To Blog or not to Blog, That is the Question

I need your opinion. Blogs associated with writers conferences often go dormant once the conference has ended and resurrect a few months before the next conference. So let me ask two questions:

1. Would you like to see this blog continue on through the year?

2. If so, then what would you like to see on the blog? In other words, how can the blog best help you?

Your opinion matters, so please take a moment to think about the questions and let me know what you thing by posting a response.

I hope you went home revived and inspired. Who knows, this time next year we may be talking about your recent publications.

Thanks.

Alton Gansky

Director

Comments

[Richard Mabry]

No question in my mind about continuing. Since this blog has taken the place of your personal one (which I always enjoyed), I'd hate to see it shut down. So long as the content relates to writing or the writer's life, I'm ready to click and read it.
Besides, you don't want to get bored, do you?

[Jean Hall]

The Conference was wonderful and inspiring. But, honestly, I'm about blogged out. I have two blogs of my own and I have oodles of friends who want me to visit their blogs.

Tick. Tick. Tick. Never enough time.

So, I'd prefer that you do the traditional thing and reappear a couple of months before the next conference.

Thanks,
Jean

[Phyllis Qualls Freeman]

The blogs for these few months are relative to my info needs. I put them in a folder and go back when I have time to think on them.

One per week is plenty or I suffer overwhelming guilt at not reading them all.

They are helpful and I'd love to have them continue.
Thanks, Phyllis Q. Freeman

[Jo Ann Fore]

Awesome conference. Loved it. Love the faculty. Great job overall! Thanks so much.

I enjoy the blog -- especially in preparation for the conference. I would like for it to continue if it showcases relevant publishing information and insight.

Like most everyone else, I'm blogged to death. Information overload. But I am always looking for fresh, relevant content.

That's my free input, worth half as much :)

Blessings,
Jo Ann

["Simply" Sue Falcone]

It was an awesome time with you and the faculty. Thanks for all your help and support.
I would love to see this blog continue as it helps me keep focused on the commitments I made at the conference. It also reinforces great information to my writers and speakers group that we discuss monthly.
Also it so great to see what is going on in the writing industry from people I have actually met and trust.
Thanks for your work, can't wait for the movie to be released, and have a wonderful summer in California.
Some exciting news for me. I now have a "brand". It is "Simply" Sue with a tag line of Touching Lives and Changing Hearts. I am getting the logo and marketing materials done now. It will be a cartoon character of me!
I just taped a short segment for a TV Show called Freedom Today. It will be shown soon on Angel Sky, CNT in Nashville, and stations in Norway! I'll let everyone know the schedule!
Hugs and Blessings,
"Simply" Sue Falcone
Touching Lives and Changing Hearts
weblog- www.suefalcone.authorweblog.com

[Sarah Bush]

Dear Al,

Thank you for carrying on the baton and hosting another great conference. I was blessed in so many ways... spiritually, in my career, seeing old friends and making new ones.

I say keep th blogs coming!! I enjoy the pithy blogs and appreciate any help and insight I can glean. I like the tips and relevant info. pertaining to the writing arena. It's better for my recall than sitting down and reading The Chicago Manual of Style! :)The email reminder helps too.
Thanks for all you do...to keep us writing for Jesus!!

[Michelle Rathe]

I would like to see the blog continue. Even though the conference is once a year, writers don’t write just once a year. There is all kinds of helpful information that could be included in the blog to help all levels of writers such as, posting about publications accepting submissions, book recommendations and reviews, and exercises that can help keep the creative juices flowing. Writing contest information would also be a good thing to share as well as new publication announcements by the conference faculty and attendees alike. I enjoy reading the blog posts and hope they continue throughout the year.