tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post4475786103124102822..comments2024-03-18T19:09:05.766-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: tell me something tuesdayKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-30824232903805114942019-02-11T20:15:24.071-05:002019-02-11T20:15:24.071-05:00I agree with all these. I had no idea how time-con...I agree with all these. I had no idea how time-consuming blogging would be. It’s like having another job. Every day, I wake up early and stay up late so I have time for blogging.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-12283198196693538882019-02-11T12:09:56.707-05:002019-02-11T12:09:56.707-05:00I started blogging 8 years ago and I have to agree...I started blogging 8 years ago and I have to agree with this. I had no clue what I was doing, and at first it was light and easy because no one really read my blog. However, once I started to take on more books, and learn what blogging was all about, I realized that it was more of a job than a random "let's do this!" sort of thing. I don't regret it though. I love reading and sharing books with everyone and I've met some pretty awesome people and have come across some amazing books that I wouldn't have come across otherwise. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11916755699616389906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-8869404667777766012019-02-11T12:07:27.531-05:002019-02-11T12:07:27.531-05:00Yeah, I didn't even know about analytics or an...Yeah, I didn't even know about analytics or anything for YEARS lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-83815009173546322592019-02-11T12:06:58.942-05:002019-02-11T12:06:58.942-05:00It's strange but my expectations were that I h...It's strange but my expectations were that I had no expectations lol Everything is was surprising to me lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-41592165711931392412019-02-11T12:06:13.958-05:002019-02-11T12:06:13.958-05:00I think you have to find your own pace and style t...I think you have to find your own pace and style to last a long time but I think it's worth it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-47743899240633891202019-02-11T12:05:38.427-05:002019-02-11T12:05:38.427-05:00Yes. I was completely oblivious. I didn't even...Yes. I was completely oblivious. I didn't even know book reviewing was a thing,Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-54376983216973658342019-02-11T12:05:12.966-05:002019-02-11T12:05:12.966-05:00It's crazy how much time it takes even if you&...It's crazy how much time it takes even if you're only casual about it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-3559469625167221022019-02-11T12:04:50.240-05:002019-02-11T12:04:50.240-05:00My expectations were weird - like I didn't thi...My expectations were weird - like I didn't think it would be anything so it's all surprising to me lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-40958630658516738232019-02-10T15:22:40.712-05:002019-02-10T15:22:40.712-05:00Oh gosh, I'm so glad I didn't have all the...Oh gosh, I'm so glad I didn't have all the pressure of stats, followers, etc. when I first started blogging. It's been tough sometimes, but I love it. I've met some wonderful people and discovered amazing books.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-88170191574601224292019-02-10T13:44:17.186-05:002019-02-10T13:44:17.186-05:00I don't think I really had any expectations or...I don't think I really had any expectations or anything from it. I went in without knowing much of anything or about the community. Just jumped in and started and was like...just do my thing. lol I don't really mind the formatting until something doesn't do like what I thought it would do. LOLAnna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-79932459766004367082019-02-10T11:14:40.050-05:002019-02-10T11:14:40.050-05:00I couldn't agree more Karen, it's hard wor...I couldn't agree more Karen, it's hard work but the benefits are rewards within themselves really. I love the interaction. I love meeting people and readers from places oceans away who share a love of reading and through books, become friends. I honestly didn't think I'd last longer than a year or two, I'm so glad I kept going otherwise I wouldn't have met wonderful people such as yourself Karen. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-63912987922361353082019-02-09T15:35:33.643-05:002019-02-09T15:35:33.643-05:00Haha I can relate! I didn't even know the book...Haha I can relate! I didn't even know the book community existed! I definitely thought I'd just be blogging for myself. Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-59199842740471924212019-02-08T22:55:43.451-05:002019-02-08T22:55:43.451-05:00It is so time consuming, but I think it's wort...It is so time consuming, but I think it's worth it too. And yes it's amazing how we talk to people from all over the world now- that still amazes me. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-79693703223912128702019-02-08T14:18:53.151-05:002019-02-08T14:18:53.151-05:00That would be my answer too! ALL THE MISCONCEPTION...That would be my answer too! ALL THE MISCONCEPTIONS!<br /><br />Yes Sis! formatting IS the worst part of blogging! UGH! <br /><br />I had to learn not to have ANY expectations about my blogging!<br /><br />GREAT POST!Daniela Ark @ BOOKIVERSE (www.danielaark.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15777377723072645220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-83348503850709079152019-02-08T10:23:41.900-05:002019-02-08T10:23:41.900-05:00I think it's so much harder to carve out an au...I think it's so much harder to carve out an audience these days. but if you do that core group is loyal!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-24771257616728674582019-02-08T10:22:02.817-05:002019-02-08T10:22:02.817-05:00There aren't many of us left from WAAAAAY back...There aren't many of us left from WAAAAAY back lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-74220329347560865822019-02-08T10:21:37.567-05:002019-02-08T10:21:37.567-05:00The friends I've made are the biggest surprise...The friends I've made are the biggest surprise. I'm so shy but I feel like I've met *my people*.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-46453317142919046392019-02-08T07:41:14.973-05:002019-02-08T07:41:14.973-05:00Yeah, the more you niche into book blogging the to...Yeah, the more you niche into book blogging the tougher it gets and keeping up with the reading too! I definitely had that misconception you did going in. I am glad we get to meet so many wonderful people from around the world - you included <3<br /><br />My recent post: https://oliviascatastrophe.com/2019/02/january-wrap-up-2019/Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-73213301833536328482019-02-07T22:41:23.677-05:002019-02-07T22:41:23.677-05:00Meeting people from all around the world is the be...Meeting people from all around the world is the best! 💜 Nine years, wow! When I first started five years ago the longest lived blogs were four years, and maybe I knew of one or two that were five years, at that stage in book blogging. It's amazing to see bloggers who have around 9-10 years now.👍✨La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-79189481746546875342019-02-07T15:08:09.200-05:002019-02-07T15:08:09.200-05:00so glad that I met you through blogging and yes it...so glad that I met you through blogging and yes its hard work to maintain the blog. Yeah the arc, and pageviews and all okay. I think the only fun memory I have was getting the divergent book and meeting you online and asking for book :) but a great friendship came from that . I also remember some scandals from YA with other bloggers . But hey its like a job .Love you Julie@My5monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861113387434481518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-18313961092301477102019-02-07T10:14:04.013-05:002019-02-07T10:14:04.013-05:00I have such slumps and want to throw in the towel ...I have such slumps and want to throw in the towel a lot but I never do because I really love this little corner I've carved out and I love interacting with the friends I've made. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-74518960289809441712019-02-07T10:13:08.746-05:002019-02-07T10:13:08.746-05:00Yeah - it's a really time consuming thing, eve...Yeah - it's a really time consuming thing, even if it's a part time hobby.<br /><br />I think finding the level you're comfortable keeping up with is key.<br /><br />I had fun doing it 7 days a week for years but that's not where I'm at now and it's ok. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-26011785858252712892019-02-07T10:11:45.437-05:002019-02-07T10:11:45.437-05:00Same. I didn't know there was such a thing as ...Same. I didn't know there was such a thing as arc's or even book bloggers. lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-6239286292964131622019-02-07T03:56:59.742-05:002019-02-07T03:56:59.742-05:00Yeah I don't think I really had expectations e...Yeah I don't think I really had expectations either when I started. I don't think I knew this whole book community even existed lol. It's kind of better that way, not to have expectations, because then it's a pleasant surprise when you start getting views and comments and review copies, haha.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-90248355440746515232019-02-06T21:15:05.663-05:002019-02-06T21:15:05.663-05:00It's definitely time consuming to run a blog w...It's definitely time consuming to run a blog with frequent content. When I first started my blog I had high hopes for it being a good place to write articles regarding mental health, and I kept it up for a while with regular content. But when I started homeschooling my son all my blogging time went out the window. And that's okay for me, no regrets. Even though I don't write much anymore and it's little more than an online journal now, I still enjoy doing it. When I have time lolAmy Purdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08211334175857761051noreply@blogger.com