Comments on: Should Authors Own a Blog?

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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:57:01 +0000

[...] recently, by a blogger who reads and reviews romance novels, in which she asks the question, ‘should authors should have blogs?’ She provides some valid reasons for both sides of the argument, but my comment is if [...]

By: Curtis Chappell

Curtis Chappell — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:07:28 +0000

All very valid points indeed…Innate skills and talent aside, a blog forces you to create (if you take it seriously) which is a good thing.

Though I reckon it matters what you write…

I can’t imagine you’ll find much inspiration for the character development of the protagonist in a romance novel by reading or writing blogs ( I could be wrong).

But as an non-fiction writer, the internet is one of my many resources and a daily inspiration for the next book…

In this age, you’re living under a rock if you’re an author without a web presence, so even if you don’t plan to interact with your readers, a free blog is a walking bill-board if you use it correctly.

Write On!

By: Isabel G.

Isabel G. — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:03:42 +0000

It’s great for authors to have other ways of connecting with fans because it gets people more interested in their books. Plus, if someone was not already familiar with an author they could read more about them and their books and become interested in buying their work in the future.

However, even though I like when sites are updated with new information I understand that people have their own lives. I do not expect authors to update regulary and I do not stop being a fan of any author or person for not doing so.

By: Jennifer Leeland

Jennifer Leeland — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:00:46 +0000

Blogs are NOT for everyone. If an author doesn’t like to blog, it shows. It’s better (if an author hates/can’t blog) to find another way to be present for fans.
I have a cp who LOVES Twitter, hates blogging. Some people LOVE Facebook, hate MySpace. *shrugs* It’s important to find the thing that works for the individual.
I love blogging. But that’s ME.

By: katiebabs

katiebabs — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:49:52 +0000

Blogs are great because they are free and great PR to go and on and on why people should read your books.

Also, where else can put put up hot men or cute animal pictures?