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http://www.pageturnersbooks.org/ : Thank god it\'s Friday!

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 03:04:02 +0000

HI Becky! Glad to see you at the Hop! Sorry I goofed up the question! I modified it a bit. That's what I get for doing these things before I go to sleep at night! Silly me! I'll be back tomorrow to check out some of the posts you referenced. I'm especially intrigued by the article on titles!

Crazy-for-Books : Making the Switch to Wordpress

Tue, 31 May 2011 15:06:03 +0000

I'm worried about the GFC widget and getting that configured correctly. �I want to be sure that people who are following me will still be able to see my posts in Google Reader. �I use Feedburner for RSS, so I think I'll be okay there, I hope!!

I'm also having issues importing my comments from intensedebate.. Grr...

Crazy-for-Books : Book Blogger Hop: 5/27-5/30

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:07:53 +0000

Ohh! Never heard of that one!!

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:05:04 +0000

Ahh.. good point! �Thanks for mentioning that!

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:05:03 +0000

Please share as you see fit. �Thank you for the support!

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:47:07 +0000

Faye, I have to admit that I do that a lot. �I will read some of my reviews and think that they are just plain terrible. �Then I'll read a favorite blogger's posts and how amazingly written they are and I'll feel especially inadequate!! �It's not so much about caring what other people think than just writing from your heart and sharing what you feel. �People will connect with you if you are honest and just be who you are. �I hope that helps. �Keep it going! �:)

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:45:04 +0000

Oooh, I've never been called brilliant before!! �You've made my day! �Thanks! �I'm so glad this has helped you and that you continue on with your book blog! �Remember to do it for YOU and for no one else! �That's the key!

Crazy-for-Books : Book Blogger Hop: 5/27-5/30

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:28:03 +0000

Oh, I'm sorry :( �Try again later?

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:27:03 +0000

Well, I don't feel like anyone special in the blogging world, so I definitely suffer from insecurities on a daily basis. �One thing I've come to realize is this: �If someone else has beat you to the punch about a topic idea, it doesn't mean that YOU still can't post about it and say it in a new/different way. �If you feel compelled to post about something, post about it! �You can always link to the other person's post if you feel more comfortable! �Don't let someone else's post stop you from posting about it yourself. �We all have something to say and we all say it differently, so go for it! �

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:21:03 +0000

It's really difficult! �If you want to e-mail me, please feel free! �I struggle with it a lot, so if I can help, let me know!

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:20:03 +0000

LOL!!!! �I think that's the first time I've been called moldy..thanks for making me laugh!! �But you are so right! �Insecurity hits everyone, not just the new blogger. �Us moldy bloggers are always wondering: \"Why?\" \"What's wrong with me?\" \"What am I doing wrong?\" �You are definitely not alone!! �Just keep doing what you are doing because you love to do it!

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:06:04 +0000

Thank you! �That's one thing I've been feeling insecure about lately. �I've felt like changing it and making it more ... I don't know... modern or something. �I'm not really sure what I want to do with it, but I was feeling like I wanted to change it. �Thanks for telling me that. �It made me feel really good! �:)

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:04:03 +0000

Exactly! �Going back to that first blog post is a little scary. �But looking at how far I've come, I feel really proud. �So I try to hold onto those moments when I'm having doubts! �LOL! �Just be you! �We are all growing and our blogs will evolve as we grow. �But we shouldn't change them because we feel inferior or insecure about what we are doing. �Because then our blogs won't reflect our true selves. �Thanks for posting! �:)

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:01:04 +0000

I'm so glad you decided not to change your blog because you were feeling insecure about it! �You should only change it if YOU want to change it and not because you feel like you SHOULD change it! �Good for you! �:)

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:00:03 +0000

Isn't it, though? �I will stop by other blogs and think: �\"I should do that!\" or \"Why didn't I think of that?\" and I'll kick myself for not being a cooler or better blogger. �I'm trying to learn to be content being the blogger that I am and not trying to be anyone else!

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:58:03 +0000

Ha! �Thank you - that's really sweet of you to say. �I have MAJOR blog insecurity...like really bad.. LOL! �I think that's why I felt compelled to post about it today. �I figure if I'm struggling with it, then many people probably are, too. �:)

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:55:03 +0000

I think insecurity is especially hard for a new blogger because there are SO many blogs out there! �You just have to keep plugging away and doing it because you love it and not for any other reason. �There are many of us who are here if you have questions or need to vent about something! �We've all been where you are, so let us know how we can support you! �:) �Good luck!

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:53:04 +0000

Exactly! �It's all about YOU and showcasing your style. �We are all unique and we shouldn't compare ourselves to others because we are all so different!

Crazy-for-Books : Armchair BEA 2011: Blogging Insecurity

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:52:04 +0000

That's what is so great about our community. �There are so many great people who can lift us up when we are feeling down or feeling insecure about our blogging. �I love the relationships we've developed and continue to develop. �Keep on going!! �:)