tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post3872942474693124069..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: So, You Want to Write a Blog . . .Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-60892772760705670132015-09-03T11:04:31.196-07:002015-09-03T11:04:31.196-07:00You are too sweet, Vishnu; thank you! And oh, how...You are too sweet, Vishnu; thank you! And oh, how I love the advice you have given here about writing 5-10 posts before even starting a blog. That can be very telling about our passion for a topic. Thanks for the input!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5909632408092501732015-09-03T11:03:00.531-07:002015-09-03T11:03:00.531-07:00Thanks, Kathy! Yes, consistency is so important a...Thanks, Kathy! Yes, consistency is so important as is responding to comments on one's blog.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8267629329893435122015-09-03T11:02:13.926-07:002015-09-03T11:02:13.926-07:00That's awesome advice, Sharon! I'm sure i...That's awesome advice, Sharon! I'm sure it will be useful for the readers/bloggers.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48595312168211290722015-09-02T17:52:52.080-07:002015-09-02T17:52:52.080-07:00Thank you, Martha! No better place to get blogging...Thank you, Martha! No better place to get blogging advice than from one of my favorite bloggers. Blogging can be a chore if it's a topic you're not passionate about. IF you love the topic, it becomes a milion times easier. I always suggest people writing 5-10 posts before they start blogging. If they get sick of the subject, they know right there not to start a blog. If they love, it, then go live and keep going! Vishnuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170477648908809386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-36579224216577456582015-09-01T16:24:18.847-07:002015-09-01T16:24:18.847-07:00Great advice. The best advice I can give is to ke...Great advice. The best advice I can give is to keep at it, be consistent, and interact with you readers. Always...quality is better than quantity. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-69468060332015473312015-09-01T14:23:33.804-07:002015-09-01T14:23:33.804-07:00Great advice, Martha! If I was to add anything to...Great advice, Martha! If I was to add anything to your very comprehensive list, it would be this - to look for blog hops and link-up parties. They are a very good way to spread the word about your blog, and to interact with others. And, they're really a lot of fun, too!!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34982957860805367752015-08-30T11:52:35.068-07:002015-08-30T11:52:35.068-07:00I'm so glad you found the post helpful, France...I'm so glad you found the post helpful, Frances! Yes, I've found that setting aside a specific time each day to write is crucial; not that you can't write any time of the day, but you are more likely to if you contemplate ahead of time what you want to write about and use the time you set aside productively.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66349831881689787122015-08-30T10:40:24.678-07:002015-08-30T10:40:24.678-07:00Thanks, Martha, for all these reminders. I will us...Thanks, Martha, for all these reminders. I will use many of them to update my blog and make it more user friendly. I especially need to stick to a writing schedule.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686675084714822098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-88450225793936258662015-08-29T17:27:16.473-07:002015-08-29T17:27:16.473-07:00Thank you so much for the highlight, Mary. So hono...Thank you so much for the highlight, Mary. So honored by this!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-74868198712010968232015-08-29T17:25:22.240-07:002015-08-29T17:25:22.240-07:00Thank you, Privy!!! Such an honor to have you sha...Thank you, Privy!!! Such an honor to have you share!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19370554712150338332015-08-29T07:57:43.747-07:002015-08-29T07:57:43.747-07:00Thanks, Martha. I'll highlight your post on th...Thanks, Martha. I'll highlight your post on the Christian Poets & Writers blog - http://www.christianpoetsandwriters.com. God bless.Mary Saylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709628386233742459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45818095140958969602015-08-29T07:24:53.811-07:002015-08-29T07:24:53.811-07:00Very nicely detailed for a budding blogger Martha ...Very nicely detailed for a budding blogger Martha loved it. Sharing it on my social media for one and all.Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19829589174078276162015-08-28T17:32:13.384-07:002015-08-28T17:32:13.384-07:00Sarah, there are many young moms out there who reg...Sarah, there are many young moms out there who regularly post blogs about the realities of family life. Photos and stories of events are essential to making something like this work. However, until you all can get a PC, I would wait to launch an official blog. Do take notes in a journal and catalog photos. Would love you to join the blogosphere!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24063948295119731052015-08-28T17:28:54.437-07:002015-08-28T17:28:54.437-07:00Ah, yes, Kim, prayer is a necessary requirement fo...Ah, yes, Kim, prayer is a necessary requirement for the Christian blogger, for sure! I cannot begin to tell you how many times I asked God for guidance before I sat down to actually write out a post. I could be cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry, or relaxing on our deck, but I was tuning into Him for inspiration. <br />You are doing fantastically with your blog. God is certainly using you in marvelous ways, my friend!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16997695893267971752015-08-28T17:25:45.059-07:002015-08-28T17:25:45.059-07:00Short, photos, and engaging prose (Oops, forgot to...Short, photos, and engaging prose (Oops, forgot to include the last above). Jean, I'll have to look into that Google perspective, but all I know at this point is what has worked for me. Love your posts, always!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-651368809107487972015-08-28T17:24:00.753-07:002015-08-28T17:24:00.753-07:00I can't begin to express how much your words m...I can't begin to express how much your words mean to me, Mike. It's all I've ever wanted to do with my blog - encouraging others on their Christian faith walk and inviting others to join in this incredible journey with God. Likewise, my friend, your posts never cease to inspire me, and I am grateful for you!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65218949463659876592015-08-28T17:20:45.801-07:002015-08-28T17:20:45.801-07:00Is this perfect timing, or what, Ceil? Surely do ...Is this perfect timing, or what, Ceil? Surely do hope the info here will help your friend. And I can't help but pass along the wisdom others have so generously given to me over my blogging years. It's been invaluable.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13518019383419756012015-08-28T17:19:17.402-07:002015-08-28T17:19:17.402-07:00So glad you found this to be helpful, Colleen! I&...So glad you found this to be helpful, Colleen! I'd love to know how these ideas work for you. :)<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33505644134167802015-08-28T15:58:14.137-07:002015-08-28T15:58:14.137-07:00These are good tips! I have thought about writing ...These are good tips! I have thought about writing a blog but with three kids I worry about having the time to keep up with it. But your ideas have me considering it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351668697521896784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-42633867724586297542015-08-28T13:41:57.354-07:002015-08-28T13:41:57.354-07:00Martha, Great tips for those who are just getting ...Martha, Great tips for those who are just getting started in the world of blogging. I'm still trying to figure things out; mostly on the technology side. Thank you for your support and encouragement as I delve into the world of blogging!<br /><br />The one main thing I'd add to your list is: prayer; lots and lots of prayer (at least for the Christian blogger). Believing in your God given talents and abilities is helpful too!<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-88386475141138609892015-08-28T12:47:44.961-07:002015-08-28T12:47:44.961-07:00great tips. I have read Google search does better ...great tips. I have read Google search does better with longer posts but I agree with you - keep them short. Add lots of photos and keep learning. Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83746334210050610692015-08-28T12:44:33.389-07:002015-08-28T12:44:33.389-07:00Excellent words Martha. I might only add how much ...Excellent words Martha. I might only add how much of an encouragement you have been to me as we've established a 'cyber-friendship' over the years. B Blessed!<br />-MikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10338360746075076125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90244822097516663682015-08-28T09:04:15.095-07:002015-08-28T09:04:15.095-07:00Hi Martha! I just met this morning with a woman wh...Hi Martha! I just met this morning with a woman who wants to start a blog. This post would be perfect for her, and I'll send your address along to her. We all learn so much from our experiences, it's great that you are sharing yours with all of us. We need to help each other!<br />Thank you for generously passing along your hard-won wisdom,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18183455720840134472015-08-28T01:15:46.185-07:002015-08-28T01:15:46.185-07:00Excellent tips! Thank you, I think a lot of peopl...Excellent tips! Thank you, I think a lot of people wonder about this, I know I will certainly put some of these to use.:)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564805397010089954noreply@blogger.com