tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post2960880486641709676..comments2024-03-28T12:11:42.691-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Book Blogger Confessions: Adding a reviewer to your blogKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-78314190597735755862013-08-11T13:37:13.227-04:002013-08-11T13:37:13.227-04:00the content in your site is really helpful. I am d...the content in your site is really helpful. I am definitely going to use it. trafficchallan.co.inRachana Nagalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005915887286558698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-76546902898370155692013-05-21T18:44:22.594-04:002013-05-21T18:44:22.594-04:00If you click with someone then I'm sure it'...If you click with someone then I'm sure it's a huge help but I haven't found that person yet.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-24526888029398800002013-05-21T18:43:51.732-04:002013-05-21T18:43:51.732-04:00That's how I feel too. The thought that I have...That's how I feel too. The thought that I have to schedule my posts along with someone else's - when I'm rarely a few posts ahead myself.<br /><br />Then what if they are way more efficient than me? I'll feel like a loser on my own blog lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-15007221344842015342013-05-21T17:28:27.836-04:002013-05-21T17:28:27.836-04:00I've thought about it, but it would be horrify...I've thought about it, but it would be horrifying to let someone see how seat of the pants I am at times. Like letting someone watch you cook….<br />I don't mind giving up control, but sort of feel that all the coordinating would make as much work for me as just reading the books myself. So I tell myself that I don't have to read ALL the books...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-62331435364265765142013-05-21T16:28:17.792-04:002013-05-21T16:28:17.792-04:00I've thought about it myself because I feel th...I've thought about it myself because I feel that reviews are a big weakness of mine, but hate the idea of giving up control...and I'd worry unless it was someone I knew really really well!Melissas Eclectic Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954443867000135343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-5752036466863960152013-05-21T14:46:44.261-04:002013-05-21T14:46:44.261-04:00i think it would be hard to add another reviewer u...i think it would be hard to add another reviewer unless you started the blog as a joint effort. but whatever works for the indiviual blogger(s)!!Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-46028969204097256302013-05-21T12:53:19.831-04:002013-05-21T12:53:19.831-04:00When I was thinking about giving up blogging a few...When I was thinking about giving up blogging a few bloggers asked me to guest review on their blogs and that probably would be a great thing for me. No responsibility but I still get to review but ultimately I Like the spontaneity/flexibility I have with blogging on my own.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-38536581990033697652013-05-21T12:51:23.300-04:002013-05-21T12:51:23.300-04:00That's the arrangement I had a few years back ...That's the arrangement I had a few years back with another blogger and it worked out great but she's moved on and I haven't run into anyone I trust to try again. But then again I haven't been actively looking either.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-53684322402944778242013-05-21T12:49:50.275-04:002013-05-21T12:49:50.275-04:00I would like to *stumble* upon the right person ya...I would like to *stumble* upon the right person ya know? I don't' really want to advertise for it. I feel like the right person will just clickKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-13143973709498186482013-05-21T12:49:09.283-04:002013-05-21T12:49:09.283-04:00It has to be the right person. I've seen it wo...It has to be the right person. I've seen it work out but the best ones seem to be BFF's outside of blogging.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-38479956339124710502013-05-21T12:48:22.418-04:002013-05-21T12:48:22.418-04:00"I just like the blog being my voice.
That b... "I just like the blog being my voice.<br /><br />That being said, I also don't have any aspirations of growing my blog."<br /><br />I <3 you. You re-ground me when I worry about blogging because honestly that's not my goal anymore either. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-7650075221572555842013-05-21T10:08:34.452-04:002013-05-21T10:08:34.452-04:00I have a friend (book club friend) that will do a ...I have a friend (book club friend) that will do a review every once in a while for me (she has done 3 in 2 years) but no I don't think I could take on a whole blogging partner. I would rather take time off than that. I just like the blog being my voice.<br /><br />That being said, I also don't have any aspirations of growing my blog. I think people that do have to have other reviewers. I can actually take a week off and it not be a big deal. Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-25035976948200957872013-05-20T23:39:27.168-04:002013-05-20T23:39:27.168-04:00I have thought about it, but always decide no beca...I have thought about it, but always decide no because I want control, and to be able to trust me instead of someone else. i think my husband might write a few, but it is a different genre, and I am still in controlbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-76288034216753962922013-05-20T16:48:09.336-04:002013-05-20T16:48:09.336-04:00I wanted someone to help lighten my load, but alwa...I wanted someone to help lighten my load, but always worried about bringing someone on. Plus...it's MINE. lol But my cousin offered to help me out recently, and it's working out well for us. I just offer her a book, she says yes or no, and then sends me a review when she has it ready. She's not on a schedule and I try not to bug her. <br />Now I'm just scared she'll leave me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-12552542905863616682013-05-20T16:23:31.754-04:002013-05-20T16:23:31.754-04:00I wanted to feature a few of the independent books...I wanted to feature a few of the independent books out there that I knew I wouldn't get to otherwise so I put a call out for reviewers and added 2. One worked out and the other didn't. Still I do enjoy having AimeeKay on as a reviewer. Love her reviews and she is a sweet person. It's still my blog, and she has her own blog for reviews and still does a few for me. So nice! :) She only does what books seem to interest her.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-82606855730618171972013-05-20T14:35:09.447-04:002013-05-20T14:35:09.447-04:00I've guest reviewed but not had it the other w...I've guest reviewed but not had it the other way round. I'd accept that proposal, probably. No co-bloggers wanted though. I co-blog at a blog; you’ll have to ask the lovely Chrissie @ Once Upon A Series how our reviews go to together ;) Obviously it's a different experience but it's just as organized. If I said one was a bigger commitment I would be telling the truth. My blog, for now, consumes my time more. I hope to one day be at the point where we both put in about 50/50, well 40/40 cos we have other guests on the side. I know some great co-bloggers. In some cases it seems like one amazing person & then you realize it's more than one person :P<br />The bad thing about co-blogging is when things go wrong & it affects everybody. Like technical issues. That's a massive domino!AwesomeAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412663427792021745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-43883188931138850532013-05-20T14:29:49.540-04:002013-05-20T14:29:49.540-04:00I don't even have my Book Blogger Confessions ...I don't even have my Book Blogger Confessions post done until the day before lol I'm hopeless.<br /><br />If I added someone I think I would like someone whose a little different than me. It would be fun to debate a little rather than always having the same opinion.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-73270187324106200462013-05-20T14:28:12.261-04:002013-05-20T14:28:12.261-04:00That's fantastic that you found someone you tr...That's fantastic that you found someone you trust to for with. I would be happy adding someone if I felt that way too. <br /><br />I had a good blogger friend that used to guest review adult books on my blog (she only reviewed YA on hers) and she was someone I would have trusted completely. Unfortunately she gave up blogging. <br /><br />I let a few people test the waters here to see if they liked it and like you said they wanted a blog of their own eventually.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-72442060903658957472013-05-20T14:25:34.220-04:002013-05-20T14:25:34.220-04:00It would have to be someone I know and love alread...It would have to be someone I know and love already but even then I think I would feel like I'm losing something. But I've seen it done successfully on other blogs.<br /><br />I've thought about it a lot especially when I'm feeling overwhelmed or in a slump but then I decided I would rather just not post for a few days. It's a hobby....it's a hobby...it's a hobby lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-59669353088257494492013-05-20T14:23:50.589-04:002013-05-20T14:23:50.589-04:00There are a few blogs that have multiple reviewers...There are a few blogs that have multiple reviewers that I really love. Rather Be Reading is one of them. <br /><br />I like when multiple reviewers add something to the blog rather than just a way to have 7 posts a week.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-31389533611051082142013-05-20T14:20:52.032-04:002013-05-20T14:20:52.032-04:00I know we've said this before but we are the c...I know we've said this before but we are the chillest of the chill lol<br /><br />I can barely decide what I'm posting day to day never mind keeping track of someone else lol And I think I might get mad if my co-blogger is more efficient and organized than me on my own blog lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-87461347295136127072013-05-20T14:19:42.979-04:002013-05-20T14:19:42.979-04:00Pam (Midnyte Reader) and I talked about doing a fe...Pam (Midnyte Reader) and I talked about doing a few joint reviews/posts.<br /><br />I'm just coming out of my general blogging slump and reading regularly again so it might be a while before I do something like that but it sounds like a fun idea.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-68391274744943687582013-05-20T14:19:28.759-04:002013-05-20T14:19:28.759-04:00I'm totally on board with you on not knowing t...I'm totally on board with you on not knowing the reviewer well enough to have them be apart of the blog and I like having the blog to my self too :) I don't ever have things per-planned unless I know what I'm going to be doing; like post some of these Confessions posts or giveaways. There are some blogs I follower that have multiple reviewers and it's great because sometimes they would review the same book and have totally different opinions on them so it's great. Adding a new reviewer to a blog I think is okay, a new voice might or can even give the followers a new perspective or look on a book. But I guess it also depends on if the blogger wants that.kiphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919376931169982458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-33335660761582094032013-05-20T12:57:59.919-04:002013-05-20T12:57:59.919-04:00Running a blog by yourself is a lot of work. I to...Running a blog by yourself is a lot of work. I totally understand liking having all the control. There are so many concessions that you need to make if you take someone on - as April has experienced with me. I think easing into it is the best way. I think personality is the best thing. You need to find someone who flies by their pants also. April and I got SO lucky with finding each other. Even now over a year later we are still constantly improving the way we work and communicate. I pretty much consider her a bestie now - I talk to her all day - pretty much from the time she signs off to when I go to sleep. She wakes up so much later in the day than me haha. I definitely think being friends is super important. <br /><br />I think the reason why people that just contribute reviews move on is because they want more control as well. If they are just a reviewer they might feel like they are an employee instead of a partner...and who wants their hobby to feel like they have a boss?Tabitha (Pabkins)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11945588780690794396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-86242512322808321762013-05-20T12:34:31.823-04:002013-05-20T12:34:31.823-04:00Feels so wrong and personal to me. I don't thi...Feels so wrong and personal to me. I don't think I could.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.com