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In addition to the recent inclusion in the Top 100 Blogs to Improve Your Writing in 2010, you can also find A Writer's Edge fourth in the Online Database list of 150 Useful, Educational, and Inspirational Blogs for Aspiring Writers. And last year, I think, this blog's name appeared in the top 20 finalists for Michael Stelzner's Top Ten Blogs for Writers. Moreover, my name has appeared through the years on several lists as an outstanding resource for writing and book information.
This shaky base of kudos leads me to believe that A Writer's Edge blog is valuable to enough people to warrant at least an attempt to convert it into a subscription-only monthly newsletter. What I have in mind is providing more in-depth articles rather than blog-type posts. More thoughtful analysis. More links to useful resources relating to an article.
Less LOLcats. More serious "stuff." It would also include my "Inspiration" motivational messages, currently received by email by many of you readers.
Please respond with comments or emails and let me know if you think this type of publication is worth paying (how much?) for and whether you would want it monthly or weekly. Details forthcoming. Listen to this article
This shaky base of kudos leads me to believe that A Writer's Edge blog is valuable to enough people to warrant at least an attempt to convert it into a subscription-only monthly newsletter. What I have in mind is providing more in-depth articles rather than blog-type posts. More thoughtful analysis. More links to useful resources relating to an article.
Less LOLcats. More serious "stuff." It would also include my "Inspiration" motivational messages, currently received by email by many of you readers.
Please respond with comments or emails and let me know if you think this type of publication is worth paying (how much?) for and whether you would want it monthly or weekly. Details forthcoming. Listen to this article
posted by Georganna Hancock M.S. | 10:02 AM
3 Comments:
Hmm. From what I gathered, monthly subscription rates to similar type of things fall into the $4.95 spot. With maybe a discounted price if person pays for full year upfront.
But I must admit that I don't have any expertise in this, so really only a guess.
But, I do think that monthly is the way to go. Especially if it's going to be chock-full of in-depth articles and links to resources.
Congrats on all the new and wonderful things you are carving out for yourself!
bohzo (hello) Georganna
I like visiting the blogs of writers to read and improve my poor writing. I figured the more that read and write the better i would become at it.
i hope that your blog doesn't become a subscription blog because i am currently in Michigan, need i say more?
Have a great day!
Megwetch (Thank you)
David
Thanks for your input, Marisa. I tried to find Mike Geffener's subscription newsletter rate, but can't see that info, either on his Yahoo group site or either of his blogs. Hmm.
BTW, A Writer's Edge costs $1.99 a month for a subscription for the Kindle (seems kind of insultingly cheap)! AND Amazon has not made blogs available to the *FREE* Kindle for PC program.
And to David -- Welcome and thanks for commenting! I'm glad you like to visit A Writer's Edge. It's been here almost six years, and the archives of posts will not disappear, because this blog is part of a website, not on the free Blogspot.com server.
So, when/if I include links to former posts in my potential newsletter, they will be live and the information readily available.
I don't understand why living in Michigan would prevent anyone from receiving a subscription newsletter. Would you please clarify?
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