tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post8714155715691758446..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: 17 Simple Steps to Build a Fiction PlatformJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-47499906904077021322011-06-07T21:10:01.919-04:002011-06-07T21:10:01.919-04:00Hi, Jill.
# 10, what's a LinkedIn id? I don&#...Hi, Jill.<br /><br /># 10, what's a LinkedIn id? I don't think I've ever heard of that before. What are the benefits?<br /><br />Great list, Jill!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-18006652201225410372011-06-07T18:42:53.231-04:002011-06-07T18:42:53.231-04:00Gina: Great advice and I remind myself of that oft...Gina: Great advice and I remind myself of that often. :)<br /><br />Patti: You're such an encourager! Thank you so much for the sweet words. And yay for making life easier!<br /><br />Nancy: I like the sound of "get to work on another novel." Good luck!!<br /><br />Tamika: I'm not great on Facebook either. I miss half of everyone's posts even though my settings are for everyone's to show up. Oh well!<br /><br />Jacqvern: Oh yes! And make sure it isn't being overused yet, either. It's a good idea to Google search any pen names and see who shows up in search engines. I wouldn't want to compete with someone who has a huge web presence and the same name as me.<br /><br />Kristen: Welcome! I'm so glad you came by!<br /><br />PW: That's why I'm glad you chimed in. I know you know what you're talking about!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-36889212849869268202011-06-07T16:13:24.644-04:002011-06-07T16:13:24.644-04:00Ah, gotcha Jill. Sorry, stems from being buried in...Ah, gotcha Jill. Sorry, stems from being buried in SM everyday for work. ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-74195066011893424012011-06-07T15:49:20.390-04:002011-06-07T15:49:20.390-04:00Hi Jill!
I found your blog when someone re-tweete...Hi Jill!<br /><br />I found your blog when someone re-tweeted your link on Twitter. Great post! Thanks for the tips. :)Kristin Lynn Thetfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108909242693115499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-79702646840969722772011-06-07T15:37:02.245-04:002011-06-07T15:37:02.245-04:00Hi :)
Great tips.
Just to add that when choosi...Hi :)<br /><br />Great tips. <br /><br />Just to add that when choosing a pen name, make it marketable - easy to be pronounced and remembered by the readers.<br /><br />Thank you for the very interesting post.Jacqvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010653576746198205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-22775767287964982932011-06-07T15:02:16.090-04:002011-06-07T15:02:16.090-04:00Blogging and Twitter are my favorite social media ...Blogging and Twitter are my favorite social media tools. I definitely think I could do better with my Facebbok account. <br /><br />Since my tweets automatically post to Facebook, but I rarely pop over to interact.Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-6832180817623874662011-06-07T14:10:48.165-04:002011-06-07T14:10:48.165-04:00A very useful set of ideas. When I get ready to d...A very useful set of ideas. When I get ready to do another novel, I'll get busy on this. ThanksNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-12311295823282950242011-06-07T11:58:50.991-04:002011-06-07T11:58:50.991-04:00One more note of thanks, Jill. Because of your urg...One more note of thanks, Jill. Because of your urging, with my new Blog site, all of the Blogs I follow are AT MY FINGERTIPS, which is VERY COOL and makes them SO much easier to follow!! Tres wonderful!!patti.mallett_pphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453756965198648016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-17789455306236860932011-06-07T11:14:20.967-04:002011-06-07T11:14:20.967-04:00Awesome post, Jill. You are always SUPER helpful, ...Awesome post, Jill. You are always SUPER helpful, leading us along by hand, when necessary. <br /><br />Taking your advice I just hopped over to Blogger and filled out a Profile. Hopefully, I will (at last) have a photo come up with my comment.<br /><br />Thank you for caring so deeply about your fellow writers. It is obvious this is one of your missions in life!patti.mallett_pphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453756965198648016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-85324656170884845762011-06-07T10:41:01.644-04:002011-06-07T10:41:01.644-04:00All great tips! Not sure what more I can add excep...All great tips! Not sure what more I can add except don't try and compare yourselves with others. Be yourself even if the numbers are small and I believe those that need to find you will, eventually!Gina Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647753231391009981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-80284658959710705272011-06-07T10:18:30.058-04:002011-06-07T10:18:30.058-04:00Sarah: I agree. It took me a while to get comforta...Sarah: I agree. It took me a while to get comfortable with Twitter, but I've found it to be an amazing networking tool!<br /><br />Heather: Yeah, it's tough. I leave reviews of all the books I read, but I think I'll plan on not leaving a review if I read a book I really don't care for. <br /><br />Kathi: Thank you!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-90792395198722209962011-06-06T21:39:19.135-04:002011-06-06T21:39:19.135-04:00Great post! Very well done and very much needed. Y...Great post! Very well done and very much needed. You inspire me to work harder.Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-81720051651218735362011-06-06T21:09:11.191-04:002011-06-06T21:09:11.191-04:00Excellent post, Jill!! The biggest tool I'm le...Excellent post, Jill!! The biggest tool I'm learning to use right now is Goodreads. I'm really torn on what to share and what not to share on that site. How much of an open book do I want to be?<br /><br />Thanks for this great post.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-38793140651196487962011-06-06T20:37:21.223-04:002011-06-06T20:37:21.223-04:00Wow, Jill, awesome list! I wish I had joined Twitt...Wow, Jill, awesome list! I wish I had joined Twitter sooner. I never realized its multiplication power. And now I'm off to Tweet this... :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-43234315732825980612011-06-06T18:11:47.961-04:002011-06-06T18:11:47.961-04:00Tiffany: I stalk her too. I just call mine a "...Tiffany: I stalk her too. I just call mine a "writer crush"! And I didn't know you write about football. I love football! Can't wait until fall!<br /><br />Rebecca: Aren't we all? :) I've learned most of what I know by watching how my peers do it right!<br /><br />Kara: Great idea! I'm glad you're flexible with your blog!<br /><br />Lynn: The book entertains as much as it informs--it's a goodie!<br /><br />Catie: It is difficult to hit on the right topic. Since I read tons of magazines, I work with a more 'magazine headline' type of post. It works for me!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-54730044730368926622011-06-06T17:46:35.091-04:002011-06-06T17:46:35.091-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-42966795932370367562011-06-06T17:46:34.496-04:002011-06-06T17:46:34.496-04:00I liked this quick run down. Lots of good info he...I liked this quick run down. Lots of good info here. Kristen's information is invaluable. I'm adopting each new technique as I learn it. Luckily, I didn't have an online presence until I met Kristen, so I didn't have much to undo. <br /><br />Tiffany--I struggle with topics for my blog, too. Today I blogged about junk digging TV shows. It wasn't as popular as my blogs about ghosts and outlaws, but those take hours, dude! I needed a break. <br /><br />This online networking thing is a huge learning curve. I don't think I've felt this dumb since, well, last time I felt this dumb. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-68683609978306679812011-06-06T17:21:32.962-04:002011-06-06T17:21:32.962-04:00All very good points Jill. I've been meaning t...All very good points Jill. I've been meaning to get Kristen's book on social media. Thank you for the reminder!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-236752374941104162011-06-06T17:19:44.445-04:002011-06-06T17:19:44.445-04:00Wonderful tips! When I started my blog it was just...Wonderful tips! When I started my blog it was just to keep family and friends up to date on our goings on. It has changed platforms several times, and I wish I had started out with a more precise vision. I think I have decided that the blog I have now doesn't need to be my "professional" blog, hopefully that will come later:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-38306817479902366202011-06-06T16:52:41.857-04:002011-06-06T16:52:41.857-04:00Great advice. I am looking for all the help and ad...Great advice. I am looking for all the help and advice I can get as I am just starting out with Twitter and my blog. Thank you for sharing your tips.Rebecca Harrisonhttp://www.rebeccaharrison1983.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24745827633426153792011-06-06T16:43:38.909-04:002011-06-06T16:43:38.909-04:00I agree! Kristen is the best...I stalk her. :) ...I agree! Kristen is the best...I stalk her. :) <br /><br />I need to start blogging a bit more about the topics in my novel like football and mystery; but, for now I don't think I'm doing anything wrong according to what Kristen has taught.<br /><br />Have you bought her new book? I have but I haven't started reading...I'm lucky, thought - I'm actually a member of her writing group that meets on Saturdays. I've only been a few times, but I find it invaluable!Tiffany A Whitehttp://tiffanyawhite.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-10938741985284479362011-06-06T15:57:02.500-04:002011-06-06T15:57:02.500-04:00Serenissima: Oh good! I'm glad it helped!
P....Serenissima: Oh good! I'm glad it helped! <br /><br />P.W.: Very true. I should have specified that in my Facebook point. Thanks for pointing that out. I have only one account. I use it for networking and I don't include much personal information. Works for me!<br /><br />Brandi: Yay! I'm so glad you love blogging--and a huge congrats on your book deal! <br /><br />Ralene: Even our purposeful networking can grow if taken in small chunks. :)<br /><br />Natalie: Great advice! I talk about my mini-dachshund, Sophie, too! I love when people discuss their cats and dogs. :)<br /><br />Cindy: You're great at it--you're just focused where you should be right now!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-57245850963679563412011-06-06T15:15:36.272-04:002011-06-06T15:15:36.272-04:00Yes, good tips! I know I could be doing more but I...Yes, good tips! I know I could be doing more but I've been hesitant because I want to put that energy into the thing that's going to make the most difference and be something I'm committed to. But I definitely know who to ask when I'm ready for that next step :)Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24676679922140345752011-06-06T14:55:57.116-04:002011-06-06T14:55:57.116-04:00Great post Jill,
One thing that I've found to...Great post Jill,<br /><br />One thing that I've found to help is to use something personal in your life to connect with people via social media. Keep it personal but something safe. I often talk about my dog, Oscar. Now, yes he was the inspiration to my non-fiction, "Caring for Your Special Needs Dog," but I use to talk about him even before I knew I would right that book. <br /><br />Tons of people are dog lovers. Find an interest that you share with many and you can quickly build a network. But don't bombard people with this info. I only mention my dog about three times a day on Twitter. The majority of my @ messages are about those tweets.<br /><br />I hope that helps someone and again, great post.<br /><br />Natalie C. MarkeyNatalie C. Markeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072742456716618116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-52779488343616646442011-06-06T13:15:09.474-04:002011-06-06T13:15:09.474-04:00After being in this for awhile, I knew most of the...After being in this for awhile, I knew most of the tips you provided, but it was a great remider that I need to devote a little time each week to PURPOSELY growing my platform. Thank you!Ralenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890775905785233298noreply@blogger.com