tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post6624790970273766629..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: Insecure Writers want to know: If You could, What Would You Do Differently in 2017Victoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-18824961973271867122018-01-02T20:42:51.078-05:002018-01-02T20:42:51.078-05:00Happy New Year to you, too, Raimey! I wish you eve...Happy New Year to you, too, Raimey! I wish you every success in 2018.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-29776705678695909182018-01-02T20:21:41.304-05:002018-01-02T20:21:41.304-05:00And happy new year!And happy new year!Raimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-8313721993006878892017-12-21T17:53:24.033-05:002017-12-21T17:53:24.033-05:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Kathry...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Kathryn! Thank you so much for your comment. <br /><br />Yes, MailChimp is what I hear. Now to truly consider if I have time for creating more content. One more thing to need to do. Who knows. I'm thinking maybe 2018, too, Kathryn. Thanks again for your note on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your holidays!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-42111607091126739582017-12-20T12:52:04.425-05:002017-12-20T12:52:04.425-05:00I love your blog! I've heard MailChimp is one...I love your blog! I've heard MailChimp is one of the best, but I haven't yet done an email/newsletter list yet either. Maybe something for 2018! Happy Holidays!!kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-51084982295183311712017-12-15T13:21:38.999-05:002017-12-15T13:21:38.999-05:00So does mine, believe me. Thanks so much for your ...So does mine, believe me. Thanks so much for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. Merry Christmas!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-79803243381466509512017-12-11T16:48:11.648-05:002017-12-11T16:48:11.648-05:00Thank you so much for this, Lynda! I just googled ...Thank you so much for this, Lynda! I just googled MailChimp and found a tutorial. As soon as I get time, I’ll watch it and try desperately to move forward on this non-existent e-mail list of mine.<br /><br />I truly appreciate your insight shared here on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your holiday!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-44798135045760150482017-12-10T19:03:10.792-05:002017-12-10T19:03:10.792-05:00Often it's good to coax sign-ups by giving som...Often it's good to coax sign-ups by giving something away for free as an incentive. MailChimp is a great newsletter/email system that's free for your first couple of thousand signups. What you want to do is offer something your readers (your audience, not so much your blog friends) would be interested in. And the true trick to make it work is make it consistent. That's something I haven't been able to do.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-39516354591795455842017-12-10T17:33:59.570-05:002017-12-10T17:33:59.570-05:00It's my pleasure, Tara! I feel the same about ...It's my pleasure, Tara! I feel the same about you. I will contact you about the Really Real Housewives blog to see what exactly you need and if I can fit it into my schedule.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, my dear! Thanks for stopping by Adventures in Writing.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-13876768141812057692017-12-10T07:11:03.004-05:002017-12-10T07:11:03.004-05:00thanks so much for all your encouraging words and ...thanks so much for all your encouraging words and support, Victoria! You are definitely one of my best connections!<br /><br />And if you'd like to participate in our Really Real Housewives blog, shoot me an email taratylertalks@gmail<br />thanks again! and merry xmas!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-49429466139951966842017-12-09T14:01:33.715-05:002017-12-09T14:01:33.715-05:00Seriously, Lee! I don't know how you all do it...Seriously, Lee! I don't know how you all do it. I realize I'm no marketing expert. I sure hope I can make this writing platform/marketing thing work for li'l ol me. I truly appreciate all your comments and insight here at Adventures in Writing. It means a lot to me. Enjoy your holidays!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-50636250731374543592017-12-09T10:58:39.179-05:002017-12-09T10:58:39.179-05:00When I decided to write, I didn't have a clue ...When I decided to write, I didn't have a clue about what that really meant. I had no idea that I'd have to become a marketing "expert" or that I'd be creating as much non-fiction as fiction--at times more. Here's to finding the time to be a WRITER! cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-81761082957118963852017-12-09T09:27:41.579-05:002017-12-09T09:27:41.579-05:00Yes, Denise, I'm not a fan of pop-ups either. ...Yes, Denise, I'm not a fan of pop-ups either. I'm just trying to figure this e-mail list thing out. I've heard you need to give something away, too; however, sometimes I see e-list requests on the sides of blogs with no [apparent] give-away. I'm not sure either if FB fan page is the same as an author page. Maybe you could be a "fan" of an author instead of something concrete like a book. I give local writing workshops and presentations. I write short story, mostly YA adventure. I don't have a book--yet! <br /><br />And, yikes--newsletters?? Something else to need to write?? I have 2 blogs, Adventures in Writing and http://campingwithfivekids.blogspot.com that I can barely keep posting on.<br />Where would I find the time? I so admire all the writers who have their act together and find time to write many things at once, and still have time to cook dinner. <br /><br />I'll look into MailerLite, too. I also hate paying for stuff. Please feel free to let me know what you learn. And thanks so much for the tip of 20 books to 50K FB group. If I can ever finish my memoir, I'm over there!<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Denise! And may you have all the luck in 2018.<br /> Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-21294993482877574552017-12-09T09:14:58.835-05:002017-12-09T09:14:58.835-05:00Me either, Karen. I'd be lost without all of y...Me either, Karen. I'd be lost without all of you to "talk" to and learn from. It is a pleasure reading your blog. Thank you for your good wishes here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your holidays as well!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-49666780842873635012017-12-09T03:55:42.402-05:002017-12-09T03:55:42.402-05:00And 20 books to 50K is the best ever FB group if y...And 20 books to 50K is the best ever FB group if you're planning to go indie!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-71989005852480523592017-12-09T01:22:06.161-05:002017-12-09T01:22:06.161-05:00Hi Victoria! Ah, the dreaded newsletter. And pleas...Hi Victoria! Ah, the dreaded newsletter. And please don't go with pop ups. Like music on blogs, I go running. I need to get an author newsletter happening, but you have to have something free to give away usually to get sign ups. But how would I know, LOL! That's what I'm told by my awesome crit partners. Through a newsletter you can tell people when you have a book coming out and post stuff related to an upcoming release etc. I'm not that far along yet and am dragging my feet. <br />I think a FB fan page is the same as an author page???<br /><br />Anyway, I'm going to look into MailerLite as I hate paying for stuff...<br /><br />Happy Christmas!<br />Have a glorious 2018!<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-8374338417520765042017-12-08T16:54:24.268-05:002017-12-08T16:54:24.268-05:00The writing community is wonderful, isn't it? ...The writing community is wonderful, isn't it? Don't know where I'd be without it. And I'm always learning something, that's for sure. I do appreciate your support over at my blog. :) Hope your holidays are merry and bright! Take care.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-89930185805432797012017-12-08T15:57:34.170-05:002017-12-08T15:57:34.170-05:00My head hurts at the thought of all I don't kn...My head hurts at the thought of all I don't know and should learn ~ LOL!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-43460175126841796222017-12-07T17:59:30.824-05:002017-12-07T17:59:30.824-05:00Excellent! Thank you for this. Don't forget I&...Excellent! Thank you for this. Don't forget I'm up to my eyebrows right now. Let's start in 2018! Are you on facebook? I could provide my e-mail address through messenger. <br />My author page is at:<br />https://www.facebook.com/Victoria-Marie-Lees-117126664970485/ Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-8882344775427674532017-12-07T15:29:57.982-05:002017-12-07T15:29:57.982-05:00That's a great idea, Victoria. I'll send y...That's a great idea, Victoria. I'll send you a private message about this somehow... :-)Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-63970235006624970952017-12-07T10:17:18.835-05:002017-12-07T10:17:18.835-05:00Hi, Michelle. I've received much good info fro...Hi, Michelle. I've received much good info from my fellow IWSG gang. Now...I just need to make sense of it. Wish me luck!<br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, my dear. Enjoy your Christmas!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-79102208878738649802017-12-06T22:13:24.609-05:002017-12-06T22:13:24.609-05:00I wish I knew, but I don't. I hope you can get...I wish I knew, but I don't. I hope you can get your questions answered.Michelle Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128626141907277816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-1986261404492183982017-12-06T19:45:03.399-05:002017-12-06T19:45:03.399-05:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Cathy!...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Cathy! Thanks so much for following my blog. It is appreciated more than you realize.<br /><br />It is easy to be inundated with newsletters, I agree, Cathy. I need to find a happy medium, like many writers. And time. It's all about time. Time to write. Time to read. And time to promote yourself and/or your platform.<br /><br />And welcome to IWSG, Cathy! They are a great group of writers who truly try to help each other. And thanks again for visiting Adventures in Writing and leaving a note. I'll be sure to connect with you online as well. Enjoy your holidays!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-5184581533875290192017-12-06T19:39:25.311-05:002017-12-06T19:39:25.311-05:00Lots of information offered here by our fellow IWS...Lots of information offered here by our fellow IWSG on list gathering. Now I just need time to move forward on it. <br /><br />Liesbet, I, too, wish to publish my memoir traditionally. And yes, we all crave help and support with our WIP. I'm in the middle of a few short stories that need to go out right now. <br /><br />But I want to return to my memoir in 2018. I have readers I trust for my short stories, but no one for the memoir. Would you like to exchange about 10 pages to see if we can help each other in the New Year with our memoirs?<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-41725155561109433152017-12-06T19:28:41.457-05:002017-12-06T19:28:41.457-05:00Oh! The sign-up for a newsletter is a separate pag...Oh! The sign-up for a newsletter is a separate page on your blog. How do you get people to click on the page and sign up? I still need to get that all important "mailing list."<br /><br />Thanks so much for this info, Chrys. As I've said above, better writers than I can maintain a blog, a newsletter, and their WIP. I will definitely check out your blogpost and study your beautiful blog/page. <br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Have a great holiday!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-604246605849225712017-12-06T18:57:07.750-05:002017-12-06T18:57:07.750-05:00Hi--good questions. Wish I could answer them, but ...Hi--good questions. Wish I could answer them, but it appears you've gotten quite a bit of help already. I'm new to IWSG, so it's great to meet you. <br /><br />I know newsletters are "the thing," however I get a ton of them that I never even open. So, they might be effective to a point. But I think we're reaching a point where they're being overdone. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.com