Comments on: SHE-POWER Changes: My World is in Your Hands http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/ Searching for Inspiration and Wisdom. Laughing at Life Along the Way. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:40:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Charlie Gilkey http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-316 Charlie Gilkey Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:06:40 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-316 I'm with Cath on this one - I think your blog falls within the self-improvement and personal development niche. The reason I keep coming back is your voice. I personally like that the blog is growing with you. You're not targeting, strategizing, and all the other things that a lot of bloggers (myself included, sometimes) do and seem to be happy with what you're doing. I also like fiction pieces being part of the content. You clearly label them, so there shouldn't be any confusion, but from a marketing standpoint, it's good because it at least exposes your readers (and potential book scouts) to your writing. Either way, though, I'll continue reading the unfolding story. Keep up the great work. <em>Charlie Gilkey's last blog post..<a href='http://www.academicppd.com/the-triple-filters-test/' rel="nofollow">The Triple Filters Test</a></em> I’m with Cath on this one - I think your blog falls within the self-improvement and personal development niche. The reason I keep coming back is your voice.

I personally like that the blog is growing with you. You’re not targeting, strategizing, and all the other things that a lot of bloggers (myself included, sometimes) do and seem to be happy with what you’re doing.

I also like fiction pieces being part of the content. You clearly label them, so there shouldn’t be any confusion, but from a marketing standpoint, it’s good because it at least exposes your readers (and potential book scouts) to your writing. Either way, though, I’ll continue reading the unfolding story.

Keep up the great work.

Charlie Gilkey’s last blog post..The Triple Filters Test

]]> By: Charlotte (Charmed Life) http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-313 Charlotte (Charmed Life) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:12:36 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-313 hi kelly, the truth is i don't read fiction ... so i have nothing to contribute about that! however, your other blog topics are very interesting to me and ... they are really nice to read - humorous, meanigful and relevant and your writing style is refreshing! i think you should go with how ever you want your blog to be and not be swayed by other's opinion. in that way, you will not feel pressured or obligated. i guess, what i am really trying to say is, don't change a thing. if you do however, let the change be something that you want. <em>Charlotte (Charmed Life)'s last blog post..<a href='http://charmedlife.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/if-i-were/' rel="nofollow">If I Were</a></em> hi kelly, the truth is i don’t read fiction … so i have nothing to contribute about that! however, your other blog topics are very interesting to me and … they are really nice to read - humorous, meanigful and relevant and your writing style is refreshing! i think you should go with how ever you want your blog to be and not be swayed by other’s opinion. in that way, you will not feel pressured or obligated. i guess, what i am really trying to say is, don’t change a thing. if you do however, let the change be something that you want.

Charlotte (Charmed Life)’s last blog post..If I Were

]]> By: Kelly http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-310 Kelly Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:54:35 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-310 Mark and Vered Thanks for the feedback. And asking the readers about an e-book is a great idea, thanks Mark. Vered, thanks for moving out of Lurkville (it's next door to Whoville - have you seen Horton Hears a Who? Great movie!). I too lurk on numerous blogs, but I love it when I get to see who I'm talking to. Glad you're a happy reader. :) Kelly Mark and Vered

Thanks for the feedback. And asking the readers about an e-book is a great idea, thanks Mark.

Vered, thanks for moving out of Lurkville (it’s next door to Whoville - have you seen Horton Hears a Who? Great movie!). I too lurk on numerous blogs, but I love it when I get to see who I’m talking to. Glad you’re a happy reader.

:) Kelly

]]> By: Vered http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-309 Vered Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:48:21 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-309 Guess it's time to stop lurking. :) I like the mix. I like that you are not limiting yourself to a single niche. I also like that your writing is personal and real. Personally, I wouldn't change a thing. <em>Vered's last blog post..<a href='http://momgrind.com/2008/04/02/recession-forces-americans-to-delay-retirement/' rel="nofollow">Recession Forces Americans To Delay Retirement</a></em> Guess it’s time to stop lurking. :)

I like the mix. I like that you are not limiting yourself to a single niche. I also like that your writing is personal and real.

Personally, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Vered’s last blog post..Recession Forces Americans To Delay Retirement

]]> By: mark @ mytropicalescape http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-297 mark @ mytropicalescape Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:20:48 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-297 Hi Kelly - from the questions you are asking it sounds like we are in the same boat! I am not too sure what the hell my niche is either, but I don't think that is a bad thing. Currently, you have the freedom to write about whatever you like. A few months ago I faced the dreaded *blogging frustration* because I found myself trying to cover everything. For the time being I have narrowed down to Pursuing Personal Freedom, (Open Source) Entrepreneurship, and Living Overseas. YES - you should absolutely write and ebook!! What are some ideas that you have? If you ask in a post maybe we can all help you narrow it down :) <em>mark @ mytropicalescape's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/mytropicalescape/~3/261500819/' rel="nofollow">AnyWired-Middlebrook Make Money Online Challenge: Open Source Entrepreneurship</a></em> Hi Kelly - from the questions you are asking it sounds like we are in the same boat! I am not too sure what the hell my niche is either, but I don’t think that is a bad thing.

Currently, you have the freedom to write about whatever you like. A few months ago I faced the dreaded *blogging frustration* because I found myself trying to cover everything. For the time being I have narrowed down to Pursuing Personal Freedom, (Open Source) Entrepreneurship, and Living Overseas.

YES - you should absolutely write and ebook!! What are some ideas that you have? If you ask in a post maybe we can all help you narrow it down :)
mark @ mytropicalescape’s last blog post..AnyWired-Middlebrook Make Money Online Challenge: Open Source Entrepreneurship

]]> By: Kelly http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-294 Kelly Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:28:47 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-294 Well, I guess I'll just keep on with what I'm doing. Thanks for the encouragement, people. :) Kelly Well, I guess I’ll just keep on with what I’m doing. Thanks for the encouragement, people.

:) Kelly

]]> By: Cath Lawson http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-293 Cath Lawson Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:12:09 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-293 Hi Kelly. I think I would define your blog as personal development. Your posts often make us think deeply about our feelings and thought on specific topics. Not sure what to do about your fiction. I have found fiction posts irritating on some blogs - but only because the author doesn't mark clearly that they're fiction and that can be confusing. But, I like reading your fiction and you did say it was fiction from the very beginning, so there was no confusion. <em>Cath Lawson's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuccessPasscode/~3/261207340/' rel="nofollow">Is Fear Stunting Your Growth?</a></em> Hi Kelly. I think I would define your blog as personal development. Your posts often make us think deeply about our feelings and thought on specific topics.

Not sure what to do about your fiction. I have found fiction posts irritating on some blogs - but only because the author doesn’t mark clearly that they’re fiction and that can be confusing. But, I like reading your fiction and you did say it was fiction from the very beginning, so there was no confusion.

Cath Lawson’s last blog post..Is Fear Stunting Your Growth?

]]> By: Tim Brownson http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-291 Tim Brownson Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:11:21 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-291 Kelly, if you're not permenently in a state of chaos and confusion you're doing something wrong! It's being relaxed about being like that, that's the real trick. Obviously I'm a guy but if I can offer some advice?? You're doing what you should be doing and that's stamping your character and personality on your blog. There are dozens of crapy list sites that all mimic each other and that's all well and good, but it's the ones that offer something different that will stand the test of time. Of course I could be wrong, in which case ignore everything I just said and head for the hills. BTW, yes you are insane getting on a plane with your son for 23 hours. <em>Tim Brownson's last blog post..<a href='http://www.adaringadventure.com/blog/wordpress/?p=354' rel="nofollow">Alternative Viewpoints</a></em> Kelly, if you’re not permenently in a state of chaos and confusion you’re doing something wrong! It’s being relaxed about being like that, that’s the real trick. Obviously I’m a guy but if I can offer some advice?? You’re doing what you should be doing and that’s stamping your character and personality on your blog. There are dozens of crapy list sites that all mimic each other and that’s all well and good, but it’s the ones that offer something different that will stand the test of time. Of course I could be wrong, in which case ignore everything I just said and head for the hills. BTW, yes you are insane getting on a plane with your son for 23 hours.

Tim Brownson’s last blog post..Alternative Viewpoints

]]> By: Kelly http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-290 Kelly Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:40:09 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-290 Chris, calling me an experienced blogger, wow I'm chuffed! I guess I'm an experienced WRITER, but I class myself as another newbie blogger, considering I've only been posting regularly this year. But thank you for the kind words. Kailani, thanks for your input too. Kelly Chris, calling me an experienced blogger, wow I’m chuffed!
I guess I’m an experienced WRITER, but I class myself as another newbie blogger, considering I’ve only been posting regularly this year. But thank you for the kind words.

Kailani, thanks for your input too.

Kelly

]]> By: kailani http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-289 kailani Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:50:13 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/03/30/niches-changes-and-she-power-fiction/#comment-289 I'm still pretty new to your blog but I've really enjoyed your posts on life and relationships. If you feel you write fiction pretty frequently, then maybe it should have it's own page. That way it would keep everything organized. IMHO. <em>kailani's last blog post..<a href='http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/giveaway-j-austin-ryan-designs/' rel="nofollow">Giveaway: J. AUSTIN Ryan Designs</a></em> I’m still pretty new to your blog but I’ve really enjoyed your posts on life and relationships. If you feel you write fiction pretty frequently, then maybe it should have it’s own page. That way it would keep everything organized. IMHO.

kailani’s last blog post..Giveaway: J. AUSTIN Ryan Designs

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