tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post5650514623080181909..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: How to Build a Platform Chrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-77023772339091147072015-01-09T13:23:25.284-05:002015-01-09T13:23:25.284-05:00Thanks, Claudine! I am proud of my blog. :) I love...Thanks, Claudine! I am proud of my blog. :) I love Goodreads. I don't use Pinterest and don't think I will. It sounds like I'd get sucked into it and spend all day pinning stuff. lolChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-92066431323949296962015-01-09T07:39:43.510-05:002015-01-09T07:39:43.510-05:00You should be very proud of your blog, Chrys. Exce...You should be very proud of your blog, Chrys. Excellent contents here! I do have a Facebook page but don't do much interaction there. I'm enjoying Twitter more, but my favourite sites are still Goodreads and Pinterest. Blogging certainly is my most important step in building credibility as a writer. There were times I dreaded it because I didn't think my posts were interesting. But one learns in getting better and in having more faith. Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-66336421529791827102015-01-08T12:10:29.411-05:002015-01-08T12:10:29.411-05:00Nothing wrong with being Wonder Women! ;)Nothing wrong with being Wonder Women! ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-8819313990913944412015-01-07T16:34:10.352-05:002015-01-07T16:34:10.352-05:00I didn't want to blog back then but now that I...I didn't want to blog back then but now that I do, I LOVE IT! :DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-73084708445051664452015-01-07T16:33:21.870-05:002015-01-07T16:33:21.870-05:00I would never be able to manage two blogs! hahaI would never be able to manage two blogs! hahaChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-9689659333043555132015-01-07T09:27:23.328-05:002015-01-07T09:27:23.328-05:00HA! The first time I heard the word 'Blog'...HA! The first time I heard the word 'Blog' I wondered if it referred to something unpleasant. Turns out I was half right; you mean I'm supposed to brag? Now that I realize that isn't the point at all I find that blogging is actually quite an enjoyable method of engaging, as well as a marketing platform. <br />Great list, Chrys - thanks!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-53205790494699592312015-01-06T21:39:20.054-05:002015-01-06T21:39:20.054-05:00I keep two blogs, but the one I really enjoy is th...I keep two blogs, but the one I really enjoy is the semi-anonymous one--sagecoveredhills. I am sure if I really wanted to built a better platform, I would combine them. The other blog is linked to twitter, facebook, etc.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-10344799614778265342015-01-06T13:16:30.592-05:002015-01-06T13:16:30.592-05:00I wish I knew the secret, too. If I did, I'd s...I wish I knew the secret, too. If I did, I'd share it with you. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-6207382841764116822015-01-06T13:15:54.195-05:002015-01-06T13:15:54.195-05:00Finding a balance is important otherwise we'll...Finding a balance is important otherwise we'll either spend all our time promoting and not writing, or writing and not promoting. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-53450476694515875972015-01-06T13:15:16.169-05:002015-01-06T13:15:16.169-05:00Thanks, Yolanda! I'm honored that you think I&...Thanks, Yolanda! I'm honored that you think I's conquered the author platform, but I still feel like I'm just at the bottom of what I could be doing.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-41647572922443964212015-01-06T13:14:29.168-05:002015-01-06T13:14:29.168-05:00It takes a lot to be an author.It takes a lot to be an author.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-22927013421418214842015-01-06T13:14:08.581-05:002015-01-06T13:14:08.581-05:00Bedazzle does make us shine. ;)Bedazzle does make us shine. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-51481402940311281012015-01-06T13:13:33.174-05:002015-01-06T13:13:33.174-05:00I still struggle with it, too. Building a platform...I still struggle with it, too. Building a platform is a constant work-in-progress.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-67281339195641840662015-01-06T13:12:49.922-05:002015-01-06T13:12:49.922-05:00Being real, especially on social media, is a must....Being real, especially on social media, is a must. Readers like to know authors are real people. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-70577168741556689492015-01-06T13:12:10.362-05:002015-01-06T13:12:10.362-05:00Consistency is important and so is supporting othe...Consistency is important and so is supporting others. To get support you have to give it. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-46726769794298281932015-01-06T13:11:24.315-05:002015-01-06T13:11:24.315-05:00Making friends does lift you up. :)Making friends does lift you up. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-82080247279089438382015-01-06T12:41:11.260-05:002015-01-06T12:41:11.260-05:00I sure wish I knew the secret to a successful fan ...I sure wish I knew the secret to a successful fan base. I'm always amazed when a reader admits they follow and read my blog regularly. I don't know many who actually comment. Great list of must dos, Chrys. Thanks. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-23362677922778701712015-01-06T10:32:30.221-05:002015-01-06T10:32:30.221-05:00Great post as usual Chrys! I thought I read somewh...Great post as usual Chrys! I thought I read somewhere you need to spend at least some portion doing promotion - 20%? I think it's all about finding a happy balance :)<br /><br />Author Kat de Fallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020365234887171460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-18539539329853316282015-01-06T10:13:45.659-05:002015-01-06T10:13:45.659-05:00A platform has to offer something, and you've ...A platform has to offer something, and you've conquered that aspect. Great job! Me, I'm still learning, I prefer the writing part and it shows!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-33126370706077942992015-01-06T09:10:06.946-05:002015-01-06T09:10:06.946-05:00Wow. This sounds pretty intense. Wow. This sounds pretty intense. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-38893531410070243882015-01-06T00:14:30.876-05:002015-01-06T00:14:30.876-05:00Your platform is missing one thing. All of it was ...Your platform is missing one thing. All of it was amazing from blogs to Facebook to public speaking but....never forget the bedazzle. It makes you shine!! ☺️Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-7374084955017073912015-01-05T23:23:54.893-05:002015-01-05T23:23:54.893-05:00Great tips, Chrys. This is the part I most struggl...Great tips, Chrys. This is the part I most struggle with.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-47460593385300723022015-01-05T20:23:12.167-05:002015-01-05T20:23:12.167-05:00My advice is to let people really get to know you,...My advice is to let people really get to know you, not just your writing. You are a person, so don't only portray yourself as a writing machine. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-43983863491264119162015-01-05T20:17:43.335-05:002015-01-05T20:17:43.335-05:00The thing I learned is that you have to support ot...The thing I learned is that you have to support others if you want support. I also think it's important for bloggers to find their own voice and figure out what they want their blog to be about so that there's some consistency with posts (and so readers can know what to expect). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-20705910393975573732015-01-05T19:26:32.596-05:002015-01-05T19:26:32.596-05:00So far, I've gained readers/followers by being...So far, I've gained readers/followers by being as much a part of the community as I can. It's hard because I'm usually so busy, but by finding and making friends with other bloggers and joining in on bloghops and groups, people gravitate towards you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063165966816632456noreply@blogger.com