tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post7205780484421435140..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Three Ways Shy Writers Can Boost Social Media PresenceKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5862175462657571942018-07-27T17:16:34.452-04:002018-07-27T17:16:34.452-04:00Jess,
There's so much to learn, isn't ther...Jess,<br />There's so much to learn, isn't there? It's hard to know where to start. And stop. lol But we all need to find the right balance for ourselves. Hope you're enjoying summer! :)<br />Happy writing,<br />Karen Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3549571536545613162018-07-27T17:15:06.284-04:002018-07-27T17:15:06.284-04:00LD,
It can be a great way to keep in touch, can...LD,<br />It can be a great way to keep in touch, can't it? And I know what you mean as far as sharing something worthwhile. But you do have a lot to give, that's for sure! Be yourself, we all love you and appreciate your insight and contributions. :)<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-90766910815593666102018-07-27T17:12:45.964-04:002018-07-27T17:12:45.964-04:00Jen,
Lol - well it can overwhelm most anyone! :) I...Jen,<br />Lol - well it can overwhelm most anyone! :) I think we all need down time to live real life, you know?<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-72144267151986217082018-06-08T19:34:37.336-04:002018-06-08T19:34:37.336-04:00I am anything but shy, Karen, and even I get burn...I am anything but shy, Karen, and even I get burned out on social media!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-66446783449272070512018-06-08T16:58:30.316-04:002018-06-08T16:58:30.316-04:00Susan,
You're welcome. It's something I ne...Susan,<br />You're welcome. It's something I need to remind myself of often.:) Hope you're enjoying warm weather! <br /><br />Jen,<br />Shy writers, unite! lol Yes, I'm here, give me a shout anytime! :)<br /><br />Lisa,<br />I hear you. Pretty disillusioned with the whole deal, and just don't want to make the time for marketing most weeks. Thanks so much for your kind words! Love visiting your place as well. :) <br /><br />David,<br />Thank you. And thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7546602603738747152018-06-06T18:20:27.623-04:002018-06-06T18:20:27.623-04:00I enjoy my personal social media - my family and f...I enjoy my personal social media - my family and friends page - but I struggle with the professional page. I never feel like I have anything worthwhile to share. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69380362617857472992018-06-03T11:23:27.165-04:002018-06-03T11:23:27.165-04:00Social media can be overwhelming sometimes. So man...Social media can be overwhelming sometimes. So many different platforms and I do like the idea of having some of the sites do double duty. I do participate in social media- but I definitely do not have the kind of time to engage that some people do. I know I have a lot to learn. <br /><br />Enjoy your break. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-39337901658848036152018-05-22T04:35:59.846-04:002018-05-22T04:35:59.846-04:00Wow, great post.Wow, great post.David Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10713668230449949178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-25825680040543919322018-04-22T08:47:46.467-04:002018-04-22T08:47:46.467-04:00Social media is a time suck and, unfortunately, ap...Social media is a time suck and, unfortunately, appears to have turned from friends sharing cute cat videos to people yelling at each other most of the time. I know I need to participate in order to get the word out about my books, but to be honest, I fall far short. I. Just. Can't. Facebook drains me. Twitter bores me. I have no time or energy for Instagram or Snapchat. Blogging is the one outlet I truly enjoy, both writing my own and reading quality blogs like this one. Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-57755164415384291922018-04-18T19:44:27.383-04:002018-04-18T19:44:27.383-04:00Amen! As one shy writer to another, I can certainl...Amen! As one shy writer to another, I can certainly relate. But, if you take a break, don't think that will stop me from emailing you to keep in touch. LolJennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-8146280012559090882018-04-16T13:25:17.348-04:002018-04-16T13:25:17.348-04:00Thanks for this refresher, Karen. I do loved socia...Thanks for this refresher, Karen. I do loved social media (FB) as it helps me stay in contact with far away friends and family. But, as with most things that start out good, the bad creeps in to find us. I've met many fine writers reading blogs and websites, too. If it's a time sucker that has to be addressed. Overall a good thing. Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-83695469668434535782018-04-06T21:44:50.970-04:002018-04-06T21:44:50.970-04:00Lynn,
Yes, I've noticed that with Instagram an...Lynn,<br />Yes, I've noticed that with Instagram and some of the others too. Crazy stuff! But praying for a good balance between life and these extras. :) <br /><br />Martha,<br />I hear you about the love/hate thing. I've been feeling that way for a long time. :) There are definitely pros and cons. Hope your time away has been restful. Thanks so much for your kind wishes. <br /><br />Linda, <br />Yes, it can! Hope it warms up soon in your area. :) Winter just wants to hang on, doesn't it? <br /><br />Kenda,<br />Too much can create more stress than necessary. Life is for living, right? :) Thanks so much for your sweet and kind words. Appreciate your support! <br /><br />Diane,<br />Wow, that's a lot of sites! Priorities need to come first. Otherwise what good are we, right? :) <br /><br />Lee,<br />Yes, publishers are all about that, aren't they? That's why I got on certain platforms too. But it does help sell books. :) I'm with you about short and sweet visits with bigger crowds. <br /><br />Elizabeth,<br />Yes, it is a good way to keep up with friends and family, for sure! :) Sounds like a good plan- your posting schedule - if it works well for you.<br /><br />Crystal,<br />Thanks a bunch. That's a good point about targeting your market. This is so true. Never got that into Twitter. Glad it's worked well for you. :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-58302294761636702722018-04-04T14:19:13.088-04:002018-04-04T14:19:13.088-04:00Wonderful thoughts, Karen. Sometimes I love social...Wonderful thoughts, Karen. Sometimes I love social media, and sometimes I hate it. Truth, you can share on multiple forums, but in order to optimize your benefit for effort, it's best to just find the source where your audience hangs out, and make a bigger effort there. Personally, I think everyone should be on Twitter, since it's so free-based, but other forums are completely based on preference.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-65468495146457810962018-04-03T18:00:41.365-04:002018-04-03T18:00:41.365-04:00I enjoy social media as a way of keeping in touch ...I enjoy social media as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family and meeting writing friends. I'm afraid I post in fits and starts, though. I'm not good at keeping a regular posting schedule: When I try that, it becomes a burden that I don't enjoy as much. This was an interesting post to ponder.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37337954235892503822018-04-03T12:06:59.736-04:002018-04-03T12:06:59.736-04:00I didn't plan on being involved in social medi...I didn't plan on being involved in social media when I started writing, but my publisher said I had to and set up my first fb account. Then they turned it over to me and I was on my own. I've learned by doing, and I've found some sites more comfortable than others. I don't mind being in groups, but I prefer being alone with close friends and family, so when I do socialize in person, I like to keep it short and sweet.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-82016790609501242372018-04-03T08:55:53.838-04:002018-04-03T08:55:53.838-04:00At one point, I was on 25 social media sites. Now ...At one point, I was on 25 social media sites. Now there are days I don't even look at Facebook. I'd like to be a little more active, but I can't do that and still run a business effectively.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-44291075346465735302018-04-02T22:33:11.940-04:002018-04-02T22:33:11.940-04:00Appreciate all of your points, Karen, since I'...Appreciate all of your points, Karen, since I've wrestled a lot with how much I want to get involved in social media. To date I'm not on facebook although I won't say never. I just have enough trouble managing my time without adding that :-) And I can appreciate your need for a break. You've given so much through the years that I've followed you. Wishing you all the best in your time off...Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69535320760636709162018-04-02T15:59:51.689-04:002018-04-02T15:59:51.689-04:00It really can be overwhelming. I have taken a much...It really can be overwhelming. I have taken a much needed break, and soon the sun will return with warmer temperatures and I will be more inclined to lose myself rather than nap.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-1791340066188275182018-04-02T15:50:36.712-04:002018-04-02T15:50:36.712-04:00I have a love/hate relationship with social media....I have a love/hate relationship with social media. I use Facebook, and sometimes Twitter, to promote my blog, but never use Pinterest or Instagram. Wouldn't even know where to start!<br />And speaking of a hiatus, I'm on one now. Really needed it during Holy Week and now, Spring Break. Small time outs are great for reviving the creative juices. Have a great time away!<br />Blessings, Karen!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-9495713843131282622018-04-02T14:38:04.482-04:002018-04-02T14:38:04.482-04:00There are aspects I like about social media and pa...There are aspects I like about social media and particularly like Instragram for the photography side of things, however it is getting saturated with ads lately! I'm still trying to figure out the time thing, and if it creating value, for sure. Enjoy your break, Karen! Glad we can connect on different platforms. Lynn J Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573498994019644656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-26680537201170145022018-04-02T14:36:52.804-04:002018-04-02T14:36:52.804-04:00Alex,
Yeah it's crazy what some people put out...Alex,<br />Yeah it's crazy what some people put out there, isn't it? You are a wise man! :) I agree, a break during A to Z is probably a good idea! :) Talk about a busy time, for sure.<br /><br />Marja,<br />Well that's a good way to avoid social media during the day. It really does have its very own draw. Congrats on the new book! That's exciting. Keep me posted, okay? :) <br /><br />Natalie,<br />Now see, you wouldn't know that from your blog (the shy thing). I've long admired your visibility and savvy there. If you try some of the tips, let me know how they work for you if you have time. Hope your mom's move goes well! :) <br /><br />Holly,<br />I haven't tried those games on Twitter. May have to look into them, thanks for the tip! :) So many ways to promote, so little time, right? <br /><br />Hilary,<br />Thanks so much! :) And thanks for understanding. Have appreciated your support over the years! xo<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-2475633470744886332018-04-02T13:40:53.600-04:002018-04-02T13:40:53.600-04:00Hi Karen - enjoy your break .. quite understand. ...Hi Karen - enjoy your break .. quite understand. I only really blog - so keep it relatively balanced ... look after yourself and see you anon - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-8987872104676093852018-04-02T12:32:57.671-04:002018-04-02T12:32:57.671-04:00Happy Monday! I'm shy too. The Twitter author ...Happy Monday! I'm shy too. The Twitter author hashtag games are what get me posting and interactive on Twitter. I should use Hootsuite more. Right now, I only schedule holiday wishes and a few retro-blog posts.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-13137136260689884412018-04-02T08:28:52.008-04:002018-04-02T08:28:52.008-04:00Even though I have a popular blog, I am really shy...Even though I have a popular blog, I am really shy and don't get on Facebook or Twitter much. It's too much information and time, like you said. And I just don't have much to say. I may really try some of your tips--once I get my mom moved here by the end of the month.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27647967473281835802018-04-02T07:53:21.792-04:002018-04-02T07:53:21.792-04:00Thanks for (re)posting Karen. Social Media has man...Thanks for (re)posting Karen. Social Media has many people addicted and stressed out, for sure. I love it, but since I have no cell phone, I can only participate hen I am at my laptop, which is hardly ever in the daytime, since I am working. So my hours are somewhat restricted. I tried writing some interesting blog post without posting on FB, but I hardly got any readers.... I totally understand wanting to have time off. I just had 4 weeks vacation in Portugal which I used to write a new book :)Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.com