tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045349469021044450.post2629800591178736378..comments2023-06-06T06:26:12.011-07:00Comments on New Confessions of a Bibliophile: Everything I Don't Know About Blogging Could Fill a BookBeckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05653705153684883155noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045349469021044450.post-43343366124533856522013-03-04T16:19:22.655-08:002013-03-04T16:19:22.655-08:00For me, it's about building a community, not j...For me, it's about building a community, not just about writing, being followed, or even being read. I want the ability to actually <i>communicate</i> with readers in a personal way, and I personally feel like reviews on the blog take away from that aspect of the art of blogging.<br /><br />That being said, I do <i>write</i> reviews, of every book that I read. I put them on Hubpages, which I feel is a slightly better platform for reviews because of its features. I can write longer reviews than the little snippets that are advised on Amazon or social sites. When I review a book, I have a <i>lot</i> to say about the book I'm reviewing (good, bad, or ugly).<br /><br />There's nothing wrong with quick, readable reviews, really. But honestly, bloggers I trust only have to recommend a book and I'm off looking to buy and read it. But that's where establishing trust comes in ;)Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06754395988251504521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6045349469021044450.post-54500213343095837722013-03-04T15:24:31.479-08:002013-03-04T15:24:31.479-08:00The kind of personal discursive post like this app...The kind of personal discursive post like this appeals to me but I always read good reviews from reviewers I trust, for me that is the cornerstone of good content. I am not a big fan of memes and generally don't participate or read them, having said that I have recently joined a meme, I will see how long I can keep that up. Mostly I think they are boring and lazy, nothing beats original quality content. I like the idea of a blog about blogging and as long as the content is interesting and relevant I will keep reading. Although for me book reviews are cornerstone but that is just me. The blogging world now seems full of people who just want followers for the sake of having followers, they don’t seem to care about having actual readers and there is a difference. Make readers want your content, a blog about blogging has huge potential. Because I am a reader it is books and reading that get my attention and a person’s personal response and stories.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824748902803492123noreply@blogger.com