tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post8700586510281281254..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: #iwsg: Shorts for the Summer?Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82860953743583669542014-05-10T18:37:23.804-07:002014-05-10T18:37:23.804-07:00Brevity is not my strength with blog posts, most o...Brevity is not my strength with blog posts, most of the time. I tend to ramble. It's funny since poetry and short stories require word economy. <br />Maybe my blog is just where I let loose...Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31943383212340170472014-05-09T06:20:54.622-07:002014-05-09T06:20:54.622-07:00Depending on who's blogging, I like both ~ lon...Depending on who's blogging, I like both ~ long and short posts. I know most folks prefer reading brief articles, including myself. Of course, when it comes to my own writing I find it difficult to wind things down. I definitely will check out this blogger chick you mentioned. Maybe, I will learn something from her. Speaking of shorts, I am about ready to pull mine out and wear them the next time I am out running errands. It's heating up here in Knoxville, TN too much! Thanks for the tip!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47833225050451043532014-05-08T18:25:44.365-07:002014-05-08T18:25:44.365-07:00I can when I put my mind to it. My A-Z Challenge f...I can when I put my mind to it. My A-Z Challenge featured short posts (for me at least, as I have a tendency to ramble a bit) and scattered on both of my blogs are short posts. I think my shortest post was about 55 words or so.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39939314420668407922014-05-07T23:34:22.224-07:002014-05-07T23:34:22.224-07:00I love reading short posts, but haven't writte...I love reading short posts, but haven't written too many of them myself. I'm a hypocrit :)dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77648997751317048202014-05-07T22:36:51.229-07:002014-05-07T22:36:51.229-07:00Liza -- When I start editing I usually add more st...Liza -- When I start editing I usually add more stuff. I fall in love with my words.<br /><br />Yvonne -- No one anywhere is likely to see me in shorts.<br /><br />Sheena-Kay-- I'm thinking of going on a diet in the next couple months--oh, I don't guess by "greatness" you were referring to my size.<br /><br />CW -- Not even pictures. Takes more time than I want to invest.<br /><br />Angels-- I'll probably keep posts short but still end up with long responses to comments.<br /><br />Shannon -- Once I get going I sometimes have a hard time shutting up.<br /><br />Juneta -- It's worth a try for a while!<br /><br />Lee<br /><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24364888233806581692014-05-07T20:33:01.629-07:002014-05-07T20:33:01.629-07:00I like the idea of short post. I will need to try...I like the idea of short post. I will need to try that and check out the blog.<br /><br />Fellow IWSG here<br />Happy Writing<br />Juneta at <a href="http://junetakey.com/" rel="nofollow">Writer's Gambit</a><br /><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41484132118537102382014-05-07T20:23:58.792-07:002014-05-07T20:23:58.792-07:00I'm awful at short posts. I guess I just alway...I'm awful at short posts. I guess I just always have too much to say. :D Good luck to you!<br />Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69183044075449358692014-05-07T19:41:28.688-07:002014-05-07T19:41:28.688-07:00I am facing the same issue: trying to get more int...I am facing the same issue: trying to get more into my writing but I spend so much time on my blog that I often get sidetracked. So I'm going to take on the same attitude : shorts for the summer! And I do like short-ish blog posts because I can get caught up in reading blogs and not getting anything done. <br />Great idea Lee: shorts for summer. Love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51018289694896864172014-05-07T16:07:15.318-07:002014-05-07T16:07:15.318-07:00Two words: Lotsa pictures. (Yeah, I know it defe...Two words: Lotsa pictures. (Yeah, I know it defeats the purpose of a writer's blog, but but it sure helps out a general idiocy blogger like me!)CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21456672831284582014-05-07T13:42:47.130-07:002014-05-07T13:42:47.130-07:00I write post that I feel are good enough or with t...I write post that I feel are good enough or with things I want to share. At times I can get wordy. Especially during bloghops. Good luck but focus on maintaining your greatness Arlee.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58719336217964320002014-05-07T13:34:31.654-07:002014-05-07T13:34:31.654-07:00All depends on the subject you're writing abou...All depends on the subject you're writing about. When I saw the title I thought of you turning up at LA WITH SHORTS ON, how wrong can a person be?<br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13642203982529520112014-05-07T13:06:09.218-07:002014-05-07T13:06:09.218-07:00I used to write much longer posts, but try now to ...I used to write much longer posts, but try now to keep them under 500 words. It doesn't always happen, but when I force myself to focus on what is most important, I can usually chop a paragraph or two.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87140401222570972112014-05-07T12:27:35.314-07:002014-05-07T12:27:35.314-07:00FAE -- Since I didn't want to conflict with #I...FAE -- Since I didn't want to conflict with #ISWG I'm doing my results in a special post on Friday. I mentioned that on my original BOTB post. I'm trying to keep my posts shorter. And for me that's difficult.<br /><br />Tara -- I need more time to write and I've got some summer travel scheduled which probably means I won't be writing like I should.<br /><br />L.Diane -- Since the summers can be slow it might not really hurt that much.<br /><br />C.Lee -- I like to experiment on this blog.<br /><br />Andrew -- Your name is synonymous with brevity--in comparison to some things I suppose.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25076736674800464572014-05-07T12:18:56.183-07:002014-05-07T12:18:56.183-07:00Chrys -- For me long posts can be somewhat compuls...Chrys -- For me long posts can be somewhat compulsive.<br /><br />StMc -- Yes, you've inspired me to try to shorten some of my posts. My BOTB results will be announced on Friday. I have a special post ready to go for that and it will be longer than today's post.<br /><br />Stephanie B-- I guess with non-fiction we try to cover more bases and eliminate any open ends. Can I do some of these effectively in few words? I'm going to test it out.<br /><br />Stephanie F --I try to follow that advice. I've actually brought it to the attention of some bloggers when they have huge unbroken blocks of text but so far they've always ignored me. They don't get many readers either. It's their loss.<br /><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50784503329062826902014-05-07T11:58:00.530-07:002014-05-07T11:58:00.530-07:00Following the Whispers is a cool title.
You know h...Following the Whispers is a cool title.<br />You know how I am with brevity...Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87344317321997991702014-05-07T11:08:26.625-07:002014-05-07T11:08:26.625-07:00All is relative. What's short for one is just ...All is relative. What's short for one is just right for another. Here's to experimenting and finding what suits you best. <br /><br />My summer shorts are old jean cutoffs. They work for me.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-871227925142748662014-05-07T11:04:14.580-07:002014-05-07T11:04:14.580-07:00I'm considering taking the summer off except f...I'm considering taking the summer off except for my IWSG duties at the site.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76686492328533450572014-05-07T11:01:49.516-07:002014-05-07T11:01:49.516-07:00some are more wordy than others... that's okay...some are more wordy than others... that's okay! it makes you you =) but if you want to cut back so you can write, that sounds like a good plan. <br /><br />thanks for inventing the a to z challenge - it's the best for making connections!<br /><br />and thanks for commenting on my cover reveal =)Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51577463133254291762014-05-07T10:49:39.526-07:002014-05-07T10:49:39.526-07:00Oh yeah, I can keep it short. NOT REALLY! Unless, ...Oh yeah, I can keep it short. NOT REALLY! Unless, of course, I'm just posting a tune.<br /><br />BTW, speaking of tunes, I'm looking for your your BOTB results. Today's the day.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19716905747065836762014-05-07T10:46:45.900-07:002014-05-07T10:46:45.900-07:00I know for many people writing a short post is har...I know for many people writing a short post is harder than writing a long one...but reading a long post is always much more difficult than reading a short one! My day job is writing blogs and articles for clients and I learn a little from what they tell me to do! You should never have long blocks of text without breaking it up at all. I'm required to put subheads in every article/blog of more than 200 words because it seems less daunting to the reader. People also love "5 ways to..." posts because they can go through and see the points and read the rest if they want. Long blocks of text are just really daunting to the average busy, easily distracted reader.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78046288130284431582014-05-07T10:29:04.792-07:002014-05-07T10:29:04.792-07:00I am glad you asked this question. Through the A t...I am glad you asked this question. Through the A to Z challenge I experienced all sort of different blog lengths and styles. I try to stick to my sweet spot which is a medium length post. I feel lighter and happy when I am able to create a short post and worry about myself, LOL, when they get too long. It is an interesting process. I find that with nonfiction I can go on and on and have to eventually limit myself while in fiction I struggle daily to reach my word count goals.Stephanie Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733161052986125051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56185957172487188942014-05-07T10:13:28.170-07:002014-05-07T10:13:28.170-07:00POSTSCRIPT:
Incidentally, how'd your 'BOTB...POSTSCRIPT:<br />Incidentally, how'd your 'BOTB' turn out? Who won?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39453870346884242452014-05-07T10:12:27.280-07:002014-05-07T10:12:27.280-07:00LEE ~
Yeah, I'm a big believer in short blog b...LEE ~<br />Yeah, I'm a big believer in short blog bits so as not to lose the reader's interest.<br /><br />You know the ol' slogan: K.I.S.S. ("Keep It Short, Stupid!") I always try to keep that in mind when composing blog bits.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54762674840742711822014-05-07T10:09:48.479-07:002014-05-07T10:09:48.479-07:00I write in depth too. I can't help it. My post...I write in depth too. I can't help it. My post today is short though. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24148045849949003672014-05-07T09:38:57.962-07:002014-05-07T09:38:57.962-07:00Patricia -- I admit guilty to the same. My posts ...Patricia -- I admit guilty to the same. My posts are shorter than they used to be, but still I'd like to make them even more succinct.<br /><br />Teresa -- For me it depends on what I'm writing about. But I like your final advice.<br /><br />Samantha -- I think it's the nature of the format and the topic. Sometimes I want to explain something thoroughly so it will be clear to readers. I want to see if I can do the same in less words.<br /><br />Hart -- I've tried some of that short fiction and have to admire those who pull it off successfully. But, yeah, I get so into some of my topics that I want to delve into them and cover all the bases.<br /><br />Margo -- That's true. Though I guess one might cite the show biz adage of "Always leave 'em wanting more". I'm going to see what I can achieve going shorter, but I don't think I'll be always able to do it.<br /><br />Sam -- I usually have less time in the summer since my wife is off from her teaching job during the summer and we do things.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com