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March 30, 2008

Ta-Da! We Have TWFW Blog Liftoff…

Filed under: Uncategorized — Peter Bowerman @ 2:35 pm

Blog Post #1. I know, it’s about freakin’ time I did a blog, but better (years) late than never, I suppose. Over the past few years, I’d looked around, saw the unending din of cyber-blather filling the airwaves, and asked myself, “Do I have something worthwhile to add or will I just be making more noise?� I guess I decided I could bring some value to the copywriting conversation, but ultimately, you, my readers will make that call.

Speaking of YOU, my readers, just as you’re crucial to the success of my ezine, The Well-Fed EPUB (http://wellfedwriter.com/ezine.shtml), providing me with a steady stream of ideas, tips, strategies and success stories since it kicked off in May 2002, your “in-the-trenches� experiences will build this blog as well.

Got a good story, a great project outcome, something that’s worked (OR crashed-and-burned), an incandescent epiphany about the business, or any other piece of useful flotsam or jetsam you think your fellow commercial freelancers would dig? AND ideally, help all of us make more money in the biz? Lay it on me at peter@wellfedwriter.com and I’ll throw it out there. And remember: BREVITY. After all, as copywriters, we all know how to write succinctly, right?

I’ll offer up new entries no more than three times a week, but more like two, and I’ll keep ‘em on the short side. Thanks for all your support along the way. Let’s see where this thing goes…

Peter

P.S. Just subscribe in the box at top right or through a reader by clicking the box below that…

71 Comments »

  1. Well, it’s about time! I’ll email you something for your next epub.

    Amy
    Author, Making Soap In Your Own Kitchen and Best Soap Recipes

    Comment by Amy — March 30, 2008 @ 2:52 pm

  2. Hi Peter!

    Glad you are starting a blog–makes it easier to keep up with what you are doing and they are awesome when it comes to search engine rankings.

    Sheri McConnell
    President of National Assn of Women Writers

    Comment by Sheri McConnell — March 30, 2008 @ 2:52 pm

  3. Peter,

    About time too, young man. I never knew what happiness was until I read the “Well Fed Writer”… and then it was too late.

    OK, that’s Brit humour. But seriously: reading the WFW set me going along a path I’d never have believed I’d be treading all those years ago.

    So thanks.

    Warmly,

    Jon

    Comment by Jon McCulloch — March 30, 2008 @ 2:58 pm

  4. Congrats on your new blog. I started mine some time back just as a place to share some thoughts about freelancing on the spur of the moment. But what I quickly found is that some clients will use it as another way to see if you’re a good fit for work. Personally, I expose more of my personality on my blog than I do my main site. This can sometimes make the difference in getting a job or not as your blogging can give clues to a client as to how you operate and what you’re like to deal with. (Plus, it gives you that chance to subtly show off what you know about your profession which can give potential clients more confidence in you.)

    Comment by Mike Klassen — March 30, 2008 @ 3:04 pm

  5. Hey Peter – Welcome to the blogosphere! We all knew it was a question of time, because we all know you are never at a loss for something to say :-)
    Looking forward to your WOWs
    Michael
    http://www.michaelkelberer.com
    http://www.writingthatmeansbusiness.com

    Comment by Michael Kelberer — March 30, 2008 @ 3:04 pm

  6. Excellent! It’s about darn time!

    Comment by Heather Cook, The Writing Mother — March 30, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

  7. Hi Peter! Welcome to the wondrous timesuck that is blogging:). I’ve enjoyed your books and newsletters, so I’m certain I’ll be enjoying the blog as well. I hope we can get some spirited discussions going in the comments section.

    Comment by Toddie Downs — March 30, 2008 @ 3:10 pm

  8. Hey Peter. Welcome to the world of blogging. I’m looking forward to reading your posts. Based on what I’ve picked up in your Well Fed Writer books, this site should offer a wealth of helpful information.

    I ecourage any readers who aren’t experienced in the blogosphere to interact with Peter. Leave comments to his posts, and this site will start to build into an interactive community (with Pete playing the role of Virtual Mayor). Blogs make great forums for debating just about any topic.

    I speak from experience, I’m a well fed freelance writer (thanks in part to Peter) with two blogs: http://www.winememoirs.com and http://www.rmc-strategic.com. Getting feedback from readers is almost always a lot of fun, and it often leads to new ideas and even opportunities.

    While launching your own blog won’t necessarily lead to great riches (though you never know), it’s something that I suggest to my writer friends. if nothing else, it’s a great opportunity to sharpen the saw. Practice makes perfect!

    Comment by Kirk Richardson — March 30, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

  9. Good to see, Peter. This blog is definitely being added near the top of my RSS feed.

    Starting a blog is on my “someday” list… but in the meantime, I look forward to reading yours — brief and succinct as I like it.

    Cheers,
    Michael Roach

    Comment by Michael Roach — March 30, 2008 @ 3:16 pm

  10. Thanks to ALL of you for the kind words of support. Look forward to it. Now, get OUT from behind your computers on a Sunday afternoon, fer cryin’ out loud…
    ;)

    PB

    Comment by peter — March 30, 2008 @ 3:16 pm

  11. Hot dog! Now we can blog with the best. AND educate ourselves as well.

    Comment by Pam — March 30, 2008 @ 3:19 pm

  12. Congrats on the blog Peter. I’m looking forward to reading more on your insights on copywriting. Also, I finally became a FLCW in September thanks to TWFW. I’m sure the blog will be just as useful as I continue to grow my business.

    Comment by Daniel Casciato — March 30, 2008 @ 3:19 pm

  13. Hey Peter,

    Way to get your blog on! So glad you’re joining the blogosphere. The more the merrier and Sheri is soooo right about the search engine rankings.

    Cheers~

    Comment by Lisa Manyon — March 30, 2008 @ 3:21 pm

  14. I must say, Peter, as a blogging fan since blogtime started I’m thrilled to see this. Colleagues need communication in any field but it’s our lifeblood. At least I know how an hour or so of my week will play out.

    All the best.

    Comment by Ana — March 30, 2008 @ 3:22 pm

  15. Peter!!

    Great idea–I’m looking forward to it!!

    CB

    Comment by cindy brecht — March 30, 2008 @ 3:22 pm

  16. To Mr Michael Roach: don’t delay, hesitate, prevaricate or otherwise put it off. The word “someday” is a synonym for “never”!

    If you wait until the “right time”… you’ll be waiting a LONG time. The “right” time is always NOW.

    Warmly,

    Jon

    Comment by Jon McCulloch — March 30, 2008 @ 3:28 pm

  17. Hi Peter. I’m a huge fan of the Well Fed Writer books and your ezine (I’ve been a subscriber for years), so I look forward to reading your musings on your blog.

    Also, glad to see you’re OK. I thought of you and some other colleagues in Atlanta after hearing the news about the tornado that hit there a few weeks back.

    See you in cyberspace!

    Best wishes,
    Robyn

    Comment by Robyn — March 30, 2008 @ 3:29 pm

  18. Yay! More things for me to read on the Interwebs….

    I’m very excited about this, Peter. I think I’ve only contacted you once or twice, but your book and email newsletter have been instrumental in my jump to my own freelance business. I’m now in Year Four! Thank you very much, and I know this will be a favorite online destination.

    Comment by Rick Middleton — March 30, 2008 @ 3:30 pm

  19. Congrats on joining the blogosphere Peter! Looking forward to reading your superb insight.

    best
    Nettie Hartsock

    Comment by Nettie Hartsock — March 30, 2008 @ 3:32 pm

  20. Finally, a blog I want to leave a comment on! Hi Peter! Just wanted to say thanks for doing this and now I am going outside on this beautiful sunny Sunday.

    Comment by Barbara Elmore — March 30, 2008 @ 3:46 pm

  21. Hey Peter!
    I am so glad you started a blog. Yipee!! Your Well-Fed Self-Publisher book was one of the first books I bought on self-publishing and it helped me greatly. I am the proud author of my first children’s book, “Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog” and it is doing very well. Thanks for everything you taught me through your books and newsletter! This self-publishing and being an author is so much fun! Looking forward to updates from your blog. Thanks!!
    Joyfully,
    Barbara
    http://www.joyfulpaws.com

    Comment by Barbara — March 30, 2008 @ 3:48 pm

  22. Congrats. I’ve subscribed.

    So now when are you going to get on Facebook, and maybe start a group there? :)

    Cathy

    Comment by Catherine Dold — March 30, 2008 @ 3:50 pm

  23. Peter,

    It’s great to see you’re starting a blog. Can’t wait to read more of your ideas and glean more of your awesome inspiration. You are the reason I started my business in the first place. I wonder how many businesses you’ve kick-started now? Congratulations on the launch of your blog.

    All the best,

    Stephen

    Comment by Stephen Hadley — March 30, 2008 @ 3:51 pm

  24. Time indeed, Peter. I have been excitedly crying the virtues of blogs since 2003, a year and a half after I read your first book. Yes, your book opened a crack of light in the curtain of ignorance that had kept me from becoming a freelancer. As I remember, it was the sentence that said in effect “almost all companies use freelancers.” I was overjoyed to hear it and immediately embarked on this great adventure. And now I write blogs for clients and do a couple of my own: http://www.biomednews.org, http://www.swwan.org/blog/.

    Thank you, Peter. I know your blog is going to be a huge hit.

    Comment by Barbara Payne — March 30, 2008 @ 4:01 pm

  25. Hi Peter,
    Your books have been a great inspiration to me. I have done occasional freelance projects for the past few years, but your books have given me the encouragement I need to go full time. Good luck with your blog. One suggestion I can give is to always end your posts with a “question for discussion.” It really draws comments out of people and livens up the place!

    Comment by Brandon W — March 30, 2008 @ 4:24 pm

  26. Must be something in the air — I just launched a new blog, too (The Writer’s Technology Companion, since you asked). Spring has sprung, or something; a young man’s fancy turns lightly to thoughts of blogging.

    Anyway, looking forward to what you have to say here. Thanks!

    Comment by Dustin — March 30, 2008 @ 4:29 pm

  27. Peter!
    Congrats on launching the new blog! Now you need to get on MySpace and FaceBook and LinkedIn (hahahaha). Seriously, I’m looking forward to your postings and sharing anything good that happens along the path.

    All the best from Tex…

    Julie

    Comment by Julie Ann Waid — March 30, 2008 @ 4:31 pm

  28. Hi Peter, congrats on your blog. I’ve already added it to my favorites. I don’t have a blog for my writing biz, but I did start one for my other love–an environmental blog called Logical Ecology at http://www.logicalecology@wordpress.com. I’m looking forward to keeping up with TWFW blog. I know I’ll get a lot of good information from this!

    Comment by Donna Kaluzniak — March 30, 2008 @ 4:37 pm

  29. Great news!

    Comment by Tonya Poole/Adventure Journalist — March 30, 2008 @ 4:48 pm

  30. Congratulations on getting the blog launched, Peter. I’ve hooked the feed into Google Reader, so I can read it on my Palm Pilot when I’m out and about.

    Cheers,

    Tracy Cooper-Posey

    Comment by Tracy Cooper-Posey — March 30, 2008 @ 5:13 pm

  31. As soon as the email came in I clicked and it was your blog. I was going to be the first to congratulate you – but of course there were already 26 comments . . . we’ve been waiting!

    Comment by David Tandet — March 30, 2008 @ 5:14 pm

  32. Peter!

    Great and fantastic! I will lok forward to keeping up with your posts and awaiting TWFW later this year.

    tom
    http://www.feedcopy.com

    Comment by Tom — March 30, 2008 @ 5:23 pm

  33. Congratulations on the new blog. I started mine as a blogsite and it is going well. Have fun with yours.

    Comment by Sandra Lee Schubert — March 30, 2008 @ 6:19 pm

  34. Any tips on getting health insurance as a freelancer? (Might as well jump into some meat right off the bat… ;) )

    Comment by Robert Shisler — March 30, 2008 @ 6:25 pm

  35. In the advertising field, if one consumer comments, they are actually speaking on behalf of twelve. 29 X 12 = …well, you can see how this is going to add up!

    I had a conversation, in 1993, with Andreas Schroeder one of the fore-fathers of the micro-novel. Since then, I read many books on freelancing but it was not until I read The Well-Fed Writer that I truly began to seriously market my work. I have been enjoying moderate success as an independent journalist writing articles and both book and movie reviews, in print and online, for not only my space but also for clients in Canada and the USA.

    I really enjoy the freedom of blogging. It has helped me develop an online presence with a place to share both my personality, humor and a few of my publishing credits.

    Thank you again for your words of practical advice and inspiration that you continue to share with fellow writers.

    Best wishes in your new endeavour and…Happy Blogging!

    Comment by Linda Wood — March 30, 2008 @ 6:41 pm

  36. Dear Peter,

    I have both of your first books and am looking foward to your blog.

    Comment by Dale May — March 30, 2008 @ 6:51 pm

  37. Peter, I ran across Bob Bly’s blog the other day. And I have been a long time subscriber to both his and your ezines… and after I got over the shock of discovering that Bob has been blogging for awhile without my knowing about it, I wondered if you would someday do the same. Lo and behold, here’s your email announcing your new blog. Wow, how weird. I am very excited about it.

    Comment by Ken Harrison — March 30, 2008 @ 7:57 pm

  38. Blogging is great for getting immediate feedback from your readers. I’m looking forward to the comment discussions.

    Best,

    Carolyn

    Comment by Carolyn E. — March 30, 2008 @ 7:59 pm

  39. The hardest part is always the first step. Now it gets easier. Congrats and good luck!

    Comment by K Stone — March 30, 2008 @ 8:42 pm

  40. It’s about time. This is absolutely awesome…and just a couple posts a week, Peter?

    Comment by Dorothy Thompson — March 30, 2008 @ 8:45 pm

  41. Peter – long over due as has already been established by your fans. And what an impressive collection of readers you have! I’ve loved all three books and also had the opportunity to attend a conference over a year ago – look forward to reading your blog pearls. I’ve been hacking away at a blog focused on web writing – come visit: http://www.websitespeopleread.com In the meantime, I’ll enjoy adding you to my list of daily/weekly reads. Take care and enjoy. Deborah

    Comment by Deborah Chaddock Brown — March 30, 2008 @ 8:52 pm

  42. Peter,

    Congratulations! What a great addition to your web site and books. I will eagerly await the interactions – this will be fun and informative!

    I just received the Well-Fed Writer sweatshirt I ordered through http://www.CoolStuff4Writers.com and it is a really good deal and helps start conversations when I am out on my daily walk.

    May your success continue to blossom!

    Sally

    Comment by Sally — March 30, 2008 @ 9:32 pm

  43. Peter, your book inspired me to take the step and become a professional commercial writer. And one thing I like about your work is that you incorporate the experiences of other writers. I look forward not only to your entries, but also to the many people you inspired.

    Comment by Scott Salwolke — March 30, 2008 @ 9:44 pm

  44. Dear Peter,

    Thank you so much for inspiring me to find my true calling at age 65.
    Your books, TWFW and Back For Seconds, inspired me to believe that I could actually do what I enjoy (love is a bit strong) for a living. I have discovered that I truly love to have written. The process of writing is exciting, but to peruse my own writing is a great satisfaction. I actually started my first blog, http://www.EmpoweringRelationships.com on January 1, 2008 as a New Years Resolution. Your books inspired me to start a FLCW business called My Staff Writer (www.MyStaffWriter.com) in February 2008. Now I am a veteran writer :) I sincerely look forward to your blog and your community of writers.

    Buddy2.0

    Comment by Buddy2.0 — March 30, 2008 @ 10:14 pm

  45. Hi Peter, glad to see the new blog! To give you a heads-up, you may have trouble with “comment-spam”. I do, and it drives me nuts! All comments to my blog are monitored because of it, so few survive the garbage — none lately. I know the wannabe posters are targeting the SEOs, not me, but that doesn’t lessen the work of manually deleting all the posts. My Host tells me I can’t block an entire domain. They don’t have the capability for me to do that. If you or anyone else finds a solution, please post it. Thanks much!

    Comment by Shirley Ann Parker — March 30, 2008 @ 10:54 pm

  46. Congratulations, Mr. Bowerman! It’s a blog! Close, but no cigar!

    I look forward to keeping up with whazzup whichoo. Sadly, I don’t always get my monthly feasts digested, so brevity is the soul of this twit.

    It was great to finally catch your stand-up act Friday, after being a fan of yours for lo, these six years!

    Best to you and yours (and by that I mean all of us!)
    Jemille

    Comment by Jemille Williams — March 31, 2008 @ 12:10 am

  47. Hiya Peter!
    Been following your career. Like the idea for a blog but you really need to change the type, the font, or the spacing between your letters…it hurts my eyes to see all those words scrunched in together. I know people try to save paper when writing, but jeez, this is the blagosphere…you don’t need to save paper!!!!

    Comment by Gil — March 31, 2008 @ 12:25 am

  48. In response to Carolyn (Comment #38), I’d say it’s even BETTER. My own website, http://www.JonMcCulloch.com, was for a long time a blog in the traditional sense. Then I upgraded the Wordpress theme and hey presto! It’s a Content Management System.

    It’s the same content with just a few tweaks to use the categories and so on to direct the flow of information.

    Blogs are also supposed to be loved by the Google algorithms, but I confess I haven’t seen much evidence of that yet.

    – Jon

    Comment by Jon McCulloch — March 31, 2008 @ 3:39 am

  49. FINALLY! :-) I’ve been wondering when you would launch a blog for a LONG time. :-) I’m looking forward to seeing what you write about here.

    Comment by Jenn Hollowell — March 31, 2008 @ 5:55 am

  50. Peter!

    It’s a miracle!

    Welcome to the blogosphere!

    All my best!

    Mike

    Comment by Michael A. Stelzner — March 31, 2008 @ 8:17 am

  51. I’m excited about the blog, Peter. I’m using your books to help me jumpstart a freelance copywriting business (I’m at ground-level), and now I’m looking forward to comments from community members to hear some success stories and to learn what other freelancers are doing out there.

    Comment by Allen Cox — March 31, 2008 @ 8:36 am

  52. Congrats on the new blog. I don’t think there’s any doubt it’ll be a success with there being 40 comments on the first post! Or 41 now :)

    Comment by Barbara Chaney — March 31, 2008 @ 8:43 am

  53. Hey,
    Good to see you launch a blog! I’m already enjoying the comments from other people. I’ll be adding you to my blogroll (Bob Bly, too). Like many others, your books inspired me to launch out on my own after my son was born – and he’s almost 3 now.

    Joanna

    Comment by Joanna Bartlett-Gustina — March 31, 2008 @ 9:27 am

  54. Congratulations on your decision to blog and your execution of it as well! Your material is so helpful and your ideas are easy to implement. Keep up the good work! I look forward to visiting often.

    Comment by Daniel Sitter, Idea Seller — March 31, 2008 @ 10:14 am

  55. Peter,

    Good luck on the blog – I can vouch for the usefulness that a blog brings. Shortly after I began beta-testing a new robotics product for LEGO I began blogging about my research and results as a way for me to share what I was learning not only with LEGO but fans of robotics kits. That was in January 2006 (www.thenxtstep.com) and I now have over 40,000 readers. What has this done for my writing career? Well, I still have my local clients that I work for (I’m a technical writer) but the blog got the attention of publishers and I’ve now got 3 books published and 2 more coming this year. I was also contacted by LEGO Education (a division of LEGO) and we negotiated some workbooks that I wrote for teachers (and continue to do more). So, tell your readers that a blog is a very useful tool for expanding your work as well as demonstrating an expertise or two that you may possess.

    Jim Kelly

    Comment by Jim Kelly — March 31, 2008 @ 10:27 am

  56. Congratulations on your launch. I’ve enjoyed your books, and I’m looking forward to your pearls, and other mollusks, of wisdom. One nitpick, from someone who has not yet joined the large-screen revolution of the 1990’s: on first glance, I’m finding this size of this font a bit hard to read against a pale yellow background. Good luck & keep it going!

    Comment by Bob Wait — March 31, 2008 @ 10:44 am

  57. Hi Peter:

    Thrilled to see you taking this step–one that I know is inevitable for me as well, though I’m still stalled asking myself, “Do I have something worthwhile to add or will I just be making more noise?â€?

    If anyone can juggle the dual imperatives of regular posts and client deadlines it’s you. Show–and tell–us how!

    Comment by Lorraine — March 31, 2008 @ 11:07 am

  58. Hey Peter,

    Congrats and good luck! Just started one myself after a long time debating. I’m hoping I’ll also be the “the sound” and not “the noise”.

    ~Graham

    Comment by Graham Strong — March 31, 2008 @ 12:06 pm

  59. Hey Peter,

    Thanks for all you do for the writing and publishing community, and for struggling authors everywhere. I agree with Toddie Downs on the time-suck observation, but it’s a great way to stay in touch. Judging from the response, I guess you didn’t need any help from me!

    You’re the best.

    Thanks,

    Mary Lynn

    Comment by Mary Lynn Archibald — March 31, 2008 @ 1:10 pm

  60. Congratulations on moving into the blog arena! It has a great impact on search engine rankings and driving traffic. Your newsletter a few years ago covered a woman doing SEO copywriting, and that really got me into internet marketing. Thanks for what you do!

    Comment by HoneyBeeBuzz.info — March 31, 2008 @ 3:54 pm

  61. Hi Peter:

    Back again. Just wanted to let you know that you guilted me into finally getting off my *ss and launching my own blog, that I’ve only been thinking about for nearly a year. It’s a subject near and dear to my heart.

    Visit http://www.enovelization.wordpress.com and leave a comment — it’s looking very lonely compared to yours!

    Cheers,

    Tracy

    e-Novelization
    Helping the hesitant reader enjoy E-books and POD fiction, too.
    http://www.enovelization.wordpress.com

    Comment by Tracy Cooper-Posey — March 31, 2008 @ 4:54 pm

  62. I was thinking, “It’s about time!” too. I’ve read both of the Well-Fed books and it has helped me in both knowledge and confidence. Thanks, Peter. I look forward to seeing what you have to say on your blog, and what your readership has to say in return.

    BTW, not only am I a FLCW, I’m a problogger, too. I think what I’ve learned from you has helped me pitch better and get some blogging jobs. It’s not a full-time salary… yet. But it could be in another year or two.

    Comment by becky — March 31, 2008 @ 7:04 pm

  63. Welcome to the blogging world! You’re going to be a great addition. I’m subscribing. You’ve helped us all so much in the past, and can’t wait to keep up with your blog.

    Comment by sandi shelton — March 31, 2008 @ 8:17 pm

  64. Peter,

    I’ve enjoyed reading your books as they have not
    only given me great information but had me in
    stitches laughing so hard! :-)

    Comment by Yves Marie Danie Baptiste — April 1, 2008 @ 12:25 am

  65. Hi Peter,

    Good to hear you’ve started a blog. They’re great for SEO and really make a difference to how quickly the search engines come back to index you. I’ve been doing one for a couple of months now (www.daniboy.com/blog/) and it’s been fun. Not quite the same sphere as you; it’s more of a general good business-SEO-writing-type thing. Great for generating ideas and “to do” lists.

    Daniel O’Connor | Daniboy

    Comment by Daniel O'Connor — April 1, 2008 @ 9:44 am

  66. Whew! I guess if you can do this, Peter, then anybody can. Unending din of cyber-blather is exactly the reason I didn’t want to start a blog. It’s like having a child…if I have to ask why should I do it, then should I do it? There’s only so much information overload a brain can take. And frankly even researching how to do it best is daunting at best, absolutely run screaming naked down the street at its worst. Anyway, thanks for at least providing a beacon of hope, an unceasing ray of sunshine and well, just for being a writing guru. We’re not worthy….we’re not worthy…we’re not worthy.

    Comment by Darlene Craven — April 3, 2008 @ 4:01 pm

  67. Darlene,

    Thanks for weighing in. A blog isn’t for everyone, I suppose. If I was just some guy without a book and a modest following (okay, a pretty decent following…), I’d probably think twice about it. But, I like the immediacy of a blog – the ability to take the current “learning” events of my professional commercial writing life, share them with others to provide some insights, get the collected experiences of others on a similar topic and end up with an instant knowledge base of sorts. But, as for the complexity – it really isn’t that hard. Most of the bloging programs these days make things relatively “plug ‘n play” in their operation. As for “we’re not worthy” – please… We’re all in this together… ;) And you’re SO right: if I can do it, ANYONE can do it. Believe that. If you only knew how long I mucked around with the idea before pulling the trigger, you’d laugh. AND feel SO much better about things…

    PB

    Comment by peter — April 4, 2008 @ 12:02 am

  68. Hey Peter,
    Thanks for joining the blog world. Another faithful fan is so happy you are here!!

    Comment by Teresa — April 7, 2008 @ 9:31 pm

  69. Well, it’s about time! Peter Bowerman, author of The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency As a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less, The Well-Fed Writer: Back For Seconds, and The Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living, has finally launched a blog. He promises to write two or three times a week on the blog, which is in addition to his monthly e-zine, The Well-Fed E-Pub.

    It’s still new, so it’s hard to say exactly where this effort will go. But if I know anything about PB, the blog is going to be loads of fun and a great resource. The first four posts include a quick intro, a what-not-to-do post about building customer loyalty, a call for advice for “short-cut hunters,” and a story about when it’s okay to say no.

    PB Note: The above comes from Kristen King at the Inkthinker Blog at http://www.inkthinkerblog.com/2008/04/14/two-new-blogs-for-writers/ – check it out! Thanks Kristen!

    Pingback by Inkthinker | Freelance Writing Blog » Two New Blogs for Writers — April 14, 2008 @ 5:00 am

  70. I just started my blog as well. I think it’s here today, and sometimes I wonder if blogs will make websites obsolete. Only time will tell. I’m glad to see that you started yours as well. You always have such great ideas! Thank you for sharing.

    Giselle Conyette
    Director, Con-Yet Incorporated
    Technology Creatively Captured in Words
    Voice 416-593-7987
    Email conyette@sympatico.ca
    Blog http://giselleconyette.typepad.com/

    Comment by Giselle Conyette — May 1, 2008 @ 11:38 am

  71. Giselle,

    I suspect not, because they have two very different functions. A website tends to be more of a “show and tell” kind of thing, like a brochure, catalogue, or even a sales letter.

    A blog, on the other hand, is more of a narrative and a relationship-building device.

    Jon

    Comment by Jon McCulloch — May 1, 2008 @ 11:55 am

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