Comments on: How To Use Your Web Influence Wisely http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/ Kindness, clarity, confidence, compassion. Watchwords for writing on the web. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:25:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Advantj Media Consortium » Blog Archive » Online Influence Makes A Difference http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/#comment-13947 Advantj Media Consortium » Blog Archive » Online Influence Makes A Difference Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:52:56 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1569#comment-13947 [...] How To Use Your Web Influence Wisely (confidentwriting.com) [...] [...] How To Use Your Web Influence Wisely (confidentwriting.com) [...]

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]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/#comment-5194 Joanna Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:44:33 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1569#comment-5194 George, hi. Yes, I think that's a useful framework for writing on the web. It helps to get through the fear that can sometimes grip us (all those people watching!) and also the dull sense of anonymity and invisibility that can seep in if we think no-one is there. Words can and do make a difference, and it's always good to write with that in mind. George, hi. Yes, I think that’s a useful framework for writing on the web. It helps to get through the fear that can sometimes grip us (all those people watching!) and also the dull sense of anonymity and invisibility that can seep in if we think no-one is there. Words can and do make a difference, and it’s always good to write with that in mind.

]]> By: Tumblemoose http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/#comment-5192 Tumblemoose Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:03:03 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1569#comment-5192 Hi Joanna. Thanks for reminding us that even though it feels anonymous to sit in front of a computer and type away, words really do mean something. I've been influenced by what I've come across on the web. I will keep in mind that what I post may very well influence others. Cheers George <abbr><em><abbr><em>Tumblemooses last blog post..<a href="http://tumblemoose.com/nanowrimo-less-than-3-days-get-busy/" rel="nofollow">NaNoWriMo - Less than 3 days! Get Busy</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Hi Joanna.

Thanks for reminding us that even though it feels anonymous to sit in front of a computer and type away, words really do mean something. I’ve been influenced by what I’ve come across on the web. I will keep in mind that what I post may very well influence others.

Cheers

George

Tumblemooses last blog post..NaNoWriMo – Less than 3 days! Get Busy

]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/#comment-5188 Joanna Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:34:06 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1569#comment-5188 Hi Mitch - yes it is a bit on the long side. I don't normally write at such length! I'm glad you found some particular points that resonated with you. Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback, it's appreciated. Hi Mitch – yes it is a bit on the long side. I don’t normally write at such length!

I’m glad you found some particular points that resonated with you. Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback, it’s appreciated.

]]> By: Mitch http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/#comment-5183 Mitch Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:16:10 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1569#comment-5183 Wow, that's a lot to take in. Of course, as long as my posts have been, I guess I should talk. So, what would I agree with most and what would I agree with least out of a list of 20 items? I think I agree most with #13, share something of yourself, because a blog without personality is a textbook, and we all hated those. And the one I agree with least, oddly enough, is #12, mainly because I see so many people interpreting that one as "find a finite niche", and that's what usually creates writer's block more often than being willing to expand their boundaries and write about whatever they want to write every once in awhile. Overall, this is a great list; nice job! <abbr><em><abbr><em>Mitchs last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ImJustSharing/~3/435439370/" rel="nofollow">Credibility, Article Writing, And Marketing Products</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Wow, that’s a lot to take in. Of course, as long as my posts have been, I guess I should talk.

So, what would I agree with most and what would I agree with least out of a list of 20 items? I think I agree most with #13, share something of yourself, because a blog without personality is a textbook, and we all hated those.

And the one I agree with least, oddly enough, is #12, mainly because I see so many people interpreting that one as “find a finite niche”, and that’s what usually creates writer’s block more often than being willing to expand their boundaries and write about whatever they want to write every once in awhile.

Overall, this is a great list; nice job!

Mitchs last blog post..Credibility, Article Writing, And Marketing Products

]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/#comment-5138 Joanna Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:22:22 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1569#comment-5138 Debbie, I think it's wise to keep on asking yourself what you're getting out of blogging, including all the other stuff that goes with it like the reading and commenting, especially when you've got a young family to bring up. The answers to your reflections are sure to help you move forward, whatever the outcome. If you keep going (and as one of your readers of course I hope you do!) you'll be clearer about the difference you're making or want to make which can only be a good thing. Thanks so much for your kind words - they mean a lot to me. I hope the weekend went okay for you, and that you being out and about in the blogosphere means you're okay :-) Debbie, I think it’s wise to keep on asking yourself what you’re getting out of blogging, including all the other stuff that goes with it like the reading and commenting, especially when you’ve got a young family to bring up. The answers to your reflections are sure to help you move forward, whatever the outcome. If you keep going (and as one of your readers of course I hope you do!) you’ll be clearer about the difference you’re making or want to make which can only be a good thing.

Thanks so much for your kind words – they mean a lot to me.

I hope the weekend went okay for you, and that you being out and about in the blogosphere means you’re okay :-)

]]> By: Debbie Yost http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/#comment-5133 Debbie Yost Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:51:08 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1569#comment-5133 I find your timing quite interesting. I have been struggling lately on whether to proceed or not in blogging. I love it. I really do, but it takes so much time. Not just the posting, but the keeping up on other blogs. Then, I go out and read so many other blogs on Down syndrome awareness and wonder if I really have that much more to offer. Peanut did not have many of the medical problems that so many other children did. Would I really be missed? Maybe by some, not really by others. On top of that I really enjoy writing for the magazine Root and Sprout but that takes time, too. You make some very good points and things I will consider. I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, I know that much, but I continue to consider whether my influence is needed. I completely agree with you about finding teachers. I have found many in the past year and you are one of my best! Thank you for being there for me. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Debbie Yosts last blog post..Two Request</em></abbr></abbr></em> I find your timing quite interesting. I have been struggling lately on whether to proceed or not in blogging. I love it. I really do, but it takes so much time. Not just the posting, but the keeping up on other blogs. Then, I go out and read so many other blogs on Down syndrome awareness and wonder if I really have that much more to offer. Peanut did not have many of the medical problems that so many other children did. Would I really be missed? Maybe by some, not really by others. On top of that I really enjoy writing for the magazine Root and Sprout but that takes time, too.

You make some very good points and things I will consider. I’m not going anywhere anytime soon, I know that much, but I continue to consider whether my influence is needed.

I completely agree with you about finding teachers. I have found many in the past year and you are one of my best! Thank you for being there for me.

Debbie Yosts last blog post..Two Request

]]> By: Five in the Morning 102408 « StickyFigure http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/#comment-5122 Five in the Morning 102408 « StickyFigure Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:21:09 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1569#comment-5122 [...] How to use your web influence wisely, a great list from Joanna Young. [...] [...] How to use your web influence wisely, a great list from Joanna Young. [...]

]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/how-to-use-your-web-influence-wisely/#comment-5121 Joanna Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:18:00 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1569#comment-5121 Vered, thanks for taking the time to pop over here, esp when you are inundated with comments! Taking time to read before publishing is a good idea in any case but esp when you're writing more personal stuff. I often count myself lucky that I'm not - makes many aspects of blogging a whole lot easier. Damien, thanks. I'm going to be recommending it to myself too :-) Vered, thanks for taking the time to pop over here, esp when you are inundated with comments! Taking time to read before publishing is a good idea in any case but esp when you’re writing more personal stuff. I often count myself lucky that I’m not – makes many aspects of blogging a whole lot easier.

Damien, thanks. I’m going to be recommending it to myself too :-)

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