Does anyone actually read your blog? Are you scrambling for topics of interest?
Do you drag yourself to the computer for yet another post, hoping someone, somewhere out there in cyberspace, will bother to comment?
Are you just plain baffled by it all?
I started my journey on Lovely Lane one year ago this month. A Happy Anniversary in Blogville! Since I don’t have a book published (yet) and I’m not known world-wide (probably never) and I’m still establishing a platform locally (slowly, steadily, image of tired turtle crawl) I didn’t expect tons of people to flock to my blog.
My secret to contentment? I still enjoy writing posts. Best of all, I know some of my posts have helped others. Whether passing on a writing opportunity, sharing writing wisdom gleaned from conferences, motivating others to continue in their craft or helping someone personally through a hard time. Lately, two people have connected from the blog and are sharing stories of tough times. They are both edified through the process; the one receiving help, compassion, and encouragement and the other blessed to be on the “giving” end. God is good. He alone is able to make these connections.
Don’t doubt the impact of your words. The Lord has a way of connecting us at just the right time with someone else. Do all to His glory and He will surprise you with His perfect plan. Blog bravely, blog boldly and be baffled no more!
Thanks. I needed that.
Blessings,
Kym
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Comment by Kym McNabney — October 27, 2012
Kym,
You’re welcome! Glad it encouraged you…
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Comment by admin — October 27, 2012
Ah, Cynthia, you spoke to this frustrated blogger’s heart! Thanks for the words of encouragement!
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Comment by patti shene — October 27, 2012
Hi Patti,
I bet we help more people than we realize. Which makes me try harder to express my appreciation to others when their words affect me. So…thanks for stopping by!
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Comment by admin — October 27, 2012
I’m considering starting a blog and your encouraging words make it a little less intimidating. You know me well enough to know words have never been a problem for me.
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Comment by Sherry Carter — October 28, 2012
Sherry,
I think you would enjoy the process. Figure out what works best for you as far as posting a few times a week or once a week and go from there. Start simple, you can always build on it as you get used to it. I remember a time when words were a problem for you, you were in fact, speechless! Banquet Awards night : )
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Comment by admin — October 28, 2012
Cynthia,
Although I do not blog, your words are timely for all writers.
Thanks,
Jorlyn
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Comment by Jorlyn Grasser — October 28, 2012
Jorlyn,
So true, our words constantly affect others.
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Comment by admin — October 28, 2012
Happy anniversary! Well done! Keep up the good work!
And thank you for the encouragement. Writing can make us feel like turtles in the sand–alone and wondering where everyone is.
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Comment by Carol Peterson — October 30, 2012
Hi Carol,
Appreciate the nice words…and I like the turtles in the sand bit : )
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Comment by admin — October 30, 2012
Happy Anniversary! Where did that year go? Your blog is blessed. Make cyberspace personal by writing to the heart. Simply and directly. You ARE published, girlfriend! You write. People read. You are published! However, I am looking forward to your novel.
One writer said it took 12 years for her to become an overnight success:-) But you are successful already. You are persistent. And precious.
Thanks for being used of God through this new technology.
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Comment by Melody — November 1, 2012
Melody,
It is hard to believe it has been a year already. Thanks for all your sweet words. I appreciate your support of Lovely Lane. It would be a lonely lane all by myself : )
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Comment by admin — November 1, 2012
Wow! A year’s worth of blogging and here I am still putting my posts in a folder. 🙂 Congratulations! My short term goal is to have a blog up and running by year’s end. The hold-up? It’s kind of embarrassing, but I don’t like having my picture taken and the thought of putting my “mug” into cyberspace just creeps me out. You know it’s there FOREVER! Just being honest here. I still have eight weeks to get a blog up and running. I know I can. I know I can. I know I can. Thanks for your encouraging words, Cynthia. You are a blessing!
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Comment by Anita — November 2, 2012
Oh Anita, please do it! I’d love to visit your blog. And I totally understand the picture hold-up. It took me awhile to get a website and to get any picture that I liked even a little bit to put out there. Now I’m good with it. It’s just that initial step. So I will be waiting and looking for this by the end of the year. It sounds like you’re ready, posts in a folder? I’m scrambling each week to be ready for a new post!
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Comment by admin — November 2, 2012