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Have to admit, I’m not an avid reader however, this blog certainly got had me hooked. So much so, I couldn’t stop reading and as you can no doubt see… I was compelled to leave a comment. You do not need me to tell you that you certainly have a way with words. Apologies if my comments lack a certain articulate flow,, this isn’t really my thing however, you are an amazing writer, blogger etc. Really enjoyed this Rachael. Dave
ReplyHi Dave! Welcome to my blog and thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate your kind comments about my writing. My author blog is RachelintheOC.com and I have a different tone over there — more in line with my three books (nonfiction, relationships, love and loss).
Thanks again for commenting and have a great day!
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ReplyYou can’t see me, but I’m totally giving you a round of applause, especially for the “Stop being offended” part!
ReplyThanks Lollie! You’re very kind. The credit goes to Manson for his great article. I just picked up on some of the salient points. thanks for reading and commenting : )
ReplyHi Rachel,
Thanks for another dose of your good advice. I don’t waste my time in any of the ways you mention, though I do find keeping up to date with everything and finding all the great posts to read can take time, and I need to budget my time, so to speak. I love being on Twitter and find #Mondayblogs and #wwwblogs especially helpful in finding people to follow and read. I agree that it is a great equalizer and am pleased that I have been able to join such an interesting community with stimulating conversations and thought-provoking discussions. You have been a big part of my twitter journey thus far.
Wow, thank you Norah! Too kind.
I’m thrilled that #MondayBlogs has taken off so well, and even more so that people are benefitting from it. Traffic to our sites is important, but so are the connections we make on social media that creates that traffic. That right there is what I’m always going for. That relationship.
all the best and thank you again,
Rach
Thanks, Rachel.
Another thing to avoid: Pressing Like for every second Facebook post. Then you have to waste time clicking on the little globe to see what’s happening every time it tells you someone has commented on whatever you liked. Save your likes for the important posts that merit followup.
Replythat’s too true, Kathy! FB does give several options to turn off notifications (which I’ve figured out finally! lol) and I shut most of it down. too distracting, you’re so right. agree on the likes, too.
thanks for reading and commenting!
ReplyI don’t know about avoiding religion … As an atheist I still have a tremendous fascination for it, (and probably for similar reasons to George Bernard Shaw.) What I always find almost irresistible is when someone attempts to make point blank statements that are built upon sand, and yet insist with tremendous verve that it is the TRUTH, and all who fail to believe are destined for the Great BBQ in the Lake of Fire. I suppose it is a personal failing, but I find myself feeling like Jacopo Belbo in Umberto Eco’s “Foucault’s Pendulum” who cannot resist saying, “Ma gavte la nata”, to those who are full of the fetid flatulence of proud ignorance. To take out my sharp wit and puncture their balloon is a guilty pleasure that will probably result in me spending an eternity with such interesting people as Mark Twain. Hell may be hot, but all the most interesting people will be there.
ReplyThanks for weighing in, Zero. Truly, it’s something each author must decide for themselves. Here’s how I look at it: unless your book is about religion (or lack thereof), isn’t that time you spend debating with others who will probably never change their minds anyway, be better spent working on your next book?
If that answer is no, and you truly feel that spending time convincing others of your beliefs is valuable, then that is what is right for you. Again, it comes down to sales and connecting potential readers, while not alienating future sales. I’m looking at it strictly from a business perspective.
Hope that helps!
ReplyI really needed to read this! I’m horrible at this..I get SO distracted with my timelines on Twitter/Facebook and end up sitting on them for hours at a time..(guilty of that today). Another problem of mine is reality TV…I can not turn it off..AHH! I’m thinking about taking the TV out of my bedroom!
ReplyDefinitely take the TV out of the bedroom, if for no other reason than it’s much more calming to read or listen to music IMHO. As for distraction, there are plenty of Internet management programs where you can track your time online and how you’re spending it. It’s pretty eye-opening.
when I write, I turn it all off — and just leave Word open. Otherwise, it just doesn’t get done.
As for those reality shows, I don’t watch any of them (except an occasional Mystery Diners which cracks me up) or Project Runway (I love seeing creativity at work). Those shows on Bravo I find to be especially negative/toxic. I’ve banned them from the house, bossy redhead that I am LOL.
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