Around the Blogosphere: A Few Fantastic Links for Writers
December 12th 2008 03:25
Three Great Posts for Writers
I'd like to share links to a few blog posts I've come across this week which I've found helpful and which I think might benefit other writers, as well. They're written by three writers/bloggers I highly respect. Please note that these three posts are by no means the only three I believe to be of value this week but merely three that I've read and been impressed with (as I invariably am with all the posts I read whenever I visit these three blogs).
A Hefty Dose of Writing Encouragement and Strategy from Brain Based Biz
The first post, called As a Writer - I Can, was written by a blogger I greatly respect: Robyn McMaster at Brain Based Biz. This very encouraging post (which I found in the BBB November archives) will inspire you to look within for the writing talent you may not even realize you possess and provide strategies that can help you learn to believe in your own ability as a writer. You'll find many more fabulous posts at Brain Based Biz (many of which focus on the fascinating topic of multiple intelligences) which will help you put your brain power to work to achieve your writing--and life--goals. So, be sure to visit often! You'll find Robyn's posts insightfully written, immensely interesting, and totally practical.
Some Fantastic Tips for Stepping Beyond Fear at Brain Leaders and Learners
The second post, 10 Strides from Fear to Freedom, comes from my respected colleague, Ellen Weber, at Brain Leaders and Learners--yes, another fascinating blog that delves deeply into brain research and intelligence, providing tips and techniques for using your mental powers to their best advantage and using them to achieve impressive results. This post will encourage you by providing the inspiration, as well as the practical techniques, you need to overcome fear--which will help you go much farther in your writing endeavors. Be sure to drop by Brain Leaders and Learners regularly for your latest fascinating dose of brain-related information, along with Ellen's sage, well-written advice on applying this information to your work.
An Excellent Guide for Creating Your First e-Book and More from Confident Writing
The third post was written by another blogger I've always thought very highly of: Joanna Young of Confident Writing. It's called A Simple Guide to Compiling a Free E-Book. If you've ever considered writing an e-book and wanted to know how to go about it, you'll find this post--as well as Joanna's free e-book, Asking Questions For a Change: how to ask purposeful questions--a great help to you in getting started in e-book writing. Joanna's blog also offers a wealth of information on other aspects and types of writing, so make sure you stop back by Confident Writing often to take advantage of her always insightful words of wisdom about writing.
Three Blogs to Bookmark
Be sure to visit--and bookmark--these three fabulous blogs. If you're a reader of RSS feeds, you might also want to subscribe. The next time you need inspiration, encouragement, or practical information, you'll definitely be glad you decided to keep these three blogs close at hand!
Read, grow, and enjoy!
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? What have you found most helpful about one or more of these three amazing blogs? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Comment by Brad Shorr
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
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Hope you'll be able to find the time to check out these three posts. All three bloggers are among my favorites, and each one has so many valuable insights to share!
Thanks for stopping by!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
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No problem! Hope you enjoy these posts today and continue to benefit from the wonderful content these three blogs consistently provide.
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by cherylwright
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I had the feeling that "Anonymous" would turn out to be you--since I saw your photo in the MyBlogLog widget. One hates to jump to conclusions about such things, though, because it's so easy to be wrong. Decided to visit your blog and leave a comment instead! (Nevertheless, thanks for revealing your "secret identity.")
Glad you liked the links!
Jeanne
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Meant to go back to your blog and look for a reply, but I'm in the middle of a big church project today and simply forgot. My apologies!
Be right over!
Jeanne
Comment by cherylwright
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Thanks for your understanding! I was very busy compiling the info for all the small groups in my church (a 1200-plus member congregation)--formatting it for our website and e-mailing all our group leaders to confirm that their info was correct. For the most part I was able to use a "form e-mail" (which I also had to create), but I still had to copy/paste the groups' individual listings into their e-mails and personalize some of them for various reasons, which definitely slowed down the process. It was quite a big job!
Thanks for stopping back by!
Jeanne
Comment by moonglow
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The Wily Wordsmith:Poems, Stories and Creative Scraps
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Teacup Tales
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
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I have a feeling you won't regret it!
Jeanne
Comment by moonglow
A Lot of Scrap
The Wily Wordsmith:Poems, Stories and Creative Scraps
Paranormal Paranormal
Teacup Tales
Rubber Ball
In Zoo
Comment by Mark Antony
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
So glad you liked these three posts--though it would be hard not to! After all, they were written by three bloggers who have so much to offer!
Thanks for stopping back to let me know what you thought!
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
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Hope the e-book post gives you the info you're looking for!
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by Wilson Pon
Health 2 Know
Adventure Toes
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Business Rope
Fun Places 2 Travel
That's why I loved to visit Joanna's blog, as she knew how to turn the difficulty into simplicity!
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
So glad to hear that you've downloaded and enjoyed Joanna's free e-guide on compiling your own e-book! I, too, enjoyed reading her e-book. Joanna definitely has a way of breaking down complex concepts into simple, logical, easy-to-apply principles.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jeanne
Comment by Robyn McMaster
Blogging raised the bar for me. I really learned to "converse with my readers" as I write and I imagine what they might say in our conversation.
Thanks so much for the inspiration you open as a sweet aroma here on Writer's Notes.
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
I just had to share your insightful post with my readers because I truly believe it has a great deal to offer other writers who may as yet be unsure of their own talent, ability, and inspiration, as you yourself were.
It's so true that as we continue learning and applying the strategies we're learning to our writing, we grow--and blogging can make such a difference by helping us develop the confidence we need to find our unique voice, as we grow more and more comfortable interacting with our readers, anticipating and responding to their interests, concerns, and needs.
Your post is certainly an inspiration to any writer who has ever struggled with uncertainty--which is every single one of us!
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by Ellen Weber
What a fun treat for a very busy day -- to drop by here and find the whole community already here.
You just reminded me why I so enjoy blogging -- even when the day's a bit too busy!
What a cool unexpected melody over here! The songs put the sun on our shoulders and wind in our sails!
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
I'm more than happy to point out your excellent post to my readers! So many of us struggle with fear in so many areas besides writing, and your strategies are so valuable in helping us overcome it.
Thanks for your kind congrats on my cell phone contest win! Learning that I'd won was quite an exciting revelation and a real cause for celebration!
I know just what you mean about the reason you enjoy blogging. Community is wonderful! It's the extra dimension that gives blogging an edge over any other form of writing. I only wish I had the time to visit, read, and comment on my favorite blogs far more often than I do. I'm really behind on visiting many; yet I hope my blogging buddies understand. There are simply too few hours in the day for everything I'd like to do (and everything I need to do)!
Thanks so much for your most pleasant visit!
Jeanne