http://books.sorodesign.com/2007/12/20/are-author-blogs-websites-for-readers-or-potential-readers/ designing books Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:34:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://books.sorodesign.com/2007/12/20/are-author-blogs-websites-for-readers-or-potential-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-2133 Nigel Beale Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:58:42 +0000 http://books.sorodesign.com/2007/12/20/are-author-blogs-websites-for-readers-or-potential-readers/#comment-2133 I see my blog as a form of commonplace book with extras: namely as Jeff says, you're able to develop a readership and get feedback. Possibly establish friendships with like minded enthusiasts. One thing I think determines how good a blog is: passion. If there is an ulterior motive...like flogging product, this taints things. I see my blog as a form of commonplace book with extras: namely as Jeff says, you’re able to develop a readership and get feedback. Possibly establish friendships with like minded enthusiasts. One thing I think determines how good a blog is: passion. If there is an ulterior motive…like flogging product, this taints things.

]]> http://books.sorodesign.com/2007/12/20/are-author-blogs-websites-for-readers-or-potential-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-2057 Jeff Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:39:47 +0000 http://books.sorodesign.com/2007/12/20/are-author-blogs-websites-for-readers-or-potential-readers/#comment-2057 Jeff and Ceci: Thanks for this link! While I do hope the blog helps me spread the word about my little Charlemagne book, I'm pretty sure I'd be blogging about books and medievalism and culture even if I weren't an author. It's great mental exercise for writers, and it's a fine way to see if one can sustain a voice and maintain a readership long-term. Jeff and Ceci: Thanks for this link! While I do hope the blog helps me spread the word about my little Charlemagne book, I’m pretty sure I’d be blogging about books and medievalism and culture even if I weren’t an author. It’s great mental exercise for writers, and it’s a fine way to see if one can sustain a voice and maintain a readership long-term.

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