The Road to Being a Published Writer
A blog about the journey to becoming a published writer, from first draft, right through to the finish, welcome to the ride.
Friday, May 8, 2026
Insecure writers support group May 6 question - a little late!
Winner, winner, plus 2027.....
So happy to be done, if you have dropped by let me know how you did.
A2Z REFLECTIONS...
How do you feel about the Theme Reveal? (Especially if this is not your first year doing the Challenge.)
I enjoyed the reveal, even though I wasn't sure what I was going to do at that stage.
In what ways does the reflection post help you?
It allows me to judge for myself what did and didnt work, also what to change for next year.
What experiences have you had in the past, or hope to have this year, with the Road Trip?
I havent ever been on the road trip, but I do like this.
Does the HTML on the badges/ graphics page help you?
Umm, I downloaded the image, then uploaded to my blog.
Did you meet your blogging goals in April?
Yes, even though life delayed a couple of times I got there in the end.
What were your top five favorite blogs from the challenge to visit in April this year?
https://obliqview.blogspot.com/
https://getlostinlit.blogspot.com/
https://samanthadunawaybryant.blogspot.com/
https://nydamprintsblackandwhite.blogspot.com/
https://lawsofgravity.blogspot.com/
Did a co-host (J Lenni Dorner, Arlee Bird, Zalka Csenge VirĂ¡g, John Holton, Jayden R Vincente, or Ronel Janse van Vuuren) comment on your blog during the challenge?
Um, Yes at the start.
Is there a comment you received on your blog in April that is your favorite?
No, I loved everyone of them, it was awesome to have so many cool bloggers visit my blog.
Who were your top comment-leavers this challenge, and did they do the challenge?
https://lawsofgravity.blogspot.com/ LizA and yes she did the challenge.
Is your blog open to comments from everyone, or only comments from those who "sign in" to the platform?
My blog is open to everyones comments.
Do you feel this helps or hurts your blogging comment goals?
I feel that it helps my blogging goals. With my page everyones comments (except for the bots), is helpful and productive, as well as encouraging.
Are there any other blog hops you regularly take part in?
Yes I'm part of the 'insecure writers support group' who blog once a month.
Did you discover anything interesting because of the Challenge?
Yes i need to update my blog more often, and overhaul my own webpage.
Will you plan to do the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge in 2027, and why (or why not)?
Yes I plan on doing the challenge again next year, because it's enjoyable and leads to finding some really amazing blogs to follow.
Will you recommend this blog hop to others?
Yes, anyone that I meet online, and I will share on all my social medias (must mark it in on my social media calender).
If RoadTrippers only visit one of your Challenge posts, which would you suggest and why? (This question is also the prompt if you create a RoadTrip post.)
To be honest, I wouldn't have a clue.
Do you plan to visit the A to Z site every month?
Yes of course.
The site gets many hits, even in the off-season!
Only as it should be.
Did you refer someone to hope to win a guest post spot?
No.
What else could the team offer you to persuade you to encourage others to join the challenge?
Nada, I'm in like Flynn.
The following WINNERS - please reach out atozteam@googlegroups.com (alternative: atozteam2018@gmail.com) : Lisa (ThisAndThat),Joyce (From This Side of the Pond), Timothy Stone (Coffee, Code, and Chronicles),Balaka Basu (Trina Looks Back), Josana (Tell Me Another)
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Z is for...
Every now and then review the blog, and see if any thing needs switching up, or deleting. Keep it fresh, keep it up to date.
ZERO:
And that's it for this year's A to Z. I hope you enjoyed it, I hope you will drop by from time to time. See ye around the web.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Y is for...
YIELDING:
Get out of your own way, as in don't overthink what you are doing. I did that and couldn't edit for years, yes, you read that right, years!
YOUNDER:
What's coming next...tease any big things, new covers, new novels, events coming up. Use one of your many notebooks to plan future posts. Plan for your future.
YOUR VOICE:
Write as you would naturally, if it's academic, introspective, or plain talk, be you.
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