D is for...

 DESIGN:

As in your blog theme, keep it clean and tidy, not tooo busy. Readers like information on what you are doing, where to get your books and where your next book signing is. Make sure your brand is visible (fonts, colours, and images). 

You can do it yourself with site templates, if tech savvy you could play with code, or if you have spare cash, you could pay a professional to do it for you.

DOMAIN:

most blogs and sites come with the ability to add a domain name, when choosing what that will be choose your author name. I recommend this as its easy to remember and find.

C is for....

CATEGORY:

Something that is very similar to tags, you add these to your articles or posts. Take these for example...,

• Travel - hotel, food, comfort, locations, excursions, hidden gems.
• Food - taste, value, quality, quantity, vegetarian, coliac, heat
• Writing - genre, schedule, character creation, world building, outlines

COMMENTS:

Interactions with your followers, just be aware that some people can be cruel, also there are bots selling stuff, on face b, some agencies true and fake can target comments regarding books with annoying messages about helping you out...converse at your own risk!

Others maybe genuine, encoraging and very worthwhile engaging with. 

CONSISTENCY:

It's important that when creating posts that you are consistent in so much as you post on a fairly regular basis, bi - weekly say, so that your followers know when to expect your next missive, unlike me lol. Just be careful you don't go overboard and burn yourself out. 

Tomorrow is D, how's your A2Z going? See ye around the web.

TWW

B IS FOR....

BOOK COVERS:

share your book covers or book cover ideas. 

 BLOG PLATFORMS:

Blogs can be either stand alone, or part of website. Blogger, WordPress, squarespace, ghost, medium, wix, weekly, webador. They all also go from free to "I can't afford that", it's up to you and what you want. Some are drag and drop and some are for thosevwho like to play with code. Me I'm a fan of blogger, I did try word press but found it wasn't for me.  

BLOGOSPHERE:

The universe in which blogs live. You can find blogs on everything. There is however worry due to people using AI in the creation of their posts, articles.

 BRAIN STORMING:

Using your blog to invite your followers to help you work through the steps of creating your novel. World or character creation. 

BOOK UPDATES:

share your writing, or your novel updates with your followers...no spoilers though.

 Tune in tomorrow when C is the letter to tackle, now I'm off around the Web to see what everyone else is up too.

TWW

A2Z Blogging Challange, A IS FOR...

Hi all and welcome to the first day of A2Z. I hope you enjoy my post, I'm looking forward to dropping by other pages and seeing what you put up.

 ABOUT PAGE:

Every blog and web page has them, also social media pages. This is where you tell your readers all about who you are and what genre you are writing in. It's usually the first point of contact your readers have with you. Here you can also list your social media, your website and your email, and share a nice photo of you.

AUDIENCE:

Who is it you are writing for? Adults, kids, men, teens, lgbtq+, summer reads, horror buffs, speculative fiction, DIY'ers, non - fiction, religious, academics...to mention a few. This is something you should figure out at the beginning, along with the genre you want to write in. When you know this, you have an idea of how to write your posts.

ARTICLE / BLOG POST:

An article or blog post, is the story you have decided to tell, or story you are telling at that point in time. It could be a book review, how to article, or a diary entry,  amongst other things. They can be as long or short as you like.

Okay, that's the first one done...see you around the Web, and tomorrow for B.

INSECURE WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP APRIL 1, 2026

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting

 'IF YOU HAVE A PLAYLIST (OR COULD PUT ONE TOGETHER) THAT GETS YOU IN THE GROOVE TO WRITE OR FITSCWITH ONE OF YOUR BOOKS, WHAT IS IT? WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC OR WHAT SONGS?'

Not being funny, but it really does depend on the scene being written. Romance requires romantic music, raunchy deserves 'you can leave your hat on', fighting goes for action songs, then you have villain’s music ad angry woman playlists. 

Sunny day music for hazy days, rainy night in Georgia or in on tin roofs for nights staying out windows.

So for me, I have so many lists on Spotify...soundtracks, and playlists I put together.