tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post6029708873497626743..comments2023-03-18T08:41:46.111-07:00Comments on For Write or Wrong: Platform, SchmatformGreta Iglhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647468825542451799noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post-29264479970562445782009-08-12T14:59:19.213-07:002009-08-12T14:59:19.213-07:00I was happy to see you joined Twitter today. It wo...I was happy to see you joined Twitter today. It won't provide any miracles in platform building, but it will help you toot your own horn. You write so well I expect the word of mouth will do the heavy lifting as to building the platform.<br /><br />Anyway, welcome to Twitter. Just don't let it grab you by the throat and not let go. Like you said, writing time is precious. ;)<br />~jonJ. M. Strotherhttp://www.jmstrother.com/tiki-view_blog.php?blogId=1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post-10890475995478191662009-08-04T03:13:47.433-07:002009-08-04T03:13:47.433-07:00I enjoy your writting and totally agree about prom...I enjoy your writting and totally agree about promoting your own work. It all helps get you out there amongst the big guns. <br /><br />LeaLea Bristowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522766618423489633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post-8908773194724319472009-07-27T20:15:52.014-07:002009-07-27T20:15:52.014-07:00Amen, sister Greta. I've taken the anti-Horse...Amen, sister Greta. I've taken the anti-Horse-Before-The-Cart stance ever since this Twittery Platform rave started and have felt very much in the minority. Glad to see you parse it out so logically and convincingly.<br /><br />--JohnJ.C. Towlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332454397777029723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post-75296538633344030432009-07-17T18:27:54.435-07:002009-07-17T18:27:54.435-07:00Ravenne~A yahoo group sounds like a great idea. He...Ravenne~A yahoo group sounds like a great idea. Here's my email: greta_igl@yahoo.com<br /><br />Paige~your blog is a stitch. I smile every time I read it.<br /><br />GretaGreta Iglhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10647468825542451799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post-87795890496186338262009-07-17T12:33:24.707-07:002009-07-17T12:33:24.707-07:00Great post. It is the writing that best promotes a...Great post. It is the writing that best promotes a writer.<br />I do the blog thang for my entertainment and if it some how promotes me all the better<br />Happy weekend!... Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702664099837224184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post-81553054370848300052009-07-17T12:14:28.075-07:002009-07-17T12:14:28.075-07:00Hi Greta,
Great Article. I've put off doing m...Hi Greta,<br /><br />Great Article. I've put off doing much of the "platform" work because I'd rather be writing. I'm beginning to get my work out more, so now's the time to get the blog up and running. It'll serve as many things, but I don't want to be tied to maintaining it everyday. It's a tool. It has to be useful for me to justify spending time on it.<br /><br />That said, About the TAP challenge. I've been in touch with a couple of writers who mentioned the idea of setting up a Yahoo site just for this challenge. Password protected, of course. We could all report on our blogs and post questions or ask advice in the yahoo group. What do you think?<br /><br />RavenneRavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11906089638356227232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post-53440847747820988412009-07-17T09:44:28.585-07:002009-07-17T09:44:28.585-07:00That's basically what Elmore Leonard says: Le...That's basically what Elmore Leonard says: Learn how to write a good story; the rest will take care of itself. (paraphrased)<br /><br />Writing does come first, but I still think a writer needs to establish a presence. Think of those authors like Seth Harwood, who used the internet to create a stir about their book and eventually landed a contract.<br /><br />Like you and Linda have already mentioned, its about balance.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753736809917062955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post-10550299212643600882009-07-17T07:10:28.133-07:002009-07-17T07:10:28.133-07:00Linda, you've got it exactly right: balance is...Linda, you've got it exactly right: balance is key. And you're right about the benefits of social networking, too. My problem always stems from deciding which ones to pick. The web offers us soooo many great opportunities. I feel like a cat chasing my own tail trying to take advantage of them all.<br /><br />Will stop by your blog later...<br /><br />GretaGreta Iglhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10647468825542451799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560998983662708651.post-88946645928641231332009-07-17T06:59:25.112-07:002009-07-17T06:59:25.112-07:00Agreed. The writing ALWAYS comes first. But I also...Agreed. The writing ALWAYS comes first. But I also believe writing can become an isolating, lonely process. I have learned so much about the craft and the business, though, through 'social networks' and would be lost as a writer without them. There is a balance, as with everything in life...<br /><br />Speaking of promotion, left you a teeny weeny award on my blog - fetch it when you have a chance... Peace, LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.com