tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post2166240546906055319..comments2023-04-14T21:22:35.178+10:00Comments on Down In The Hole: The Distance Of PromotionDaniel Hatadihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-70234593583933250282007-02-19T12:01:00.000+11:002007-02-19T12:01:00.000+11:00Sandra, I'm pretty much on the same page with you ...Sandra, I'm pretty much on the same page with you when it comes to blogging (although I don't have a mag or novel to promote). And it was some of your thoughts on the subject that got me thinking about it too, as well as Anne's post some time back.<BR/><BR/>I don't think you could ever come across as snobby. The way I see it, if a writer doesn't blog so often, it's because they're too busy writing or doing all the other things that come with the job.<BR/><BR/>We <I>want</I> writers to write, so how could we hold it against them if that's what they're doing?Daniel Hatadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-42946776172535192782007-02-19T11:53:00.000+11:002007-02-19T11:53:00.000+11:00I've thought about this quite a bit.The best I can...I've thought about this quite a bit.<BR/><BR/>The best I can conclude is, there's no one perfect way.<BR/><BR/>I stay on the blogs for two primary reasons. 1, it's easier for me to spread Spinetingler news that way, and 2. I like keeping in touch with everyone.<BR/><BR/>But as a promotional tool? The only thing I think the blog covers there is some of the "fan" mail. Maybe I should do a newsletter... I'm nowhere big enough for a forum, and ultimately, given some of the problems with forums, if I ever have one that's all my own author forum I want to have it moderated, like Mark's.<BR/><BR/>I've heard from a lot of friends they're under pressure to blog from their publisher/publicist/agent. Honestly, I don't think anyone should do it if they aren't completely comfortable... and I still don't think blogging sells books.<BR/><BR/>But the jury's still out on that, so meanwhile authors will keep blogging, just in case, until the proof comes in for or against.<BR/><BR/>One question I'm left with is, if I pull back on the blogging front, will I seem snobby?<BR/><BR/>See, things you should think about before blogging...Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-11850755289967956182007-02-14T15:25:00.000+11:002007-02-14T15:25:00.000+11:00You're totally right about the busy factor, and ye...You're totally right about the busy factor, and yes, maybe I gave it a little too much thought. About 700 words total. :)Daniel Hatadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-50823946837159070572007-02-14T02:31:00.000+11:002007-02-14T02:31:00.000+11:00Most "big name" writers are simply too busy to wor...Most "big name" writers are simply too busy to worry about blogs or forums. And rightly so. As for the amount of personal detail given on blogs...well, that's really up to the individual. Some are quite comfortable talking about personal shit & others are not. I don't blog for any reasons other than a) I like it, b) I get to meet other writers at various stages/phases of their careers and process and c) I like it. There's plenty I don't choose to trot out for the masses, though I can't think of a thing I've said that I wish I hadn't made public. Guess it's just whatever works/fits for you. There is no one size fits all concept of image and professionalism. Nice to see you've given the issue some thought, though!angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751466673491487048noreply@blogger.com