tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post8623862500844077406..comments2024-03-17T21:35:22.730+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: How to Balance Writing and Social MediaLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-20223502420277272872011-08-13T07:12:18.615+10:002011-08-13T07:12:18.615+10:00Interesting.Interesting.L.A Speedwinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734240100355616049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-3539563733070281222011-08-05T11:17:34.832+10:002011-08-05T11:17:34.832+10:00Michelle, hope scheduling helps you.
Lynne, yes, ...Michelle, hope scheduling helps you.<br /><br />Lynne, yes, it's easy to get overwhelmed with social media. I think what you are doing is really great. You are definitely giving yourself enough time to make those connections. Good connections.<br /><br />Madeleine, hehe, I've been procrastinating too.<br /><br />Laila, I only post 3 days a week. I used to post everyday. That was too much to maintain.<br /><br />Samantha, you're welcome.<br /><br />LTM, yep, it is important to limit ourselves.<br /><br />Rachna, hope it helps<br /><br />Lee, definitely easier said than done. In fact, I should be writing right now ;)<br /><br />Maeve, oh! Thank you so very much. That means a great deal to me.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-12022114836017638522011-08-05T08:08:03.921+10:002011-08-05T08:08:03.921+10:00Great posts and comments. I try to balance it out...Great posts and comments. I try to balance it out. I have great success on some days, less on others. It is a W.I.P. :) I have been talking to someone who is new to the writing/blogging, I told her that your blog is a must, must read. She will get so many tips and advice from your blog. I haven't been disappointed!Maeve Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00788413883600771145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-46731118566882148692011-08-05T04:07:13.706+10:002011-08-05T04:07:13.706+10:00You make great points here. Sometimes it's ea...You make great points here. Sometimes it's easier said than done, but sometime we just have to do it. I probably spend way too much time with social media.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-52579514981456158462011-08-05T01:39:06.873+10:002011-08-05T01:39:06.873+10:00I have cut down my social media time drastically. ...I have cut down my social media time drastically. I realized it was eating into my writing time. I need to work out a schedule for my time on the internet.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79242949338658816402011-08-05T01:11:47.998+10:002011-08-05T01:11:47.998+10:00oh, man. This balance is SO hard for me... like ri...oh, man. This balance is SO hard for me... like right now, I've got to get off the computer. I use SM for networking but also for checking in with friends/family for getting information about stuff, and of course procrastination... But I try to limit it to a few hours in the a.m. and p.m.<br /><br />it's not an ideal system... :D <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-41573184811099099532011-08-04T21:52:24.808+10:002011-08-04T21:52:24.808+10:00I NEEDED to read this post. Thank you :)I NEEDED to read this post. Thank you :)Samantha Sottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116257082088369600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-43954475908780281282011-08-04T20:51:25.094+10:002011-08-04T20:51:25.094+10:00Hi Lynda, I'm still working on balancing socia...Hi Lynda, I'm still working on balancing social media with my writing. I have a feeling eventually I'll cut down to three days a week or it'll get overwhelming. :) I don't know how you do it.Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-83203474731398456892011-08-04T19:39:27.394+10:002011-08-04T19:39:27.394+10:00You are right I know you are right. I have been pr...You are right I know you are right. I have been procrastinating. I must get back to my non-social media writing. :O0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-1757755736203769582011-08-04T16:32:08.371+10:002011-08-04T16:32:08.371+10:00Wow, Lynda, you sure answered my questions perfect...Wow, Lynda, you sure answered my questions perfectly! Thank you so much. It turns out that I love blogging, making so many wonderful connections, learning sooooooo much, and just recently learned about and tried community writing! What a plus side to social media. It really works for me. No, it's not about numbers. I can only get to know so many people at a time and so I'm taking it slow, but am still overwhelmed. Blogging is my favorite social media, and I've committed to writing one post a week, for now, and concentrate on reading and commenting on others' posts. I'm finally getting the hang of twitter and enjoy that, too, and have done a couple writing challenges on it. Don't have as much time for Facebook, but I never spent that much time on it anyway. Social media is pulling me out of the funk I've been in since learning new technology that has caused me so many meltdowns and much frustration. And I'm writing more, too. Thanks again for this post. It's so insightful and helpful.LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-70160729165450923212011-08-04T15:16:02.891+10:002011-08-04T15:16:02.891+10:00I like the idea of scheduling social media.. but I...I like the idea of scheduling social media.. but I tend to just pop on when i'm in the middle of other stuff ... I'm going to give the scheduling a try ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-14559551993577394162011-08-04T09:25:09.175+10:002011-08-04T09:25:09.175+10:00Susan, so, so easy! :)
Carol, yes, I like your sy...Susan, so, so easy! :)<br /><br />Carol, yes, I like your system. You are still able to make real connections with people which is important.<br /><br />Michelle, well said. And exactly right.<br /><br />Mark, aah, interesting. <br /><br />Golden, yep, I really don't think we have to cover ALL the social media forms.<br /><br />M Pax, that's one good thing about twitter--it doesn't take long. Meh, chores can be last on the list (unless you expect visitors lol).Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-42036530438753777932011-08-04T09:19:36.898+10:002011-08-04T09:19:36.898+10:00Debbie, hope it helps
Jeff, nothing wrong with th...Debbie, hope it helps<br /><br />Jeff, nothing wrong with that.<br /><br />J L Campbell, yep, I don't do a lot of tweeting either. I'm there enough to maintain a slow growth but that's all the time I can afford on it. I refer to spend the time on blogging at the moment.<br /><br />Derek, so glad it helped<br /><br />Ashley, absolutely. I, on the other hand, let it distract me because I do enjoy it so much. Because of that I have to be a bit more strict with myself.<br /><br />E R King, yes, sometimes posting takes a whole lot longer. I will often think up posts at the local coffee shop on Sunday mornings.<br /><br />Carrie, hehe I think many of us can relate to that.<br /><br />Old Kitty, it is fun isn't and yes, I've learnt so much from reading blogs and making connections.<br /><br />Clarissa, yes, I've had to do that as well...along with a few favourites.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-15721046262368390502011-08-04T09:06:50.479+10:002011-08-04T09:06:50.479+10:00Running a tad behind on comments and visits. I'...Running a tad behind on comments and visits. I'll catch up as soon as I can.<br /><br />Dezzy,and such a shame too ;)<br /><br />Suze, you'll see a big difference<br /><br />Shelly, yep, looks like you are organised<br /><br />Christine, I thoroughly encourage that attitude.<br /><br />Laura, yeah, mornings work best for me too.<br /><br />Alex, yes, connections are what keeps me going.<br /><br />Catherine, I will admit some days I'm not as focused and I will fall behind a little. I do eventually catch up though.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90932833889394581642011-08-04T07:56:19.559+10:002011-08-04T07:56:19.559+10:00I sandwich it in between workout and shower. That&...I sandwich it in between workout and shower. That's for blogs alone. I tend to Twitter at different times during the day, but it doesn't take long. Give a few minutes to FB & email in the am.<br /><br />I need to get better at scheduling chores. It's tough juggling everything.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6552297761064124222011-08-04T05:02:52.696+10:002011-08-04T05:02:52.696+10:00Thanks for the advice!
I'm not on Twitter or ...Thanks for the advice!<br /><br />I'm not on Twitter or Facebook, but I do put time into blogging; I usually break it up so I write in the mornings and blog in the afternoon.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-74185811596637671332011-08-04T02:23:15.366+10:002011-08-04T02:23:15.366+10:00Very apropos:) I struggle with the same thing, and...Very apropos:) I struggle with the same thing, and heard at a writer's conference that you shouldn't spend more than an hour to an hour and a half per day on your blog otherwise it's taking away from your writing too much. Food for thought:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10562576560210754042011-08-04T02:12:59.995+10:002011-08-04T02:12:59.995+10:00Thank you for posting just the type of information...Thank you for posting just the type of information I needed to read right now, Lynda. If No. 1 is to write a book that is powerful enough people will remember it after they've closed the cover and if No. 2 is to make sure readers know about this book, it might seem as if you can't make two big goals like this happen without collapsing.<br /><br />But No. 1 will always have to come first, because without it, No. 2 won't matter; I'd just have a bunch of friends agreeing I don't have a very good book. :)Michelle Fayardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323853315988838877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-39604953820041464992011-08-04T02:02:15.472+10:002011-08-04T02:02:15.472+10:00I consider Wednesday morning my blogging day. I po...I consider Wednesday morning my blogging day. I post my own weekly post, then visit others' posts, being sure to visit the ones who visit MY blog and comment. Then I spend another hour or two on the weekend again, if I have time (if I'm not in the middle of my own writing deadline).Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-18646378505852050522011-08-04T00:43:47.471+10:002011-08-04T00:43:47.471+10:00Pacing, pacing, pacing it’s all about pacing! This...Pacing, pacing, pacing it’s all about pacing! This is all very good to consider thank you for sharing! It is so easy to get off track. :)Susan Marlene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12644008271992138790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79563949957102072532011-08-03T22:10:25.443+10:002011-08-03T22:10:25.443+10:00In the past year I have just gotten up earlier to ...In the past year I have just gotten up earlier to finish everything. Now I'm up by five or six. <br /><br />Also, instead of always reading my blog roll, I will just respond to blogs that leave comments on my post. <br /><br />Social media is so important, especially because I have a book coming out, but I also need to get the book out so balance is needed. <br /><br />Great tips!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-76528545130950269402011-08-03T18:59:01.468+10:002011-08-03T18:59:01.468+10:00Wise, wise, wise words!!!
I think it all boils d...Wise, wise, wise words!!! <br /><br />I think it all boils down to why you blog and what you hope to get out of it - if any! <br /><br />Me I just blog cos it's a fun distraction and a whole new different world to be explored!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-22748469339314051622011-08-03T13:44:39.458+10:002011-08-03T13:44:39.458+10:00Well said! I'm guilty of wandering around soci...Well said! I'm guilty of wandering around social media sites, when I get stuck. It's such an easy distraction. *Sigh* Time to buckle down and devote more attention to my revisions! :) Thanks for the post!Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-44843251835628098462011-08-03T13:08:25.151+10:002011-08-03T13:08:25.151+10:00I have social media time a half an hour in the mor...I have social media time a half an hour in the morning and a half an hour in the evening. I learned this from receiving great advice from other bloggers. But this doesn't include posting time, which can be much longer depending on the post.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10759463155104008052011-08-03T13:00:39.274+10:002011-08-03T13:00:39.274+10:00I'll all for the old adage: content is king.
...I'll all for the old adage: content is king.<br /><br />But like any successful business endeavour, promotion tends to take more time than the fun, creative work. It just has to be a huge part in what you do online. And these days social media has to be a part of it.<br /><br />I don't really schedule time for social media actually. I just make sure I participate in it often. If I'm tempted to use it too much, it's not because social media is disconnecting me or distracting me; it's that I've LET it do that. I believe you can use it frequently without it ending up taking over your life.Ashley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268928207063175136noreply@blogger.com