Did You Update Your Blog Today?

[thursdayb]

I'm trying to get a post up before 10 am every day.... I've managed it for three days now.

This morning, I posted a very basic primer on deducting business expenses (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=61). I've run across a lot of freelancers who seem to have a lot of questions about the topic, so I figured I'd start trying to handle some of the basics.

[wordsmyth]

I posted an interview with Cheryl Robinson this morning. It's been so much fun interviewing authors!

[birdfeeder]

I had the pleasure of interviewing Danette Vigilante, who just landed a two-book deal with Putnam. The interview is posted on my blog today--please visit!

[Niteowl]

I'm always impressed by bloggers who can blog everday. I struggle with once a week :S

Anyhoo, I've updated my blog, about the rain, and trees, I think (http://theniteowl.blogspot.com/2007/08/whispering-pitter-patter-of-rain-upon.html).

[Mysti]

This makes post three of the day. A funny little conversation with my three year old son regarding the toys that have vanished to the toy graveyard beyond (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/please-bring-it-back.html)...

For those who haven't found my second post spotlight, there are a few magazine guideline links and information about the magazines on my blog as well. I posted the direct link in the freelance thread. There are more of those to come as well!

[MidnightMuse]

Yeppers, the joys of being judged!

[Kate Thornton]

YES! Wanna know all those pesky things about using real people and real places in your fiction?

[Jersey Chick]

There's a mini-rant about the neverending rain. And having too many things to work on. I think that's it...

[Mysti]

I've done my scooping duty for the day and have now updated my blog with the anticipated EXTREME MAKEOVER (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/update-extreme-makeover-home-edition.html) information and pictures! You will DEFINITELY have to stay tuned now... exciting things happening!

[Leah J. Utas]

I updated at TGLP about the clown in the barn and the beings who used to visit me when I was very young.

[Lavinia]

Wow! Everybody's really busy with their blogs! I'm with you Thursdayb- I'm trying to get back to that schedule too. I think it's important for people to know that if they check out your blog at a certain time, they can find fresh words.

Mysti- Three in one day? You are a stinkin' overachiever. I vote you most likely to succeed!

Jennifer, your interview is fabulous. Everyone should go check it out. It is not only inspiring, but also a great example of how to make a written-interview, super-engaging. Love the photos...that adds so much to it. Live and learn!

Hmmm...oh yeah, guess what? I just figured out how to upload a photo to my blog, within the text. I uploaded a photo of said-branch which threatened my life 24 hours ago. Go see it.

Karen

[ColoradoGuy]

Updated mine. It's about Michael Moore's Sicko. Stop by and let loose, one way or the other.

[Christine N.]

Updated - yesterday a Tuesday Teaser, today a bit of a surprise. What things Google can tell you!

[jerrywaxler]

I posted an essay on my blog about using the Rocky Stairs as a writing prompt to find the story of achieving your greatest dream. It is based on a book written by Immersion Journalist Michael Vitez about parking himself at the top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art stairs, waiting for people to get out of their cabs and run up the stairs. Then he interviewed them to find their Rocky Story. It's a good exercise if you want a writing prompt for your own life.

Jerry
memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/memoir-writing-prompt-your-rocky-story/ (http://memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/memoir-writing-prompt-your-rocky-story/)

[Memoirista]

Yes, I did a simple post on the http://www.selfhelpforibs.com (For My Tummy) blog today about my sixth week of taking Align. (tm)

[thursdayb]

I've got a bit of a disjointed post up... diversifying your portfolio (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=64). This is why writing posts ahead of time is a good idea -- when you're feeling sick, it won't show in your writing.

Wordsmyth, thanks for your comment! I left one on your blog as well.

[JenNipps]

Evolution has a new post: 7-10 Days? (http://jensevolution.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/7-10-days/) Yes, I'm being impatient.

I need to do a post for Creatif, not to mention working on "Devon's Wish." That will happen sooner or later. Hopefully sooner.

[MidnightMuse]

Yes -

I'm mad as h@ll and I'm not staying quiet about it !

[AllyWoof]

What are you mad about?

[aadams73]

Yup, I'm hopping mad too.

[AllyWoof]

But what are you guys mad at?

[aadams73]

Given that this is the DID YOU UPDATE YOUR BLOG TODAY? thread, you could easily have a look see. That's where you'll find the answer to your question.

[Cath]

No kidding, MM.

[MidnightMuse]

Well lookie there - no more Donkeys!

[jerrywaxler]

My blog today is a book review about Mothering Mother by Carol O'Dell in which she cares for her mother with Alzheimer's. I was posting every other day for a few months, but since weekend traffic seems to fall off, I've decided to shoot for every Monday and Thursday.

"Caregiving Memoir Offers Lessons for Life (http://memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/caregiving-memoir-for-mother-offers-lessons-for-life/)"

Jerry Waxler

[David McAfee]

I did. I did! I updated my blog today.

But none of y'all are allowed to read it. ;)

[JenNipps]

After saying I needed to do a new post for Creatif earlier today, I finally did it. The new post is "Spreading My Wings (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/spreading-my-wings/)."

[Little Red Barn]

I'm here, Thanks to Cath! Hi everyone, I'm just getting started....but I did update ;)

Hey writerdog sweetie--doing ok?

[bsolah]

Man, feeling really guilty about not posting much.

[thursdayb]

My need to invoice a magazine led to a short post on making your invoice process easy (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=65).

And it was up before 10 A.M.!

[Mysti]

Did I update my blog? Not the one everyone has read. Instead I started a completely new blog. PEWAM. (http://pewam.blogspot.com/) Not sure what those letters mean? Check it out and prepare for information overload!

[birdfeeder]

Yes, I posted The Pigeon Story, in which a Bunch of Old Ladies Overtake Me. Photo, too!

Also, take a peek at my interview with Danette Vigilante--she just sold two books to Putnam without an agent.

[MidnightMuse]

I'm giving the blog to my characters every Friday, so they can have their say. Finally got off my buttocks and let the first guy post :)

[Cath]

Yes. :)

(Honestly, it's about time)

[MidnightMuse]

Yes. :)

(Honestly, it's about time)

Yes, indeed - everyone should see my comment type-gaff!
:D

[Cath]

I thought it was worth highlighting. :D

[Leah J. Utas]

Sixth anniversary of the day I quit my reporting job to write full time posted at TGLP.

[valeenc]

Waiting Feeds My TV Addiction (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/waiting-feeds-my-tv-addiction.html)

[Tia Nevitt]

I started featuring THE PRINCES OF THE GOLDEN CAGE by Nathalie Mallet this week, and I put up a post on the first three chapters today.

[Memoirista]

Yes, I posted on Friday--if your clock
/watch/computer/cell phone is running two minutes slow. I wrote a short piece introducing a term, "represser-sensitizers" to the blog readers, in advance of posting next week on two medical-journal articles.

[bunnygirl]

Diana kills the man who killed her family in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com). Illustrations (of the landscape, not the killing-- ew!).

Stuff about my house, my move, and a photo of part of my bedroom on my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com).

[Mysti]

Yep! BOTH blogs are updated...

PEWAM has a starter list of writing conferences/retreats
Blogging has a micro-update on Extreme Makeover.

[Lavinia]

I posted on the labels we put on ourselves and others. And along with it is a photo of my sister's...uh...well you'll just have to go and see.

I just learned how to embed photos and I'm having fun with it, plus I think it makes for a better "whole package." It's like when you browse through a book or magazine and look for the pictures. Oh come on...I know you do it too. Makes for a more exciting blog...I highly recommend it.

Karen

[JenNipps]

I wasn't going to update today. Then I was. Then I wasn't then I was. You get the idea.

I finally did with a post on -- of all things -- confidence (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/confidence/).

[Memoirista]

I updated my daily blog, the one on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (http://www.formytummy.com/). It was a funny post, adventitiously making fun of a running group of posts on the new probiotic called "Align." I've also punned on that word, and it's the most frequently used search term. Just call me the go-to person for Align (outside of their web site, aligngi.com).

I also did a lot of clean-up and freshening up of the main Memoirista web site. (http://www.memoirista.com/)The most significan change, I think, is that I put copy for the wiki part of the site on the main page. The Wiki contains the AgentQuery Submission Guidelines (http://wiki.memoirista.com/), for which we have permission to republish, and resize. These submission guidelines are difficult to find on the Agent Query website, and when you do your eyes may fail, trying to read them. Hence the "appropriation" of their material with their permission.

[bunnygirl]

Diana finally meets the new regional commander and is unhappy to find she's become a celebrity in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com). Illustrated post.

A bit of blather about my day on my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com), and the joyous news that other than turning in the keys, we're DONE with the old place! Yay!

[Stephanie_Gunn]

Finally finished messing about with my main blog (changed the template and added a lot of plugins). It's about time I had it up and running, have been meaning to use it properly (rather than my livejournal) for a while.

Updated with my week's wordcount.

[ColoradoGuy]

Updated mine. It's about the movie Sicko.

[Death Wizard]

I updated today ... about turning 50.

[bunnygirl]

Diana goes to the cemetery to place the flowers that were supposed to be placed by the man she shot that morning in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com). What she discovers changes her perspective about everything she's been doing.

[Memoirista]

I updated my daily IBS blog today/Sunday, with a "teaching" post about the three kinds of nervous systems in our bodies. They are . . . an interesting bunch.

Also, I will start posting whether or not I've used my stationary bicycle. Today, I did, for 15 minutes.

[thursdayb]

I've got a blog post up on the topic of "How long should you keep your files (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=66)?" Mmm. Tasty files.

I'm also going to try to write a couple of blog posts today and keep them for days I don't feel like posting, or when life gets in the way.

[JenNipps]

I'm merging Evolution and Creatif. So the Monday Poetry Train that's usually on Evolution is now on Creatif (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/monday-poetry-train-5/).

[birdfeeder]

Revising and Insomnia--Coincidence? I don't think so. I dream of editing; misspellings wake me up. More on my blog. Please visit!

[Toothpaste]

I did indeed! First time in a long time too, feels good to be back! But what did I post about . . . only one way to find out . . .

[birdfeeder]

And I've just updated again! My new post is:

Revisions, How to Punch up Your Blog, and I'm Going to See Brian Regan!

[MidnightMuse]

When "Free" costs $10.00.

[Mysti]

On PEWAM we have an informative post about Virtual Assistants (http://pewam.blogspot.com/2007/08/work-from-home-virtual-assistants.html). On Blogging For Real. Blogging with Honesty. I have posted about a personal situation (http://mystiguymon.blogspot.com/2007/08/personal-situation.html) that has left my stomach in knots.

[Skyraven]

My post today is "Fear Overboard" describing how big of a chicken I am about sending my writing out.


:)

[Memoirista]

This is for the record: On the day that ended this past midnight, I updated the IBS blog with a post about the this-is-not-good rollout of Align, (tm) a probiotic for IBS treatment.

I did twenty minutes of stationary bicycle.

Both efforts were all but finished by 7:00 pm when my daughter called. Somehow, in the first few minutes of her call, I flicked a finger and, without my seeing it, three pages of code replicated itself and messed up the sidebar to my blog for the rest of the evening.

I had such lovely plans.

[BlueTexas]

I just posted lunar eclipse pics I've been up all night taking!

[valeenc]

:banana: Tuesday Ten Again. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/) There are a few other ones too that I didn't tell y'all about for some reason until this morning. :banana: And really, isn't the banana dancing just too silly? It never fails to make me laugh. :banana:

[jerrywaxler]

This post is a motivational essay for writers -- I'm always looking for reasons to write, and ways to refute reasons not to.

ten-reasons-youre-not-too-old-to-write-your-memoir/
(http://memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/ten-reasons-youre-not-too-old-to-write-your-memoir/)
Today, I was listed in the author's blog site (http://www.authorsblogs.com/). Check it out if you're an author with a blog.

Sincerely,
Jerry

[thursdayb]

I'd like to introduce you all to Mr. Form 1099, here (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=71). I was trying to figure out just went into filling one out, so I wrote it all up as a blog post.

[MidnightMuse]

Why yes. Yes I did update my blog today.

[JenNipps]

There was a comment on the Monday Poetry Train about one of the forms I mentioned. So I did a post about the person who developed it (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/08/28/adelaide-crapsey-american-poet/).

[Mysti]

PEWAM was updated early this morning. It's a fantastic bit about my own experiences freelancing. :)

[aadams73]

Yes indeed. Just a meme.

[bunnygirl]

Lots of illustrations on Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com) tonight. There will be some tomorrow, too!

And last night I did a Diana's Diary (http://dianadiario.blogspot.com)entry and there should be another one this week.

[TsukiRyoko]

I need to start updating mine more. Updated last Sunday, and that means I'm getting lazy.

[valeenc]

Sleep Eludes Me. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/sleep-eludes-me.html)

[bsolah]

I really need to update my blog. I haven't written any fiction in months. What's going on? Where has my muse nicked off to.

[bsolah]

I posted! (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=421)

Yeah, I know. It was about bloody time I posted something substantial. Ironically, it was about not writing. I had a nice rant. I kind of feel better.

So, give me some encouragement, have a read and leave some comments.

[thursdayb]

I reviewed (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=74) my three most recent bits of reading material: "Gods in Alabama", "The Dark is Rising" and "Dead Beat."

I gotta recommend that every writer at least take a look at "Dead Beat" -- fabulous techniques in there about obit writing.

[Susan Flemming]

I updated with a link to a great article written by Markus Sakey about finding an agent and writing query letters.

I also provided a link to AW justpat's QueryTracker.net to help get the word out.

[valeenc]

I reviewed (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=74) my three most recent bits of reading material: "Gods in Alabama", "The Dark is Rising" and "Dead Beat."

I gotta recommend that every writer at least take a look at "Dead Beat" -- fabulous techniques in there about obit writing.
I concur about The Dead Beat (http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Beat-Perverse-Pleasures-Obituaries/dp/0060758767/ref=sr_1_1/103-7462419-5479832?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1187217387&sr=1-1). A friend sent it to me a couple of weeks ago.

[birdfeeder]

Road sign with error(s)--can you spot them?

[plnelson]

Thanks Poetic Pen and sthrnwriter!

OK, how about the rest of you bloggers? Did you update recently?

In a normal week I update my personal blog, Peterography (http://www.peterography.com), once or twice a week; when I travel I often update every day.

I also update frequently in a different sense: WP allows you to edit old entries without changing the date, so I often reread old entries and decide I don't like the wording or something and fix it. When I'm really busy I'll sometimes create a "placeholder" entry for that date and flesh it out a day or two later.

I'm in the process of starting a music blog, Music4Peter.com, which may go live in a few days and i don't know what the update frequency will be on that.

[s_aileronbois]

I update at least once a day, but generally, between two and seven times. I would feel like a complete spammer if I posted to this list with every update.

But to answer the question: Yeah, I updated, today.

[Niteowl]

I surely did. About the ineffable quality of ones own fiction... It's not nearly as boring as it sounds. (http://theniteowl.blogspot.com/2007/08/smack-upside-head-from-reality.html)

[valeenc]

I update at least once a day, but generally, between two and seven times. I would feel like a complete spammer if I posted to this list with every update.

But to answer the question: Yeah, I updated, today.

Well, I'm shameless and have no qualms about telling y'all I posted. Again and again and again...

Bonus Blogginess! (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/bonus-blogginess.html) :banana:

[ColoradoGuy]

Updated mine. I'm asking for suggestions about useful parent guide books about sick children. If you've got one to recommend, stop by and let me know what it is.

[thursdayb]

I posted the kind meme (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=77) that Wordsmyth awarded me with (thanks, Wordsmyth!

I also wrote posted about why freelancers should track their income here (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=67). You'd be surprised how many people don't do any tracking and have to figure all of it out come April 15th!

[bsolah]

I posted again, this time from work via email. Blogging on company time is so much more fulfilling. Now, I'm living the dream and getting paid to blog :P

[Aline]

I just started a new blog yesterday, so yeah, I updated it today.

I had another blog that was the typical musings on life, but I put it asleep for awhile...because it was putting me to sleep. My musings no longer amused me.

So I'm trying something new, writing about life in my city rather than MY life in my city.

Aline in NYC

[birdfeeder]

Yes, I posted about my visit with the sleep doctor, my new hero! I hope he can rescue me from my battle with INSOMNIA!

[s_aileronbois]

Well, I'm shameless and have no qualms about telling y'all I posted. Again and again and again...

Bonus Blogginess! (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/bonus-blogginess.html) :banana:

In that case...

I just updated with webcam shots of my dog (http://samwoodfin.typepad.com/blog/2007/08/everybody-needs.html). Yup! I'm feelin' the creativity, today!

[MidnightMuse]

Just posted my part of Blogchain #10.

anyone else hungry?

[Marilyn Braun]

I just updated my blog (http://www.marilynsroyalblog.blogspot.com/) with an article on the Anatomy of a Diana tell-all.

[valeenc]

Typing on a Blogchain and Men with Small Penises (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/typing-on-blogchain-and-men-with-small.html)

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP update about not being able to understand a simple calendar anymore and how I seem to have misplaced an entire week.

[MidnightMuse]

My Friday tradition of letting one of my characters blog continues :)

[birdfeeder]

Hey, please come visit! I posted today about the cows behind my sister's house!

[Christine N.]

I've been updating, just forgetting to come here and tell you all about it. Yesterday, a Thursday Thirteen list of writer's blogs. Today, a Friday Five of what you can do over the Labor Day weekend.

And I'll be introducing a new blog in September...the Independent Book Report (http://christinenorris-author.blogspot.com)

[Kate Thornton]

Yes! Today I posted my cure for writer's block - or whatever that thing is where you stop writing and can't seem to go again. Check it out!

[valeenc]

Anger and angst today. Not for the faint of heart. Brutal honesty within.

Rage. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/08/rage.html)

[Toothpaste]

Yup! All about reviewers.

[NiennaC]

I posted my second ever post today! (on my blog, of course, not here, I post way too much here, because I should really be working on my WIP...hehe, oh well.)

[bsolah]

I posted a photo on my blog yesterday morning of an action outside the NSW Premier and Police ministers office demanding the right to protest when George Bush comes to Sydney for APEC.

[bunnygirl]

Diana and her friends arrive safely at Amalia's new home in the mountains in Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com). Illustrated post.

[moonslice]

yes, www.chocmoon.wordpress.com

a nice eco cat scratcher semi-review

[JenNipps]

Have you refilled your creative well lately? :)

I wish now I had taken a picture to go with this entry (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/01/on-inspiration-and-refilling-the-well/).

[jenfreedom]

My new b5media blog Tree Hugging Family (http://www.treehuggingfamily.com) launches today! Be there or be square; well, or at least far less green.

~ Jennifer

[valeenc]

If there are angels on Earth... (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/09/if-there-are-angels-on-earth.html)

[NiennaC]

I updated my blog today with a question: would you let a film compny make your book into a movie? Go read!

[skelly]

"I get by with a little help from my friends..." A cute piece about the people that I hang out with from 2:00 to 4:30 a.m. every day, with pictures! (Just got a new digital camera :e2woo:)

[catephoenix]

Updated this morning - snippet from my MG novel 'The Evil Emporium'.

[JenNipps]

I've updated both blogs.

2 Weeks, 2 Days (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/02/2-weeks-2-days/) on Creatif
Weight (http://fatchickconfessions.wordpress.com/2007/09/02/weight/) on Confessions of a Fat Chick

[NiennaC]

I updated today, too.

[Arisa81]

I updated my blog yesterday, Sept. 1st.
How I love doing things on the first of the month, I feel like it gets me off to a great start. :)

[Lavinia]

I posted today (with photo) about my ability to distract myself with virtually anything...including a duck on my ceiling.

Karen

[jerrywaxler]

My post today (http://memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/why-memoirs-are-becoming-so-popular/)explains why memoirs are becoming so popular.

Jerry Waxler

[wordsmyth]

I posted a book review this morning, and a silly post about multiplying dishes last evening.

[thursdayb]

Today's post (http://www.thursdaybram.com/?p=83) is just a run down of goals for September, and why I post them to my blog.

I'm going to try to write a couple of blog entries ahead of time for this week... have any of y'all done that? is it worthwhile?

[Susan Breen]

Not exactly today, but recently and I listed my favorite blogs and included someone who writes a lot here, but you have to check out my blog to see who. www.writingclasses.com/bloomer.
If I didn't include you and you want to be, let me know. I'm sure I can fit in some more.

[JenNipps]

Take a ride on the Monday Poetry Train (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/monday-poetry-train-6/).

[Lavinia]

I already posted this morning...Woohoo for me! I'm trying to post, on the weekdays anyway, before 10am. Today's post is a photo of an area on my new patio. I am on a quest to fill it with inspirational quotes. So if you have a suggestion, stop on by.

Karen

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP post about killing off something from my WIP that I've tried to use in four manuscripts now.

[JenNipps]

I already posted the Monday Poetry Train for Creatif. But then I went and looked at something on Confessions of a Fat Chick. After that, I was going to post but I was rather flummoxed so put up "Wow! (http://fatchickconfessions.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/wow!/)" and then after I kind of regrouped, "Defining (http://fatchickconfessions.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/defining/)."

[moonslice]

Check it out to see some red panda photos.

www.chocmoon.wordpress.com

[birdfeeder]

My post today is called "Queries, and the Artist Formerly Known as Danette Haworth."

Come visit!

[Lavinia]

I posted, "Grief and Starting Anew." It's very honest and not my usual style. But I just wanted to share. I'll be back to my a-musing and slightly funny ways tomorrow.

Karen

[jenfreedom]

I'm running another mama who rocks all day at Pregnancy & Baby. She's a cool mama of triplets so her tips are good for any mamas of multiples (or if you're expecting multiples).

~ Jennifer

[JenNipps]

I've updated both Creatif and Confessions of a Fat Chick.

Fat Chick Fashion (http://fatchickconfessions.wordpress.com/2007/09/04/fat-chick-fashion)
Details, Details! (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/04/details-details!)

[MidnightMuse]

What I did this weekend, and why it was easier to do in just my underwear :D

[Arisa81]

I updated my blog just now. It's questioning other writers about what name they prefer to use (maiden/married/pen).

[valeenc]

I did early this morning but I had to be out all day and couldn't tell y'all about it until now. It's called Signs. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/09/signs.html)

:banana:

[Death Wizard]

I updated with an announcement that book one of my series is available for purchase.

[bsolah]

I posted more posts on APEC, as well as a photo from last night's rally to protest George Bush's arrival in Sydney.

[moonslice]

Yip, on my green blog I'm posting about endangered animals this week. The photos are from my local zoo. Today it's about Bengal tigers. And they look so cute playing in the water. www.chocmoon.wordpress.com

[thursdayb]

Today, I posted (http://www.thursdaybram.com/2007/09/05/keeping-an-eye-out-for-common-scams/) about common scams that freelancers need to be aware of -- the list is endless, so I cut it down to about three. Not an exciting topic, but a necessary one.

[valeenc]

Yesterday was a good day. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/09/yesterday-was-good-day.html)

[Christine N.]

Today at my regular blog, wordcount wackiness!

And at the Independent Book Report (http://independentbookreport.blogspot.com), an interview with Kim Baccellia

[JenNipps]

Just a quick fly-by to say I updated Creatif this morning. I don't know if I'll be able to get to the other one today but I'll let you know if I do.

More on Details (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/05/more-on-details)

[JenNipps]

I didn't get Confessions of a Fat Chick updated, but a conversation with my mother (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/05/a-conversation-with-my-mother/) prompted another post on Creatif.

[scarletpeaches]

I bimbled on about my search for 'proper' work. :) Oh, and had a bit of a whinge too.

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP post about my dental sharpening stones and ProzacPalace post about anger.

[NiennaC]

I updated today! Yeah! Go read.

[thursdayb]

Just posted a little summary of why the Freelance Union is pretty cool, here (http://www.thursdaybram.com/2007/09/06/unionizing-freelancers/).

[Christine N.]

A Thursday Thirteen of cool Indpendent Publishers

[birdfeeder]

"Brangelina, TomKat, Bennifer, and Now This!"

Come visit!

[Crabby McSlacker]

The Biggest Diet and Exercise Mistake You Can Make.

And a whole bunch of other stuff, too, since I keep forgetting to stop by. Which is dumb, because so many cool people with helpful info hang out here. Must remember to check in more often!

[jerrywaxler]

I posted an article on my blog, Memory Writes Network, about how money is a perfectly valid excuse to write a memoir.

Jerry

[Death Wizard]

I updated on a contest I'm holding to give away a free copy of book one.

[Lavinia]

Yes...yes I did. Yesterday, "Goodbye Old Friend" and today, "Hello New Friend." It's an ode to my elderly and my "new" computer.

Karen

[moonslice]

yes, www.chocmoon.wordpress.com

orangutan photos and info. i think i finally learned how to spell orangutan.

[Christine N.]

Today's Friday Five is five reasons I love fall, and over at IBR (http://independentbookreport.blogspot.com), there's the very first Publisher of the Week feature.

[thursdayb]

Today, I talked a little about the dangers of self-plagiarism (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/So,%20there%20was%20this%20paper%20that%20I%20turn ed%20in%20for%20my%20high%20school%20final%20paper ,%20and%20then%20again%20for%20a%20term%20paper%20 in%20college,%20sort%20of...%20http://www.thursdaybram.com/2007/09/07/the-dangers-of-self-plagiarism/), as well as a couple of ways to reuse material without getting busted.

[birdfeeder]

Please come by and see "Funny, Weird or Scary Signs."

[RSCDoug]

Posted this morning...Summer has been hectic, but I will now be back on a weekly schedule...Check it out.

[Kat Frass]

Updated my blog.
Why My Children Make Me a Better Person

[cool_st_elizabeth]

Yes, I posted an article about kitchen remodeling the cheap, slow way. :D

[NiennaC]

I updated today! It's about my dog, who snores...and it's short - the shortest I've written. But I got it up, so I'm proud. I've posted once a day so far, here's hoping I can continue doing that.

[JenNipps]

Yup, two blogs.

Confessions of a Fat Chick -- Food (http://fatchickconfessions.wordpress.com/2007/09/07/food)
Creatif -- Stress (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/07/stress)

[moonslice]

started a new blog to try out blogger. it seems to work better for me on firefox than safari. so far, i like wordpress better.

here it is http://placeswebsitesetc.blogspot.com/

[mamawriter]

Ummm, I did not update my blog today. But I updated my AW signature! Does that count for anything? :)

[Cath]

Gah, my bad, that should have read Valeenc. :)

**makes note to check she's typed the whole word before posting next time**

[valeenc]

Gah, my bad, that should have read Valeenc. :)

**makes note to check she's typed the whole word before posting next time**
Did I hear, erm, read my AW nickname? :banana: :o :banana:

Anyhoo, I updated this morning (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/09/year-ago.html).

I'll be catching up on folks' blogs through the weekend. Sorry I've been a bit lax, but it's been a tough week.

[Leah J. Utas]

A spiritual wake up call from my bread machine at TGLP.

[Lavinia]

If you're at all discouraged with your writing career, go check out my blog. Very inspirational true story. Pretty cool!

Oh and how do you guys post a photo as an avatar? I tried to do it by using the browse button to get an actual photo. It won't load. I've tried several times...I thought it was my very old computer but it won't work with my new one. Any advice?

Karen

[valeenc]

Lawdy. I began by typing about teaching my elderly mother new things and somehow segued into discussing a song I sang in high school but I think I sorta kinda wrapped it up okay but I really don't know so give it a gander and tell me just how incoherent I am. Really. I can take it.

Typing of taking something, it's time for a nap. After a brief :banana: dance break, of course.

[spacejock2]

Yep, I posted a brief note about Facebook. (I already spend way too much time on Myspace, so why not add another social network?)

http://halspacejock.blogspot.com

[JenNipps]

I'm going to make this pretty short. (This message, not necessarily the blog posts since the first one is almost 400 words itself.)

Contests and the Impetus to Write (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/09/contests-and-the-impetus-to-write/)
Exercise (http://fatchickconfessions.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/exercise/)

[birdfeeder]

Want to know what middle-grade girls think about books? How they select them? What influences their choices? What magazines they read?

I had the pleasure of interviewing three sixth-grade girls about these topics and more. The post is called:

"Interview With a Middle-Grade Audience: Three Sixth Grade Girls Talk Books."

Please visit! These girls had a lot to say!

[moonslice]

birdfeeder, great site! ( i left a comment as decaf, please. )

yes, i updated my sites today. please visit Places Websites Etc. and tell me what you think of wax people. cause i really want to know.

[Chameleon]

Yes. I started a new blog today and made my first post! When I have enough posts, I'll drop by and share my blog with you guys!

[thursdayb]

I posted about how I do collections on deadbeat clients here (http://www.thursdaybram.com/2007/09/10/the-collections-process-something-you-can-do/). I'd also like to note that there is something about the word 'deadbeat' that I find inherently amusing, although I really hate the actual thing.

[Kat Frass]

Updated! I blogged about the declining quality of care at the rehab facility my Nana is in. Grrrrr.

[plnelson]

I updated "Peterography" with a typically eclectic entry involving dogs, gardening, the consequences of once being a census taker, inspirational friends (with real names!), solar power, the economics of agricultural extension services, the colors of fall, cooking, mint, basil, and rosemary, a violent thunderstorm, and the New England Patriots.

Here (http://peterography.setupmyblog.com/archives/27)

[birdfeeder]

birdfeeder, great site! ( i left a comment as decaf, please. )

yes, i updated my sites today. please visit Places Websites Etc. and tell me what you think of wax people. cause i really want to know.

Thank you moonslice! I like your site, too, and I have to agree with you on the wax people--I left a comment on your blog.

[MidnightMuse]

Yes, tho maybe I shouldn't have.

[JerseyGirl1962]

Yup, 2 today. The first one is a short explanation to a couple of friends and rant against a Certain-NY-Football-Team-Which-Shall-Remain-Nameless (it's not the guys in green).

The 2nd one is a book review, Crocodile on the Sandbank, by Elizabeth Peters (it's an Amelia Peabody mystery). It combines a feisty, opinionated Victorian woman with Egyptologists...nice.

~Nancy

[valeenc]

Once More With Feelings. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/09/once-more-with-feelings.html)

:banana:

[JenNipps]

They're both updated, again. *s*

(Blame Karen-bob and her daily blogging challenge. :))

Pupose of This Blog (http://fatchickconfessions.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/purpose-of-the-blog/)
Monday Poetry Train (http://jensorganizedwriter.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/monday-poetry-train-7/)

[Christine N.]

yep, both. LJ is all about my weekend at the Ren Faire, and at Independent Book Report (http://independentbookreport.blogspot.com), this week's Publisher of the Week Feature.

[Leah J. Utas]

Fresh offerings at The Goat's Lunch Pail with a quiz and a look at the psychic scam of cold reading.

[jerrywaxler]

Today's blog entry is an original author interview I did with a memoir writer, Carol O'Dell. One interesting feature you might be interested in is her "virtual book tour" -- it seems like with every passing year it's harder to get people to come out of their homes. The answer for authors is (or might be) the virtual book tour.

Jerry Waxler

[moonslice]

yes, one's on chocolate and the other on how to help stop getting mail addressed to former employees at your work

[Christine N.]

No real update, but a new poll on my Independent Book Report (http://independentbookreport.blogspot.com) blog

[thursdayb]

Cut it close on my personal 10 AM deadline, but here we go: a few thoughts (http://www.thursdaybram.com/2007/09/11/whats-in-a-pen-name/) on using a pen name and what that can mean for contracts, copyright, etc.

[Mysti]

PEWAM has a few job leads - blogger, comp/tech, writing and telemarketing

[Kate Thornton]

Yes, I updated at last!

Today's Writing Stuff is about Getting Absorbed.

[valeenc]

Kitty porn!

Okay, not really.

:banana: :D

[Arisa81]

Er, I blogged yesterday. I am still getting into the habit of posting here when I do, so don't mind me if my posts are a day late sometimes.

[cool_st_elizabeth]

Yes, I posted about four more free utility programs for Windows computers: Cookie Monster, MemUse, Karen's Directory Printer, and TapeCalc 2.

[Death Wizard]

I just updated about being carded at age 50.

[moonslice]

yes, updated. cat depression on one and recycling complaining on the green one.

[bsolah]

Posted on the awesome protest against George Bush and John Howard on the weekend. Photos to come.

[thursdayb]

I've got a post up about building your reputation as an expert on a subject, here (http://www.thursdaybram.com/2007/09/12/five-ways-to-become-an-expert/).

[wordsmyth]

I did! There's a new book review up on my blog for Wanna Be a Writer by Jane Wenham-Jones.

[Mysti]

PEWAM is now a fully functional website and no longer a blog. Sad but exciting too! The information that was once held there is now at www.pewam.com (http://www.pewam.com)

I will begin posting job leads there every day starting tomorrow. In less than 24 hours, I've put the entire site together (less the two pages I'm working on), tied a blog into the site (thanks blogger), and registered my domain and it's live.

[valeenc]

I got nothing. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/09/i-got-nothing.html)

:banana:

[birdfeeder]

My post today is "Nerds, Dorks, Dr. Seuss, and I got an A+"

I can prove it, too--come visit and you'll see!

[Kat Frass]

Post today: Writing is hard. Procrastination is easy.

And boy is it!!

[catephoenix]

Today's post 'Multiple Personality Syndrome'.

[Niteowl]

My last post is about those really happy cheery people who have ulterior motives (http://theniteowl.blogspot.com/2007/09/happy-fun-ball.html)

[moonslice]

updated http://placeswebsitesetc.blogspot.com/ with why crackers are bad for quackers.

[badducky]

did you know that "homonym" is a word without a homonym?

i have just posted a list of interesting little ironies of language.

[valeenc]

In the wee hours, yes, I typed. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! :banana:

[bsolah]

Posted on the Petraes Report (http://www.benjaminsolah.com/blog/?p=433)

[thursdayb]

I just wrote a short piece about why I, personally, don't like the idea of self-publishing. It's here (http://www.thursdaybram.com/2007/09/13/self-publishing-is-it-really-that-bad/).

[Kat Frass]

Updated. - School Fund Raising Drives.

[MidnightMuse]

Reasons why I'll be painting in the nude again this weekend :D

[aka eraser]

Penguins and pictures and a hyperactive dog.

[Mysti]

PEWAM has some job leads (http://www.pewam.com/blog.html)

And last night, I posted a lengthy post on my main blog.

[jenfreedom]

I wrote two good one lately...

At Offbeat I have.... THE POOP HOUSE (http://www.offbeathomes.com/the-poop-house/) yes it's sad and gross but true. And Tree Hugging Family has a great green audit.

~ Jennifer

[moonslice]

I have a macaque photo on my green blog that might just be wrong. I can't help it if his privates are so red though! : )

[plnelson]

Yes!

How's this for a blog entry? It's called L'Shana Tova and it starts out discussing what I made for dessert for Rosh Hashanah dinner, segues into my childhood days as a classmate of Patrick Sullivan, former GM of the New England Patriots, and finally comes to rest on Bill Gates robbing a liquor store. Read it here (http://peterography.setupmyblog.com/archives/28).

[jerrywaxler]

Today's blog entry is an essay called, "Memoir reclaims fading memories"


Here are first couple of lines:


I’ve been misplacing my car keys for years, but lately I’ve been noticing a more disturbing problem. I keep forgetting where I put my life.

Jerry

[EileenParker]

I publish Monday to Friday only because I have to have some time off, if even, to ready next week's posts and work on promoting the thing, which I am learning about. There must be a thread on this board about blog promotion. If you know where it is, please do let me know.

My blog is Author Sound Bites www.authorsoundbites.blogspot.com (http://www.authorsoundbites.blogspot.com)

Have an awesomely productive day,

[C.bronco]

It's about time I updated. It's The Hole In The Sky.

[wordsmyth]

5 Q & A with Jane Wenham-Jones, author of Wannabe A Writer?

[Susan Flemming]

I posted a hilarious YouTube video about a writer's meeting with his editor.

[Leah J. Utas]

TGLP has been updated with a post about the other, earlier September 11 coupled with a wish for compassion in the world, and a bit about stargazing.

[birdfeeder]

I posted photos of signs that contain errors--this one's on the subtle side. Please come visit!

"Spot the Error(s) #3"

[Mysti]

PEWAM has been updated with new job leads!

[RSCDoug]

My weekly post is in...I may bet he only one reading it, but hey it keeps my finger nimble.

-Doug

[Kat Frass]

Updated A Thoughtful Life: Packing School Lunch Boxes.
Updated Crazy Kitchen Gadgets: Cool Halloween Wine Glass

[Arisa81]

I did it again, forgot to post on the day of my new post. But yesterday I posted a list of writing craft/business books that people told me they enjoyed.

[moonslice]

Yes, I updated both. On http://placeswebsitesetc.blogspot.com/ I talk about FAIR FOOD! I admit which ones I like and talk about inflated Spidermen.

[MidnightMuse]

It's Friday, so I gave my blog to one of my characters again. He's new, and a little goofy.

[valeenc]

A very long Friday. (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/09/very-long-friday.html)

:banana:

[sthrnwriter]

I updated both Southern Expressions and Ghost Stories today.

[Kat Frass]

Updated both blogs:
ATL: Saving to Sell
CKG: Cool kid's baking kit

[DragonHeart]

Yep. I posted my weekly progress on my WIP as a way to ease back into posting on the blog, something I've sorely neglected of late.

~DragonHeart~

[NiennaC]

I updated today with a post on cleaning - and the adventure that ensued.

[moonslice]

Updated Places, etc. with a post about Cats in Construction.
Check out the green blog for some cute lunch bags.

[bunnygirl]

I made the final post on my Bella Diana (http://bella-diana.blogspot.com) fiction blog last night. On my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com) and writing blog (http://ampfiction2.blogspot.com/), I cross-posted an announcement of my POD book availability, with a link to my storefront.

[valeenc]

I posted about Synchronicity (http://virginialeenc.blogspot.com/2007/09/sunday-synchronicity.html) again inspired by The Goat's Lunch Pail (http://thegoatslunchpail.blogspot.com/) by Suirattigas from a few days ago. :banana:

[Chameleon]

No. I have been a bad, bad girl today. Maybe I will get to it tomorrow. I'm well over my goal for the week though, so it's all good!

[Susan Flemming]

I posted a review of the book: I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven

[catephoenix]

Posted a 60 word fiction story - Burst Bubble.

[scarletpeaches]

I updated with a whinge about panhandlers, then another blogisode about - gasp! - writing.

[skelly]

I didn't just update it, I moved the s.o.b. over to WordPress. Screw Blogger and their "no tech support" blogs. Check out my new digs...and a picture story of some dumbass getting arrested not far from my home at around 3:30 a.m.

[Kat Frass]

ATL: Book Quiz
CKG: Cute Halloween Cookie Press

[Toothpaste]

Yay! I finally did again! All about my book tour stuff in London UK complete with photots!

[carleen]

I did. Try to post 4-5 times a week. That's how you build traffic, right?

[moonslice]

yes, updated light green stairs with an overflowing trash photo (enticing). and a promise to write a letter to the editor.

[badducky]

Today was an especially evil day.


http://jmmcdermott.blogspot.com/2007/09/messing-w-people-on-craigslist.html

I'd be ashamed if I wasn't still giggling about how much fun it is to mess w/ people on craigslist.

[JenNipps]

I've updated both Confessions of a Fat Chick and Creatif (and getting used to a laptop again, so CFC is technically only half a post probably).

[bsolah]

I posted a review of Kinsey (from work, and I'm posting from work too!! :D)

[bunnygirl]

I've got a promo/contest going on for people who buy my book this month. Details cross-posted at my main blog (http://tri-bunny.blogspot.com) and writing (http://ampfiction2.blogspot.com) blog!

[moonslice]

Just updated http://placeswebsitesetc.blogspot.com/ with a post about monkey bread. I want a cool recipe. I've never tasted it before!!

Please stop by if you have a good monkey bread recipe. There's also a photo of a Mona monkey for you.

[Mysti]

My self-named blog has been updated. It's not a fun post, but a post none-the-less...

[thursdayb]

I've got a little bit of a discussion about taking time off for holidays at my blog -- it's incomplete though, since I only know what I do.

[Mysti]

PEWAM has JOB LEADS!

43 Writing Related
5 Blogging
17 Computer/Technical
19 Telecommuting (Various Positions)

[birdfeeder]

I posted about my haircut, the new TV season, and an alligator--"A Million Little Pieces: My Weekend."

[Kate Thornton]

I did - This time the Writing Stuff is about What You Forgot!!!

[Kat Frass]

Updated!
ATL: Melatonin for Dogs
CKG: Magazines for home decorating

[jannawrites]

Holy goodness. I feel like such an underachiever... I only maintain one blog. But I do average 3-4 posts weekly. And like another hinted at, I often use it as a tool to get my brain working and ready for something grand.