tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post223804509796117812..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Starting with PlatformJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-71338420843861621492016-02-05T17:05:15.356+10:002016-02-05T17:05:15.356+10:00Glad it was helpful :)Glad it was helpful :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-87160604688813457112016-02-03T17:59:51.363+10:002016-02-03T17:59:51.363+10:00This is just what I needed to hear right now, Jean...This is just what I needed to hear right now, Jeanette ... and, as always, I'm a day or two behind with reading and commenting. That seems to be the way it is for me at the moment. :) I need to implement a number of your suggestions ... and am also very much looking forward to hearing from Iola Goulton in March.Miss Minhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908243287393389500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-33963571839907424662016-02-03T17:56:12.293+10:002016-02-03T17:56:12.293+10:00Your blog never fails to touch and to teach me, An...Your blog never fails to touch and to teach me, Anusha. xxxMiss Minhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908243287393389500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-15769893299202681002016-02-02T21:35:32.308+10:002016-02-02T21:35:32.308+10:00Thanks Iola. Looking forward to you post next mont...Thanks Iola. Looking forward to you post next month :) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-67651359946133761022016-02-02T17:47:18.817+10:002016-02-02T17:47:18.817+10:00Thanks Kaye. That's great to hear your experie...Thanks Kaye. That's great to hear your experience has been similar to mine. Yes, you too!Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37111978353221513142016-02-02T17:46:29.716+10:002016-02-02T17:46:29.716+10:00Thanks Narelle. I started my blog writing only bec...Thanks Narelle. I started my blog writing only because God asked me to do it. I didn't do it happily either. But then of course - He turned it into a ministry and I have been deeply blessed. Because often, the words He asked me to write each week often were also words He spoke to me and I was 'forced' to practice what I preached! :) A learning experience and a needed one, even if sometimes painful.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-43660284447271561072016-02-02T16:49:33.769+10:002016-02-02T16:49:33.769+10:00Thanks, Jeanette, for an excellent start to our AC...Thanks, Jeanette, for an excellent start to our ACW/CWD series. It's a great platform (!) for me to build on next month.Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-74184784347930660622016-02-02T16:41:06.639+10:002016-02-02T16:41:06.639+10:00Thanks Narelle :)Thanks Narelle :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-33753663640772177052016-02-02T16:40:47.317+10:002016-02-02T16:40:47.317+10:00Hi Susanne - thanks for sharing your experience; s...Hi Susanne - thanks for sharing your experience; strong encouragement to start building those connections today - preparing for the future. And congrats on the release of your first novel. It looks intriguing :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-2852387277918269592016-02-02T14:48:19.029+10:002016-02-02T14:48:19.029+10:00Jeanette, excellent post! Thanks for sharing your ...Jeanette, excellent post! Thanks for sharing your tips on author platforms with us :) Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-14874740336231368682016-02-02T14:34:28.186+10:002016-02-02T14:34:28.186+10:00Hi Paula, I agree, it's free and relatively ea...Hi Paula, I agree, it's free and relatively easy for anyone to create a blog or website. If you don't take it slowly with social media, you risk burning out and not getting any actual writing done. Social media can be a time drain. Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-43685254115100706462016-02-02T14:27:20.765+10:002016-02-02T14:27:20.765+10:00Anusha, It's lovely how you've created an ...Anusha, It's lovely how you've created an author platform as a ministry :) Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-52811703366069443122016-02-02T11:02:59.372+10:002016-02-02T11:02:59.372+10:00Thanks Jeanette for your post. It was posts such a...Thanks Jeanette for your post. It was posts such as this that prompted me to create my own Blog 18 months ago. The question of why should a writer with virtually nil publications have a website caught my attention until I finally 'got' the concept and took the plunge. Not particularly technical, or connected to a significant number of networks, the journey was slow going. I am blessed with the opportunity of releasing my first novel in less than 2 weeks. Am I glad I have a Blog and Facebook Page up and running? Am I super glad I feel connected to numerous writers who share my interest? Absolutely! Articles such as the one today were among the most valuable gems of wisdom writers chose to share.Susanne Timpanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162067477435010962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66955797255634509162016-02-02T11:00:46.095+10:002016-02-02T11:00:46.095+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Susanne Timpanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162067477435010962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-65818012883028706042016-02-01T14:01:23.976+10:002016-02-01T14:01:23.976+10:00Thanks Nola.
Both very good points. I'm like...Thanks Nola. <br /><br />Both very good points. I'm like you - I stop looking at certain people's posts if all they do is promote their own stuff (often the same links over and over again). Repetitively saying 'Like me' 'click on my link' can seem like begging. I want to know why I should 'click' or 'like'. That said, I often will support or 'like' those are willing to support others. <br /><br />And, there is no doubt social media can be a huge time waster (though it is fun to be able to use Facebook as part of my 'job'). Balance is very important. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-55359608084989595662016-02-01T13:53:16.042+10:002016-02-01T13:53:16.042+10:00Great post Jenny. Those traps to avoid are especi...Great post Jenny. Those traps to avoid are especially good. I get turned off pretty quickly if someone just appears to be promoting themselves all the time without actually contributing to a group, but time is also an issue. Social media can be a great instrument to build platform but can also suck a lot of hours, so it's important to think about the best investment of time. Lots of food for thought. Thanks for sharing :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56700550188918964692016-02-01T13:17:29.981+10:002016-02-01T13:17:29.981+10:00Thanks Rita
Agreed, we often hear this over and o...Thanks Rita<br /><br />Agreed, we often hear this over and over again - though there are always people just starting out who can benefit from thinking about such things. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-20766577529876485722016-02-01T13:14:09.799+10:002016-02-01T13:14:09.799+10:00Thanks Paula
Three are just so many opportunities...Thanks Paula<br /><br />Three are just so many opportunities out there and sometimes there can be a bit of learning curve. Knowing what works for us and our audience - and not trying to do everything - really helps towards sustainability and sanity. <br /><br />I appreciated the help and wisdom of others - including your own.Thanks :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-35530116532062764982016-02-01T13:10:35.573+10:002016-02-01T13:10:35.573+10:00Hi Kay
Glad your website and blogging is working ...Hi Kay<br /><br />Glad your website and blogging is working for you :) I'm often not as regular as I should be with my blogs but I think being in there for the long haul is as important as blogging regularly and often. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-31587779962364138432016-02-01T13:07:49.108+10:002016-02-01T13:07:49.108+10:00Hi Anusha. Glad you loved the photo - taken at the...Hi Anusha. Glad you loved the photo - taken at the Art Gallery at Pomona (a converted train station). <br /><br />And that's a fantastic point about how our platform in itself can be a ministry. I've had that experience too and feel touched when something I've shared is just the right word in season for someone else. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-51244854205650729202016-02-01T11:13:54.005+10:002016-02-01T11:13:54.005+10:00Sometimes it might feel like preaching to the choi...Sometimes it might feel like preaching to the choir. But we all need reminding of these important issues. Oh yes, there's such a lot to writing nowadays. We authors need to do so much more just to make folk aware of our books. Thanks Jeanette!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-58918053195629595212016-02-01T10:26:11.189+10:002016-02-01T10:26:11.189+10:00Hi Jenny,
Thanks for the great tips and links. In ...Hi Jenny,<br />Thanks for the great tips and links. In these times when it's so easy to create a blog or website for free or next to nothing, and with virtually no technical skills, I'd encourage everyone to add these to their platforms too.<br /><br />I also like your advice to take it slowly, carefully tackling one thing at a time, rather than being in a rush to get many, many things happening on your platform all at once. <br /><br />And as always, it's great to have the support from others travelling similar paths. Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-64432393503023536822016-02-01T09:02:44.531+10:002016-02-01T09:02:44.531+10:00Hi Anusha. I also felt as you did and, although I ...Hi Anusha. I also felt as you did and, although I don't blog and add to my web page as often as I should, I do see the value in keeping our presence out there.Keep up the good work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608069348521305754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-49488027150064313992016-02-01T08:28:15.147+10:002016-02-01T08:28:15.147+10:00Great post Jenny. Thank you. I remember God needin...Great post Jenny. Thank you. I remember God needing to take me kicking and screaming (4 years ago), before I yielded to His nudges to have my own website and blog. After a publisher friend gently explained why it was important, I finally plunged in and then never looked back. I'd thought then that there was too much to read out there anyway - why add to it? Now I look back and am so glad I did. For me, apart from building a platform it has been a ministry in itself and I have been deeply blessed to be able to touch others each week through my blogs. So building my platform turned out to be even more meaningful that I'd anticipated. Loved your picture of the waiting room. And thank you for sharing those traps to avoid. Some much needed things in there to think about. Many thanks Jenny. Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.com