Comments on: Revive Your Blog

By: Anne

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 20:03:45 +0000

Thanks for the great article on blogging. I just started a blog a few weeks back, and discovered that writing for myself is the right thing to do. I have learned so much about the creative process (I’m a fibre artist by the way) and about teaching and about art therapy and more, that I want to share my thoughts with others. Only 2 actual followers (I’ve only posted 5 times so far) but lots of places I can share my blog so I’m off to a good start with starting to reach groups who may be interested in a specific topics.
https://annewarburton.blogspot.com/
Thanks again

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By: Connie Hargitt Nobbe

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:45:21 +0000

My blog is connienobbe.blogspot.com.
I had listened to a podcast that was questioning whether social media is the hottest thing, making blogs passé. I sure hope not. You are right, Alyson, blogs are our voice.
My blogging has waxed and waned depending on how much painting/drawing I was getting done (my practice has been to write the story behind every project). I enjoy writing it. These past few months I have really been ramping up my studio time, so my blogging will follow each piece and increase as well. My daughter writes fiction, and she has informed me that I am a great writer. That surprised and inspired me! Me? A good writer? Cool!! Perhaps it’s time I did more of it.

If I have a “best of,” it would be the following posts:
http://connienobbe.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-most-important-painting-ive-ever.html
http://connienobbe.blogspot.com/2017/09/my-experience-of-painting-pastor-steve.html
http://connienobbe.blogspot.com/2017/06/falling-in-love-at-cup.html

My best practice is to write the blog and save it but not publish it. I re-read it the next day with fresh eyes. I usually make edits because my first draft is usually designed by my mood that day. Sometimes I need to rein in some of my gushy heart-spillage. Sometimes my first draft is too dry and flat, and it needs a little more joy and humor infused. After I finally have a draft that reads as if a reasonable person wrote it, then I click “publish.”

I just realized that I treat my writings as I do my paintings…

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By: Susan Klinger

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 01:13:13 +0000

Great post! When I began my blog, I was afraid I had nothing to say that others would want to read. How wrong I was! I have been amazed at the feedback I get on the blogs that were more personal and less about promoting my art.
I also learned that I LIKE writing! Who knew?! I struggle at times to find a new topic, but with patience, the topic usually presents itself and it is not what I thought it would be. As long as I am authentic, the words flow easily, once I get started.

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By: Susan Dougherty

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:23:54 +0000

Thank you for this blog. I will make time to get back to my blog. I am a caregiver to my mom and i let the blog go but you are right. It will make me feel better if nothing else!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:31:20 +0000

In reply to Sallie Wolf.

Sallie: That sounds fascinating. Good luck with the new site!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:30:11 +0000

In reply to Celene Farris.

Woo hoo! What are you doing with it, Celene?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:29:59 +0000

In reply to Lindy Gaskill.

No “shoulds” allowed here, Lindy.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:28:36 +0000

In reply to Debbie.

Debbie: Why do you say your blog isn’t as nice as mine? Is there something about mine you like more than yours? Something you could tweak on your own?

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By: Sallie Wolf

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 02:48:07 +0000

I really like the reasons given for why to blog. You make a very good point about a blog being a much more stable environment to share on than Facebook and other social media sites.

I’m in the process of creating a new website on WordPress that will feature a blog that covers a number of subjects (categories?)–art; writing; travel and it’s influences on my art & writing; and room to play. When I first created a website (salliewolf.com) a friend suggested that I treat it like my own personal playground. I like that concept and think a blog can work well that way too. I intend for mine to be a fun place for me to post discoveries/adventures, almost like a scrapbook of the things I want to share. Most important for me in my new website (it will keep the same url) will be the ability to post from my phone, esp. when I’m traveling.

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By: Celene Farris

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 02:09:00 +0000

Thank you. Your post was just the push I needed.

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