tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post3196797207358595440..comments2023-10-24T00:38:48.463+10:00Comments on Journeys in Creative Writing: Gob Smacking Stats on Short Stories in the BlogasphereJune Savillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-44246309396283958972008-10-23T15:50:00.000+10:002008-10-23T15:50:00.000+10:00Hi Sam Just had a look at 'Perfectly Cursed Life' ...Hi Sam <BR/>Just had a look at 'Perfectly Cursed Life' and left a calling card! Welcome to my fold at Journeys. Really pleased to chat to someone who enjoys short stories!<BR/>Hope your 'Body Chronic' is behaving for you. <BR/>Cheers<BR/>JuneJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-18697382720473373882008-10-23T13:30:00.000+10:002008-10-23T13:30:00.000+10:00Isn't it great to see where people are coming from...Isn't it great to see where people are coming from! I wish more would leave comments. <BR/><BR/>I'm happy to have stumbled upon your site and I'm enjoying your writing as I write this...well not just as I write it, but you know. <BR/><BR/>--Sam Grace also from Perfectly Cursed LifeKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793976372669381167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-36805883267559242952008-10-16T12:56:00.000+10:002008-10-16T12:56:00.000+10:00Hi VikkiFirst, you seem very hard on yourself - yo...Hi Vikki<BR/>First, you seem very hard on yourself - you may not have known a lot about blogging (I'd venture to say that few of us did) - but my goodness you've made a great fist ot it. The Red Chair Gallery is magical. <BR/>Thanks for your words about my stories - my cheeks are pink. Seriously though it really does help to have some feedback - especially if it's from someone who enjoys ones work. You have some good advice as well - I have the feedjit map but I think the live feed is even better and will take steps. Thank you.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-593637840505410722008-10-16T11:31:00.000+10:002008-10-16T11:31:00.000+10:00Hi June,I love the short story application to blog...Hi June,<BR/>I love the short story application to blogs and yours are exceptional. As you know I actually apply short stories to my paintings. I didn’t know anything about blogging (obviously) or ‘art blogs’ when I started this past March. I hadn’t even read a blog! I started one only at my agent’s suggestion. I felt I should put something more interesting down than just the specs of the art. (You know- “I did this and then I did that.”) The little stories came as a logical and successful answer for me also. People respond to them and my art.<BR/><BR/>But anyway, your stories are wonderful and I will be sure to leave comments also. <BR/><BR/>I wanted to suggest you look at Feedjit on the very bottom right side of my blog. It tells you who came to your blog, what post they looked at and where they went when they left. It’s a very cool little widget I think you’d enjoy it even more than Google Analytics. And if you want it- there’s a ‘Get Feedjit’ at the base of it. <BR/>VikkiVikki Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843590983216729306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-28946907442833409492008-10-14T10:30:00.000+10:002008-10-14T10:30:00.000+10:00Rani,Welcome to my journeys ...I just peeked at yo...Rani,<BR/>Welcome to my journeys ...<BR/>I just peeked at your blog Artisan of Words, and pleased I did. <BR/>I can see that you have many stories to tell - a life that encompasses the contrasts of New Delhi and Paris must be intriguing.<BR/>I will look forward to our acquaintance. <BR/>June in OzJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-35765597126890457472008-10-14T10:19:00.000+10:002008-10-14T10:19:00.000+10:00Hi JudyThat's the thing about trying to get intere...Hi Judy<BR/>That's the thing about trying to get interest re short stories on the web - it's a mile-a-minute existence and short stories (and other 'literature' - I have the temerity to call my work that) may not fit in. <BR/>There is nothing like curling up with a book - can't see myself reading an entire volume on the web. But I think short stories have a niche and I seem to be proving that - slowly. Or perhaps not so slowly - I'm just impatient. Three months isn't long for an experiment is it?<BR/>Thanks for your support, as ever.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-35886041419164927922008-10-14T07:19:00.000+10:002008-10-14T07:19:00.000+10:00I loved this blog, and plan to spend some more tim...I loved this blog, and plan to spend some more time on it. Writing is a need for me, and your struggle is inspiring. Nothing comes easy. We can all learn from you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-60635260453564958712008-10-14T00:23:00.000+10:002008-10-14T00:23:00.000+10:00You know I have always enjoyed your writing and lo...You know I have always enjoyed your writing and love coming over here to read your stories. I think one problem is finding the time to do it all. I read a lot or try to but since I retired it seems I have less time than when I worked. The kids are always needing something, and I am going a mile a minute. It gives me great pleasure to be able to sit down, relax, and read a nicely written short story like the ones you create. Keep up the good work June!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-83104498791657375462008-10-13T08:39:00.000+10:002008-10-13T08:39:00.000+10:00Eric - I see you've now read Emperor's New Clothes...Eric - I see you've now read Emperor's New Clothes and I left a reply near your comment. <BR/>Thanks for your tips. Yes, I do know BlogCatalog.com and they send me referrals too. <BR/>I'll look at GoodReads.com. <BR/>Thanks for coming so often. Writing fiction is a perilous task - you don't quite know if you're doing okay or not unless you get feedback. The fact that my readers are staying so long is good anonymous feedback though ...I shouldn't be greedy, but I am!In that way anyhow. <BR/>Keep away from those dog fights.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-58483717476679693222008-10-13T08:31:00.000+10:002008-10-13T08:31:00.000+10:00Love your rubbish Kate - keep churning it out. Yes...Love your rubbish Kate - keep churning it out. <BR/>Yes, Journeys has gone dotty. I always felt the other template wasn't 'me'. <BR/>I'm pleased you got Emperor's Clothes. Eric (above) didn't knowe the characters but got the message. Did you recognise the (very Australian)characters? Or just the universal sentiment? <BR/>Cheers<BR/>JuneJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-73014537216396740552008-10-13T08:02:00.000+10:002008-10-13T08:02:00.000+10:00Hi June, You really are funny! I can always be su...Hi June, You really are funny! I can always be sure of a laugh and a surprise when I visit you, God, I wish it was as easy to visit bodily rather that Bloggily - if ya know what I mean.. When I transferred me air ticket in order to visit you I really thought I'd made a boob and pressed the wrong buttons, the screen had gone all dotty!!! very swish missus... have you been caught by the decorating bug? he's got to you too huh ? Guess it must be the time of the year, when we all look around at our decor and decide to have a right clearout and redo our abodes - I am going through a real big 'thought process' about my own (house redo) whether or not it's gonna get done of course is anyone's guess ! I mean I can lie in bed at night and plan it all out - First the hall, then the Living Room, then the Dining Room and lastly the spare Bedroom cum Computer Room... then (in my head you understand) I start to paint the gloss-work - next comes deciding which colour I'm going to paint the walls.... of course, If I had a go at decorating I would be swimming in perspiration and I would not get anything done - courtesy of Menopause - argghh ! (that's my excuse- so nothing gets done again this year)... OK that's enough yakking about nothing for tonight!Yeah I know, I don't half talk a load of rubbish at times. <BR/>Cheers for now, Kate x.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979505705280901138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-64767446170318005642008-10-13T01:38:00.000+10:002008-10-13T01:38:00.000+10:00HI June, I'll finally leave you a comment. I am ...HI June, I'll finally leave you a comment. I am one of the guilty ones. Since you first visited me, I have been popping by just about every day. I like your material, and intend on checking out your other blogs.<BR/><BR/>I do need to read you Re-Write, every time I get started, for some reason there is a distraction. Dog fight, problems in the neighborhood, any number of things. I guess I'll just have to quite being a nosy neighbor, and read your story.<BR/><BR/>There are a number of writing clubs and social sites out there that could help you. I am a member of GoodReads.Com. It is mostly a book lovers site, but there are a number of authors that are members. Also check out BlogCatalog.com, they have groups for reading, and so on.<BR/><BR/>I sometimes find it hard to locate good short story or blog novels. They are out there though, and I keep finding a few. That is why I do the Mondays writers of the Web series.Eric S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13214969358950690069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-46127875308053032112008-10-12T22:45:00.000+10:002008-10-12T22:45:00.000+10:00Thanks for your generous tips Lilly. I have been ...Thanks for your generous tips Lilly. I have been networking with many others, but finding decent short stories sites is difficult. I don't want to seem snobbish, but I have become impatient with the standard of the writing blogs I have found, in the main. <BR/>I am drawn to people who can write (that's why I'm in touch with you so often - plus of course your big heart). There - we're a mutual admiration society!<BR/>There are lots of other writing sites though and I'm gradually weeding through them. <BR/>I am quite satisfied with the way my numbers are growing. As you pointed out, the most positive things are that people are staying quite a time, and coming back. <BR/>I suppose my post was me being a journalist - picking things apart.<BR/>I noted Where the Blog Are You? and fully intend joining. <BR/>The Australian Index sends a few my way - you may be interested ... <BR/>Actually my first post didn't hit until July, so that's okay. I began my other blog 70 Plus and Still Kicking about the same time and it's doing even better - but I'm not surprised that's more popular - less concentration is necessary.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106506707783681962.post-60458203359573381512008-10-12T17:09:00.000+10:002008-10-12T17:09:00.000+10:00Yes June you really can write! Looks like you are ...Yes June you really can write! Looks like you are well set up to do your blogging/writing. <BR/><BR/>Your stats are very interesting. I do not even pretend to know what mine mean but the great thing is your readers are staying for a while so they are reading your stories (and staying for a long time). And, better still, they are coming back. Sometimes it's harder to leave comments on short stories perhaps more than the general posts. I find asking the readers questions gets people to comment. I do not have a typical writing blog though although I do intend to focus more on this side of things. I have also started networking more with other blogs. I read five writer's blogs but only one other short story blog. Are there some writing networks around on the web that you can join I wonder? I just joined Where the Blog Are You? - the link is on my site. It's for Australian blogs and has just started (not specifically for writers though but may bring readers which is waht you want). The fact you have only started your blogs in June means you are doing extremely well. I have been doing this since late January and it takes time - I have only noticed a difference in the last couple of months. Congratulations!Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.com