tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3937716884825936633..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: More Challenges: Reaching for the StarsArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56489983314628815062011-03-15T23:01:56.725-07:002011-03-15T23:01:56.725-07:00KD -- Spread the word as much as you can. That pr...KD -- Spread the word as much as you can. That press release may not be as tricky as you think. See the rest of my post on this topic-- they are found after this post.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12496149536399600182011-03-15T20:16:00.944-07:002011-03-15T20:16:00.944-07:00I just joined your challenge a few moments ago and...I just joined your challenge a few moments ago and about to blog about it. Since it connects to both my Twitter and my Facebook account. The press release is a little bit tricky for my area but I am always up for a challenge. <br /><br />Thank you for the chance to take my creativity to another level and I look forward to reading your work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732006064321712054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62536303932749581492011-03-14T22:59:57.280-07:002011-03-14T22:59:57.280-07:00Nahno -- Find the right person and give them the r...Nahno -- Find the right person and give them the right pitch with the right spin and it can be done. Publicity for the Challenge and for you.<br /><br />Paula -- As much as we can spread the word will help.<br /><br />Michael -- Let me know when you do the post and I try to link to it.<br /><br />Mariah -- I'll try to get to your blog as soon as I can. Have gotten a little behind of late.<br /><br />Sharon -- come on, you have a great time and you have so much to offer.<br /><br />Kelly -- It will be great to have you with us.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51104553157111014362011-03-13T12:15:09.754-07:002011-03-13T12:15:09.754-07:00Yvonne sent me over here and I'm excited to jo...Yvonne sent me over here and I'm excited to join in the fun! What a wonderful idea. Count me in :) -- Kellyseptembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46904236985633260652011-03-12T21:34:53.354-08:002011-03-12T21:34:53.354-08:00I'm getting closer to a yes vote for the A-Z C...I'm getting closer to a yes vote for the A-Z Challenge...Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60907880074125114432011-03-12T17:55:26.092-08:002011-03-12T17:55:26.092-08:00Hopping by and I'm so glad I found you! I'...Hopping by and I'm so glad I found you! I'm a new follower and would love if you would hop by my new blog at http://www.formulamom.com and check it out!<br /><br />I'm really glad to have found this because I think I want to take on the challenge! What a fun (and challenging) idea!Mariah @ FormulaMom.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502942791493613237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55888439426058928352011-03-12T15:19:14.392-08:002011-03-12T15:19:14.392-08:00Hi, Lee,
I can try to snag a few more. Almost eve...Hi, Lee,<br /><br />I can try to snag a few more. Almost everyone I am friendly with is in the challenge. I'll do a post during the week to rev things up .... I hope it helps.<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41713511428074860102011-03-12T14:01:58.607-08:002011-03-12T14:01:58.607-08:00I have a lot of writer friends on Facebook so I...I have a lot of writer friends on Facebook so I'll 'advertise' the challenge on there.<br />Really looking forward to April!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63951028432739290442011-03-12T12:54:05.345-08:002011-03-12T12:54:05.345-08:00That's a great idea. The newspaper might actua...That's a great idea. The newspaper might actualy do this. I would never have thought about it, but what better to spread the word and get us recognized. <br />Thanks<br /><a href="http://nahnomclein.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><i> Nahno ∗ McLein</i> ™</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16548562702122142828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89737777329929419982011-03-12T11:39:34.640-08:002011-03-12T11:39:34.640-08:00Hilary -- Thanks for all you are doing to help out...Hilary -- Thanks for all you are doing to help out. I can't make A to Z the bigger success that it can be on my own. I need the help of as many imaginative and ambitious dreamers that I can find.<br /><br />Ella -- I'm hoping that at least a few out there will be open to my suggestions. In any undertaking that involves a lot of people, it is usually just a few that really step in to shoulder the most responsibility. I'm hoping that we'll get some real visionaries grabbing hold here to make A to Z as big as I hope some of our authors' novels might become in the marketplace. But promotion is essential.<br /><br />Will -- Newspapers are but one media outlet--there are many more. More and more people are aware of what blogging is and an article or an interview in a media source can educate more. Ingenuity is what it will take to get the word out. You can tell your neighbors and spread the word a little. You can have the media inform the public and you can spread the word a little more--or perhaps a lot. I'll be addressing this topic in my upcoming posts. I just encourage everyone not to be negative about it, but to believe that it can be done and will be done. When you release your book you will most likely have to be doing most of the promotion. Now's a good time to practice technique and to learn so ways to do it. Go for it! You can do it just as well as anyone can do it.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3994199614560021752011-03-12T11:20:57.128-08:002011-03-12T11:20:57.128-08:00Are you sure a newspaper is an efficient method of...Are you sure a newspaper is an efficient method of spreading the word? Most of the population don't know what Blogging is. I'm curious to hear how it works out.Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52190710574608079662011-03-12T11:04:51.525-08:002011-03-12T11:04:51.525-08:00I love your suggestions and am open to try a few. ...I love your suggestions and am open to try a few. I have asked a few bloggers, but know only one who is brave enough to accept the challenge!<br /><br />All great ideas~Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32152615238855095932011-03-12T10:22:08.720-08:002011-03-12T10:22:08.720-08:00Hi Arlee .. great thoughts .. just being a part of...Hi Arlee .. great thoughts .. just being a part of it is so exciting for this year .. let alone all the work you're doing .. <br /><br />I must get on over and meet some more bloggers .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34608368019506203222011-03-12T09:00:40.578-08:002011-03-12T09:00:40.578-08:00Alex -- I had thought of putting up a sample relea...Alex -- I had thought of putting up a sample release so now that you've requested it I think I will. Maybe I will even put up more than one and add an extra day or two to my upcoming week's posts. Let me see how much interests develops with my weekend posts. I know I'm stepping into territory that scares away many people, but I think that once they start thinking about this topic they will begin to realize the importance of self-promotion if they don't yet understand it completely. <br />Some of my posts this week may get long, but I hope it will be valuable information and inspiration.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2119321421796105312011-03-12T08:12:46.212-08:002011-03-12T08:12:46.212-08:00Spreading the word! And why don't you create a...Spreading the word! And why don't you create a sample press release and post it? Make it easy for those who choose to go that route. Then all they'd have to do is copy, change a few things, and send it off.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75230061462958394972011-03-12T06:10:56.265-08:002011-03-12T06:10:56.265-08:00Bish -- That's the spirit! Now try to collect...Bish -- That's the spirit! Now try to collect some additional readers for us from the non-blogging crowd!Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4489285014531005692011-03-12T06:09:33.848-08:002011-03-12T06:09:33.848-08:00becca -- I'll will be happy to address any que...becca -- I'll will be happy to address any questions or concerns via email (in my profile).Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83835589470354420662011-03-12T06:09:18.957-08:002011-03-12T06:09:18.957-08:00I have a post coming up on Monday inviting blogger...I have a post coming up on Monday inviting bloggers to join up!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79972690327524266882011-03-12T06:07:57.521-08:002011-03-12T06:07:57.521-08:00Cathy -- Sorry won't be participating with us ...Cathy -- Sorry won't be participating with us this year. Maybe you can still mention the Challenge another time or two on your blog. And thanks for your kind words here.<br /><br />Yvonne -- I'd like to stir up some enthusiasm among those who normal don't read blogs. It would be fun to have readers outside of the blog community checking in with the challenge. It's going to be up to us to spread the word. You've been doing some great posts and I really appreciate you for doing that.<br /><br />Ivan -- There you go! There are many places we can all think of where we can get a mention about the challenge. An organization to which you belong is a great place to start spreading the word to people with common interests.<br /><br />Words Crafter -- Facebook, Twitter, and other social media are all great places to plant seeds to get people curious and wanting to know more. I've got some ideas coming on my post tomorrow.<br /><br />Jess -- Yes, please stop at both of our blogs on Monday. <br /><br />Gregg -- 12 million blogs and billions of people in the world--we've got a lot more people we can reach out to. Attaining big success is not achieved by dreaming small.<br /><br />Dezmond -- We believed that the 500 was attainable and so is 1000 or 10,000. Almost anything is possible if the will to achieve them is strong enough.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43020026358728333072011-03-12T06:07:03.810-08:002011-03-12T06:07:03.810-08:00the A to ZZ challenge looks to be fun have a few q...the A to ZZ challenge looks to be fun have a few questions tht i will be emailing you aboutRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213055916162799647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7795345697328027382011-03-12T05:50:35.622-08:002011-03-12T05:50:35.622-08:00see, Dezzy told ya you were gonna get a half a tho...see, Dezzy told ya you were gonna get a half a thousand of participants :) I must open my clairvoyance agency :)DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54279020490511360512011-03-12T05:35:20.304-08:002011-03-12T05:35:20.304-08:00Wow 500! There are over 12 million blogs so we hav...Wow 500! There are over 12 million blogs so we have a fair piece to go to get them all! I have already written the first weeks of April I want to get a good start on it. <br /><br />Thank God I found that post option button early on...Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44385626462613759982011-03-12T05:16:27.709-08:002011-03-12T05:16:27.709-08:00I'll look for you on Alex's blog! I'm ...I'll look for you on Alex's blog! I'm very glad that your friend is okay, and look forward to the guest post :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8176757154751585842011-03-12T03:48:45.597-08:002011-03-12T03:48:45.597-08:00I only have one local friend who blogs and he'...I only have one local friend who blogs and he's in college....<br /><br />But the newspaper release, that sounds interesting. And, how about a post on facebook? Instead of just a link. Or both!<br /><br />Looking forward to tomorrow's post!<br /><br />I'm glad your friend is safe!!!!<br /><br />Have a great Saturday!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28589507770381249382011-03-12T03:47:36.725-08:002011-03-12T03:47:36.725-08:00Thanks for the reminder, while I did post this on ...Thanks for the reminder, while I did post this on my blog and have three friends who have signed up now, I didn't think about the publicity. I will send this in my to our local writing organiztion WGOT for the once a month publicity blast they send out. On to 500 and beyond!Ivan the Terriblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15319459863513076437noreply@blogger.com