Comments on: Are You Really Wasting Your Time Blogging?

By: Marc

Marc — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:11:55 +0000

No problem Mark. As I mentioned, Eric was the one that started the whole discussion so it’s a good idea to stop by and read his post.

By: Would You Write if No One Was Around to Read Your Words

Would You Write if No One Was Around to Read Your Words — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:15:03 +0000

[...] Most freelancers will openly admit to being passionate about what they do, be it writing, designing, programming, whatever. But when the going gets tough – and trust me aspiring freelancers, it will get really tough – do you have what it takes to persevere? [...]

By: Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:02:14 +0000

Very interesting. Sometimes it seems like we find good and useful information if we just search a bit. I'll be checking out Eric's post based on your recommendation - thanks! Mark Dykeman’s last blog post..Gone commenting

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:58:52 +0000

@ Melissa – Good advice. Having a vision and even writing it down is an excellent way to stay focused. In many ways blogging can be compared to a small business and the businesses most likely to succeed are those that have a clear plan.

@ Lisa I’ve just been to your site. I can see why you are passionate about your blogging. Amazing photography! Thank you for sharing with us.

And thanks to both of you for taking the time to comment on my blog

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:18:08 +0000

Yupp, I just keep plugging away because I love what I’m doing. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I also love the traffic, comments, and the writing blog posts, but for me, it’s the pictures that tell the story.

So, persevering is what I’m all about……………….:)

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:45:57 +0000

There were moments back in the beginning, when I first started blogging, that I felt it was just a big waste of time. Looking back, I think that it had more to do with the fact that my vision for my blog needed a little work. This is one of the reasons that it's essential to blog about a topic you have passion for - that'll keep it interesting! Melissa Donovan’s last blog post..How to Create a Believable Character

By: Marc

Marc — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:45:01 +0000

Eric, thanks for asking the question in the first place. It was very thought provoking and has actually spawned a couple of ideas for me to follow up with.

This is the real essence and strength of the blogosphere or as you noobs call it, the blogopolis

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:29:50 +0000

Hey Marc, you summed it up well. Thanks for adding to the perspectives on this topic and sharing your insight. There's no doubt that perseverance is the key to ANY success, but as you mentioned at the end, we must also make the proper adjustments along the way. Eric Eric Hamm’s last blog post..9 Terrific Blogs about Blogging, Because 10 is 1 too Many