When I wrote my first post eight years and 1,578 posts ago, I didn’t have many plans for the blog. I had thought I would write about writing, editing, and publishing, and I have. There are 193 posts in the Writing and Publishing Advice category, as well as 274 posts combined in Books and Publishing … Read more
When I started my blog more than seven years ago, I didn’t think about the future. I was just thinking about coming up with ideas for posts for the next day, the next week. Time passed, and with the passing of time came the accumulation of blog posts. This post is #1500, an average of … Read more
In January 2008, I followed the lead of another blogger and wrote a post thanking everyone who had left comments on my blog in 2007. After that initial post, I posted quarterly thanks the first half of 2008, then I posted monthly thanks through 2012. Comments on the blog have dropped as people spend more … Read more
Thank you to the 27 commenters who left 86 comments in July, August, and September. Your comments extended the conversation and added value and interest, and I enjoyed replying to every one of them. Like most blogs, I’m seeing the number of comments and the number of commenters drop as readers gravitate to social media … Read more
Thank you to the 58 commenters who left 104 comments in April, May, and June. Your comments extended the conversation and added value and interest, and I enjoyed replying to every one of them. Every month when I post thanks to commenters, I get questions about how I compile this list. I have explained my … Read more
Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear blog! Happy birthday to you! Today is this blog’s birthday. On June 11, 2006, I posted a welcome that echoed in a vast empty space. I wondered if anyone would ever read my words. Now, seven years later, I am pleased to note that … Read more
Happy 10th anniversary to WordPress on May 27! Added 9/29/19: How to Build Your Own Website Added 8/17/16: Another guide to starting a WordPress blog can be found at Website SetUp. Added 4/4/16: If you’re starting out on your first website, you’ll find a beginner’s guide at First Site Guide. Added 5/27/13: Thanks to Kate, … Read more
This post is a blogging milestone for me. At less than a month before my 7th blog birthday, I have written 1400 posts. When I started out, I didn’t know blogging would be so much fun. I hope my visitors enjoy visiting my blog half as much as I enjoy writing it!
Blogging from your smart phone is a great way to use extra time spent waiting for buses, trains, and doctor appointments. Use these five tips to learn how to keep your blog updated with your smart phone. Use Your Time Wisely Why jot ideas into a notebook when you can add them directly to your … Read more
Thank you to the 94 commenters who left 163 comments in January, February, and March. Your comments extended the conversation and added value and interest, and I enjoyed replying to every one of them. Every month when I post thanks to commenters, I get questions about how I compile this list. I have explained my … Read more