Sunday, February 16, 2014

Love-A-Thon Mini Challenge # 5 --- Letter to Yourself

For this next Love-A-Thon Mini Challenge the goal for me is to: 

Write a letter to your future blogging/writing self: What goals do you want to set? What do you want to accomplish with your blog/writing? What do you want to start doing and what do you want to stop doing?

Dear Me,

I'd like to set a few goals for the year ahead! I like the look of my book blog, but perhaps it's time for a design change... I feel like my blog needs a new updated look! So, I'll start thinking about what I want my book blog to look like and determine how to implement the change.

I also want to continue participating in online book blogging events ---- Blog hops, reading challenges, book memes, read-a-thons and the like! I really enjoy interacting with other readers and book bloggers, which also includes reading and commenting on other book related posts made by other book bloggers.

As far as my blog writing goes, I'd like to write better book reviews. I feel like (for the most part) that I relay the basics when it comes to my book reviews, like plot description and my general overall opinion of the book. I'd like to add a little more pizzazz to my book reviews... You know, the type of review that will inspire other readers to want to read the book I've just read... Or at the very least leave a comment on the book review I've posted.

Last, but not least, I'd like to figure out how to attract more readers and followers to my blog. I've done the basics, like let family and friends know about my book blog and added my book blog to a couple of book directories. But, I'd like to figure out how to increase readership/page views!

Well, that about sums it up for my blogging goals for now! It's time for change!

18 comments:

  1. I think if you end up participating in more online book blogging events, you'll notice that you naturally attract more readers to your blog!

    And getting comments on book reviews is the hardest! They'll come, in time, though.

    I wish you the best of luck as you work towards your goals this year :)

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    1. Thank you for your well wishes in reaching my goals and words of advice/encouragement!

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  2. You will get where you want to be, it just takes time. Trial and Error is the best way I think to find your blogs place on the net. I started in 2010 and there were a lot of book blogs then but not nearly as many as there are now. It is hard to stand out, I know. So just be You! You are what will bring followers. There are other blogs but there are no other You's out there!! Hugs!

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    1. Thank you for your comment!! I appreciate the encouragement and words of wisdom. :-)

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  3. I know what you mean about wanting to change things up with your blog appearance or review format. Those small changes can reinvigorate your passion for blogging.

    Participating in blogging events like this is a great way to meet other bloggers so keep it up! I think a lot of us are noticing a decline in comments on reviews, and I don't know what the answer is. But, commenting on blogs/reviews, and consistently visiting may help bring that sense of community you're looking for.

    Have an awesome blogging year! <3

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    1. Thank you and I hope you have an awesome year of blogging as well. I'm finding that participating in online blogging events to be a lot of fun. I think I've received the nicest comments from bloggers in this event. :-)

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  4. I feel the same way about the blog attraction. Don't worry, I'm sure it'll pick up for us both and when it does. We'll just ROCK IT!!

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    1. Thank you for your post and YES, we'll just ROCK IT!!

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  5. I can definitely say that participating in blog events is a great idea! Don't do it so much to the point that you don't have original content on your blog but do it enough to interact with this great community!

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    1. Thank you for your words of advice!! I wish you an awesome year ahead in blogging. :-)

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  6. Change is always good, best way to start new things.

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    1. It is nice to have a new slate or new look rather! Thank you for being the person with who I did my interview swap with this year. You rocked the answers!! Have an amazing year ahead in blogging!!

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  7. Redesigning my blog is always a fun process for me! It's gone through a ton of major changes since I first started it in 2011, and I've loved the new updates each and every time. I hope you do get a chance to redesign your blog, and fall in love with how it looks! Great letter, by the way.

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  8. Increasing blogging numbers is all about commenting and socializing on other platforms like twitter! I hope you can find THE new blog design for you, it's definitely very motivational to have one you completely love.

    Mel@thedailyprophecy

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    1. Well, I'll have to get myself on Twitter then!! I'm already busy with reading, blogging, Facebook and other activities that I've put off being on Twitter or Pinterest (I know I'll become addicted to Pinterest, Lol).

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  9. Great letter, Lisa! I'm only just getting back to blogging myself, so I have a lot of the same goals you do, I'm still making mistakes but learning as I go! Good luck! =)

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    1. Thank you so much for the compliment. I wish you the best in your book blogging endeavors!

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