The Joys of Blogging
It’s been eight months now since I signed up with WordPress and started on my adventure in blogging. I remember checking my settings to make sure it was set at ‘private‘. I had no idea where I was going with this. ……. And now?! Now I’m enjoying the blogging friendships of people all over the world! I’m learning about other parts of the world and their customs. I’m inspired by the stories of those who had the courage to reach out and share their ‘profiles in courage’. I’m reading fiction/non-fiction of awesome writers who are on their journey to publish their books. Blogging is inspiring and empowering in so many ways.
The event that’s really got me hooked on blogging is the AtoZ Blog Challenge that just came to a conclusion this past April. I had a theme for my challenge which made it possible for me to get focused and to document some thoughts I wanted to share with my children and grandchildren. I just can’t praise the AtoZ Challenge Team enough for its organization, its professionalism, its creativity and its community spirit.
Recently I came across this service Blog2Print which allows you to print your blog into book form. The idea of putting My AtoZ Challenge into book form was something I’d thought about so I took a look at it. I’m so pleased with the results and now will have a hard cover copy. The videos and the links I’d included in my blog posts on AtoZ weren’t able to be printed. It’s still a treasure for me to have.
Take a look at a few sample pages!
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Take a look at 15 Reasons I Think You Should Blog! Joshua Becker hit the nail on the head with each of these reasons. If you haven’t started yet, my recommendation is to go with WordPress. I’ve enjoyed this whole experience even more because of the great team at WordPress.
Joshua Becker’s website Becoming Minimalist
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What is a Blog?
Me In The Middle 
Great pitch for blogging and for A to Z!
Thanks!
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
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You’re very welcome, Lee! It’s a great challenge. 🙂
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Hey there! How are you doing?
Loving your blog vibe. 🙂
Just dropping in from the road trip (A – Z Blogging Challenge).
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I’m on the AtoZ road trip too! Great idea! Nice to have you stop by! 🙂
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Amen, Mary Lou! *YOU* hit the nail on the head with this one! And I love the idea of Blog2Print — that sounds like a fantastic way to preserve a blog and turn it into a tangible remembrance!
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PS. I’ve nominated your blog for a One Lovely Blog Award! https://practicallywise.wordpress.com/2016/06/04/fellow-lovelies/
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What a nice thing to do, Nancy! Thank you very much! 🙂
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I had used Blog2Print about five years ago, Nancy, for a blog I set up during a trip to the UAE. I was really pleased with the results. I’m looking forward to seeing this book. 🙂
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Isn’t blogging amazing Mary Lou? I started out with no idea what I was doing – no research and no profile pic or name. I was so scared of the whole Big Brother thing of the internet – now I don’t care, I love the friends I’ve made, the chance to clear my head and articulate my thoughts – the list could go on forever!
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That’s just how I felt, Leanne! “Big Brother Thing of the Internet” ~ that’s a great way to describe it. The internet is a powerful way to draw good people together for a positive and transforming result. 🙂
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Hi Mary Lou, As a family historian I think your blog writing about your thoughts and life events through the years is wonderful. A book on this writing would also be great for future family wondering about their ancestor.
Fran @travelgenee visiting from the A to Z Road Trip, TravelGenee Blog
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Thank you Fran! I’m exploring possibilities on that. There are several options I see so far. I want to take your A to Z Road Trip on your blog. Thanks for connecting! 🙂
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I love the idea of a book for the A to Z challenge! Thanks for sharing this info!
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I wanted to feature the A to Z. I can’t wait to see the hard copy of the book! 🙂
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I also began blogging in Oct -Nov last year and I am having a blast. It’s so much fun! And I loved your AtoZ posts as well. Great to see your letterrings in print – congratulations.
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You’re a natural at blogging Dahlia! 🙂
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loved the drawings ..and it is so good to know that we have achieved something by merely participating in the challenge..
Congratulations for your book.
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It’s nice to have a keepsake that I can put on my book shelf too! Thanks, Deepti! 🙂
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Thank you, Mary Lou!
The AtoZ Challenge was one wild and amazing ride! By the end I thought keeping up with regular posts would be easier than before, but I find myself totally blocked…! How fascinating… ;P
Thank you for the Blog2Print link–I was looking for a way to print the posts from the challenge, as I feel quite proud that I completed it!
I look forward to reading more of your work. Your ‘about’ page is so inviting and comforting!
Best wishes!
Cathy
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I’m feeling that writer’s block too since AtoZ, Cathy. I’m aiming on posting something at least once a week. We’ll see! 🙂
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Your book is cool. I’ve heard of that service, but have never seen the finished product. I’m off the read the reasons why I should blog. After all these years I have my own mental list, but I’m interested in reading what someone else has to say.
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I needed some of Joshua Becker’s inspiration, Ally! After the experience of AtoZ, it’s been slow getting going again. I hope you got something out of his post too! 🙂
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Loved this post! And I enjoyed the links…great A to Z theme!
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Thank you, Marquessa! I loved the link to Joshua Becker’s post on Blogging. It really resonated with how I feel! 🙂 ❤
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Bonne soirée, bises.
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Bonjour, Carole! 🙂
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