tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post1562405185770067645..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Dear Diva #002: The Lazy Guide To BloggingDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-20838641950723305782015-02-17T16:36:10.667+11:002015-02-17T16:36:10.667+11:00I've actually only just seen this now but than...I've actually only just seen this now but thank you for your wonderful advice, I'll definitely be taking it on. I never thought of sticking one of those little post it notes or sticky tabs in whilst I'm reading, but I think that would help tremendously. A re-design also sounds like it would help someone like me a lot, I'm lucky I have some super lovely blogger doing a re-design for me :PSunny @ A Sunny Spot https://www.blogger.com/profile/01025467929485516198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-42510167507936803302014-11-13T10:46:24.825+11:002014-11-13T10:46:24.825+11:00It can take me a while to get to actually typing u...It can take me a while to get to actually typing up my review, but I always make a point of grabbing a post-it note and writing down the main points that I want to include in the review. That is usually enough to jog my memory when I get to writing the full review up, though I still always try to write a review within a week of finishing a book since I start forgetting main character names past that point >.>Anya @ On Starships and Dragonwingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11966260114472122150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-43626253396824132032014-11-13T05:23:53.925+11:002014-11-13T05:23:53.925+11:00We totally did Ana, and I've loved your blog e...We totally did Ana, and I've loved your blog ever since. The last fortnight, I've been the same. I'm still reading, but have felt really run down and only been reading for a half an hour each night, then falling asleep. But have a few reviews coming up next week that have been scheduled, so I'll be able to hop back on that blogging horse.<br /><br />Honestly, I use the worst analogies. Ever.<br />Hopefully you hop back on that horse soon too Ana.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70141659770914807602014-11-13T05:16:23.745+11:002014-11-13T05:16:23.745+11:00That note function is such a time saver Alicia, I ...That note function is such a time saver Alicia, I don't know if I'd be without it. <br /><br />For paperbacks, I'm thinking of trying the suggestion of taking photos, rather than using sticky notes. Might try that with my next novella though, rather than risk it with a full length book to review. Knowing my luck, all the photos snapped on my phone would be illegible.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-28195167534722308102014-11-13T04:53:29.221+11:002014-11-13T04:53:29.221+11:00It does Rochelle and a few months ago I was feelin...It does Rochelle and a few months ago I was feeling the same way. I only request books every now and again, and purchase the rest myself. It gives me the freedom to read what I want when I want and not have the added stress of having too many review copies piled up. At the moment I only have eleven review copies on my shelves, which I consider quite a few The most I usually have is seven or eight at any one time. But there's been so many incredible books lately and I've received quite a few unsolicited copies.<br /><br />When I found my to read list a bit overwhelming, I would have themed reading months. One month I would read all the contemporaries on my shelves, then fantasy and so on. It made it easier to set a goal of what I wanted to read per month as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-42691304355860929892014-11-12T19:25:15.104+11:002014-11-12T19:25:15.104+11:00omg i need this!! i have no system whatsoever when...omg i need this!! i have no system whatsoever when it comes to writing reviews. bad decision i must say. most of the time after i finish a book, my eyes are tired and my emotions are drained, and umm what?? i still need to write a review that makes sense of my thoughts?? nooooooo *sinks into lazy slump*<br /><br />my reviews aren't scene-specific, just general opinions on the book but these fade over time as well. especially since i'm not VERY BEHIND my review schedule... *awkward laugh* might be good to start marking out key pages in the book! but i have this thing against stickies because they graze the palms of my hand while i read and idk i find it distracting =P KINDLE YES KINDLE i don't use it enough omg. thank you so much for this series, will remind myself of the note function more LOL :D<br /><br />alicia @ <a href="http://noverlythings.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">noverly things</a>alicia♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/17425350386344327584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-56213364567291802252014-11-12T14:16:04.776+11:002014-11-12T14:16:04.776+11:00Great advice, Kelly! I've requested a few too ...Great advice, Kelly! I've requested a few too many review copies lately and find myself only having time to read them when I usually like to balance it out with reading my own books. I've got all the books I will be reading in November and December planned and it takes the fun of spontaneity out of it, which is why I won't be requesting anything for the rest of the year. I'm going to make January a month of reading books only for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-74596674155915366352014-11-12T11:01:10.719+11:002014-11-12T11:01:10.719+11:00This definitely came at a time where I'm feeli...This definitely came at a time where I'm feeling sooo lazy. If it wasn't for Sci-Fi week, I would've just stayed in bed. And Twitter has been my best friend since Day 1. I love how you mentioned commenting on other blogs, because it really is a great way to connect with like minded awesome people as yourself. I believe that's where we "met" Lol, sounds kinda creepy. Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112895787559870372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70408466060219331792014-11-12T07:38:16.981+11:002014-11-12T07:38:16.981+11:00Fantastic advice this week Kelly, I really admire ...Fantastic advice this week Kelly, I really admire your persistence and how you organised you are with reviewing and everything. That's fantastic advice to read books that you read for YOU as well, so you don't pull down in a slump having to review every single book you read. I also use the highlighting function and sticky tabs so you don't need to take notes but can refer back to it.<br /><br />These are really helpful, a redesign is a great idea to make things more fresh! It took ages for me to get to the point of where my blog is now, but perhaps I'll be able to do that someday. Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46557140902536805752014-11-11T05:42:43.643+11:002014-11-11T05:42:43.643+11:00Thanks Faye and we're pretty much the same in ...Thanks Faye and we're pretty much the same in that regard. I only request books that I would generally buy myself and mix those up with my own purchased books as well. If I can't post in a few days, so be it. Blogging is a fun and rewarding outlet, but like you falling ill, it's not be be all and end all. There really is more important aspects in life, like an education, and your health. You'll be back blogging regularly soon, I have no doubt.<br /><br />Glad to see you feeling better too Faye.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-57675802258916361142014-11-11T05:13:58.437+11:002014-11-11T05:13:58.437+11:00That's not lazy, that's putting your studi...That's not lazy, that's putting your studies first which everyone should be doing. It's a good thing that blogging wasn't common back when I was at school, I'm so easily distracted that I don't think I would have even finished school. Just between us, I have a few drafts that will never see the light of day either. Books I've read and reviewed while incredibly tired and not only do I not remember most of the storyline (they were books I didn't enjoy), but the review I attempted to write is horrid. All over the place, rambling and cursing. What the hell was I thinking!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-14820845997304313152014-11-11T05:05:05.098+11:002014-11-11T05:05:05.098+11:00I used to do that too. I'm terrible with names...I used to do that too. I'm terrible with names and locations, especially when reading fantasy novels with weird names. Thank goodness for sticky tabs. They make reviewing so much easier.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-31171789414610813102014-11-11T04:56:11.710+11:002014-11-11T04:56:11.710+11:00It depends if you catch me on a good week though. ...It depends if you catch me on a good week though. Being older, I have a little more time to blog some days, other days I barely have time to scratch myself. Like last week, I actually only posted one review and a cover reveal. As we're heading towards the warmer weather, I'll be posting less too. But I figure at least one post a week will keep me trucking along.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-30457772381671183682014-11-11T04:36:46.047+11:002014-11-11T04:36:46.047+11:00That's the brilliant freedom with blogging tho...That's the brilliant freedom with blogging though, you can post whenever you want. Daily, weekly or even yearly. I've seen bloggers take a year away, then pick back up once they've finished school or want to get back into reading again. Whenever you're posting, we'll always be around to come visit. It's not just a readership, it's blogger friends who'll offer support when you need it too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-76542176671534964482014-11-11T03:50:56.007+11:002014-11-11T03:50:56.007+11:00I go through stints like that too though, I'm ...I go through stints like that too though, I'm pretty sure most readers would agree. When you're feeling under the weather, or just too tired to bother. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-64755396988167627072014-11-10T21:13:33.753+11:002014-11-10T21:13:33.753+11:00I used to be a really active blogger, posting almo...I used to be a really active blogger, posting almost 2-4 times a week (you know of this, Kelly!!) but after I got my kidney infection I kinda toned it down a bit and my site is almost... dead...ish. Okay, not really, as I'm going to revive it with awesomeness soon but yeah, I'm kinda lazy now compared to before. I really just don't care about stats and stuff anymore and just try to do my own thing at my own pace. I read what books I want to read, and just request what I REALLY want to read, which is... like... one book every 2 weeks or something (I haven't requested for a while though). <br /><br />You give awesome advice, Kelly. When I have a question, I'll turn to you ;)<br /><br />Faye at <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Faye M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482378962410177583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39664714704075909152014-11-10T16:52:39.893+11:002014-11-10T16:52:39.893+11:00Hi Kelly! It's me the "original Ella"...Hi Kelly! It's me the "original Ella"(according to you :P) haha! Sad to say, I am a big lazy blogger. Especially after school started my blog was suddenly like in a trance state or something. I still read sometimes, but I can't organize my thoughts when I'm about to review a book. My mind gets tangled with ideas regarding my thesis and the book I just read. Believe it or not, I have this one unpublished review that will forever stay in my drafts because it sounds like a book review turned character analysis report. There are even times when, unconsciously, I tend to treat fictional characters like patients lol. I can't wait for the end of the semester. <br /><br />Ella @ <a href="http://thefilipinabooknote.reads-it.com/" rel="nofollow">The Filipina Booknote</a>Ella (In Constant Reverie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00826240858606977478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81870171737142747562014-11-10T16:42:50.839+11:002014-11-10T16:42:50.839+11:00I can probably count on one hand the number of tim...I can probably count on one hand the number of times that I've had a build up of posts scheduled Manda, it's mostly waiting on release dates so I'm not posting too early. What motivates you to get posting? I think I need some too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-44836397474246154312014-11-10T16:40:36.185+11:002014-11-10T16:40:36.185+11:00Thanks poppet. It seems we're all pretty simil...Thanks poppet. It seems we're all pretty similar when it comes to our methods of reviewing. I noticed that when I review eCopies though, i tend to be a little too free and easy highlighting passages. Thank goodness on the Kindle you have a choice of a few different colours to highlight with. Pink is for names and places. Blue is for pivotal points in the storyline and orange I use to save quotes.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-84172043928312690822014-11-10T15:20:20.919+11:002014-11-10T15:20:20.919+11:00We totally do. It's hard to find the time to n...We totally do. It's hard to find the time to not only think of new content, but to post it up as well. I actually find memes like Top Ten Tuesday and Stacking The Shelves more time consuming than reviewing. You have to find covers, links, and format all your content. Review is just typing an opinion. Much easier in my opinion, the most time consuming part is reading, and we all love doing that anyway.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32919811325200198492014-11-10T14:37:09.172+11:002014-11-10T14:37:09.172+11:00You may very well be the envy of most bloggers. Ev...You may very well be the envy of most bloggers. Even when I have a few ideas, by the time I find the time to put them into words, I've lost my train of thought and back at square one again. Lately I've only been reading two books per week, as the weather warms up in Australia, you'll find me missing a little and spending more time outside in the garden. <br /><br />I'd really rather be reading though.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-42180635671946421822014-11-10T13:04:17.257+11:002014-11-10T13:04:17.257+11:00THAT, is a brilliant idea. I'd never thought t...THAT, is a brilliant idea. I'd never thought to use my phone and that's handy for when you run out of sticky notes as well. I buy mine from Kmart, they're super small and plastic rather than the paper ones and unfortunately they don't always have them in stock.<br /><br />Thanks Jess. I'm starting In The Afterlight tonight and going to try the photo method and check to see if it works in the morning.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-85627055853369630542014-11-09T21:12:56.636+11:002014-11-09T21:12:56.636+11:00I am probably not a lazy blogger...just because my...I am probably not a lazy blogger...just because my brain is like KAA CHING all the time. Sheesh. I'm a hyperactive blogger. I take blogging breaks because I'm sure my readers are sick of me. BUT I do have a <i>lot</i> of time to blog, and I know most people don't so there's that. >.> This is still awesome advice! Regular posting is key, I reckon. Keeping tabs while one read? Wooooow, what a good idea! I always end up googling "what was the character in Such and Such book". Gah they all blend, I tell you. I read about 3 books one week with characters named variations of Eve. -_-CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-40859101787160055912014-11-09T18:40:13.477+11:002014-11-09T18:40:13.477+11:00I love this feature, Kelly! :D I like how you give...I love this feature, Kelly! :D I like how you give advice to other people - it's really helpful! I kinda agree with Sunny. You post regularly and sometimes I struggle with updating my blog and thinking up of fun posts to attract more readers. But I like what you said over heading to Twitter and immersing yourself back to the community of booklovers. I should try that whenever I feel unmotivated! <br /><br />Thanks Kelly <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78921968964203514342014-11-09T17:30:13.854+11:002014-11-09T17:30:13.854+11:00Am I a lazy blogger? hahaha
Yes? No? Uhm... right...Am I a lazy blogger? hahaha<br /><br />Yes? No? Uhm... right now its not really a choice, I've been having a hard time to write reviews due to my lack of time, but at the same time, there are a lot of moments that I just wanted to read, to relieve stress and not review at all. So for now I don't know what state I'm in, I just review when I want to. I didn't want to stress myself in posting a new post everyday, I couldn't handle it. Haha, great post Kelly! Its a great advice for bloggers, newbie or not :DJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076936247190083573noreply@blogger.com