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+7Carol Troestler Malcolm Phil Whitley Dick Stodghill lin Abe F. March flashgordon 11 posters |
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flashgordon Four Star Member
Number of posts : 241 Registration date : 2008-01-11
| Subject: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:16 am | |
| I thought I would start this thread for two reasons: 1) because I have gotten several paid writing contracts from blogging, and 2) was wondering if anyone else has had similar success stories to share.
Blogging has been a very good marketing and networking medium for me. I have, as I noted above, gotten several paid writing contracts (from well respected publishers) because they found my blog or one of my blog posts. I have also networked with many colleagues that have given me leads. Likewise, I have developed a strong readership, so that in the future when the next book comes out (or whatever), I know that several hundred readers will see it the moment I announce it. Finally, my blogs have been paying me money in-and-of-themselves.
So, blogging seems to be a very nice option for writers. I write nonfiction, so it might not be the same for fiction. Anyone else have similar stories they want to share? |
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Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:21 am | |
| Congratulations flash. It places a new face on blogging. Guess I'd better get to work and start blogging instead of logging-in. |
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lin Five Star Member
Number of posts : 2753 Registration date : 2008-03-20 Location : Mexico
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:23 am | |
| I still use the low-tech version: slogging |
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Dick Stodghill Five Star Member
Number of posts : 3795 Registration date : 2008-05-04 Age : 98 Location : Akron, Ohio
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:01 pm | |
| Good for you, Flash. I blog just for fun because it is similar to the ten years when I was writing a daily newspaper column. |
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Phil Whitley Four Star Member
Number of posts : 907 Registration date : 2008-04-01 Age : 81 Location : Riverdale, GA
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:45 pm | |
| - Quote :
- o, blogging seems to be a very nice option for
writers. I write nonfiction, so it might not be the same for fiction. Anyone else have similar stories they want to share? Flash, first, congratulations! I do some blogging, but lately it has been from a photography standpoint. Most of my "contacts" on my blog are thereby photographers. It takes a long time to grow a list of followers and I may have given up too quickly. Recently I have been blogging on small local on-line newspapers (very few have the blog feature), in the hopes of having an editor "discover" me and ask me to do a regular article in the Lifestyles or Human Interest sections. I know, I know - dream on, right? LOL If nothing esle, it's a good exercise in writing, and I have had several readers to give me positive feedback. EDIT to add: I notice that the links you provided are about indigenous cultures. Both of my novels (one published, the other soon to be, I hope) are historical fiction and based on the southeastern Creek Indians. Should I dig deeper into those sites you listed? |
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Malcolm Five Star Member
Number of posts : 1504 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : Georgia
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:18 pm | |
| Congratulations.
As far as I know, I just blog for the hell of it.
Malcolm |
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Carol Troestler Five Star Member
Number of posts : 3827 Registration date : 2008-06-07 Age : 86 Location : Wisconsin
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:30 pm | |
| Good information.
Thanks.
Carol |
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A Ahad Five Star Member
Number of posts : 1102 Registration date : 2008-03-25 Age : 55
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:34 pm | |
| Great job. I have never considered blogging for profit, glad to see you're doing pretty well by it. |
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Sue Five Star Member
Number of posts : 1216 Registration date : 2008-01-15
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:55 pm | |
| Malcolm, when it comes to blogging you are my hero! You inspire me to want to blog. I just don't get the time. I liked your response on Twitter. So how much sleep do you get a night anyway? Three? *smile* |
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zadaconnaway Five Star Member
Number of posts : 4017 Registration date : 2008-01-16 Age : 76 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:55 am | |
| Congratulations Flash, and it is an intriguing thought. However, I seldom have the time to do much blogging. I try, but they often get shuffled under all the other things I have to do. (like feeding critters, painting rooms, etc. ) When I get done with 'chores', there often is no energy left for it. |
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Dick Stodghill Five Star Member
Number of posts : 3795 Registration date : 2008-05-04 Age : 98 Location : Akron, Ohio
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:52 am | |
| On blogging, Malcolm and I are birds of a feather. |
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lin Five Star Member
Number of posts : 2753 Registration date : 2008-03-20 Location : Mexico
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:28 am | |
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Dick Stodghill Five Star Member
Number of posts : 3795 Registration date : 2008-05-04 Age : 98 Location : Akron, Ohio
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:31 am | |
| Another good one, Lin. Are there any about people who call in on radio and TV programs and begin by saying, "How ya doin'?" to the announcer. |
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thehairymob Four Star Member
Number of posts : 890 Registration date : 2008-05-05 Age : 56 Location : Scotland
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:12 am | |
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Sue Five Star Member
Number of posts : 1216 Registration date : 2008-01-15
| Subject: Re: Blogging leads to writing contracts Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:44 pm | |
| Oh, Dick. How I hate that! I listen to George Norry on Coast To Coast AM and it seems that most of the callers ask that question. Could it be nerves? |
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