tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post374294299573243591..comments2023-08-29T03:49:51.567-04:00Comments on B. Miller Fiction: Comments are Important!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-26631539953701667492010-04-07T12:10:21.229-04:002010-04-07T12:10:21.229-04:00I hadn't thought of comments this way; Thanks ...I hadn't thought of comments this way; Thanks for the tip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-24177592748517790512010-04-06T18:10:49.042-04:002010-04-06T18:10:49.042-04:00Good post! I always comment on the posts I visit -...Good post! I always comment on the posts I visit - I think it's important to make that connection with the blogger. Otherwise, what's the point really? Great tips :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-66059436220713296072010-04-06T12:45:07.067-04:002010-04-06T12:45:07.067-04:00If I bother to read a post, I like to comment. I ...If I bother to read a post, I like to comment. I just found this post through Jane Friedman's blog. Sometimes I feel like I spend too much time checking out blogs and commenting. If someone comments on my blog, I always reciprocate. And I try to comment on my followers blogs, but that's getting harder as my readership grows. I'm unclear about following etiquette. It's hard to know if I should follow every blogger who follows me.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-44272264636842927232010-04-06T12:30:24.094-04:002010-04-06T12:30:24.094-04:00I'm terrible about commenting, but I'm try...I'm terrible about commenting, but I'm trying to do better. You are truly a superwoman to post comments on all the blogs you do with your schedule. I know you are one of my loyal comments and it does mean the world to me! I promise to try to get by more often with comments, because I love your posts.Creative Chroniclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434862566768775103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-21343455061975194992010-04-04T22:20:12.814-04:002010-04-04T22:20:12.814-04:00You're right - it's nice to get comments. ...You're right - it's nice to get comments. But it isn't always easy to write them. I try to leave them only when I find the post particularly interesting, or if I truly feel I have something to add to the conversation. Maybe I should be doing it more often, though, just so the writer knows I was there.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950448336879028108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-68394746144325177652010-03-31T13:09:33.175-04:002010-03-31T13:09:33.175-04:00Hi! New follower from Blogging A to Z. I've be...Hi! New follower from Blogging A to Z. I've been blogging for a few years but only recently opened myself up to the wider world of blogging through memes, etc. It amazes me how quickly and thoroughly I have become addicted to followers and comments! Add one or two and I'm overjoyed! Take one away and I fret over what I've done or said wrong. Kind of amazing! Looking forward to reading more of your work as we make our way through the challenge. :)Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-69132270208666009002010-03-31T12:50:54.812-04:002010-03-31T12:50:54.812-04:00Just popping in to say HI..I am new to your blog a...Just popping in to say HI..I am new to your blog and now following. Can't wait to find time to read more.Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847639596079213091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-87060444655359042332010-03-31T09:11:30.268-04:002010-03-31T09:11:30.268-04:00I found your link on "tossing it out" an...I found your link on "tossing it out" and agree with everything you said.<br />I've been blogging for almost two years and still only have a handful of followers. But even that small number of readers makes me feel obligated to treat them to a daily dose of whatever comes to my mind. I would love to have comments up into the double digits, but whether it ever happens or not, writing is in my bones and I have to let it out.<br />I'm looking forward to reading your past posts. Keep up the good work!Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891208362992412147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-8536464212415555272010-03-31T09:09:21.328-04:002010-03-31T09:09:21.328-04:00When I first forayed into the Blogger world, I fou...When I first forayed into the Blogger world, I found that the quickest way to network was by putting myself out there on other people's blogs. The adage "you have to be a friend to have a friend" holds true on the 'net, too! <br /><br />I recently cut back the number of blogs that I follow, mainly "industry" blogs so that I could dedicate more time to people like me who are still getting started, or early on in the game. I like establishing relationships with people and getting something personal out of a blog, and not only do I find reciprocity, but I find those blogs touch me in a much more meaningful way than Agent XYZ's millionth blog post about trends in publishing. <br /><br />Anyway, I found you through Lola and was intrigued by her description of a writer of dark things in the South. I'm a Southerner myself, and I do like dark things. <br /><br />Great post!Summer Freyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234534550255682010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-69868793004532034842010-03-31T07:07:06.114-04:002010-03-31T07:07:06.114-04:00I always try to answer everyone who comments also ...I always try to answer everyone who comments also I try to read as many blogs of the people I follow.<br />It's important to keep in touch and a lovely way to make friends from different parts of the world.<br /><br />Take care.<br />Yvonne,RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-74303452687571659872010-03-31T03:49:49.619-04:002010-03-31T03:49:49.619-04:00a-duh... I can't believe I didn't leave a ...a-duh... I can't believe I didn't leave a comment here before... but I did retweet the blog and now I'm back. I agree with everything you said. Comments are so important. They keep me motivated to post. After all, blogging is best when there's an exchange; otherwise, why do it? <br />Thanks for a great post that made me feel less neurotic in my need for comments. See you on twitter!Dana Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09591861521099288013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-20822921978501435222010-03-31T00:30:31.234-04:002010-03-31T00:30:31.234-04:00Oh man! I can't even tell you how happy I was ...Oh man! I can't even tell you how happy I was when I got home to my inbox and saw so many comments on this post! WOW!! You guys make me smile so much. I'm literally grinning as I type this. I mean... it's kind of sickening, guys. I'm a horror writer... remember?! ;)<br /><br />Seriously though, thank you so much for reading and commenting. I've already found some new blogs just from the comments today! YAY! What a great experience.<br /><br />Hope to keep hearing from you guys - I know you'll be hearing from me!! :DB. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-17010024784176603952010-03-30T23:49:37.105-04:002010-03-30T23:49:37.105-04:00I totally agree with your post. It is important to...I totally agree with your post. It is important to comment to let the blogger now you were there and you read what they wrote. Very insightful.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-31054847271903668262010-03-30T22:16:42.638-04:002010-03-30T22:16:42.638-04:00I do my very best to read and comment on all the b...I do my very best to read and comment on all the blogs I follow, but it is hard to get around to everyone, every day. <br /><br />You are awesome about leaving wonderful comments. Thank you.<br /><br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-50211430811305328862010-03-30T17:26:57.149-04:002010-03-30T17:26:57.149-04:00I think I have it down to a science...
I try to co...I think I have it down to a science...<br />I try to comment on every blog I read. But there are times I can't possibly do that. So I do comment as often as I can.<br />If there are tons of comments, chances are what I have to say has already been said, so I don't read every single comment. I scroll to the bottom to leave mine.<br />If there are only a couple, then yes I will read them and sometimes say I agree with so and so.<br />I've read Elana's blog and finding that commenting and responding to comments is actually helping me a lot!<br />So hi there! Drop by my blog if you so choose. I'd love to hear from you too. :DMel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-49387038380752960472010-03-30T16:53:59.220-04:002010-03-30T16:53:59.220-04:00That is so true. I rarely get comments, mostly bec...That is so true. I rarely get comments, mostly because I rarely have anything relevant to say..BUT I do love each one of them. And I don't know how to work that stalker tracker thingy..so comments are my only way of knowing someone read what I dribbled about. :) It is fun to see new comments!Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847639596079213091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-7338241431519063032010-03-30T16:34:16.490-04:002010-03-30T16:34:16.490-04:00Great points here! Building relationships is what ...Great points here! Building relationships is what blogging is all about. I'm tweeting this...<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-41059896304841776812010-03-30T16:27:29.921-04:002010-03-30T16:27:29.921-04:00Well said!
I often repost good blog posts on my ...Well said! <br /><br />I often repost good blog posts on my twitter, and on a Monday Mosaic I do on my own blog, but the author never knows unless they follow me (NOT) or they google themselves and find my mention of them on my blog.<br /><br />I will definitely comment now!<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder!<br /><br />JoanJoan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-32112284469710766272010-03-30T16:23:47.246-04:002010-03-30T16:23:47.246-04:00> I bet the blog owner reads every single one. ...> I bet the blog owner reads every single one. Each comment from their visitors is important, whether it's the first or the thousandth.<br /><br />Heh. I should be so lucky to have a thousandth comment on any of my blog posts. But yes, yes I do read every comment I get from my visitors.<br /><br />And I treasure them. As you say, some are simple kudos and encouragement. But others are thoughtful and insightful. Sometimes, one will be the trigger for the next article I write.Jason Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513547170663324976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-56071162645010277952010-03-30T16:18:16.544-04:002010-03-30T16:18:16.544-04:00I try to comment b/c as you say, the writer will k...I try to comment b/c as you say, the writer will know there was a visit thanks to sitemeter or whatever, but you don't know someone actually READS unless they comment.<br /><br />I admit, I don't do it as much on blogs that have eleventy thousand comments already...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-78636940949166870682010-03-30T16:15:57.467-04:002010-03-30T16:15:57.467-04:00Thank you for writing the blog for me to comment o...Thank you for writing the blog for me to comment on. I love getting on here and reading what you have to say about things, especially since I've agreed with pretty much everything you've said, and found wisdom in the things I hadn't thought about.Rake the Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524248236667395505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-30355212637811102942010-03-30T16:10:27.520-04:002010-03-30T16:10:27.520-04:00Kidding, I agree with all that you said. I try and...Kidding, I agree with all that you said. I try and comment on everything I read but I also don't read as much as I would like to. I do a lot of my reading on the go or at work and certain comment formats make it impossible to comment and then I say I'll comment when I get home but I have a million things on my agenda when I get home. <br /><br />So I urge everyone to use a pop up comment box!! Please! For the love of all that's good and holy!! <br /><br />;P That is all.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-5060223252775943612010-03-30T16:02:11.058-04:002010-03-30T16:02:11.058-04:00I, like you, comment on every blog I read. Sometim...I, like you, comment on every blog I read. Sometimes that's 30, or sometimes (like today) it's 60. Or sometimes it's 100. Yes, I read a lot of blogs. I comment on a lot of blogs.<br /><br />For me, the only investment is time, and right now it's where I'm spending my hourly money.<br /><br />I have a job too, and a family and I write every day. That's why I can't get to as many blogs some days as I can others. But I make an effort to do it every day.<br /><br />I love your thoughts about finding new friends in the comment section of someone's blog. I've done that!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-32572618809778166392010-03-30T15:59:38.819-04:002010-03-30T15:59:38.819-04:00I comment on anywhere from 20 - 50 blogs a day - d...I comment on anywhere from 20 - 50 blogs a day - depends on how rushed I am with my day.<br />But I like comments as well - just some feedback. Let me know my post was visible!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333789853886557070.post-83341922895391301912010-03-30T15:50:05.398-04:002010-03-30T15:50:05.398-04:00I try to comment on all the blogs I read, except t...I try to comment on all the blogs I read, except the agent ones or the ones that have huge followings with hundreds of comments. I try to make my comments relevent because I've been embraced by this corner of the blogosphere and people have been very generous with their words. It only seems right that I keep up my end of the relationship. :)sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.com