Comments on: Guest Posting: When Your Favorite Blogger Pulls Back

By: Liz Strauss: The Secret of Being a Successful and Outstanding Writer | Write to Done

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:06:10 +0000

[...] this. Just a few days ago I read an interesting article by James Chartrand, called Guest Posting: When Your Favorite Blogger Pulls Back. He shines a light on the downside of having a passionate relationship with readers. The love that [...]

By: Blogging Au Naturel | A Few Strong Words...

Blogging Au Naturel | A Few Strong Words... — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:48:40 +0000

[...] On Monday, James at Men with Pens announced that they are Cutting Back Posting Frequency to help avoid reader burnout. I believe that the first seeds of this notion came about a couple of weeks ago during their great series on guest blogging, when James touched upon blogger burnout. [...]

By: James

James — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:59:08 +0000

@ Mike – Thanks! We have three more posts in the series (M, T, W) – The first is some common FAQs guest posters have, the second covers what to-dos to do when you guest post and the last post discusses the flip side – what to look for in a good guest poster.

As for reaching out to find a good poster when you have a blog, I’ll point you back to post number one: Just ask.

That said, know who you’re asking and why you’re asking that specific person. A good rule of thumb is to observe the person for some time to know how he or she handles himself on the home blog. Most likely, that person will offer the same quality on yours.

(Good to have you stop by!)

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:35:13 +0000

Hey James:

Questionâ€”(possibly a future thought) . . .

How would you reach out, if you have a blog, to
find a good guest writer?

Someone who could either fill the gap during breaks, or
join in to putt along with the writing.

BTW: great series.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:50:33 +0000

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Nicole Price — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:28:05 +0000

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By: Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach

Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:03:24 +0000

My favorite part:

“If youâ€™re a reader of a blog undergoing transition from personal to business branding or moving from single to multi-author format, be understanding.”

So very true. Great article! Barbara

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By: John Hoff

John Hoff — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:42:46 +0000

@ James – I see your point (about not putting in stipulations about you being able to republish content you submit for a guest post). I see Tim’s also. Traditional way of thinking would say if you write it, you own it so put a clause about that.

But all these damn blogging rules break traditional thinking! LOL

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By: Janice C Cartier

Janice C Cartier — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:22:50 +0000

@ James- yes, but I needed a word/s to fit on the “map”.

@ Alex-thank you very much. Not anything like these guys are though.

@ Brian- Women’s underpants. That was funny. And way to stand up for your crew. Props.

@Kat- you reminded me to unsub to several space holders in my subscriptions thanks.

@ Graham- just hi. coming to see you.

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By: James

James — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:18:49 +0000

@ Brian – Considering what Comment Luv is picking up for that comment… too funny. Uh huh. I’m onto you now, buddy.

@ Panther – Mensuel? Ouais, Ã§a d’l'allure (en bon QuÃ©becois). Je vous dirai d’Ã©tablir un sujet qui ne change jamais pour cette “bonus feature” pour garder la continuitÃ© de mois en mois. Mais aussi, souviens toi qu’un mois, c’est long en crisse dans un monde virtuelle. Bi-mensuel, peux-Ãªtre?

For those who have no idea what’s just been said, Urban Panther is practicing Francophone Fridays to learn the language, and I’m pleased to help her out. Plus, we’re just nice guys like that. (I have trouble with Russian, still. Please don’t use Russian.)

She asked if guest posting was a good idea at all, considering this post, as she and Lion were thinking of a once-a-month guest post feature for their blog.

I replied that it’s a good idea, though I’d suggest establishing a subject or focus for that feature to keep consistency from month to month. Also, I mentioned that bi-monthly might be best.

Cheers!