Comments on: The Blogger’s Guide to Effective Writing (Ali Hale) http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/ Getting more from life Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:12:02 -0700 hourly 1 By: Ali, the novel, and some books… A sneak peek from Dulwich Woods portrait session | Antonina Mamzenko Photography http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-2046 Ali, the novel, and some books… A sneak peek from Dulwich Woods portrait session | Antonina Mamzenko Photography Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:17:05 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-2046 [...] interested in blogging, but not sure how to write for blogs, she just published her new eBook, “The Blogger’s Guide to Effective Writing”, which is really good (I enjoyed a review copy, lucky [...] [...] interested in blogging, but not sure how to write for blogs, she just published her new eBook, “The Blogger’s Guide to Effective Writing”, which is really good (I enjoyed a review copy, lucky [...]

]]> By: Ali http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-1612 Ali Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:11:13 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-1612 UEA is indeed generally considered the "best" place for creative writing (I applied several years ago and got turned down, I'm still bitter ;-)) In the long run, the location of Goldsmiths has probably suited me better ... UEA's in Norwich and it'd have been hard for me to see much of my then-boyfriend-now-fiancé if I'd gone there. And yep, a well known program definitely isn't a guarantee of success! I've met some fantastic students (and have a great tutor) at Goldsmiths and it's hard to see how that could've been better at UEA. UEA is indeed generally considered the “best” place for creative writing (I applied several years ago and got turned down, I’m still bitter ;-) ) In the long run, the location of Goldsmiths has probably suited me better … UEA’s in Norwich and it’d have been hard for me to see much of my then-boyfriend-now-fiancé if I’d gone there.

And yep, a well known program definitely isn’t a guarantee of success! I’ve met some fantastic students (and have a great tutor) at Goldsmiths and it’s hard to see how that could’ve been better at UEA.

]]> By: Archan Mehta http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-1607 Archan Mehta Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:50:15 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-1607 By the way, Ali, sorry I forgot to mention this earlier but....(I am responding to one of your earlier posts)...I am happy for you that Goldsmiths worked out for you, although UEA has a more prestigious program in creative writing. I have been aware of University of East Anglia for some time now, and was planning on applying. Somehow, life got in the way, and here I am. Sometimes, we go for a brand name instead of finding what works for us. In fact, maybe UEA may not have served your special needs at all. I know of a person who graduated from a prestigious program, and ended up working on Wall Street. He turned into a corporate drone and hated the long hours and the three piece suit and carrying a briefcase and having to wolf down your lunch at the desk and...need I go on? And then there was a financial debacle, and this guy lost his job. Today, he is self-employed and could not be happier with his choice. It's funny how life sometimes delivers a knock-out punch, and yet it was just what the doctor ordered. In an era of unemployment, this has become a global trend. Thanks for your input. By the way, Ali, sorry I forgot to mention this earlier but….(I am responding to one of your earlier posts)…I am happy for you that Goldsmiths worked out for you, although UEA has a more prestigious program in creative writing. I have been aware of University of East Anglia for some time now, and was planning on applying. Somehow, life got in the way, and here I am.

Sometimes, we go for a brand name instead of finding what works for us. In fact, maybe UEA may not have served your special needs at all. I know of a person who graduated from a prestigious program, and ended up working on Wall Street. He turned into a corporate drone and hated the long hours and the three piece suit and carrying a briefcase and having to wolf down your lunch at the desk and…need I go on? And then there was a financial debacle, and this guy lost his job. Today, he is self-employed and could not be happier with his choice. It’s funny how life sometimes delivers a knock-out punch, and yet it was just what the doctor ordered. In an era of unemployment, this has become a global trend. Thanks for your input.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-1581 Kelly Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:33:46 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-1581 I been feeling the need for a little bit of guidance! So, this is very helpful, thanks, I'll try some of these tips out in my next blog. :) .-= Kelly´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.freedigitalphotoprints.com/how-to-make-a-photography-portfolio.html" rel="nofollow">How to Make a Photography Portfolio</a> =-. I been feeling the need for a little bit of guidance! So, this is very helpful, thanks, I’ll try some of these tips out in my next blog. :)
Kelly´s last blog ..How to Make a Photography Portfolio

]]> By: Ali http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-1571 Ali Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:50:48 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-1571 Thanks Omar, for commenting and for buying! Hope you enjoy the ebook -- and best of luck with your blogging. :-) Thanks Omar, for commenting and for buying! Hope you enjoy the ebook — and best of luck with your blogging. :-)

]]> By: Omar Reyes http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-1569 Omar Reyes Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:55:25 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-1569 Hi Ali, I have been a reader for a while now, just not much of a commenter :). However I did not want to pass up the opportunity to grab your ebook. Can't wait to dive in and see what tips, ideas, and strategies I can apply to my own posts. Thanks for sharing this with us. Omar .-= Omar Reyes´s last blog ..<a href="http://dogcarejourney.com/373/bedlington-terriers/" rel="nofollow">Bedlington Terriers – A Breed Profile</a> =-. Hi Ali,

I have been a reader for a while now, just not much of a commenter :) . However I did not want to pass up the opportunity to grab your ebook. Can’t wait to dive in and see what tips, ideas, and strategies I can apply to my own posts.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Omar
Omar Reyes´s last blog ..Bedlington Terriers – A Breed Profile

]]> By: Ali http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-1561 Ali Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:32:35 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-1561 Tim, thanks! I love the review (guys, do, check out Tim's review: http://www.remodelingguy.net/2010/02/the-bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing-2) And I hugely appreciated your feedback, thanks again for that. Archan, thank you! Yes, I really hope this is a valuable resource for people and one which helps them achieve their goals. And thank you for all your good wishes and encouragement, it's much appreciated. :-) Tim, thanks! I love the review (guys, do, check out Tim’s review: http://www.remodelingguy.net/2010/02/the-bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing-2) And I hugely appreciated your feedback, thanks again for that.

Archan, thank you! Yes, I really hope this is a valuable resource for people and one which helps them achieve their goals. And thank you for all your good wishes and encouragement, it’s much appreciated. :-)

]]> By: Archan Mehta http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-1560 Archan Mehta Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:50:28 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-1560 Ali, Well, why am I not surprised, though? Something like this was bound to happen. And continue to work on collaborating with Charlie (and other luminaries), which will help you serve your readers, subscribers, clients/customers. Congratulations! I think there are a lot of people out there who want to emulate your example, but just don't know how to go about it. This important contribution may well be the light they are looking for as they grope in the darkness. I think there are a lot of people who can gain from you due to your educational background and practical experience. You are a prolific writer who leads by example. You walk your talk. Keep up the good work. My best wishes to you and Charlie and wish you oodles of success in the near future. Spread your wings and fly in the oceanic sky. Ali,

Well, why am I not surprised, though?

Something like this was bound to happen. And continue to work on collaborating with Charlie (and other luminaries), which will help you serve your readers, subscribers, clients/customers. Congratulations!

I think there are a lot of people out there who want to emulate your example, but just don’t know how to go about it. This important contribution may well be the light they are looking for as they grope in the darkness. I think there are a lot of people who can gain from you due to your educational background and practical experience.

You are a prolific writer who leads by example. You walk your talk. Keep up the good work. My best wishes to you and Charlie and wish you oodles of success in the near future. Spread your wings and fly in the oceanic sky.

]]> By: Tim Layton http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-1559 Tim Layton Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:53:36 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-1559 Hi Ali! You know I think your new eBook is great! I just told both of my readers about it over at my blog. I hope one of them becomes a customer! Great work! Tim .-= Tim Layton´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/remodelingguy/~3/fS5xmaWRmSc/" rel="nofollow">The Blogger’s Guide To Effective Writing</a> =-. Hi Ali!

You know I think your new eBook is great! I just told both of my readers about it over at my blog. I hope one of them becomes a customer!

Great work!

Tim
Tim Layton´s last blog ..The Blogger’s Guide To Effective Writing

]]> By: Ali http://www.aliventures.com/bloggers-guide-to-effective-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-1556 Ali Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:00:16 +0000 http://www.aliventures.com/?p=648#comment-1556 Thanks Alex! Glad you enjoyed it, and hope you pick up some useful bits and pieces. Yes, giving a writer's perspective on blogging was important to me ... a lot of blogging advice comes a bit more from a marketer or entrepreneur's perspective -- and the writing matters too! Thanks Alex! Glad you enjoyed it, and hope you pick up some useful bits and pieces. Yes, giving a writer’s perspective on blogging was important to me … a lot of blogging advice comes a bit more from a marketer or entrepreneur’s perspective — and the writing matters too!

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