Comments for Judith Marshall

Comment on Every Writer Should Have a Website by admin

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:43:32 +0000

I’m happy to share. And as a fellow HR professional, you know I think your book is one of the most comprehensive guides I’ve ever seen. Good luck with it!

Comment on Every Writer Should Have a Website by Eileen Williams

Eileen Williams — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:58:55 +0000

Your advice is valuable and so timely for me! I’ve recently published a book on job search for midlife applicants: “Land the Job You Love! 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50″ http://bit.ly/8xi4Oo. I do host a blog that’s done quite well but not, as yet, a website dedicated to the book. I’m taking your suggestion to heart because I’m certain you know whereof you speak. Thanks for not only being a fabulous writer, but a mentor to others as well!

Comment on Guest Post by Author Micki Peluso by admin

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:07:27 +0000

I agree, Nicole. Thanks for your comment.

Comment on Guest Post by Author Micki Peluso by Nicole McCarthy

Nicole McCarthy — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:23:08 +0000

I am a huge fan of Micki Peluso’s and yet am still in awe when I read something new. The essay on why she is a writer is another example of her passion and eloquence!

Comment on Every Writer Should Have A Blog by admin

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:11:22 +0000

You’re so right, Tim. Keep your family and friends blog separate from your writing blog. If you’re on Facebook and/or Twitter, set up a separate account and nickname for personal posts. On my blog, I try to stick with posts related to writing; either mine of other people’s. Also, you must be active on your blog to hold people’s interest and post on other writer’s blogs, too. More tips to come…

Comment on Every Writer Should Have A Blog by Tim Baker

Tim Baker — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:13:45 +0000

Holly brings up some excellent points.

I think that the first and most important key to a successful blog that attracts readers is to have something worthwhile to say. You won’t attract the masses by giving detailed descriptions of your dental habits or whining about taxes, no matter how well written it is.

First you have to decide on your target audience and then write material that they want/need to read.

To paraphrase a great quote…Let your blog be greater than nothing, or don’t blog.

Comment on Every Writer Should Have A Blog by Marcia Naomi Berger

Marcia Naomi Berger — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:52:44 +0000

Yes, it is a challenge to be heard above the noise. Judith, I’m looking forward to your tips. Thanks for sharing them!

Comment on Every Writer Should Have A Blog by admin

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:23:23 +0000

You’re absolutely right, Holly. I’ll post more tips on how to drive traffic to your site next week. Stay tuned…

Comment on Every Writer Should Have A Blog by Holly Jahangiri

Holly Jahangiri — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:26:14 +0000

Now you’ve opened Pandora’s Box…

The next question’s going to be: “I started a blog. Now what?” Because they don’t automatically come read, just because you built it.

And when you say “By following the simple instructions, an author can have a personalized blog set up and running in less than an hour,” you’re talking about Blogger and Wordpress.COM, not Wordpress.ORG, right?

One more from me: With over 100 million blogs, aren’t you just shouting to be heard above the noise? How do you attract the kind of notice you want, and how do you keep readers – particularly readers who might buy or recommend your book – engaged and buying or recommending your book?

Comment on Guest Post by Author Micki Peluso by Sandra Wood

Sandra Wood — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:02:54 +0000

This is one of the best books I have read in a long time Not only does it tell of the writers pain & sorrow It tells you of the love of family, the crazy things they do, and their trips across country are both harrowing and funny This is one book that you will not put down until you finish reading it