tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post1443690327053602874..comments2024-03-17T21:35:22.730+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: How to Balance Your Social Networking TimeLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-86820924641453881962012-02-27T08:14:35.578+11:002012-02-27T08:14:35.578+11:00Ellie, a couple of weeks ago I sent you an email w...Ellie, a couple of weeks ago I sent you an email with this code.<br /><br />Susan, if you think it's time well spent, then that's great!<br /><br />Jamie, I'm all too familiar with that ;)<br /><br />Jay, enjoy your unplugged time.<br /><br />theaccidentalnovelist, that's absolutely right. We don't have to be everywhere doing everything.<br /><br />Clarbojahn, I'll check it out :)<br />And welcome to my blog!!!<br /><br />Susanne, yes! There are sooo many supportive and helpful writers in the blogsphere.<br /><br />Nick, hehe, yep, when you're involved in blogfests and campaigns you have to give that extra time to networking. It's well worth it though.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-19917845709987397052012-02-26T22:19:40.843+11:002012-02-26T22:19:40.843+11:00I only really do blogging, but that still takes up...I only really do blogging, but that still takes up a vast amount of time. I am on Facebook but don't do anything on it - I even stopped updating about my posts because I realised my minimal number of friends aren't really interested!<br /><br />I think it's really important to make connections with other writers via blogs and I'm learning so much. However, I do need to make sure it doesn't get out of hand and I get burnt out. Having said that, I'm currently taking part in the Platform-Building Campaign and have followed about 100 new blogs - yikes...Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-36320125586063601472012-02-25T18:25:32.388+11:002012-02-25T18:25:32.388+11:00This is really good advice. I often forget that I ...This is really good advice. I often forget that I need to step back and assess the time that I am really spending on social networking sites.amber colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874229679458717329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-80988097259977776372012-02-25T12:02:24.875+11:002012-02-25T12:02:24.875+11:00Thanks for the good advice!Thanks for the good advice!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-92197414986983722012012-02-25T08:09:50.083+11:002012-02-25T08:09:50.083+11:00I've had a strict schedule for awhile and real...I've had a strict schedule for awhile and realize I'm going to have to up the ante a few days a week soon. As you said, it depends on what you want out of it.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-64545980491282844372012-02-25T05:18:25.498+11:002012-02-25T05:18:25.498+11:00Hi, Lynda. Great post. Right now I'm using s...Hi, Lynda. Great post. Right now I'm using social media to meet new people and to learn all I can to help my writing. There are so many wonderful, helpful writers who are willing to share of their time and talents. I want to say THANK YOU to them all! : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-92172490099339066102012-02-25T05:05:14.515+11:002012-02-25T05:05:14.515+11:00I forgot to say HI from the campaign trail. Hope y...I forgot to say HI from the campaign trail. Hope you get around to my challenge, number 181 and like it. <br /><br />Thanks for reading. :)Clarbojahnhttp://clarbojahn.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-1062437973109594812012-02-25T05:03:20.241+11:002012-02-25T05:03:20.241+11:00I like your profile where you say you take a break...I like your profile where you say you take a break on the weekend. Kudos for you. <br /><br />This was an interesting article on Social Media as I just had Stacy Jensen on mine talking about the same thing in a different way. She had a different take saying the same thing. I'll be back for the next post. :)Clarbojahnhttp://clarbojahn.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-77506151200147233742012-02-25T04:09:55.347+11:002012-02-25T04:09:55.347+11:00These are all great tips. One of the most importan...These are all great tips. One of the most important things i realized, is that you don't HAVE to do it all! Do what makes sense to you (i.e. I fired my twitter account. didn't use it. didn't like it.). <br /><br />I agree on "Scheduling your time" - if I don't do this, hours can get sucked away. I've also learned not to go online BEFORE I write in the morning! big mistake. lol.<br /><br />Have you read Jeff Vandermeer's BookLife about "creating a writing life in the 21st century?" - it's a few years old now, but I'm still always recommending it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-54732866994252833572012-02-25T02:36:07.886+11:002012-02-25T02:36:07.886+11:00There is an ebb and flow to social media, as it re...There is an ebb and flow to social media, as it really depends on how much time we have to commit to our projects, and sometimes social media is at the forefront of our minds, or has to take a backseat.<br /><br />Take a break...Ugh. Need to unplug, which I will do this weekend!Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-54428380770884376332012-02-25T02:04:54.293+11:002012-02-25T02:04:54.293+11:00All great tips, Lynda. It's so important to pr...All great tips, Lynda. It's so important to prioritise and be focused with this.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10434221940154345612012-02-24T17:51:13.561+11:002012-02-24T17:51:13.561+11:00Great tips, Lynda! I tend to lose focus on social ...Great tips, Lynda! I tend to lose focus on social media and then start procrastinating ... using social media to do so. I need to tighten up my ship :)Jamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8354935564829205722012-02-24T17:09:51.840+11:002012-02-24T17:09:51.840+11:00Very informative - I need to go through your check...Very informative - I need to go through your checklist and schedule! *bad scheduler, right here*Daisy Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735098333414333404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-14275992480765143242012-02-24T16:10:30.755+11:002012-02-24T16:10:30.755+11:00'Assess what you want from social media.'
...'Assess what you want from social media.'<br /><br />You know, this is so basic, and yet it's easy to fail to do this until burn-out starts to rear its head.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-34409768412877295972012-02-24T14:00:29.160+11:002012-02-24T14:00:29.160+11:00I like the idea of scheduling - it definitely help...I like the idea of scheduling - it definitely helps if I set days on which I don't even turn on the computer.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-12809156260873410222012-02-24T11:42:54.548+11:002012-02-24T11:42:54.548+11:00I feel I've been spending too much time bloggi...I feel I've been spending too much time blogging but I get so many ideas and opportunities to promote I'm not sure the time is wasted.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-32022128527890394522012-02-24T09:00:44.013+11:002012-02-24T09:00:44.013+11:00I saw the post title and went, aah. I spend way to...I saw the post title and went, aah. I spend way too much time on social media! Got to cut down.<br /><br />Can ask where you got the code for the facebook, twitter etc links in your sidebar? Would be perfect for my blog.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-19894402745045764732012-02-24T08:50:59.310+11:002012-02-24T08:50:59.310+11:00I concentrate mostly on blogging, and reading othe...I concentrate mostly on blogging, and reading others blogs. It started as a way to learn but now it's a way of keeping in touch with the friends I've made, and I definitely spend longer than I should do - but it's mostly time I would have spent doing housework or sleeping or something :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-74951182603901947682012-02-24T08:35:56.546+11:002012-02-24T08:35:56.546+11:00I've been turning my Internet off... Because I...I've been turning my Internet off... Because I hVe the worst habit of flicking onto social media in my thinking moments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-41889096657889131452012-02-24T08:16:56.742+11:002012-02-24T08:16:56.742+11:00Marta, not turning on the internet for the first c...Marta, not turning on the internet for the first couple of hours each day is a smart move.<br /><br />Carol, even though you've taken a step back, it doesn't feel that way on the net because I still see you around. <br /><br />Theresa, same, same, and yes, people do have short memories because there's so many of us bloggers around.<br /><br />Michael, life happens. Try not to stress too much about it. I think you've formed some real relationships and that's what matters.<br /><br />Pat, I hope it helps<br /><br />Medeia, Last Christmas I took off three whole weeks and it didn't hurt my numbers at all. I came back stronger too. <br /><br />Old Kitty, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.<br /><br />Leigh, unfortunately, regarding procrastination, I speak from experience ;)<br /><br />Mark, I agree, mixing it up is a good thing. Your social media time is good and certainly manageable.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-17770395410043872362012-02-24T07:58:38.123+11:002012-02-24T07:58:38.123+11:00Madeline, a desire to quit is often a sign of burn...Madeline, a desire to quit is often a sign of burn out. The occasional break will help.<br /><br />Michael, lol, thanks for that.<br /><br />KarenG, hehe yep I often break my rules too.<br /><br />Dezzy, before AND after! ;)<br /><br />Nas, yeah, I've been known to forget to eat too... but I do that with writing as well ;)<br /><br />Luanne, It's so easy to spend the whole day blogging...and still not get through them all!<br /><br />Miss Cole, switching off the internet is a brilliant way to control net time. I do that on occasion too.<br /><br />Charmaine, instagram? Really? lol, sigh ;) I was talking to some older teens recently and they definitely trawl the blogs still, but it's highly dependant on their topics of interest.<br /><br />Denise, I agree. At the moment my preference is for blogging as well, but my goodness it takes a lot of time.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-1652637558601585992012-02-24T06:05:59.767+11:002012-02-24T06:05:59.767+11:00Ah, I need to schedule my time better with social ...Ah, I need to schedule my time better with social media. I do use it a lot to avoid doing other things. It's terrible. I think I'll have to make a plan and start sticking with it more. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-74121959372324199702012-02-24T05:49:14.152+11:002012-02-24T05:49:14.152+11:00Yup, yup. I'm trying to monitor myself.Yup, yup. I'm trying to monitor myself.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6006909800091528932012-02-24T05:10:23.509+11:002012-02-24T05:10:23.509+11:00Flexibility is key, and it also spices things up, ...Flexibility is key, and it also spices things up, because you don't want to always do the same thing. I'd say I spend 1 to 1.5 hours a day doing social media type stuff for my book.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-28637927850254253992012-02-24T01:24:36.398+11:002012-02-24T01:24:36.398+11:00these are awesome points to consider, Lynda--esp. ...these are awesome points to consider, Lynda--esp. the part about whether we're using social media to procrastinate! :D<br /><br />You're right, though. We need to decide what we want and then prioritize based on that. Good stuff. :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.com