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Armchair BEA Wednesday

5/28/2014

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Expanding Blogging Horizons

Since I've been blogging for less than a year, I still feel like I'm new to this whole venture. I've got to get a better handle on the blogging part before I can expand my horizons too far. Next on my list, though, is the social networking part of the blogging world. I'd like to start a Facebook page for my blog. And I know that Twitter is huge, so that should probably come next. It's kind of overwhelming, though. The few Twitter chats I've read have been pretty confusing. I can only imagine that participating will be more so - and yet incredibly fun at the same time!

Novellas/Short Stories

Honestly, short stories has never been a genre that I've had much love for. But like with anything else book-related, I know that can change if I just find the right book! I'll be on the hunt today for recommendations. I'm sure I'll find some good ones!
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Brenda @DailyMayo link
5/28/2014 03:46:31 am

Well, you have to start somewhere, and it looks like you're doing a great job so far!

--<a href="http://www.dailymayo.com/2014/05/28/6-must-read-short-stories-and-novellas/">Brenda @DailyMayo</a>

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
5/30/2014 10:12:58 am

Thanks! And I'll be sure to check out your short story recommendations!

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Steph link
5/28/2014 06:40:35 am

Your blog looks great! It looks like you are off to a wonderful start. It is wonderful that you are branching out little by little, too much can really be overwhelming when it comes to blogging.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
5/30/2014 10:13:56 am

I'm trying not to be overwhelmed, but it doesn't always happen, even with just the blog to keep up with. Thankfully, summer is coming soon, and I'll have oodles of time to play around!

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Wesley @ Library Educated link
5/28/2014 08:00:34 am

I'm less than a year blogging too. I figure being up and running and not having a mental breakdown is my accomplishment, haha

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
5/30/2014 10:22:11 am

Precisely! One step at a time. :)

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Allison Bruning link
5/28/2014 08:54:53 am

One important thing I learned about social media is not to overwhelm yourself with all the networks. The four major social media sites are Pinterest, Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Try to chose one of those and work on it. Then when you master one try to add another. Of all four of the ones I listed Google+ is the most popular.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
5/30/2014 10:24:28 am

Thanks for the tip, Allison. I didn't realize Google+ was the most popular. Sounds like I should tackle that one first!

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Vanessa link
5/28/2014 01:31:35 pm

Blogging is certainly overwhelming at times! The trick is to not give up. It would be nice if we see you around on Facebook and Twitter. That way, you'll know more fellow book bloggers.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
5/30/2014 10:25:03 am

Good point! I'll see what I can do this summer! :)

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Carrie @wvredreads link
5/28/2014 03:00:16 pm

I have found the more social media you add the less time you have for reading and actually blogging. But maybe that is just me.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
5/30/2014 10:26:07 am

I'm sure that's true, Carrie. Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to try to find a good balance!

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