Let’s say, hypothetically, someone didn’t want to write blog posts anymore. Would publishers send said person books if they posted reviews on Goodreads, Amazon and/or other assorted retail establishments or social media channels?
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A formatting question
On the off-chance that someone might leave a comment around here once in a while, let me pose this question to the peanut gallery: Do you prefer the podcasts be posted in the traditional format (a la Olen Steinhauer) or in the audio post format (a la Joseph Bottum)?
With the audio format readers on the front page can listen to the audio without having to click. But there is not title to introduce the post. Any strong opinions on this out there?
Collected Miscellany at Ten Years
This Blog began ten years ago yesterday . Kinda wild to think about that. It is hard to judge your own writing output over ten years but if I had to offer a judgement I would say that I have been inconsistent but persistent.
Continue readingCollected Miscellany at Ten Years
This Blog began ten years ago yesterday . Kinda wild to think about that. It is hard to judge your own writing output over ten years but if I had to offer a judgement I would say that I have been inconsistent but persistent.
Continue readingA Renewed Focus on Reviews and Interviews
Whatever strength remains at this site it lies in my books reviews and the occasional author interview. So I think it makes sense to focus on that and to work harder at posting reviews more often and with a greater level of engagement.
Continue readingMore than just books?
I have been thinking about how best to consolidate various blogging and social media type communications lately. And I think it makes sense to put most content here as it is the most consistent blog home I have. So I changed the theme and am going to experiment with broadening the scope beyond just book reviews (sports, theology, etc.). Any long time reader will not be holding their breath …
Writers Block? Why not change your blog theme …
If you check this blog regularly, first, God Bless You, and second you probably noticed I changed the theme yet again. I am a theme addict, I admit it. I am always on the quest for the perfect theme (and of course what this entails changes with my moods and ideas). For some reason the… Continue reading
Columbus Book Examiner = Me
Image via Wikipedia I am officially a/the Columbus Book Examiner. What’s this mean? It means I will be writing about books and authors at the Columbus Examiner. So: If you are a writer, author, or blogger in Ohio – or know of one – please let me know if I should link your site, go… Continue reading