Welcome Book Bloggers!

Thanks for stopping by!
I'm new to blogging, so I guess my tip is the Nike slogan, "Just Do It!" When you have those fleeting thoughts about something you're reading, get it down and post it.

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  1. FiFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Great tip. Lack of motivation is my biggest fail. I must do better.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Hi Valerie! I'm visiting from She Writes. 'Just do it' is a perfect blogging tip.

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  3. Brenda KezarFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Hi there! Great tip. I usually have my blog open while I'm surfing the web and checking email. That way, if an idea/email/site sparks a blog idea, I can jot down a quick note and save it as a draft. Later, when I have more time, I come back and fill out the post. Gives me a list of ideas for blog posts and there's no more, "now where did I see that link I was going to post about?" lol!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    That is a great tip, especially for new bloggers.

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  5. Samantha SottoFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Hi! Hopping in from SheWrites. Thanks for the great tip and warm welcome :)

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  6. Deborah LawrensonFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Ditto - just doin' it! Great to meet you.

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  7. llevinsoFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    She Writes hopper here. Good tip. That's how I started my blog actually (almost three weeks ago now). I kept mulling over starting a blog and one day I just DID IT. Now I love it.

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  8. The Crazy Cat LadyFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Also a She Write Hopper -
    Great tip! Simple and straight to the point! Thanks :)

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  9. Julie FlandersFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Hi Valerie! I'm also a She Write Hopper, and new to blogging. I totally agree with your tip! Great to meet you.

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  10. Cathy KFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Okay, I'll do it! Thanks for another find stop on the blog-hop trail.

    From a SheWriter

    http://cathykozak.com

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  11. C.M. VillaniFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Hey Valerie!
    Words to live by. Welcome to the blogging world and thanks for the warm welcome. I'll keep a keen eye out for you on SW!
    ~CM

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Ah, I'm so glad I'm not the only newbie here! And yes, love the tip. Just do it! Thank you.

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  13. Karen Wojcik BernerFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Greetings from another blog hopper. Nice to meet you.

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  14. Mystic_MomFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Great quote on your header, I love it! This blog hop is fun!

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  15. Cheryl SnellFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Congratulations on Blood Clay -- it sounds wonderfully layered.

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  16. Friend GriefFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Great tip, and I'd add to it Yoda's admonition to Luke Skywalker: "Do or do not: there is no try." Thanks!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Stopping by as part of the blog hop. I like your tip. It seems simple but you can't have a blog without following that advice.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I just wrote in my journal earlier today that I need to write "Just do it" and post it in my writing space where I can see it everyday. Seeing it reiterated here, makes me I think I absolutely need to do that. Maybe add some paint, collage, etc... I'll post a pic on my blog when I finally "just do it". Great advice! I obviously agree:)

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  19. D.S. WhiteFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Welcome to the world of blogging, there's lot of room for new members.

    Just do it is great advice! My stumbling block is lack time (and too many blogs...lol)

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  20. Tristi PinkstonFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Hi there! It's great to meet you. I'm excited to hear about your book release and wish you all kinds of success with it.

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  21. Ey WadeFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Just stopping by. Thanks for the tip.

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  22. Julie GoucherFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Thanks for stopping by the Anglers Rest blog. I've enjoyed reading your blog and am just off to read a bit more.

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  23. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Valerie - Totally like your tip! Stop by and take a peek sometime :~)

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