tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post6082012192955221095..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: Scared of Social Media? Get Over It!Jill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-2042006497646686852011-01-31T16:44:44.759-05:002011-01-31T16:44:44.759-05:00Jill: Isn't it exciting when a beloved author ...Jill: Isn't it exciting when a beloved author stops by? You just want to read the comment over and over! <br /><br />Karen: Oh yes! I feel the same!<br /><br />Sharon: Love your attitude (and waves right back!)!<br /><br />Carol: Definitely! I worried about the time drain, too, but found it's quite manageable. :)<br /><br />Quiet Spirit: I simply "ignore" all game requests on FB. I've found Facebook to be a more intimate, personal place for keeping up with and building friendships, whereas Twitter is just a fun place to connect with writers!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-77578361795492395892011-01-30T16:08:25.571-05:002011-01-30T16:08:25.571-05:00Jill:
I enjoy blogging; I have met some awesom...Jill:<br /> I enjoy blogging; I have met some awesome people because of my efforts.<br /> My experience on Facebook is not exactly what I expected. My intent was to be able to network on it. I am discouraged by the freinds I have who invite me to play those games. That's not why I am there. <br /> I did connect my blog to my facebook account, thinking I'd pick up more followers. But, I'm not sure I have.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-59946455022953501072011-01-29T23:00:42.792-05:002011-01-29T23:00:42.792-05:00I started my blog in mid-2008 because all my resea...I started my blog in mid-2008 because all my research indicated I needed to begin developing some online visibility. It took a while but I eventually joined Facebook and then also Twitter. I was reluctant about both of the latter, not because I was nervous of the media, because of the potential time drain versus any benefit. Now, of course, I wish I'd tackled everything ages ago! The people I've met in the online writing community have been awesome and I've learned so much from them, too. I have a Goodreads account but must admit I'm not faithful about keeping it up to date.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-71774767754588248902011-01-29T21:58:29.583-05:002011-01-29T21:58:29.583-05:00I blog, facebook, goodread and tweet. I mostly lu...I blog, facebook, goodread and tweet. I mostly lurk on twitter though. I haven't quite figured it out, but it's fun to watch what other people are saying.<br /><br />Blogging has really made me feel close to so many people (waves, Jill) which has resulted in me buying a lot of books that I would never have purchased....I think it's that personal connection. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-84151029454960664582011-01-29T20:03:30.870-05:002011-01-29T20:03:30.870-05:00I had no idea what awaited when I jumped into the ...I had no idea what awaited when I jumped into the blogging thing, or Facebook, for that matter. Benefits galore! Sure, there are things to learn and navigate, and time to manage, but it is worth it.<br />After all, through it I've met you and so many other great writer-ly people! :)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-90173816800072229922011-01-29T14:08:08.031-05:002011-01-29T14:08:08.031-05:00I get what you're saying. I love the connectio...I get what you're saying. I love the connections I can make. I love the fact that a YA author I like commented on my blog once. I just wish I were a little more socially savvy.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536293384635588296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-63081651437063594952011-01-29T11:24:01.505-05:002011-01-29T11:24:01.505-05:00Cindy: Yeah, learning a new site can be intimidati...Cindy: Yeah, learning a new site can be intimidating! I think it's smart to take it slow so it doesn't become overwhelming. <br /><br />Maria: We're just too much alike! :) And I love them all too!<br /><br />Melissa: When you sign up for Twitter, there will be many welcome arms waiting for you!<br /><br />Katie: Ha! I know! But sometimes I need a distraction. :)<br /><br />Terri: What a blessing! I'm so glad we connected!<br /><br />Kara: Me too. That's one of the things many people don't realize--you get so much out of social networking, like friends.<br /><br />Tamika: You're a perfect fit with social media too--you have a generous personality that draws people to you. <br /><br />T. Anne: Yes, do! And I feel the same way. :)<br /><br />Kathi: Writers today are blessed. It's a lonely career and social media allows us to not be as alone.<br /><br />Susan JR: Woot! Congrats on passing 500 on your blog posts. That's a HUGE accomplishment. And I'm melting that you met your mate online. :)<br /><br />Jennifer: Oh, I like how you described that--a good disease! Isn't that the truth!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-84005346347379168032011-01-29T06:23:17.132-05:002011-01-29T06:23:17.132-05:00Thanks for the shout-out, Jill!
You know it's...Thanks for the shout-out, Jill!<br /><br />You know it's funny, thru Kristen's book, I ended up buying the writing book she talked about that she loved and found thru Twitter thru another author. LOL<br />So yes, Social Media is a like a disease--a GOOD disease. LOLJennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-34796827105598901612011-01-28T19:59:54.772-05:002011-01-28T19:59:54.772-05:00Blogging and Facebook intimidated me in the beginn...Blogging and Facebook intimidated me in the beginning. I wondered if I could write three posts a week for years. I'm now at the 500-post mark and enjoying the ride.<br /><br />Social media introduced me to wonderful people I would never have met any other way. I guess I was primed for the experience. You see, my late husband and I met through e.Harmony.com. :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-52120989026390084132011-01-28T19:02:34.766-05:002011-01-28T19:02:34.766-05:00I love connecting with people on social media. I&#...I love connecting with people on social media. I've made some great friends I wouldn't have had in my life if it weren't for blogs, Facebook or Twitter. Though, I'm still learning my way around Tweet world. :)Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-12356494266729012182011-01-28T15:23:25.661-05:002011-01-28T15:23:25.661-05:00I need to get Kristen's book! Btw, if it weren...I need to get Kristen's book! Btw, if it weren't for social media I wouldn't know awesome people like you!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-59765554532791671302011-01-28T14:43:55.574-05:002011-01-28T14:43:55.574-05:00You nailed it Jill! Social media is a driving agen...You nailed it Jill! Social media is a driving agent for an author to learn and interact with their audience. I loved blogging from the first post, now add Twitter and Facebook and the connections and relationships are endless.<br />I'm glad I braved new waters:)Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24194293472991087782011-01-28T13:58:32.042-05:002011-01-28T13:58:32.042-05:00I love making friends and connections through soci...I love making friends and connections through social media. I'll have to go check out your link!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-29242516365082467432011-01-28T13:38:50.771-05:002011-01-28T13:38:50.771-05:00And I met you through social media!!And I met you through social media!!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-73349692140475959032011-01-28T13:37:24.727-05:002011-01-28T13:37:24.727-05:00I love social media. It makes the world so much sm...I love social media. It makes the world so much smaller! The only bad thing is that sometimes it's too good of a distraction!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-22951632766564023202011-01-28T13:07:37.945-05:002011-01-28T13:07:37.945-05:00I've met a plethora of wonderful people via so...I've met a plethora of wonderful people via social networking. I have yet to take the plunge and join Twitter, but I have a feeling that decision isn't too far away.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-11921312675618108432011-01-28T12:07:32.490-05:002011-01-28T12:07:32.490-05:00Definitely agree with your post, Jill! Funny, I ju...Definitely agree with your post, Jill! Funny, I just signed up for Goodreads recently. Also just stumbled on Kristen Lamb's awesome blog. Must be subconsciously following in your footsteps! Thanks for your words of encouragement concerning social media. I must say I've thoroughly enjoyed all these avenues! Have a great weekend! God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-74254437153058625212011-01-28T12:03:39.974-05:002011-01-28T12:03:39.974-05:00Still scared of Twitter. But I'm comfortable w...Still scared of Twitter. But I'm comfortable with the steps I've made so far--primarily blogging--but also reaching out to people in other ways. I think as I reach more writing goals, I'll branch out with social media more, too. Thanks for the input today, Jill!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-71962044424049403212011-01-28T11:25:24.800-05:002011-01-28T11:25:24.800-05:00CJ: Me too. I love meeting so many diverse people-...CJ: Me too. I love meeting so many diverse people--what a gift!<br /><br />Rachel: Welcome! Goodreads is a fun place to keep track of books. I really like it.<br /><br />Lynn: I like Goodreads a lot too--what can I say--I'm a book nerd!<br /><br />Susan: Yeah, I definitely give weight to recommendations. Plus, we don't have a large bookstore nearby, so I order books online.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-27156840838492885362011-01-28T10:50:50.311-05:002011-01-28T10:50:50.311-05:00I've purchased many books because of social me...I've purchased many books because of social media. In fact, most books I purchase are ones I heard about from networking.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49066187619233741292011-01-28T10:29:02.578-05:002011-01-28T10:29:02.578-05:00I joined GoodReads over a year ago to keep track o...I joined GoodReads over a year ago to keep track of all the books I want to read and I learned about these new reads mainly through blogs! I'd say majority of my reading are recommendations through 'social media.' So, yes, I'd definitely have to agree it works!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-13516463595878196162011-01-28T10:13:01.847-05:002011-01-28T10:13:01.847-05:00I just discovered Goodreads through your post, gre...I just discovered Goodreads through your post, great tip, so thanks for sharing!Rachel Blomhttp://rachelblom.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-74000772322612491902011-01-28T09:31:28.667-05:002011-01-28T09:31:28.667-05:00I like the diversity I find through social media. ...I like the diversity I find through social media. artists, authors, geeks, tech. So much interesting stuff to learn aboutCJ Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931779747826558608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-11065263685441171012011-01-28T09:00:39.762-05:002011-01-28T09:00:39.762-05:00Wendy: Ha! Killer lotion? There's a story ther...Wendy: Ha! Killer lotion? There's a story there... Yes, I'm so with you on wonderful connections and being bold. Roar!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-50421009560073444922011-01-28T08:59:28.737-05:002011-01-28T08:59:28.737-05:00Good Morning!
Laura: I agree--and I get so much m...Good Morning!<br /><br />Laura: I agree--and I get so much more out of it than what I put in. Bonus!<br /><br />Jessica: Your dipping your toe in the Jordan analogy makes me smile. So true! We were made to have bold spirits!<br /><br />Sarah: I know! It took me a while to figure out the point of Twitter, but now it's my favorite of the various sites. It's so easy to meet other writers and find great blogs.<br /><br />Diane: Yes, they do. I connect on a more personal level on Facebook, a more writer level on Twitter, and a more reader level on Goodreads. Good point.<br /><br />Joanne: You nailed it--connection. What a blessing to be able to talk to other writers all over the world!<br /><br />Angela: Yes, and it's nice to see familiar faces. They take the edge off the fear factor.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.com