17 April 2012

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Tips For New Book Bloggers



Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. This meme was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!

Each week we will post a new Top Ten list complete with one of our bloggers’ answers. Everyone is welcome to join. All we ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND post a comment on our post with a link to your Top Ten Tuesday post to share with us and all those who are participating. If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment.


Top Ten Tips For New Book Bloggers


OUaT's List:
  • DO NOT Blog to get Free books
  • Check your grammar and wording when writing your reviews.
  • Pace yourself
  • Become a social butterfly on twitter with other bloggers and authors
  • Open your reading up to different genres
  • Have patience and understanding
  • Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it
  • Join blog tours, hops and memes
  • Don't turn away self-published or Indie authors
  • Blog because you LOVE it


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8 comments:

  1. DJLApril 17, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Lots of good points here. :) Especially #1 since #10 is a much better reason to blog. Great advice for new bloggers.

    ~DJ Librarian

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  2. RikkiApril 17, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Short and completely sensible advice. I have found one or two great books by accepting self-published books. Your other advice is great. Sums it all up nicely.

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  3. manda-raeApril 17, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Love the first tip. When people find out I sometimes receive free books, they think 'sign me up'. But then I tell them how much time and commitment a blog can take. And if you're not having fun doing it, then the books aren't going to be worth it. Great advice (and short and succinct)!

    My Top Ten. Don't forget to check out my <a href="http://www.manda-rae-reads.com/2012/04/author-interview-and-giveaway-hollow-of.html'>giveaway</a>.

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  4. @MelissaJoLynn_April 17, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I agree with the selfpublished authors comment. I reviewed a selfpublished debut author and ended up loving it! Great advice! My Top Ten Tuesday

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  5. LoniApril 17, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    I can't believe I forgot grammar! Bad grammar and spelling drive me nuts.

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  6. Midnyte ReaderApril 17, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    These are great. I love the one about getting free books. I was going to put that on mine, but ultimately didn't. I also really like the "Ask for help when you need it."

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  7. UnknownApril 17, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Awesome tips. Grammar is definitely important when blogging. It can be very discouraging to try to read a review that is riddled with spelling and grammar mistakes.

    JJ iReads
    Check out my Top Ten Picks This Week

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  8. Alexis @ Reflections of a BookaholicApril 18, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Great advice. I'm still struggling with Twitter. I read tweets but don't really know how to jump in. I know it seems easy to everyone else but I'm... maybe too timid.

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