Comments on: Developing a Perspective http://kristingast.com/2009/12/02/developing-a-perspective/ Musings of a Twenty-Something Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:35:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: e-Strategy Internet Marketing Blog http://kristingast.com/2009/12/02/developing-a-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-213 e-Strategy Internet Marketing Blog Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:03:26 +0000 http://kristingast.com/?p=133#comment-213 Minnesota Monday – Communications Bloggers Posts From Last Week…

Interesting posts from Minnesota communications bloggers for the week ending 12/06/09.
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]]> By: Recovering Procrastinator http://kristingast.com/2009/12/02/developing-a-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Recovering Procrastinator Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:38:21 +0000 http://kristingast.com/?p=133#comment-204 I agree with Liz to keep a list and to read, especially other blogs and news outlets. Also, I have gotten a lot of ideas on twitter, in the form of offhand comments or links to blogs/articles I never would have seen otherwise. Another big one for me is to not feel like I have to sit down, write an entire post and hit publish. I have several drafts right now that may or may not ever see the light of day. But even better, some times I sit down and think "I just need to type up these few sentences so I don't forget them" and next thing I know, I have a whole post done. Similarly, comment on other blogs because a lot of times, my comments get so long that they end up becoming their own post. PS My sister's best friend gave her a wedding gift that was her new last name spelled out in photos like the ones you are taking, all taken at locations special to the couple. And I've seen similar such gifts online, with "love" or names spelled in photos. You could set up your own etsy shop. :) I agree with Liz to keep a list and to read, especially other blogs and news outlets. Also, I have gotten a lot of ideas on twitter, in the form of offhand comments or links to blogs/articles I never would have seen otherwise.

Another big one for me is to not feel like I have to sit down, write an entire post and hit publish. I have several drafts right now that may or may not ever see the light of day. But even better, some times I sit down and think “I just need to type up these few sentences so I don’t forget them” and next thing I know, I have a whole post done. Similarly, comment on other blogs because a lot of times, my comments get so long that they end up becoming their own post.

PS My sister’s best friend gave her a wedding gift that was her new last name spelled out in photos like the ones you are taking, all taken at locations special to the couple. And I’ve seen similar such gifts online, with “love” or names spelled in photos. You could set up your own etsy shop. :)

]]> By: Melissa Berggren http://kristingast.com/2009/12/02/developing-a-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-203 Melissa Berggren Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:05:05 +0000 http://kristingast.com/?p=133#comment-203 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Help new blogger <a href="http://topsy.com/twitter/kristingast">@kristingast</a> overcome Writer&<a href="http://topsy.com/s?q=%2339">#39</a>;s Block with your tips. http://bit.ly/6mdkcP I told her about NABLOPOMO. Now you go!</span></span> Help new blogger @kristingast overcome Writer&#39;s Block with your tips. http://bit.ly/6mdkcP I told her about NABLOPOMO. Now you go!

]]> By: Liz Strand http://kristingast.com/2009/12/02/developing-a-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-202 Liz Strand Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:46:46 +0000 http://kristingast.com/?p=133#comment-202 I have sort of the opposite problem. I have so many things I want to write about (long lists of things actually), but my brain holds me back. The seemingly "never going to finish healing" concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, limits my reading & writing by about 1200% of pre-injury totals (seriously)! So by the time I do some tweeting & read some articles in my Google reader, the brain is done. Very disappointing. But I keep that list ready for when the brain is willing! I suggest keeping a list on your phone, so whenever you have any idea, you can jot it down, even if it seems stupid or trivial at the time. My other suggestion is to read as much as you can. Ever since I was in Kindergarten, my intense need to read everything in sight, led to me writing stories as soon as I knew how to print letters. Reading has always been a huge inspiration to everything (which is why I really hate my brain these days!) Just keep writing though. I enjoy what you've done so far! I have sort of the opposite problem. I have so many things I want to write about (long lists of things actually), but my brain holds me back. The seemingly “never going to finish healing” concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, limits my reading & writing by about 1200% of pre-injury totals (seriously)! So by the time I do some tweeting & read some articles in my Google reader, the brain is done. Very disappointing. But I keep that list ready for when the brain is willing!

I suggest keeping a list on your phone, so whenever you have any idea, you can jot it down, even if it seems stupid or trivial at the time. My other suggestion is to read as much as you can. Ever since I was in Kindergarten, my intense need to read everything in sight, led to me writing stories as soon as I knew how to print letters. Reading has always been a huge inspiration to everything (which is why I really hate my brain these days!)

Just keep writing though. I enjoy what you’ve done so far!

]]> By: Kristin http://kristingast.com/2009/12/02/developing-a-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Kristin Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:30:39 +0000 http://kristingast.com/?p=133#comment-200 Missy, Thanks for the feedback. I will look into NABLOPOMO - it sounds like a great challenge for me. It's good to hear that it may also simply take some time for me to get into my groove. After reading so many well-written blogs, I expected it all to come more naturally to me! Thanks for stopping by. I would appreciate your thoughts on future posts as well! Kristin Missy,
Thanks for the feedback. I will look into NABLOPOMO – it sounds like a great challenge for me. It’s good to hear that it may also simply take some time for me to get into my groove. After reading so many well-written blogs, I expected it all to come more naturally to me!
Thanks for stopping by. I would appreciate your thoughts on future posts as well!
Kristin

]]> By: Kristin Gast http://kristingast.com/2009/12/02/developing-a-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-210 Kristin Gast Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:19:42 +0000 http://kristingast.com/?p=133#comment-210 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Hey bloggers: Any tips for overcoming Writer&<a href="http://topsy.com/s?q=%2339">#39</a>;s Block? http://bit.ly/6mdkcP Heard about NABLOPOMO from one reader. Thanks <a href="http://topsy.com/twitter/MarketingMamaMN">@MarketingMamaMN</a>!</span></span> Hey bloggers: Any tips for overcoming Writer&#39;s Block? http://bit.ly/6mdkcP Heard about NABLOPOMO from one reader. Thanks @MarketingMamaMN!

]]> By: Missy @ The Marketing Mama http://kristingast.com/2009/12/02/developing-a-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Missy @ The Marketing Mama Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:16:31 +0000 http://kristingast.com/?p=133#comment-198 Love the idea of photographing the alphabet in objects, very cool. I rarely get writers block for my blog. I usually always have 3-4 posts in my head at a time and struggle to get them all down! I've also been blogging for nearly 3 years, so I have some practice and have found my voice (mommy-blogger slash working mom slash marketing professional). If I am feeling uninspired, I go read other blogs, news articles and just surf the web a little bit. Invariably I find something to link to or have an opinion on a hot topic I'd like to share. After starting my blog, my real baptism was NABLOPOMO (national blog posting month) when people post daily for 30 days. At first it's tough, but it's great discipline and really helped me find my voice. :) Love the idea of photographing the alphabet in objects, very cool. I rarely get writers block for my blog. I usually always have 3-4 posts in my head at a time and struggle to get them all down! I’ve also been blogging for nearly 3 years, so I have some practice and have found my voice (mommy-blogger slash working mom slash marketing professional).

If I am feeling uninspired, I go read other blogs, news articles and just surf the web a little bit. Invariably I find something to link to or have an opinion on a hot topic I’d like to share.

After starting my blog, my real baptism was NABLOPOMO (national blog posting month) when people post daily for 30 days. At first it’s tough, but it’s great discipline and really helped me find my voice. :)

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