tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post1635552774219232607..comments2024-03-22T06:00:11.313-07:00Comments on Pen & Pro$per : The Perils of Blogging While Bored!Jennifer Brown Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-38214076470690733612011-10-13T10:34:25.745-07:002011-10-13T10:34:25.745-07:00Thanks for your thoughts, Anne. Great minds think ...Thanks for your thoughts, Anne. Great minds think alike. :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-37914109326055684032011-10-13T10:18:47.898-07:002011-10-13T10:18:47.898-07:00ah, you've discovered my secret - the trick wi...ah, you've discovered my secret - the trick with google that is. All good points and lots to take away here Jennifer.Anne Waymanhttp://aboutfreelancewriting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-73050759752136070162011-10-12T11:36:53.709-07:002011-10-12T11:36:53.709-07:00Yvonne,
Your secret's safe with me. :-) Glad ...Yvonne,<br /><br />Your secret's safe with me. :-) Glad I could bring a chuckle your way. Good to hear from you.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-74615156645296471072011-10-12T11:11:07.037-07:002011-10-12T11:11:07.037-07:00Haha, great pointers! You cracked me up when your...Haha, great pointers! You cracked me up when your said, "Adding insult to injury is that many have wasted valuable time reading on their 9 to 5 jobs when they should have been working (just kidding). " <-----totally guilty of doing that!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038918668619367960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-13527787791525992042011-10-11T12:37:40.497-07:002011-10-11T12:37:40.497-07:00Rebecca,
Well stated. And it's such a small t...Rebecca,<br /><br />Well stated. And it's such a small thing for such a big return. We should always value readers' time. Thanks for your thoughts.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-55023922212276788452011-10-11T10:41:21.933-07:002011-10-11T10:41:21.933-07:00I think the take away value is important. It can ...I think the take away value is important. It can be information, guidance, entertainment, or inspiring, but I always feel better spending my time on something when I walk away feeling it was time well-spent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-61141223845400145912011-10-11T08:10:54.329-07:002011-10-11T08:10:54.329-07:00Hi Janette,
You say the sweetest things. :-) It&#...Hi Janette,<br /><br />You say the sweetest things. :-) It's readers like you that keep me motivated.<br /><br />Rock on!Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-50483691886490406872011-10-11T08:08:51.144-07:002011-10-11T08:08:51.144-07:00Marcie,
Thanks for the input. Though "succes...Marcie,<br /><br />Thanks for the input. Though "success" in blogging can be subjective, numbers don't lie. Bloggers can determine if they've "bombed" by the response and number of comments received.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-36498817030148741682011-10-10T21:34:14.590-07:002011-10-10T21:34:14.590-07:00Am loving number 7. Will be keeping that one in my...Am loving number 7. Will be keeping that one in my back pocket! ;-)<br /><br />I keep a running list of blog ideas that tie into one another. It's feast or famine in terms of my creative spurts and, when the ideas come, I scribble them all down to be referred to in drier times when the creativity isn't flowing as abundantly. <br /><br />As always, thank you for your practical tips infused with a bit of humor to keep us smiling throughout.<br /><br />Be well.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-84454434193538299382011-10-10T17:01:52.318-07:002011-10-10T17:01:52.318-07:00When people are bored, I would encourage them to t...When people are bored, I would encourage them to try a new style of writing. Warn readers first because if they attempt humor and bomb, at least there is a warning. Or try to be poetic. Varying writing styles could be quite entertaining. If all else fails, just borrow a relevant YouTube video to post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-91206517950828790092011-10-10T14:26:58.291-07:002011-10-10T14:26:58.291-07:00Reflections,
Good to hear from you. Take the time...Reflections,<br /><br />Good to hear from you. Take the time you need to post the piece your readers deserve. :-)<br /><br />Wishing you much success!Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-62938493325142796462011-10-10T14:23:18.606-07:002011-10-10T14:23:18.606-07:00Karen,
No doubt, we all get stuck from time to ti...Karen,<br /><br />No doubt, we all get stuck from time to time. The key is to keep moving forward. Right? :-)<br /><br />Thanks for adding to the mix.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-48150444155491971832011-10-10T14:20:24.525-07:002011-10-10T14:20:24.525-07:00Thanks, quietspirit. My pleasure.Thanks, quietspirit. My pleasure.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-63807105621513671372011-10-10T14:19:25.138-07:002011-10-10T14:19:25.138-07:00Beverly,
Yep--you make a good point. lol
Thanks ...Beverly,<br /><br />Yep--you make a good point. lol <br />Thanks for sharing your comment and your blog resource. Much appreciated!Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-62852405643778112842011-10-10T14:17:24.383-07:002011-10-10T14:17:24.383-07:00Hi there, J.A.,
Glad you liked. Thanks for stoppin...Hi there, J.A.,<br />Glad you liked. Thanks for stopping by and starting us off today. :-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-36213785337806185102011-10-10T13:47:40.708-07:002011-10-10T13:47:40.708-07:00These are great points to consider. I get stuck or...These are great points to consider. I get stuck or am uninspired now and again; it is frustrating. These ideas can help us get through, not just for blogging, but for other types of writing too. Thanks, Jennifer!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-7366844422935298832011-10-10T13:29:31.729-07:002011-10-10T13:29:31.729-07:00Jennifer:
Your post is something we all ne...Jennifer:<br /> Your post is something we all need to be mindful of. Thank you.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-73229938211724165012011-10-10T10:05:54.018-07:002011-10-10T10:05:54.018-07:00Thanks for the wonderful tips. I have found mysel...Thanks for the wonderful tips. I have found myself blogging at a sparser pace, searching for 'just the right write' and wondering if I should just write whatever comes to mind... obviously that is not necessarily a good idea.Reflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655163868990155242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-89310125402246767162011-10-10T09:46:32.236-07:002011-10-10T09:46:32.236-07:00The only thing worse than blogging while bored mig...The only thing worse than blogging while bored might be blogging while drunk. (Luckily, posts *can* be deleted.)<br /><br />There's a great blog here: http://www.thewritingreader.com/blog/ that I follow where she offers a new prompt every day - you can't scroll through a week's worth and not get inspired by <em>something</em>Beverly Diehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392288953821757887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-76819158756412545812011-10-10T09:27:49.729-07:002011-10-10T09:27:49.729-07:00ha ha! Great points :)ha ha! Great points :)Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.com