tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post4836932115322642299..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: The Basics of Building an Author PlatformEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-42568255795201099572016-03-31T19:18:55.766-04:002016-03-31T19:18:55.766-04:00Pat, I'm glad to have helped! Remember as good...Pat, I'm glad to have helped! Remember as good as FB and Twitter are, we need to have our blogs because that's where we "own our lists". Meaning we don't have control over how we interact on FB and Twitter - it's their rules. They can - and often do - change them without warning. This can cut us off from our audience. But when we have a blog, they can always find us. Thanks so much for taking time to comment! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-33664645745743903062016-03-31T19:15:42.483-04:002016-03-31T19:15:42.483-04:00Jo-Marie, I have to keep it simple because I need ...Jo-Marie, I have to keep it simple because I need things spelled out. I know it irritates some, but it helps me understand when I go step-by-step. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-46302877529548394392016-03-31T19:14:49.771-04:002016-03-31T19:14:49.771-04:00Sherry, I really love that concept! Don't try ...Sherry, I really love that concept! Don't try to have all the answers before you start. Leave some room to grow and react depending on how your audience interacts with you. I know it's going to be great! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-9432124007123619842016-03-31T19:13:43.739-04:002016-03-31T19:13:43.739-04:00Robin, you're so right. It can seem slow, but ...Robin, you're so right. It can seem slow, but when we promote others ahead of ourselves some really wonderful things happen! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-15001423563126308232016-03-31T19:13:04.571-04:002016-03-31T19:13:04.571-04:00Ellen, we build relationships on Twitter and Faceb...Ellen, we build relationships on Twitter and Facebook the same way we do here, by participating in the conversations. We comment on each other's posts, answer questions, ask questions, and participate. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-18882919692121831482016-03-31T19:11:51.570-04:002016-03-31T19:11:51.570-04:00Cherrilynn, it's so great to see the way you&#...Cherrilynn, it's so great to see the way you've been able to grow your network! Well done! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-55432311703456615262016-03-31T18:49:49.871-04:002016-03-31T18:49:49.871-04:00Thank you for this. I am on fb & twitter, but ...Thank you for this. I am on fb & twitter, but my blog has been sadly neglected. I understand better now what I need to do; even before I start looking for an agent or publisher.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642119970149048593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-43449381192992427752016-03-31T16:10:44.986-04:002016-03-31T16:10:44.986-04:00Thank you for explaining this in simple, basic ter...Thank you for explaining this in simple, basic terms. I really appreciate it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308588640130648960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-12062076825703459472016-03-31T12:50:52.469-04:002016-03-31T12:50:52.469-04:00One thing I'm confused about Edie is how you b...One thing I'm confused about Edie is how you build relationships on Twitter and Facebook. Responding to people's questions on your blog makes perfect sense and I get that. But when it comes to Twitter and FB, I'm a little lost. Can you shed some light on that for me?Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-44647977656000954682016-03-31T11:56:45.974-04:002016-03-31T11:56:45.974-04:00I already checked out the new website! I've bl...I already checked out the new website! I've blogged for quite a while with mixed success. I clarified my focus now and I think it's time to renew it and my website. <br /><br />I developed my brand - I still waver a bit in my understanding of that word - around the fact that I am an engineer turned Christian author. That's kind of unique and I don't want to lose it. My focus is "apply God's wisdom to everyday life." How to mesh the two is a work in progress. <br /><br />Your blog is a great resource and I know this new website will be too!Sherry Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059720425746960468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-67179014259172542192016-03-31T11:55:51.074-04:002016-03-31T11:55:51.074-04:00Edie, thanks so much for the encouragement! i'...Edie, thanks so much for the encouragement! i'm two years in, and had zero clue what i was doing when i started. about six months later, Holy Spirit nudged me to start sharing others' posts (on my author page on FB) and since then, as you say, one by one, my network has blossomed. feels.so.slow. but i know that's the best way, and your post just reminds me and reinforces that!<br />ps, you ROCK!!Robin E. Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258253525429429571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-64998537508362293872016-03-31T06:56:59.984-04:002016-03-31T06:56:59.984-04:00Thank you for the great information. I am in the ...Thank you for the great information. I am in the middle of changing my blog name. The name is not indicative to it's content. I apply your tips and my Twitter following has expanded from 1200 to almost 2000 in less than a year. It is wonderful to see others with over 25K followers wanting to follow me. I have much to learn. I thank God for you and others that take the time to teach. truthtoshine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911184699045569514noreply@blogger.com