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June '08 Comment Recognition
Once again it's time to recognize my valued readers who have left comments at Writer's Notes during the month of June, 2008. (My apologies that this edition of my monthly comment recognition post is so late. Life has been especially hectic again this month!)
Thanks So Much!
I appreciate all your thoughtful comments! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts, opinions, ideas, experiences, and support at Writer's Notes! I truly enjoy reading your insights, experiences, and viewpoints! Thanks for making June another special month through your input! It's been fun!
June '08 Commenters
The following is a list (in no particular order) of all the fantastic folks who have left comments at Writer's Notes during June, 2008:
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Brad Shorr, at Word Sell, Inc.
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Raven, at Alaska Chronicle
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Renae Brumbaugh, at Morning Coffee
Dan (dcr), at dcrBlogs
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Cheryl Wright, at Cheryl Wright Writes
Mike Goad, at Exit 78
Bobby Revell, at Revellian Dot Com
Morgan, at Red Raven Circling
Amy Derby, at Write From Home
TravelinOma, at TravelinOma's Library
Dianna G., at I Wish This Was 42
I Really Appreciate Your Comments!
Thanks, again for making the Writer's Notes conversation so much richer this month by visiting and sharing your thoughts, insights, techniques, advice, and personal experiences with us!
Many thanks,
Jeanne
* Haven't managed to write my last several comment appreciation posts on the first of the month, as I like to do. In fact, this month, I'm even later than I was last month--which was already later than usual! But, though I'm again late posting my thanks, please know that I appreciate your comments--and you--every bit as much as I do when I post my appreciation on time!
P.S. If you've commented at Writer's Notes during June, and I've somehow managed to overlook you, please let me know. I appreciate every commenter, and I want each of you to get the recognition you deserve!
Did you enjoy this post? Have anything to add...any insights to share? I'd love to hear your thoughts! After all, your comments are what this post is all about!
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May '08 Comment Recognition
Once again it's time to recognize my valued readers who have left comments at Writer's Notes during the month of May, 2008. (My apologies that this edition of my monthly comment recognition post is so late. Life has been especially hectic lately!)
Thanks So Much!
I appreciate all your thoughtful comments! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts, opinions, ideas, experiences, and support at Writer's Notes! I truly enjoy reading your insights, experiences, and viewpoints! Thanks for making May another special month through your input! It's been fun!
May '08 Commenters
The following is a list (in no particular order) of all the fantastic folks who have left comments at Writer's Notes during May, 2008:
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Brad Shorr, at Word Sell, Inc.
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
Raven, at Alaska Chronicle
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Robyn McMaster, at Brain-Based Biz
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Lynn Smythe, at Freelance Online Work
Renae Brumbaugh, at Morning Coffee
Whitney, at Gaming Life
Mark Antony, at Hotel Mark
Dan (dcr), at dcrBlogs
Mother Earth, at Best of Mother Earth ~ Creating Healthier Lives
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Diane, at The Mommy Diaries
Amanda, at The Mom Crowd
Cheryl Wright, at Cheryl Wright Writes
I Really Appreciate Your Comments!
Thanks, again for making the Writer's Notes conversation so much richer this month by visiting and sharing your thoughts, insights, techniques, and personal experiences with us!
Many thanks,
Jeanne
* Haven't managed to write my last several comment appreciation posts on the first of the month, as I like to, due to my incredibly busy schedule. In fact, this month, I'm even later than usual! But, though I may be late posting my thanks, you may be certain that I still appreciate your comments--and you--every bit as much!
P.S. If you've commented at Writer's Notes during May, and I've somehow managed to overlook you, please let me know. I appreciate every commenter, and I want each of you to get the recognition you deserve!
Did you enjoy this post? Have anything to add...any insights to share? I'd love to hear your thoughts! After all, your comments are what this post is all about!
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April '08 Comment Recognition
Once again it's time to recognize my valued readers who have left comments at Writer's Notes during the month of April, 2008. (It's so hard to believe that May is here already!)
Thanks So Much!
I appreciate every one of your thoughtful comments! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts, opinions, ideas, experiences, and support at Writer's Notes! I truly enjoy reading your insights, experiences, and viewpoints! Thanks for making April another special month through your input! It's been a blast!
April '08 Commenters
The following is a list (in no particular order) of all the fantastic folks who have left comments at Writer's Notes during April, 2008:
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Brad Shorr, at Word Sell, Inc.
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Raven, at Alaska Chronicle
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Robyn McMaster, at Brain-Based Biz
John Hewitt, at Writer's Resource Center
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
James Rickard, at Angling Fish
Dances with Words
Lynn Smythe, at Freelance Online Work
Renae Brumbaugh, at Morning Coffee
Jill Browne, at Skip On Over
Scott, at Enterprising Energy
Joanne Fedler, at Secret Writers Business
Cheryl J. at Rhythmatism
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
I Really Appreciate Your Comments!
Thanks, again for making the Writer's Notes conversation so much richer this month by visiting and sharing your thoughts, insights, and personal experiences with us!
Many thanks,
Jeanne
* Haven't managed to write my last few comment appreciation posts on the first of the month, as I like to, due to my incredibly busy schedule lately. But, though I may be a day late posting my thanks, you can rest assured--I still appreciate you every bit as much!
P.S. If you've commented at Writer's Notes during April, and I've somehow managed to overlook you, please let me know. I appreciate every commenter, and I want each of you to get the recognition you deserve!
Did you enjoy this post? Have anything to add...any insights to share? I'd love to hear your thoughts! After all, comments are what this post is all about!
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A Wonderful ProBlogger Idea!
I've just learned from Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online, in her post, Appreciating Blogging Writers, that ProBlogger Darren Rowse has proclaimed April 14th, 2008 Blogger Appreciation Day. Read about it in his post, Today is Blogger Appreciation Day [UNOFFICIAL]. Apparently, Darren received three e-mails earlier today thanking him for all he's done for bloggers, and that prompted him to make this pronouncement. What a nice thought!
Darren's Suggestions
Darren recommends that we e-mail bloggers who have inspired, taught, or helped us in other ways and thank them--or better still that we thank them publicly on our blogs. And though April 14th is nearly at an end in Australia (and may even be over already in other parts of the world), it's the thought that counts, and I'd like to thank the following bloggers who have had a profound effect on me and my blogging during my past 15-plus months of blogging:
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Raven, at Alaska Chronicle
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
James Rickard, at Angling Fish
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Brad Shorr, at WordSell, Inc.
Liz Strauss, at Successful Blog
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Dan, at dcr Blogs
Melissa Garrett, at Lis Garrett ~ Silver-Tongued Writer
Robert Hruzek, at Middle Zone Musings
K-IntheHouse, at ShanKri-la
Tracy, at Movies and Life
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Danielle, The Bipolar Diaries
Robyn, at Brain-Based Biz
Lynn Smythe, at Freelance Online Work
John Hewitt, at Writer's Resource Center
And last, but certainly not least,
Darren Rowse, at ProBlogger
Many thanks, everyone, for all you've done!
Sincerely,
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? Even if Blogger Appreciation Day is over, it's never too late to thank a blogger for doing something nice! Who would you like to thank and how?
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March '08 Comment Recognition
It's time*, once again, to recognize my loyal readers who have left comments at Writer's Notes during the month of March, 2008.
You Contribute So Much!
I appreciate each and every one of you--not to mention your comments! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts, opinions, ideas, and experiences here at Writer's Notes! I truly enjoy hearing what you have to say and reading your insights, experiences, and viewpoints! Thanks for making March such a special month through your input! I've so enjoyed it!
March '08 Commenters
The following is a list (in no particular order) of all the wonderful people who have left comments at Writer's Notes during March, 2008:
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Tracy, at Movies and Life
Brad Shorr, at Word Sell, Inc.
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Robert Hruzek, at Middle Zone Musings
Lilla, at Enviro Warrior
Sonya 1, at Freelance Tips
Always Eighteen
Raven, at Alaska Chronicle
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Dan, at dcr Blogs
Lis Garrett, at Lis Garrett ~ Silver-Tongued Writer
Howard, at Real Crash
Damo, at My Apologetics
Robyn, at Brain-Based Biz
Wayne F, at Bucket Movies
Shan Jayaweera, at Watching You Tube
John Hewitt, at Writer's Resource Center
Jackie Cameron
Jarrah, at Back to the Eighties
The Daily Sonnet, at Lots of Sonnets
Ellen Weber, at Brain Based Business
Mike Crowl, at Webitz
Patricia, at Travel Stripe
Cheryl Wright, at Cheryl Wright Writes
Lady Henrietta Muddling
Thanks So Much for Your Comments!
Thanks, again for making the Writer's Notes conversation so much richer by visiting and sharing your thoughts, insights, and personal experiences in response to my posts!
With many thanks,
Jeanne
* I usually write these comment appreciation posts on the first of the month, and it was indeed still the first of April in my time zone when this post was written! Unfortunately, I didn't quite manage to beat the clock in the GMT zone (Orble's time zone), which is seven hours ahead of PDT. (Came really close, though, clocking in at one minute past midnight GMT on April 2nd, which was 5:01 pm PDT, April 1st.)
P.S. If you've commented at Writer's Notes during March, and I've somehow overlooked you, please let me know. I appreciate every commenter, and I want each of you to get the recognition you deserve!
Did you enjoy this post? Have anything to add...any insights to share? I'd love to hear from you! After all, you know how much I love comments!
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Right, Wrong, and Law
The person who is devoted to doing good, to loving God, and loving people tends to do what’s right naturally. He doesn’t need to be told what to do. He doesn’t need to have the rules and regulations spelled out and placed before him repeatedly. And while he is by no means perfect, and even fails at times, he knows what’s right, and his goal is to do it.
He may occasionally need a little encouragement, a touch of inspiration, or a little reminder now and then—after all, none of us is perfect, yet—but by and large, his actions square with his personal ideals, which tend to mesh with society’s general consensus of good versus evil and of legal versus illegal.
Writing and Its Laws
In a similar sense, the writer who loves words, thoughts, and noble ideas, and is willing to surrender to her creativity and inspiration also tends to almost miraculously fulfill the “laws” of good writing. And while writing is, to a large extent, an intellectual exercise, there’s a sense in which the ability to write in this almost “exalted” manner is a matter of the heart and not the head.
In Writing, as in Law, Heart Can Neither Be Legislated Nor Taught
In the same sense that goodness cannot be legislated, inspiration and creativity cannot be taught. One can study and practice the principles of good writing all he desires; but if he lacks the spark of creativity… inspiration… imagination— of innate talent, if you will— the principles of writing will do him little good. His writing will be cold…dry…clinical—perhaps technically correct, yet lacking in heart.
Heart-Learning, as Opposed to Book-Learning
By the same token, the writer whose talent, creativity, and inspiration come from deep within may not be well-studied in the principles of “good” writing, the nuances of grammar, or the particulars of punctuation; yet he wields his words with power, delivers his message with impact, and wraps the fingers of emotion around the hearts of his readers in ways they couldn’t possibly understand. Like the person who does good without needing to be shown the laws that say he must, this writer is a law unto himself.
While far more could be said on this topic, these are a few of my musings about “the Law” as it applies to writing.
May you always be a law unto yourself when it comes to your writing!
Best wishes,
Jeanne
This post is my entry to the Middle Zone Musings “What I Learned From…the Law” group writing project.
Did you enjoy this post? What are your thoughts on creativity, inspiration, and the "laws" of writing? We'd love to hear them!
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February '08 Comment Recognition
It's time, once again, to recognize my loyal readers who have left comments at Writer's Notes during the month of February, 2008.
You Contribute So Much!
I so appreciate each one of your comments! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts, opinions, ideas, and experiences here at Writer's Notes! I truly enjoy hearing what you have to say, and reading your insights, experiences, and viewpoints is a pleasure! Thanks for making the month of February so special through both your visits and your input! It's been fun!
February '08 Commenters: The List
The following is a list (in no particular order) of all the wonderful people who have left comments at Writer's Notes during February, 2008:
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Joanne Fedler, at Secret Writers Business
Tracy, at Movies and Life
Brad Shorr, at Word Sell, Inc.
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Robert Hruzek, at Middle Zone Musings
Lynn Smythe, at Freelance Online Work
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
Dianna G, at Fictional Worlds
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
JP Shaw, at Sassy Ink Author
Lilla, at Enviro Warrior
Rosemary, at Alpaca Notes
James Rickard, at Angling Fish
Merle
Susan Keeping, of What's in a Word?
Rebecca Laffar-Smith, of Writers Round-About
Matt Jones, of Blogging Fingers
Tina
Mark Goodyear, at Good Word Editing
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Tom Colvin, at Becoming A Writer Seriously
Norm
Thanks So Much for Your Comments!
Thanks, again for making the Writer's Notes conversation so much richer by visiting and sharing your thoughts, insights, and personal experiences in response to my posts!
Gratefully yours,
Jeanne
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Be sure to drop by the Cafe for a visit!
Writer's Cafe Reopens This Friday
I'm excited to report that Yvonne Russell will be reopening her popular Writers Cafe, at Grow Your Writing Business this Friday, February 29th. I'm sure that everyone who's enjoyed gathering at Yvonne's place for a friendly chat about the writing life will agree that that's good news! Yvonne has been on hiatus lately due to unforseen circumstances--and also taken a much-deserved rest--and it will be fantastic to see her back! I know I speak for many other writers and bloggers when I say that both she and the Cafe have truly been missed!
Be Sure to Be There!
The grand reopening of the Writers Cafe will happen this Friday, so be sure not to miss it! As before, Yvonne's cyber cafe will be open every weekend, Friday through Sunday, giving writers and bloggers a wonderful place to congregate over the weekend, sharing inspiration, experiences, accomplishments, and encouragement with their peers. Be sure to bring along a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, and prepare to settle in with your favorite sweet--or not-so-sweet--snack. You're gonna love it!
Hope to see you there!
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? Have anything to add? What do you enjoy most about the Writers Cafe? If you're new to it, hope you'll stop by and introduce yourself! It's a very friendly group!
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Are You a Business Writer?
If you have a marketing or other business background and enjoy writing about related topics, you might feel right at home participating in this year's Age of Conversation 2008, a second collaborative book project that will bring together writers/bloggers from all over the internet--and all over the world. Even if you simply enjoy reading about business, you'll want to know more about this book!
What Is The Age of Conversation?
To learn more about the collaboration--which is the brainchild of Drew McLellan and Gavin Heaton and should be even bigger and better than last year's highly popular version--visit Drew McLellan's blog, Drew's Marketing Minute, and check out his Calling All Authors--Time to Exceed Age of Conversation post! But hurry, because the deadline (which has already been extended once), is February 3rd! (My apologies for posting about the project so late! I only just came on board myself the other day and then was without internet all day today due to computer parts issues. Finally managed to use a part intended for a slightly different use to restore my internet access, though; and now I'm back up and running.)
Become a Project Author or Simply Help Choose the Topic
Even if you aren't able to participate as a writer this year, stop by Drew's blog if you're at all interested in voting on which of three possible topics will become the theme for this year's book. (Again, remember that the deadline is February 3rd.)
Topic choices are the following:
- Marketing Manifesto
- Why Don't People Get It?
- My Marketing Tragedy (and what I learned)
A Worthy Project to Benefit a Worthy Cause
All proceeds from the sale of The Age of Conversation 2008 will be donated to Variety, the children's charity, as they were last year.
This project promises to be an exciting compilation of great writing and one you won't want to miss! So hurry on over to Drew's blog and find out how you can participate. And if you are reading this post after February 3rd, check Drew's blog anyway for periodic updates on the project, because you'll no doubt want your own copy once Age of Conversation 2008 goes to print!
Do check it out!
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? Have any questions or anything to add? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
January '08 Comment Recognition
It's that time again: time to recognize my loyal readers, who've moved ahead with me into the new year--and those who've just discovered my blog--and left comments at Writer's Notes during the month of January, 2008.
You're the Best!
Each of you--as well as each of your comments--is appreciated more than you know! Thanks ever so much for taking the time to read my posts and share your perspective with my other readers and me! I've so enjoyed reading your insights, experiences, questions, advice, and viewpoints during the past month, as well as the past year--my very first year of blogging. Thanks for making the last month--and, many of you, the last year--such a wonderful learning experience and such a great deal of fun!
January '08 Commenters: The List
The following is a list (in no particular order) of all the fantastic folks who have left comments at Writer's Notes during January, 2008:
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Joanne Fedler, at Secret Writer's Business
Raven, at Shifting Realities
Tracy, at Movies and Life
Brad Shorr, at Word Sell, Inc.
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Robyn McMaster, at Brain Based Biz
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Robert Hruzek, at Middle Zone Musings
Mark Antony, at Hotel Mark
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Lynn Smythe, at Freelance Online Work
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
Nana Connie, at Play Wit Me Nana
Malathy, at Blog Avenues
Kerith Collins, at Freelancing, My Road Less Traveled
Danielle, at The Bipolar Diaries
Jacob Malewitz, at A Reader's Eye
Howard, at Real Crash
Dan, at dcrBlogs
Dianna G
Lis Garrett, at Woolgatherings
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Spennies, at Record Reviews
Pat, at Books are for Losers
jayque
Many Thanks!
Thanks, again, to each of you for making the Writer's Notes conversation and community so much more interesting and our collective experience so much richer by your presence and your thoughtful contributions to my posts!
Gratefully,
Jeanne
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UPDATE: I've been advised by Sponsored Reviews to remove the Max Web Directory post from my blog and have done so. Though they haven't yet confirmed that this company is fraudulent, they are about 90% sure that the credit card used in conjunction with the account is stolen. They aren't 100% sure, because the card's owner has not yet reported it stolen. However, all attempts to verify the identity of the advertiser have failed, and thus its account has been frozen.
While they are not yet positive of fraud, they advise erring on the side of caution. IF YOU HAVE USED A CREDIT CARD TO MAKE A PAYMENT TO THIS ADVERTISER, YOU WOULD BE WISE TO CONTACT YOUR BANK AND REQUEST TIGHTENED SECURITY FOR YOUR ACCOUNT.
They again emphasize that they cannot yet confirm that the company is fraudulent--only that they haven't responded to attempts to confirm their identity. They state, "We do not want to call them Thieves until we have proof, but at this point we are 90% sure."
WRITTEN EARLIER:
I'VE JUST LEARNED FROM SPONSORED REVIEWS THAT THIS COMPANY APPEARS TO BE FRAUDULENT. (I LEARNED THIS THROUGH THE AUTOMATED SYSTEM, RATHER THAN FROM A LIVE PERSON.) WHILE ITS ACCOUNT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION, I WANT TO WARN MY READERS TO REFRAIN FROM LISTING WITH THIS DIRECTORY. FOR YOUR SAFETY, I'VE DECIDED NOT TO WAIT UNTIL THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE TO INFORM YOU OF THIS POSSIBILITY. WHILE I DON'T WANT TO CAUSE A PANIC, I DO FEEL THAT MY READERS HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SITUATION WITHOUT DELAY.
IF THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION TURN OUT TO BE IN THE COMPANY'S FAVOR, I'LL BE SURE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT IT'S SAFE TO DO BUSINESS WITH THEM. BUT, IN THE MEANTIME, IT WOULD BE BEST TO REFRAIN. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DEALT WITH THEM, PLEASE CONSIDER TAKING STEPS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR ACCOUNT IS SECURE. SHOULD THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION NOT TURN OUT TO BE IN THE COMPANY'S FAVOR, I WILL REMOVE MY RECENT POST ABOUT THEM FROM MY BLOG.
MY SINCERE APOLOGIES FOR HAVING TO POST THIS NEWS!
Regretfully,
Jeanne
P.S. I've also added this warning to my earlier post about this company.
A Little Late, But with Lots of Link Love!
Since the first of the year, I've been planning (and working on) this post to thank all who commented at Writer's Notes in 2007. I'd hoped to have it finished sooner but simply couldn't manage it, and for that I apologize.
I would have liked to go into more detail than I have here, also (i.e., listing the number of comments each person left and giving special recognition to those who commented often); but, since I don't have an efficient method of doing this at the moment--and since I also don't want this post to be any later than it already is--I'll limit myself to identifying individual commenters and linking to their blogs in the same way I do in my monthly comment recognition posts.
Perhaps later, when I can find the time to delve more deeply into my blog's 2007 comments and analyze them more closely, I'll be able to compile a list of exactly how many comments each person left and include it in a follow-up post. For the time being, though, I'll settle for one big link-love post!
Writer's Notes' 2007 Comments
During 2007, Writer's Notes received a grand total of 1,072 comments--though roughly half were my own replies to reader comments; therefore I'll adjust that total to 536 net comments received from 98 readers during the year. (Well, actually, it was less than a year. See next paragraph.)
Because I began blogging at the very end of January (January 28th), I actually only blogged for an eleven-month period during 2007, which likely cut down on the number of comments I would have received had I blogged all year. (Oh, well, this year should be different.)
Also, being totally new to blogging, I got off to a rather slow start, taking a good few months to learn the ropes and begin publishing a substantial number of posts each month. (For example, in February, 2007, I only posted four entries, in March, five, and in April, just one--though I made up for it after finally developing my blogging rhythm in May, 2007, posting 29 entries that month. I'm sure that my blogging infrequency from February through April didn't help encourage many comments during that first quarter of my first blogging year!)
Writer's Notes' 2007 Commenters
At any rate, here's a list of all the readers who left comments at Writer's Notes during 2007 and for whom I am so very grateful! (Order of list is totally random.)
Ad Tracker, at AdSenseTracker
Sonya 1, at Writing Words
Lynn Smythe, at I Love Herbs
Joanne, at Open Book
Always Eighteen, at Always Eighteen
Harry, at Sydney Diary Star
Toni, at What's Your Story?
Roberta Rosenberg, at The Copywriting Maven
Liz Strauss, at Successful Blog
David
Lidia, at Simple Looks
Chris Kitamura, at Dude, Check Out My Site
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Raven, at Shifting Realities
Tom Colvin, at Becoming A Writer Seriously
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
James Rickard, at Angling Fish
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Brad Shorr, at WordSell, Inc.
JD, at I Do Things So You Don't Have To
Mark Antony, at Hotel Mark
Amy Derby, at Write-from-Home Blog
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Dan, at dcrBlogs
Mark Goodyear, at GoodWordEditing
Sylvia C, at Sylvia's Insight
Lis Garrett, at A Writer's Woolgatherings
Robert Hruzek, at Middle Zone Musings
Courtney Ramirez, at Web Writing Info
Fiar
K-IntheHouse, at ShanKri-la
Kerith Collins, at Freelancing, My Road Less Traveled
Tracy, at Movies and Life
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Michael Martin, at Pro Blog Design
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Wendi
Howard, at Real Crash
Calvin Warr, at CalvinWarr.com
Louie, at Climate Red
Jon, Tech News
Lilla, Enviro Warrior
Danielle, The Bipolar Diaries
Bob, Every Every Minute
Julee Ann, Write of Passage
PetulaW, It's a Woman's World
Kleonaptra
John Doe, Film & TV on DVD
BigMike, N.A.D.S.
Wild Bill, at Passionate Blogger
Mandy, Pop! In the Name of Love
Charles Young, Top Site of the Day
Phil, Contest Blogger
Chic Critique, Fashion.org.au
Loz, Written Life
Malathy, Blog Avenues
Lily, Ars Poetica
Ash, Australian Traveller
Faisca
Mark-Blogger, ProBloggers Matrix
Tavi Nemet, Loop 44
Lara M
Robyn McMaster, at Brain Based Biz
Grace, at Web Stripe
Roger Harris, at Jesus Christ—Altogether Lovely
Vernon, at The Idea Dude
Stephen Hopson, at Adversity University
Byron Twain, at Hunt Headlines
Cibbuano, at Science News
Diogenes, at Fine Art of Blogging
Gary Hudson, at Christian Connection
MJ (aka The Novice Writer), at WritingExpress
Lily, at Ars Poetica
Oil Offshore Marine, at Oil Offshore Marine Blog
Denise Grier, at Freelancing Journey
Damo, at My Apologetics
Frank2
Katyzzz, at MS Paint Art
Marti, at Movie and Film Reviews
Ahmed, at techy.Bytes
Shyreen
Brenton, at Dr. Spin
Mrs M, at Mum’s Word
Tammy, at Life’s Little Slices
Kris, at Wonder Mom
Ambient Decay, at The Decayed Chronicles
Ash, at Flashes of Memories
Ashley, at College of Cash
Rosemary, at Alpaca Notes
Stormy Sleep, at Out of a Stormy Sleep
JoH, at Persistent Parent
Dana, at Simple Pleasures
Chayne de Cairns
Lewis, at Lewis Empire
Quasar9, at Quasar9
Many Thanks to Each and Every Commenter!
Thanks so much, everybody, for taking the time to leave your thoughts at Writer's Notes during the 11 months that I've been blogging! You have made this blog a lively, friendly community, and your insights, kind words, and generous good wishes have been greatly appreciated! Hope you'll help make the Writer's Notes Year Two conversation as fascinating as its Year One interaction has been!
And Many Thanks to All My Readers!
If you have visited Writer's Notes during 2007, subscribed to my RSS feed, or signed up for e-mail notification of new posts to my blog--even if you didn't leave comments--I so appreciate you, as well! I know how hectic life can be, and I understand that there are many other reasons, besides being busy, for not getting around to commenting on the blogs we visit.
I'd Love to Hear from You in 2008!
If you are a regular Writer's Notes reader--and even if you aren't--I'd sure love to get to know you during the coming year; so, if you could possibly find the time, it would be wonderful to hear from you! I promise that you'll receive a personal reply. That's one thing I always do here at Writer's Notes: respond to comments! That's because each and every one of you--and each and every one of your thoughts--is important to me! You may have noticed the "iReply" logo in my sidebar: You Comment, iReply! Why not try me this year!
Best wishes to each of you in the New Year!
Jeanne
NOTE: If I haven't included a link for a commenter, it's because I either don't have a URL for that commenter or I noticed certain content on the commenter's site which ran counter to the G-rating of this blog.
Did you enjoy this post? Or have you commented this year and I've forgotten to include you? Please feel free to let me know, and I'll correct the situation immediately!
Writer's Notes' December Commenters
Here's a list, in no particular order, of those who have shared their thoughts and insights at Writer's Notes via comments during the month of December:
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Raven, at Shifting Realities
Tom Colvin, at Becoming A Writer Seriously
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
James Rickard, at Angling Fish
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Brad Shorr, at WordSell, Inc.
JD, at I Do Things So You Don't Have To
Mark Antony, at Hotel Mark
Amy Derby, at Write-from-Home Blog
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Dan, at DCR Blogs
Mark Goodyear, at GoodWordEditing
Sylvia C, at Sylvia's Insight
Lis Garrett, at A Writer's Woolgatherings
Robert Hruzek, at Middle Zone Musings
Courtney Ramirez, at Web Writing Info
K-IntheHouse, at ShanKri-la
Kerith Collins, at Freelancing, My Road Less Traveled
Tracy, at Movies and Life
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Michael Martin, at Pro Blog Design
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Howard, at Real Crash
Thanks, everyone, for making December another fascinating month here at Writer's Notes through your very welcome feedback!
And a Happy, Healthy New Year to All!
Gratefully yours,
Jeanne
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November Link Love Time
December is here and it's time, once again, to thank all those who have commented at Writer's Notes during the past month. You are appreciated more than you know! Your interaction is what helps to keep this blog vital. Your insightful feedback keeps things from stagnating, and just as importantly (to me, at least!) it keeps me from feeling as if I'm talking to myself! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us! Hope you'll visit and comment often this month, as well! I do so enjoy hearing from each and every one of you!
Writer's Notes' November Commenters
Here's a list, in no particular order, of those who have shared their thoughts and insights at Writer's Notes via comments during the month of November:
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
Ad Tracker, at AdSenseTracker
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Brad Shorr, at WordSell, Inc.
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Sonya 1, at Writing Words
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Amy Derby, at Write-from-Home Blog
Tracy, at Movies and Life
JD, at I Do Things So You Don't Have To
Lynn Smythe, at I Love Herbs
Michele Tune, at Writing the Cyber Highway
Joanne, at Open Book
Raven, at Shifting Realities
Always Eighteen
Harry, at Sydney Diary Star
Krissy Knox, at Sometimes I Think
Toni, at What's Your Story?
Mark Antony, at Hotel Mark
Lis Garrett ~ A Writer's Woolgatherings from Upstate New York
Dan, at DCR Blogs
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Sylvia C, at Sylvia's Insight
Roberta Rosenberg, at The Copywriting Maven
Michael Martin, at Pro Blog Design
Howard, at Real Crash
Liz Strauss, at Successful Blog
Lidia, at Simple Looks
Tom Colvin, at Becoming A Writer Seriously
Chris Kitamura, at Dude, Check Out My Site
Love you all!
Jeanne
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Grow Your Writing Business Writers Cafe Back in Business
I'm very happy to report that, after a few-week break due to family health issues, Yvonne Russell's Writers Cafe will be reopening this weekend at Grow Your Writing Business. (See Yvonne's post about the reopening, at the following link: Writers Cafe Reopening This Weekend - Spread The Word. Many writers have missed this friendly forum where they could freely share their thoughts, ideas, experiences, and feelings about their writing lives, their successes and setbacks, their tips, tricks, and advice--this peaceful but professional place where they could take a little time out from their busy lives to simply visit--and have a grand time interacting with--their fellow writers.
Writers Cafe Reopens This Friday
Be sure to visit the Writers Cafe this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, and welcome Yvonne back! You'll learn a lot and really enjoy the interaction with other likeminded people! And don't forget to visit Grow Your Writing Business on a regular basis for a wealth of helpful information about writing and earning a living doing it!
See you at the Cafe!
Jeanne
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Another Attempt at Identity--Or Money--Theft via E-Mail
I received yet another fraudulent, or phishing, e-mail a few days ago that I thought I'd share with you to help you avoid being taken advantage of, as well as to expose the unscrupulous individuals who engage in these illegal internet activities. (I seriously entertained the thought of leaving the return e-mail address in but decided that that would be irresponsible on my part, since it could cause problems for anyone who might decide to send these con artists an e-mail; so I've instead reproduced their e-mail address as "[undisclosed]mail.com.")
An Unbelievably Poor Attempt at Separating Me from My Money
The text of the blatantly phishing-oriented e-mail follows:
From International Paying Bank ipbn2008@[undisclosed]mail.com Nov 9 (3 days ago)
reply-to ipbn2006@[undisclosed]mail.com,
to
date Nov 9, 2007 1:46 PM
subject CHEQUE REMITTANCE RESPONSE REQUIRED!!!
ATTN:
With reference to your yet to be transferred inheritance funds in the
STB/ETB Banks in Lagos, after due consideration of the fact that you had
not been able to claim your rightful inheritance which from our datas
gotten from the Central Bank of Nigeria is $750,000 an inheritance claim
before the end of the last quarter of the year 2005, the Federal Ministry
of Finance has decided that all beneficiaries who have not fulfilled all
paperwork request for the
release of his/her inheritance funds to his/her nominated account,
should be transferred to the International Paying Bank of Nigeria.
The IPBN has been advised to pay you instalmentally,through NATWEST
BANK UK PLC starting with the sum of $250,000.00 (TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFY THOUSAND US Dollars) strictly by certified cheque , which will be
debited from the Government's foriegn account with NatWest bank UK
clearable every 3month after drawn airmarked for payment in the Fourth
quarter of 2007.
The cheque will be sent to the contact address you will provide to us.
The check will be sent to you via our official courier,FEDEX, to your
designated contact address . As soon as we receive your response: a
confirmation that you have received this message and you are willing to
receive the cheque, the cheque will be sent to your contact address. We
will require the following information from you to prepare the cheque
immediately in your name:
Beneficiary Full Name:
Contact ADDRESS :
Telephone Number:
Your response will be highly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Mrs Martha Kartaka
Depty. Remittance Director
E-MAIL: ipbn2006@[undisclosed]mail.com
International Paying Bank[IPBN] [SUBSIDIARY OF THE CBN]
When Greed Overcomes Common Sense, Potential Victims Benefit
The one good thing about most of the individuals who engage in this sort of identity-theft attempt is that they seem to be totally oblivious to some of the more ridiculous aspects of their scams, such as the following:
1. If they were writing to inform me of a legitimate inheritance that awaited me at their bank, they would most certainly know my name! The fact that they not only don't address me by name (see blank "ATTN" line), but that the e-mail isn't even addressed to me (see blank "to" line [more on this later]--and to a slightly lesser extent, the fact that they ask for my name along with the rest of my contact info near the bottom of the e-mail--are a dead giveaway that this e-mail is a scam, and a very poorly conceived one, at that.
2. As mentioned in point #1, the e-mail is not only not addressed to me, but the "to" line is completely blank. These people weren't even sophisticated enough to attempt to hide the fact that this e-mail was likely sent to an entire list of hidden e-mail addresses via BCCs (Blind Carbon Copies). More savvy fraudsters generally put an e-mail address in the "to" line as a cover, to lend the e-mail an air of legitimacy --though this is still a dead giveaway to those alert enough to notice that someone else's e-mail address is in the "to" line and who know that this isn't just an innocent mistake but a clue that fraud is the intent of the e-mail.
3. Not only is the e-mail atrociously written--note particularly the word "airmarked," which should be "earmarked"--but its formatting is also horrendous. This highly unprofessional--and equally embarrassing--presentation is a real indicator that the e-mail did not come from a legitimate banking entity.
4. It's extremely doubtful that any bank which had a $750,000 inheritance to deliver to me would ever contact me via e-mail. (That idea is actually almost laughable.) In fact, it's highly doubtful that the bank would contact me at all. I'd far more likely receive a letter from a legitimate law firm via snail mail--or perhaps international air mail, if from another country.
May Many Other Con Artists Follow their "Shining" Example!
No doubt there are other clues to the illegitimacy of this e-mail which I haven't had time to delve into yet. But these four certainly suffice to warn potential victims of the true nature of this message and others like it. Thankfully, these aspiring fraudsters have shot themselves in the foot in more ways than one with their sorry excuse for a scam. And we can only hope that many more e-mail con artists will follow in their footsteps and do as bad a job at phishing as they have done in attempting to hook their victims!
Don't Let Down Your Guard! Protect Your Identity--and Your Money!
Yet, the fact that many--if not most--scammers are very poor at what they do is not a good reason to let down your guard. Stay alert! Watch out for those unscrupulous individuals who seek every opportunity they can find or create to steal your identity so they can part you and your money! They are everywhere--and they aren't likely to give up any time soon!
We writers--along with many others--work very hard for our money; and we don't do it so we can give it away to those who have nothing better to do all day than sit around thinking up ways to steal other people's money!
Keep your identity--and your money--safe!
Jeanne
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Appreciation and Recognition for Writer's Notes' Commenters, Volume 3
Well, it's that time again--time to recognize all the great people who left comments at Writer's Notes during the month of October. You have helped keep the Writer's Notes conversation alive, adding many helpful insights and sharing some interesting perspectives on the topics that have been covered here. In many cases, you've also provided practical advice and resources to help other writers in their quest to become better at their craft, as well as to become published in that craft. You've shared tips, techniques, insider secrets, factual information, encouragement, and good will--and for all that, I thank you! You've helped make Writer's Notes a more interesting place for those who enjoy reading about writing, publishing, and other related topics.
Links to Writer's Notes' October Commenters
Here are the links to all the blogs of those who commented at Writer's Notes during the month of October, in no particular order (except as it was simplest for me to reproduce them):
Lillie Ammann, at A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Sharon Hurley Hall, at Get Paid to Write Online
Ad Tracker, at AdSenseTracker
Yvonne Russell, at Grow Your Writing Business
Laura Spencer, at Writing Thoughts
Brad Shorr, at WordSell, Inc.
Joanna Young, at Confident Writing
AmyHuang, at Travel String
Rosemary, at Alpaca Notes
Stormy Sleep, at Out of a Stormy Sleep
Melissa Garrett, at A Writer's Woolgatherings
Courtney Ramirez, at Web Writing Info
Sonya 1, at Writing Words
JoH, at Persistent Parent
Cindy Nichols, at Kaleidoscope
Amy Derby, at Write-from-Home Blog
Dana, at Simple Pleasures
Tracy, at Movies and Life
Lewis, at Lewis Empire
JD, at I Do Things So You Don't Have To
Quasar9, at Quasar9
James Rickard, at Angling Fish
Dan (dcr), at dcr Blogs
Mark Goodyear, at Good Word Editing
Lynn Smythe, at I Love Herbs
Thanks, everyone! Your input is greatly appreciated!
Very gratefully yours,
Jeanne
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Posting Frequency: A Timely Topic
I've been meaning to tackle the topic of posting frequency for quite some time. And since my posts have been spaced a bit farther apart of late than they had been previously, I think this would be the perfect time to broach the subject.
The sparseness of my most recent posts was not entirely intentional, however. I've actually been fighting a very nasty cold, which has had me down for the count. Though I was unable to get out of my regular writing assignments and was thus forced to brave a few projects anyway, I've rarely found anything as tough to do and, at its worst stage, the battle left me with not an ounce of energy left for blogging.
Too Much of a Good Thing
It's funny the way things happen, sometimes. I'd just become convinced that it was better to post slightly less often, because posting daily--and particularly posting more than once a day--causes posts to move down the page and out of sight before many readers have had a chance to read them, only to disappear into the "archival abyss." Well, I no sooner decided to try posting every few days, to give my readers more time to "discover" my posts, than I ended up with these longer, unplanned posting delays which were much more than I'd bargained for. But I learned a great lesson from them that I probably wouldn't have learned any other way, and I'd like to share it with you.
Technorati Is Watching!
Even mildly protracted delays in posting can negatively impact Technorati ranking. (I hadn't expected this, though perhaps I should have, since it had been about five days since my last post.) When I checked my ranking, I was in for a shock; it had fallen by over 10,000 points in a single day!
Prior to that very discouraging day, I'd been quite happy with my steadily rising ranking. In fact, I was one proud blogger the day I broke the Technorati 50,000 (9/13/07) and, as I watched that number gradually decrease, my happiness gradually increased.
But, as a result of my five-day blogging "vacation," my ranking dropped from a beautiful 43,331, on 10/9, to an absolutely horrifying 54,000 +, on 10/10! (I didn't manage to copy down the exact number before it changed again on 10/12 [for the better this time, I'm happy to say]. I must have been too shocked and disappointed to write the entire number down, as I usually do.)
My ranking now stands at a dismal 53,658. (And, yes, sadly, I must now break 50,000 all over again. I wonder what it will feel like the second time around. Not quite as satisfying, I suspect.)
Lost Ground and a Lesson Learned
On that depressing day (10/10), I lost all the ground I'd so patiently and painstakingly gained. It had taken close to a month to move from a ranking of 50,867 to 43,331 (9/11-10/9), and I literally lost it all in one day.
The moral of this story is that, while you may, to some extent, be free to determine your preferred posting frequency, if you care at all about--and are in fact attempting to build--your Technorati ranking, Technorati definitely has a say in the matter. And, while I still tend to believe that posting one substantial post every few days may in fact be best (unless your blog is new and has little content), it probably isn't wise to go beyond one post every three days, if it can be avoided, and certainly not beyond one every four days, if you have a choice. It isn't worth the risk.
"Blog Reactions": Technorati's Other Ranking Criteria
Bear in mind, before you worry too much when you're too busy or otherwise unable to post as often as usual, that Technorati ranking is based on a combination of posting frequency and backlinks. It may very well be that my super busy schedule prior to my illness, which prevented me from visiting and commenting on as many blogs as I usually do, causing me to have fewer Technorati "Blog Reactions," was the sole reason that five days became the straw that broke the back of my Technorati ranking. Had I been consistently commenting on other blogs and drawing links back to my site, my ranking might not have dropped as much after a five-day break between posts. Only Technorati knows for sure.
What Are Your Views on Posting Frequency?
I'd be very interested to know the views of my readers on what you consider to be the optimal posting frequency. Do you think a blogger should post daily? More than once a day? Once every few days? (I hope I haven't unduly frightened anyone with Technorati's incredible power of persuasion to help us bloggers determine our posting schedules. But it's imperative that we take Technorati into consideration when making such decisions, as I learned the hard way.)
My View: Blogger Burnout and Too-Frequent Posting
I believe every blogger must decide for him/herself what works best, since there are so many variables. But I also believe that many bloggers feel tied to a daily posting schedule, whether they like it or not, because they feel that's the only way to be successful at blogging. This may be one reason why so many bloggers burn out so soon.
Blogging should be something we enjoy--and not a chore. And we really needn't worry that our success is dependent on daily blogging, because I've discovered that my readership is rising despite the fact that I'm no longer posting every day. I believe that if we post quality content, consistently giving our readers value, as our blogs mature and our store of content grows, our readership will grow with it.
What do you think?
Jeanne
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Do You Suffer from Feed-Reader Overload?
I'm wondering how many of my readers subscribe to RSS feeds and how well that actually works out for you (i.e., are you able to keep up with your feed reading or does the number of posts waiting to be read simply keep building and building until you wonder whether some terrible computer disaster might be imminent due to feed-reader overload)?
Personally, I find that the busier I get--and I've been quite busy of late--the less time I have to read my feeds (which I do feel bad about, because the blogs whose feeds I've subscribed to have lots of fantastic info that I definitely want to keep up with). Unfortunately, it appears that, with feed readers, as with anything else, good intentions aren't enough. As I watch the number of posts in my reader climb at an alarming rate, I begin to feel overwhelmed and wonder why I ever got myself into this position in the first place.
Reading Feeds vs. Visiting Blogs
What ever happened to the good "old-fashioned" practice of simply visiting the blogs we like to read--which we must ultimately do anyway should we decide we'd like to read, respond to, or leave our own original comments. Perhaps I'm less tech savvy than I should be; or perhaps it's simply that once you let the posts in your feed reader build up, you tend to procrastinate further because the job of reading, sorting, or even scanning just seems too formidable to tackle; or, it could just be that you should never sign up for RSS feeds in the first place unless you're prepared to keep up with your feed reading on a more-or-less daily basis.
One of the reasons I originally decided to try RSS feeds was to keep track of all the blogs I wanted to read regularly--rather than using bookmarks, because frankly I've got too many of those, too. I thought it would be easier to have these blogs all in one place--and in one way, it is. But, I must admit that I often find myself not even wanting to go to my feed reader, because there's so much there waiting to be read that I hardly know where to begin!
RSS Feed Management: There's Got to Be a Trick to It!
RSS feed management is proving to be a difficult proposition--at least to this feed reader. Perhaps there are some tricks/techniques I'm unaware of. (Let me reword that: No doubt there are some tricks/techniques I'm unaware of.) Nevertheless, the more full my writing schedule becomes, the less time I have for reading/commenting on other blogs--though I truly want to find an efficient way to fit this into my schedule because building and maintaining good relationships with other bloggers is very important to me. Theoretically, at least, a feed reader should make it easier for me to keep up on the latest happenings at my favorite blogs.
Perhaps I simply need to begin thinking of my feed reader as my servant rather than my master. It's there for my convenience--to make life easier for me--and not to command my loyalty or make me feel guilty every time I neglect to do its "bidding".
What experiences have you had with your feed reader? Have you mastered RSS feed management? Have any tricks or techniques that might make feed management easier for the rest of us? Any words of encouragement or commiseration with those of us who are drowning in RSS feed content?
Awaiting your feedback,
Jeanne
Remembering My Commenters
Last month, I started a tradition here at Writer's Notes of writing a post on the first of each month listing the names of all the previous month's commenters, complete with links to their blogs, and I want to welcome you to Volume 2!
September Link Love
It's that time again: time to send some link love out to everyone who commented at Writer's Notes during the month of September. Thanks, everyone! I truly appreciate your feedback!
Here's the list of September commenters, in no particular order:
Yvonne Russell, Grow Your Writing Business
Laura Spencer, Writing Thoughts
Lillie Ammann, A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye
Calvin Warr, CalvinWarr.Com
James Rickard, Angling Fish
AmyHuang, Travel String
Louie, Climate Red
Jon, Tech News
Tracy, Movies and Life
Lilla, Enviro Warrior
Danielle, The Bipolar Diaries
Brad Shorr, Word Sell, Inc.
Bob, Every Every Minute
Michael Martin, Pro Blog Design
Sharon Hurley Hall, Get Paid to Write Online
Rosemary, Alpaca Notes
Julee Ann, Write of Passage
JoH, Persistent Parent
PetulaW, It's a Woman's World
AdTracker, AdSense Tracker
Keep Spreading Your Comments Far and Wide!
Thanks for your comments, everyone! Each one is greatly appreciated, and each has helped to make Writer's Notes just that much more interesting for its readers! You've all added so much to the Writer's Notes conversation, and your generosity in doing so is hereby recognized! Thanks again!
You're welcome at Writer's Notes anytime! So be sure to stop by again very soon! And remember to keep visiting as many other blogs as you can and passing along the comment-kindness--not to mention the link love! You'll enjoy it as much as the other blogger will!
Keep those comments coming!
Jeanne
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