people focus on the possitive... Gee, maybe I will write a post on the joys of blogging since it appears I feel so strongly about it! LOL!!! Sonya, as always your blog is thought provoking... That's what makes your blog special to me! Love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431126111383952372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-53977165137387926352012-03-20T22:31:05.927+01:002012-03-20T22:31:05.927+01:00Great tips on starting and keeping your blog going...Great tips on starting and keeping your blog going. I agree blogging is beneficial for your online business and for connecting with the art community. Blogging is my favorite part of my online business, and it has helped me grow as an artist and a writer over the last 3 years.<br />Valerie<br />Everyday InspiredAdditionsstylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527179044598322609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-38477635012392653172012-03-20T22:12:58.526+01:002012-03-20T22:12:58.526+01:00Thank you for this post--even though I've blog...Thank you for this post--even though I've blogged for years on and off (lately more off than on unfortunately because of time restraints) it's always really nice to have a kick to remind us of why we started it. It's so easy to get lost in all the things we have to do and forget to set aside those 30 minutes for updating and commenting.Rachel Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593337077601855814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-7304065576613125542012-03-20T22:04:23.516+01:002012-03-20T22:04:23.516+01:00Brandi, I have never considered my time wasted as ...Brandi, I have never considered my time wasted as far as blogging is concerned, even when I had 0 readers. But it was discouraging indeed talking to nobody. In fact, I was discouraged by myself and the fact that I couldn't attract readers. So, in that line of thoughts, Gen is completely right, it takes time. Even if you do what you do perfectly well, it takes time. The seeds are perfect too but they never sprout for an hour, right?Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318789008187152060.post-81149174894401037432012-03-20T22:01:39.743+01:002012-03-20T22:01:39.743+01:00Laura, I think we share the same approach. Once I ...Laura, I think we share the same approach. Once I started posting daily, I set into a working routine that provokes my creativity and I feel charged and inspired. The less I write, the less ideas I have (well, I guess you wouldn't exactly trust me on that point, judging from my latest bursts...)Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.com