Comments on: 5 Reasons Fiction Writers Should Blog

By: How to Promote Your Writing on the Web

How to Promote Your Writing on the Web — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:23:24 +0000

[...] Blogging used to be nothing more than an online diary, but now it’s one of the best ways to make yourself known on the web. [...]

By: Susannagraceblog

Susannagraceblog — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:12:00 +0000

Blogging helps me to sit down and write every day, and when I do that, I begin to see things differently. I lighten up. I detach. I laugh and observe and enjoy things for what they are, naturally – and people for who they are, naturally. Blogging helps me to observe my everyday life in a more detailed way, which sometimes helps me with my fiction.

By: Claudia Evans

Claudia Evans — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:03:00 +0000

What a great post, Suzannah!

As a new mom and stepmom to three very active children, I have considered myself lucky just to make it through the day without falling into a coma by 8 p.m. I have prolonged-excused-procrastinated my way out of the screenplay I’ve been writing for over a year now.

Because I am an editor and web designer, I spend all of my free time working (or looking for new projects) and set my own creative projects aside.

Your post has inspired me to start blogging, in the hopes that I too, will hone my skills and learn more about the craft of writing.

Thanks so much. Best of luck with your own writing projects!

Claudia Evans, Editor
Word Wise Copy
http://www.wordwisecopy.com

By: JaneR

JaneR — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:30:00 +0000

I suppose you’re right. Regular blogging is something writers should pay attention to. Then again, I can understand how some of them might be scared they won’t have enough to b log about to make those 2-3 posts a week.

By: Suzannah

Suzannah — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:24:00 +0000

If people are looking for growth, 2-3 posts per week is optimal, but if that’s not a main concern, even once a week is good. Anything less and I usually don’t follow said blog, unless they have really good advice to impart! But, it isn’t necessary to write full-fledged articles either. I agree–all writers should blog!

By: JaneR

JaneR — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:51:00 +0000

Personally, I think every single writer should have a blog. I have nothing against writers updating their blogs once a month, but it’s nice to know what’s going on, what they are working on. Hell, if it wasn’t for Tess Gerritsen’s blog I would never know TNT was turning my fav crime solving girl team into a TV show.

For me, blogging is a helpful tool in my journey. While I still don’t treat blogging and writing as my no one priority, it allows me to connect to people and learn, and once I make that important change, rearrange the priorities… The people I met through blogging will be there to offer support. And that’s really important.

By: Suzannah

Suzannah — Sat, 15 May 2010 00:05:00 +0000

I think so, too, Jennifer. Sometimes, I think newer writers worry they don’t have anything to offer, but I see it as a learning experience. If you don’t have any knowledge to share, go out and learn something. Then, tell your story in the most honest and helpful way you can. Anyone can do this.
I love your reasons for blogging, too. Thanks!

By: Suzannah

Suzannah — Fri, 14 May 2010 23:57:00 +0000

Hi Annie. I felt like that about my first blog, but I think it was because I went into it thinking, “Ah, if it works it works, if it doesn’t it doesn’t.” This time I told myself I’d stick to it and do it to the best of my ability, and so far it’s paid off!