tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post5713009110286364723..comments2024-03-28T03:21:53.904-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Blogging Smarter by Narrowing Your ScopeEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-70069718001801867082016-04-18T16:36:12.695-04:002016-04-18T16:36:12.695-04:00Wow. This hit home for me because I've been bl...Wow. This hit home for me because I've been blogging "encouragement for Christian living" I, too, tend to focus more on parenting and family life. I plan to stay tuned into those topics more consistently. My most popular posts are on Christian wedding planning and preparing for marriage. But I really want to blog more about raising strong and courageous children so I'll have to figure how all that will work. Thanks for a great article!Sally Mathenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714597631578160195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-47802142729087336302016-03-26T13:15:28.699-04:002016-03-26T13:15:28.699-04:00Sorry, I'm on my phone on a plane. "Might...Sorry, I'm on my phone on a plane. "Might."Jennifer Slatteryhttp://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-25654786361548837682016-03-26T13:14:19.488-04:002016-03-26T13:14:19.488-04:00Hi, Rebecca,
Edie miggt want to weigh in on this,...Hi, Rebecca,<br /><br />Edie miggt want to weigh in on this, but I would suggest to focus on what you can do with quality (as our writing in any form is like a resume or sales pitch to our readers and potential readers). :) You can also have guest bloggers, which would reduce your work load greatly. I would suggest you keep a designated site up, however, so people can find you online. Jennifer Slatteryhttp://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-65598244738351244872016-03-26T12:27:25.069-04:002016-03-26T12:27:25.069-04:00I enjoyed your post, Jennifer! I write historical ...I enjoyed your post, Jennifer! I write historical fiction and feel overwhelmed with blogging and perhaps this is why - I think I've limited my subject matter, but not really :o) I am thinking of switching to a weekly or bi-monthly newsletter instead, and guest blogging on historical fiction focused blogs. Do you think a newsletter is ever a good replacement for a fiction writer who struggles to keep up her blog? Rebecca DeMarinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655995774162406812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37413886162938645062016-03-26T11:04:44.854-04:002016-03-26T11:04:44.854-04:00Great tips as always. :)Great tips as always. :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163521563641083919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21653277073030751392016-03-26T11:04:15.122-04:002016-03-26T11:04:15.122-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163521563641083919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-57385662628188992072016-03-26T10:58:13.185-04:002016-03-26T10:58:13.185-04:00Thanks. I'm not particularly interested in non...Thanks. I'm not particularly interested in nonfiction, so... I guess I'll just have to have a good talk with God and make some tough decisions.Ginger Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018993750020724697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66429305848000743902016-03-26T10:11:10.466-04:002016-03-26T10:11:10.466-04:00Hi, Ginger. Great question. Well, for me it was pr...Hi, Ginger. Great question. Well, for me it was pretty clear as I have specific topics I'd like to write nonfiction books on. When I looked at my topics as a whole, I realized they fell into one of two categories--marriage and parenting. I also had a helpful conversation with my agent; her questions as we talked help me recognize my primary focus. I would suggest pick one or two topics you're most passionate about or knowledgeable in and focus on those. Jennifer Slatteryhttp://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-25074627018984655912016-03-26T10:06:43.664-04:002016-03-26T10:06:43.664-04:00Hi, MaryAnn,
I'm so glad you found today'...Hi, MaryAnn,<br /><br />I'm so glad you found today's post helpful. What genre of fiction are you trying to break in to? It's awesome that you already have a platform from your nonfiction work--a springboard to jump from. :) Best of luck!Jennifer Slatteryhttp://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-23686123905325763482016-03-26T09:52:21.055-04:002016-03-26T09:52:21.055-04:00Great post, and something I've been thinking a...Great post, and something I've been thinking about a lot this year.<br /><br />I've attempted to narrow the focus of my blog, but it hasn't worked the way I wanted. It's still too broad. How did you narrow your scope? What questions did you ask yourself (or someone else ask you)?Ginger Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018993750020724697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-7325695220102933282016-03-26T09:28:52.487-04:002016-03-26T09:28:52.487-04:00Thanks for your post, Jennifer. I've been deal...Thanks for your post, Jennifer. I've been dealing with a similar issue, only I'm going from non-fiction to fiction. :) Thank you for some valuable tips.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />MaryAnn<br />_________________________<br />MaryAnn Diorio, PhD, MFA<br />Truth through Fiction ®<br />www.maryanndiorio.com<br />The Madonna of Pisano<br />Surrender to Love<br />A Christmas Homecoming<br /><br />When I write, I feel God’s pleasure.<br />MaryAnn Diorio, PhD, MFAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728569035482554211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-83606304707702587372016-03-26T09:09:51.800-04:002016-03-26T09:09:51.800-04:00Great idea, Maritha, and I love your name!
That ...Great idea, Maritha, and I love your name! <br /><br />That topic sounds intriguing! Have you discovered anything surprising? And tell me more about your novel. Jennifer Slatteryhttp://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-10304266333541437562016-03-26T07:33:27.829-04:002016-03-26T07:33:27.829-04:00Great insight. It reinforces my recent realization...Great insight. It reinforces my recent realization that I need to do the same. In my case, focus on blogging about new and exciting archaeological discoveries that shed light on the period of my historical novel...ancient Canaan. The non-fiction blogs will compliment and feed into my fiction blogs.Maritha Burmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899742017678764440noreply@blogger.com