I'm a little upset. I read the article and it sounds convoluted. How can anyone benefit from this crap?!?
Please, I'm not looking for sympathy, I'm just being painfully honest.
I'm thankful the editor gave me this chance and I hope she doesn't get any flack for it.
The article is titled Reading + Blogging = One Perfect Summer Program. Sounds promising, right!?! Not!!!
It is based on the Southern Reading Program I hosted this past summer which includes a few of you bloggers. This is where I made a major mistake. I didn't use any quotes from participants. The blogs used include A Novel Challenge, Booking Through Thursday, Bookworms Carnival, and Reading Matters.
I wish I could feel better about this. :(
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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Aw Maggie. Try not to feel too bad. I bet the article is still interesting and who knows you may have encouraged some other book lovers to start blogging or at least visiting with book blogs. Maybe you can write a follow up article later on too?
Am I missing something because I liked it?! You gave some really helpful tips on how to start blogging.
I do agree that a follow-up article would be excellent!
You're right Iliana. Maybe idea seeds were planted and people will be inspired to give blogging a try. Thank you! :)
Tiffany, I'm thrilled you liked it! This means a lot to me as I drag my long face around the house. Thank you! :)
I'm confused - why are you upset? I thought you did a fine job of communicating the subject...and if I had never been involved in blogging or reading challenges, you would have piqued my interest.
Thank you, by the way, for giving my novel challenges blog some print time :) My traffic has been down, so if it goes up, I'll know who to thank!
Surprise, Wendy! :) Your novel challenge blog is unique by advertising all the different blogs whether one participates or not, and the perfect place for potential hosts to find ideas. I hope your site meter explodes with Mississippi traffic! Thank you! :)
I thought the article was great! It reminded me of how much effort you put into the Southern Reading challenge, posting the authors and books and maps. You sucked me right into that challenge, and I so enjoyed it.
It's a good idea for libraries to host challenges for reading.
I agree with the others, Maggie. Your article is very good. It is clear and helpful. I learned a few things I hadn't known before!
There were lots of helpful tips and it may well encourage someone to give blogging and/or challenges a try.
The enthusiasm I felt and (I hope) participants felt during the SRC didn't translate into the writing. This is my dissatisfaction. Otherwise, I think challenges are a great way to hook patrons into reading the library's blog, Raidergirl. Thank you! :)
I didn't think you could teach an ole cat new tricks, Literary Feline. Thank you! ;D
This thrills me SuziQOregon. If seasoned bloggers like yourself and other commentators are finding worth, I shouldn't be so hard on myself. Thank you! :)
I thought it was good and could be very encouraging for patrons who want to begin blogging. I think a lot of people are just afraid that blogging requires some sort of programming skill. Well, I'm here to tell you that I have no such skill and still manage to keep my little blog running. You did a service to your Mississippi library community with this article and gave some great tips and blogs to check out. And even though I don't really have the time to do challenges, I think they are a great way to encourage people to share what they are reading and comment. Isn't that what we are all here for - to connect and also find some great new books? Give yourself a pat on the back. You done good!
I'm going to stop beating myself up now. It's in print, there is no do-over, so I need to get-over it. You are right Kay, this is for the Mississippi peoples. All it takes is one small library to challenge their patrons and I have stepped closer to fulfilling my mission. Viva blogging, books, and challenges! Thank you! :D
Thanks again, Maggie :)
I don't understand why you are sad.
It's a good beginning article.
Thanks, WorkingWords! I wish my enthusiasm had come through, that's all. I'll do better next time. :)
I'll chime in here, too. The article is well-stated and informative. I think you did a wonderful job and should be proud of it.
I stopped fusin' after a good night's sleep, Les. There is room for improvement, but I'm published. I need to keep that in mind as I go ahead and start on my next piece. Learn from this and move forward. Thank you! :)
I think it's a great introduction into the world of blogging.
And I can say that the pecans you sent out were really, really yummy
Thank you, Diane. :)
Maggie - your article blew me away! After reading it, I can't see a negative side. Thanks for spreading the word!
You know, I think what we do is special J. Kaye! Thank you! :)
Well, I thought it was an excellent article, and I hope it encourages others to blog and to host reading challenges. I so enjoyed your Southern Reading Challenge last year. It really expanded my reading horizons.
I'd add that it was a fine article, but I'll suppose that after all this input & a good nights sleep, you realize that now! ;)...really, I just want to add my congratulations on getting published! YaY Maggie!!
Thank you Robin and Mo! It's true after a little water under the bridge; it's not half as bad as I had originally thought. My hope now, someone uses it. ;D Thank you!
I thought the article did a good job of describing how to run a reading challenge. Thanks for all your efforts last summer.
Thank you, Sage. Your opinion means a lot to me. :)
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