tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post1598774925285493984..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Have Authors Killed Blogging? Plus 2014 Box Office, Horror Movie Trivia Answers, Mini-Alex, and Ninja NewsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-76173501217391064622014-11-09T08:09:38.489-05:002014-11-09T08:09:38.489-05:00I'm late I know, but here's what I think.
...I'm late I know, but here's what I think.<br />It's a catch 22. <br />I feel like there are a small few author/bloggers who are actually trying to be social. The rest are just trying to promote. They don't see the bigger picture. Some authors don't blog at all, but they will not follow your blog unless you post all their book reveals, reviews, and interviews. <br />Actual consumers who may want to be entertianed and buys books from time to time aren't being entertainted anymore. They are being bombarded with promotions and looking elsewhere for entertainment. <br />And like someone else said, there is a lot going on and people are busy. People have things they need to promote while trying to be as social as possible and it gets overwhelming. <br />I wish I had an answer, but I don't. At this point, I blog with the intention to do a little bit of everything, but if I could make just a handful of really good connections or friends in the endeacor, it will be worth it. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-80807936449104159102014-11-03T19:33:11.608-05:002014-11-03T19:33:11.608-05:00What an interesting post with lots of comments tha...What an interesting post with lots of comments that will keep me thinking. <br /><br />I like hearing about new books when I visit blogs, but I do think that it is more fun to read if those aren't the only posts a blogger has. So if someone only blogs once a week and all they do is promote their books or the books of others it can hard for some people to comment. But, if there are other posts or if the promo posts contain other information than I think readers have a choice of what to comment on. <br /><br />Definitely lots to ponder!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-43887617720006998412014-11-03T01:16:10.827-05:002014-11-03T01:16:10.827-05:00I must say, I miss the days when we all posted rea...I must say, I miss the days when we all posted real content most of the time. Remember Rach's Platform Building Campaigns? I always loved those. They really helped me get a feel for everyone's writing. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-73055877903548845262014-11-02T06:53:23.414-05:002014-11-02T06:53:23.414-05:00Hey, Alex.
I haven't been around much, and wh...Hey, Alex. <br />I haven't been around much, and while that's due to personal reasons-- I think it is also because most bloggers I know are authors, who're forever only talking about their books.<br /><br />I've been blogging for 6 years now, on both my blogs-- but I've never really tied them to books sales, not just because I haven't had books to sell, but because I think blogging is more than hawking fare, it is about community.<br /><br />I love the water-cooler feel of your blog, and love that you use it to generate discussion, debate, and promotion for other authors.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-16920161463518771632014-11-01T19:28:28.670-04:002014-11-01T19:28:28.670-04:00It is hard to break out of the same circle of blog...It is hard to break out of the same circle of bloggers, esp. those from AtoZ. While I love the AtoZers, I didn't gain any new readers in the 2014 challenge, I think partially because I identified myself as a fashion blogger. AtoZ is NOT the fashion audience. Ah well, it was what interested me, so it was a different tact. <br /><br />I do try to find different audiences and blog hopping groups. Sometimes I discover a totally different blog/blogger in my web wanderings. Tami Von Zalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11065017061040785838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-40194784635427580252014-11-01T15:46:42.335-04:002014-11-01T15:46:42.335-04:00-ff- That stupid flat keyboard!-ff- That stupid flat keyboard!Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-61343580664699196752014-11-01T15:46:06.493-04:002014-11-01T15:46:06.493-04:00Now, let's see...
1 Transformers... hated it.
...<b>Now, let's see...</b><br />1 Transformers... hated it.<br />2 Maleficent... more predictable than my posts.<br />3 Guardians of the Galaxy... still need to see it.<br />4 X-Men: Days of Future Past... is the snoring apparent?<br />5 Captain America... hated it.<br />6 The Amazing Spider-Man 2... again?<br />7 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes... stupid ending.<br />8 How to Train Your Dragon 2... still need to see it. I loved #1.<br />9 Godzilla (2014)... Dear Lord.....<br /><br />So basically, I'm from a diferent century. Yes?Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-27611016113640138262014-11-01T14:45:08.371-04:002014-11-01T14:45:08.371-04:00I'm fine with author and book promos if there&...I'm fine with author and book promos if there's something more to the post. Society is inundated with ads, which is why I prefer blog posts to have more information in them. There are also different types of blogs...you've just given me a few new post ideas, Alex. Thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-81885068864000547602014-10-31T21:49:01.170-04:002014-10-31T21:49:01.170-04:00Hi Alex! Happy Halloween. I hope you're doing ...Hi Alex! Happy Halloween. I hope you're doing well. I think you're on to something. I follow multiple authors on twitter and all they do is promote their book. It's kind of like an endless stream of promotion. Sometimes i just want to hear what people are thinking or what they're up to, not what they're promoting. msmariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486729990673366769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-73894431268377940392014-10-31T18:27:03.247-04:002014-10-31T18:27:03.247-04:00Rachna, and I will still give shout-outs, but on m...Rachna, and I will still give shout-outs, but on my terms. And it is about community.<br /><br />Al, you have a point there. And I think my brain just twitched...<br /><br />Jenn, working on writing about me...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-26450234345253713482014-10-31T16:43:32.437-04:002014-10-31T16:43:32.437-04:00With SO many new ways to be social online, Faceboo...With SO many new ways to be social online, Facebook, SnapChat, Instagram, Twitter..., I think blogging is taking a backseat. I think it's important to have a blog, but I, like most, don't blog as much as I used to. <br /><br />Although I'm happy that everyone is supporting each other, I liked it better when I read about the person instead of their book. :/Scribbles From Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035720671975725049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-32818259221577446882014-10-31T10:57:50.504-04:002014-10-31T10:57:50.504-04:00Well, thank goodness. I thought the allusion was ...Well, thank goodness. I thought the allusion was kinda clever.<br />As far as all that time traveling, I discussed that with my daughter and her boyfriend.<br />"Well, if Wolverine undid all the Sentinels' destruction, then why is Professor X walking into that place with Magneto? If there were no Sentinels, then they wouldn't need to."<br />and<br />"Wait, Jean killed the Professor. And that was presuming the Sentinels were still coming. If he was dead, he wouldn't have been able to help send Wolverine back."<br />and<br />"But, Wolverine took care of the Sentinels."<br />and<br />"I thought Professor X died? Hey, what's all that crap about Jean and Scott, anyway? I thought they died?"<br />and<br />"Then, what was all that business at the beginning of the movie? It shouldn't have even happened."<br />and<br />"Then you'd have no movie. Only a Moody Blues album."<br />In classic "Time Travel Paradox" fashion, my brain cramped up. Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-10089454928426380502014-10-30T17:12:57.794-04:002014-10-30T17:12:57.794-04:00I myself don't mind the blog content. I notice...I myself don't mind the blog content. I noticed that years ago people who were non-writers blogged, but many have gone to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share what's on their mind. I had to cut back a bit on blogging because I'm a teacher starting the new school year, but I might go back to blogging three times a week again since things have settled. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-6854046535600422892014-10-30T13:55:09.019-04:002014-10-30T13:55:09.019-04:00Yes Alex, its all become a big promotional overloa...Yes Alex, its all become a big promotional overload. Especially on Twitter. The moment you follow someone who has followed you, one gets a DM with a link to like their Author Page or vote for their book on some site. Gosh, it feels as though some people are not interested in getting to know you, its just a self promotional blitzkrieg for them.To be honest it can get a a bit tiring. Though on all the social sites there are genuine people interested in making a connection and trying to help you out.<br /><br />Alex, I have always felt that blogging was all about community. I have met lots of wonderful people through my blog (you are on top of that list). I love to help my writing pals by giving them shout outs or having them over for guest interviews or doing their book reviews, so that will never be a problem for me. <br /><br />As for blogging, many writers are slowly winding down as they are unable to cope with all of it: FB, Twitter, Pinterest, Blogging etc, becomes too hectic.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-65247902699674651922014-10-30T13:51:14.865-04:002014-10-30T13:51:14.865-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-4385833547874961282014-10-29T18:20:54.997-04:002014-10-29T18:20:54.997-04:00Rhonda, sorry. And you still have a really cool bl...Rhonda, sorry. And you still have a really cool blog no matter what.<br /><br />Shannon, which is why each promo needs to be unique.<br /><br />Rosie, we just might! Yeah, I don't have time for super long posts.<br /><br />Susanne, nothing worse than soggy leaves.<br /><br />Larry, I still read on planes. On a tablet of course, but I'd rather read than surf.<br /><br />John, no - I get you! That's also why I check WhoUnfollowedMe.com once a week - I can weed those people right out because they unfollow right away.<br /><br />Mary, you and I blog similar. I give spot for some promo, but there is a lot of other stuff here as well.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-80747266558875392132014-10-29T16:26:14.421-04:002014-10-29T16:26:14.421-04:00I read this Monday and thought about it a few days...I read this Monday and thought about it a few days.<br /><br />The best we can do is have a blog that is ours. For some people that will be promoting others. I make it part of my posting, because I like to give back and help other writers.<br /><br />But I also want to do my own thing, so I do that too. <br /><br />In the end, everyone has to make their own decision about what to do with their space. <br /><br />Networking with each other has been extremely valuable. Part of that networking is helping each other. That's how I see it. I've learned so much from the people I've met and the articles I've read. <br /><br />I don't think blogging is dead... it has changed, though. Many writers/bloggers are in a state of change. I usually rethink my blog at least once a year. Sometimes more.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-8038624021720065382014-10-29T16:04:38.185-04:002014-10-29T16:04:38.185-04:00I've seen three of the films and want to see m...I've seen three of the films and want to see more! I don't know about whether or not authors are killing blogs. I think it depends on what blogs one follows or pays attention to. I've decided that I blog with other writers for myself, not to sell. But want to participate on READER blogs, for that reason. I'll find out how that works very soon, I guess...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-75366780896502175702014-10-29T15:10:53.608-04:002014-10-29T15:10:53.608-04:00You know, I don't mind if a blogger that I rea...You know, I don't mind if a blogger that I read has a book to promote, as long as that's not the only thing I see on their blog. That goes for the rest of social media as well. I'm really careful about which new followers I'll follow back on Twitter, because that's become such a dumping ground for book promotions. Everyone with a book to sell wants me to follow them so they can dump their ads on my timeline. The ones that really get me are the ones who send you an automated message the minute I decide to follow them: "Thanks for following! Like me on Facebook, read my blog, blah blah blah." You go to their blog or their Facebook page and it's the same spam they're dumping on Twitter. And it's because some tin-horn "social media expert" told them to do that. They don't give a flying flip about hearing from you or having anything to say besides "buy my g-d- book."<br /><br />I don't even think of blogging as social media, although I know it is, because it works about the same. But social media is a conversation, where blogging is more a discussion. A blog entry is different from a tweet or a status update: it requires more thought. <br /><br />Sorry I vented...John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-63572445135771071812014-10-29T14:58:14.218-04:002014-10-29T14:58:14.218-04:00I am just getting back to read your response, Alex...I am just getting back to read your response, Alex, and I happened to note rosieamber's comment.<br /><br />I think she captures my problem with too many blogs on my reading list-if you don't check that list several times a day, they're gone!<br /><br />I was going to leave this comment on her page but did not see where I could-but to her point on the internet "frying," the wireless went out on my flight the other day, and you should have heard the grumbling, mostly from people older than me who should remember all too well the days when all you could do on a plane was read a book!<br /><br />Sometimes I miss those days....<br /><br />Larry<br /><br />DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-2577230214984915422014-10-29T09:33:28.032-04:002014-10-29T09:33:28.032-04:00Cute picture of Mini Alex. : ) Our neighbor rake...Cute picture of Mini Alex. : ) Our neighbor raked up a lot of the leaves for the kids to play in and then it rained. Guess we'll be bagging the leaves up this weekend.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-15642759756355758682014-10-29T04:41:02.435-04:002014-10-29T04:41:02.435-04:00Autumnal mini Alex looks ready for some serious fu...Autumnal mini Alex looks ready for some serious fun.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-64382735664840819962014-10-29T03:32:51.719-04:002014-10-29T03:32:51.719-04:00I think it's down to time and the ever increas...I think it's down to time and the ever increasing speed which we are all being roller coasted to live, now people will give a 5-10 second glance at a blog post title in their feeds or e-mail and if it doesn't catch their eye it's gone, they don't have time to read a long post and commenting takes time and effort, if they can just "click" like/re-tweet/re-blog etc and move on they do. We think sharing to social media gets us off the hook, but all it does is add to the virtual "noise" out there which many avoid. Sometimes I think if the internet fried we'd all come out of a kind of coma and start looking around and seeing life with fresh eyes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-85039784389385058892014-10-29T03:01:11.953-04:002014-10-29T03:01:11.953-04:00I've been thinking about that lately, and lean...I've been thinking about that lately, and leaning toward insuring I write a post of substance with each book promo I do. Or just do promos on Wednesdays with links, so I still have my usual material on there. I haven't fully hammered it out yet, but I do get far fewer comments and interaction when it's a book promo site, and I know that I have a hard time commenting on a post that's just a promo, especially when it's the same promo on multiple blogs I visit. So what am I supposed to say then? The same exact thing I said the other 20 times I saw it? I usually then try to go to a previous post to comment, but if I already commented there, I'm not going to keep searching back. So, yes, I love to help out authors by helping to promote them, but I need to find a better way to balance it.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-83202184123082649582014-10-29T00:35:43.088-04:002014-10-29T00:35:43.088-04:00I am really confused, I thought I had left a comme...I am really confused, I thought I had left a comment. I came back to see your reply and to tell you how much I like the new banner on the blog. My comment agreed with part of your thought - blogging doesn't seem to be as self driven as it once was, now it's more of a community. However, I sit on the fringe of the writers community, being unpublished.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.com