The Writer’s Alley popped into cyberspace over five years
ago and one of our main purposes has been to encourage new (and even
experienced) authors along the writing journey. Our tagline truly speaks our
heart here at The Alley: Where Friends
and Stories Meet. We LOVE talking about stories and making new friends.
We also love to HEAR from our readers.
As the Alleycats plan for a new year, we want to hear from
you. Please share a few things for us by answering these questions.
1.
What are some of the posts/information you’ve
appreciated most from The Writer’s Alley?
2.
What topics have we shared that you’d like to see covered in more detail?
3.
What topics have we not discussed that you’d
like to read about?
4.
If you have a few top posts from TWA, would you
share them in the comments below?
5.
Of the following topics, which two do you prefer
in our blog posts:
a.
Marketing strategies
b.
Devotionals
c.
Personal writing stories
d.
Character development/writing posts
e.
Story creation/crafting posts
f.
Interviews/Guest posts
g.
Character interviews
h.
Publishing techniques/information (e-books vs
print, different houses)
i.
Conference-ready posts (pitching, one-sheets,
blurbs, etc)
j.
Other (please specify in the comments)
We blog for YOU so we want to hear from YOU!! As we move
ahead to make TWA a helpful, encouraging, and functional site, the best way to
make plans is to get the audience involved in the process. How can TWA serve
you better?
And be on the watch from some exciting news in the upcoming
weeks about changes happening here at The Alley!
Where Friends and
Stories Meet.
I personally struggle the most with figuring out marketing strategies and becoming conference-ready! Maybe everyone else has become whizzes from some other school that I didn't attend, but this is the area that I'm most interested in!
ReplyDeleteAlso, personal writing stories are always fun and easy to relate to.
I'm excited to follow along with your website as the year unfolds! Happy planning!
First of all, this seems the perfect time to tell you all how much I love TWA! Some of my favorite posts include Angie's "The Backpacker's Guide To A Writer's Conference"; Amy's "Small Beginnings" (so encouraging!); and Ashley's "Let's Talk Rejection." I really appreciate the posts that help me realize I'm not alone on this journey. The instructional posts are awesome, too, but I'm very relational in nature, so these personal posts are great.
ReplyDeleteAs far as what I'd like to see more of, I'd love to read about publishing techniques (especially insight on different houses and trends), as well as posts on craft.
I keep TWA on tap for back-reading when I can't read every day...so rest assured I'm a faithful reader who doesn't plan on going anywhere. I'm sure whatever a new season of blogging brings, you all will nail it!
your personal stories is my favorite, after that it's hard to choose just one for a second choice
ReplyDeleteYou all are such encourages! I haven't been able to stop by nearly as often as I'd like...life has been happening.:) You all have been such an encouragement for me as I have walked my writing journey, and you've taught me a lot.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite posts have been the ones where you've shared the ups and downs of your writing journeys. Also, the marketing posts. It seems like we're supposed to stay on top of all of it, and I love reading ways to manage, prioritize and take those shortcuts, when they come. :)
Your writing posts have also been great. :) If I get time later, I'll come back and share some of my favorite posts.
Barbara and Teresa,
ReplyDeleteI'm hearing theme through these comments.
Marketing!!
Whew...I'd like to get myself a magic wand for that one! :-)
If there are a few things we can give you, it's personal stories, encouragement, and some tips as we try to navigate our own learning curves in this writing world :-)
Thanks, Robin!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice to know we're not alone on this journey?!?
Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteTalk about encourager! You are tops! I'm so glad we've been able to mutually encourage each other along the way. What a wonderful example of a broader writing team :-)
We may not all be on the same page, but we're all in the same Story :-)
Thank each of you so much! We love walking this journey with you and hope to keep providing content that encourages and inspires you to keep writing and dreaming. So blessed to have you here!
ReplyDeleteHi Cats!
ReplyDeleteI echo a few above, I'd love to hear some marketing strategies. Being an Indie is fun but I struggle with getting my work seen.
I love personal stories, writing tips, etc.
Be blessed!
Barbara
Ooh, this is such great feedback! Thanks to all our Alley Pals. We have so much fun getting to know you and hearing your own stories as you comment. Great post, Pep!
ReplyDeleteI agree,this is great feedback. Thanks so very much!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to spending time with you all, and like Angie says, hearing your stories as well.