tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post4059143060082417660..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : IWSG: Stuck in a Social Media RutMadeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-52439559599591852152017-01-09T01:38:54.254-05:002017-01-09T01:38:54.254-05:00You encourage people to sign up/subscribe to your ...You encourage people to sign up/subscribe to your blog. I had two lists to sign up for--blog and newsletter. When I made my blog my newsletter, I just combined my lists.<br /><br />Then make sure to blog about your writing news and updates. Theoretically, if a person would sign up for your newsletter, he/she is interested in your progress.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-9965005759072536742017-01-06T17:44:11.207-05:002017-01-06T17:44:11.207-05:00Thanks, Tanya!
A friend sent me an article about ...Thanks, Tanya!<br /><br />A friend sent me an article about Wattpad and it sounds interesting. Might have to check it out.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-2844516208641352642017-01-06T16:36:55.664-05:002017-01-06T16:36:55.664-05:00I'm an introvert on social media. Sometimes in...I'm an introvert on social media. Sometimes in person too. But, like you, I kind of waited and then decide what worked for me. Twitter, Google+, and Facebook for writing related posts, Instagram is more personal photos where I have family from all over the world. On facebook, I separate my writing page which is open to the world and my personal page which is only open to my friends. I find google+ has more writing-related support where people interact more, whereas facebook and twitter is like reading news but about your friends or your writing groups. I have Pinterest, but I post once every few months, and AboutMe that I barely use. Goodreads seems to be a must, just for publishing, but I don't really interact. I am on Wattpad too, which I try to post up something every week or two (new resolution). We'll see where I am next year. :-D<br /><br />Happy posting!!! <br />Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-29024317374797507882017-01-05T17:53:04.360-05:002017-01-05T17:53:04.360-05:00I told myself I would only take on one social medi...I told myself I would only take on one social media venue in addition to my blog and Goodreads. But now I'm starting to think I might not even do that. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-76254506243288952032017-01-05T16:36:39.887-05:002017-01-05T16:36:39.887-05:00Seems we're all making changes in social media...Seems we're all making changes in social media participation. I'm cutting back on Facebook time; paying more attention to Twitter, website/blog, and visiting other blogs; and turning a little more to Goodreads for reader connections. I don't plan to add any other social media sites at this time. Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-79589325458817412172017-01-05T10:10:40.795-05:002017-01-05T10:10:40.795-05:00Thanks for your feedback, Cathrina!
I hope you h...Thanks for your feedback, Cathrina! <br /><br />I hope you have a great New Year!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-87605188204674593262017-01-05T09:04:02.692-05:002017-01-05T09:04:02.692-05:00I never thought I'd be on Twitter & Facebo...I never thought I'd be on Twitter & Facebook, but I am due to my contract with my publisher. Facebook, I truly like. It's a way to promote your books through different groups without spending a dime. I'm not saying it works for, but people can notice you as an author. Although, a few times it has generated a sale. I would recommend making a Facebook account. <br /><br />Happy New Year.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-72890790751717122982017-01-05T08:36:30.622-05:002017-01-05T08:36:30.622-05:00I never joined Facebook. Way back when, I had a we...I never joined Facebook. Way back when, I had a website and then this blog and thought that was enough. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-68270981819565811202017-01-05T08:33:57.210-05:002017-01-05T08:33:57.210-05:00Absolutely come back here and check out the commen...Absolutely come back here and check out the comments! I'm finding it really helpful. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-87314779483119465032017-01-05T08:33:21.716-05:002017-01-05T08:33:21.716-05:00It actually does help, knowing you're not a fa...It actually does help, knowing you're not a fan of any of it. I'm getting that impression from a good chunk of you all. Really interesting stuff. Are people on social media because they want to be or because they have to be or because they THINK they have to be?Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-8186798258129739382017-01-05T08:32:00.697-05:002017-01-05T08:32:00.697-05:00I'll take all the cheering on I can get. :)
I...I'll take all the cheering on I can get. :)<br /><br />It really is true about something working for one person and not for someone else. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-1210619141782192302017-01-05T08:30:45.527-05:002017-01-05T08:30:45.527-05:00I so try to avoid that kind of drama! I hear about...I so try to avoid that kind of drama! I hear about that a lot on certain social media sites. Shudder!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-37750902455146266672017-01-05T08:29:46.897-05:002017-01-05T08:29:46.897-05:00I agree about doing what works for me, what's ...I agree about doing what works for me, what's comfortable. I just sometimes worry that I'm not pushing myself out of my comfort zone enough.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-61933543511923585232017-01-05T08:28:20.074-05:002017-01-05T08:28:20.074-05:00I think growing everything, moving slowly and stea...I think growing everything, moving slowly and steadily - like a tortoise! - is a great way to approach it all. <br /><br />I keep hearing about doing a newsletter, but I rarely read newsletters myself!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-1207214481308011292017-01-05T08:26:25.042-05:002017-01-05T08:26:25.042-05:00I really don't know how anyone keeps track of ...I really don't know how anyone keeps track of it all. That's why I try/am trying to limit myself to just a few.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-26060978518578969812017-01-05T08:25:34.748-05:002017-01-05T08:25:34.748-05:00After reading what you all have to say, I'm st...After reading what you all have to say, I'm starting to rethink the whole thing. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-43315424570347220212017-01-05T06:04:34.204-05:002017-01-05T06:04:34.204-05:00The only other social media I regularly engage in ...The only other social media I regularly engage in is Facebook. I've tried to be active on Instagram but it started to feel like too much work, plus it sucked up a lot of data (I'm reliant on my cell phone data most of the time). I'm also on Google+, but I only share my blog posts there. I would just experiment with a few things and see which one you like best. Cheers - EllenThe Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-51461896854364653312017-01-05T03:27:25.587-05:002017-01-05T03:27:25.587-05:00I wish I could help you. I am absolutely hopeless ...I wish I could help you. I am absolutely hopeless with social media. Actually, I am going to read your comments to try to get some help. Jenny Baranickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279021611332864848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-21911562250452536992017-01-05T00:50:25.259-05:002017-01-05T00:50:25.259-05:00None of them work for me. Sometimes I prefer twitt...None of them work for me. Sometimes I prefer twitter over Facebook, then it swaps. I'm not a fan of any of it. Sorry, I'm no help, lol.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-44169239460365184162017-01-04T23:45:12.317-05:002017-01-04T23:45:12.317-05:00I'm cheering you on, because I have no real ad...I'm cheering you on, because I have no real advice from experience, so can't say what works or don't. What I have deduce from reading is what works for one may or may not work for another and different folk like different things. <br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-12953944156978816452017-01-04T21:52:51.866-05:002017-01-04T21:52:51.866-05:00I'm on Twitter but I'm not an active user....I'm on Twitter but I'm not an active user. Upon joining, I was a bit shocked by some of the drama that I have observed taking place there, and maybe that's why I'm not an active user. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-20262558779143427872017-01-04T21:35:09.641-05:002017-01-04T21:35:09.641-05:00I have an Instagram, Twitter Pintrest and FB autho...I have an Instagram, Twitter Pintrest and FB authorpage and I rarely use any of them. I'll echo a lot of the advise here: use what you feel comfortable using how often you feel comfortable doing it. It's all up to you. Do some research and take a chance. Good luck!Caitlin Coppolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186146046485674541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-15627466976390840402017-01-04T21:05:41.965-05:002017-01-04T21:05:41.965-05:00Hi Madeline. Nice to meet you. I am starting out,...Hi Madeline. Nice to meet you. I am starting out, but have FB, blog, twitter and goodreads. The key for me is time. Marketing cuts into my writing, so I do the minimum I can get away. My only goal is to keep growing everything. One thing everyone keeps telling me to do is to start a newsletter. Challenge is collecting those emails for it. Good luck.Shari Elderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01196095492746228208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-81373961444943078712017-01-04T20:56:39.926-05:002017-01-04T20:56:39.926-05:00I feel pretty comfortable with Twitter, and I'...I feel pretty comfortable with Twitter, and I'm trying to get more into Instagram. That's pretty much it. I have Facebook but I don't use it that much. I use Google+ even less. There are just way too many things to keep track of, really.Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-18361095705636747742017-01-04T20:35:42.612-05:002017-01-04T20:35:42.612-05:00What works for me? Twitter? Instagram? Something e...What works for me? Twitter? Instagram? Something else? No, no, and no. In fact, I am increasingly convinces that this stuff just sucks up time I should use for writing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com