Hi everyone, it’s been a great 6 years of blogging, but it’s time to end the party.
My advice to all writers regarding social media and blogging is that if you can’t post consistently with new content then it’s not worth it–and I’m taking my advice! I will leave it up so that you can still read the articles for information.
Thank you to my 3,000 blog followers–and 80,000 visitors a year!– for engaging with me and asking great questions.
Here are some of my top posts from over the years:
On comparison to other writers
On personalizing your query to agents
Did you have any favorite posts over the years? Let me know in the comments.
Moving forward, I’m taking the energy I was using on blogging and spending it on my other social platforms. Come follow me over there!
Instagram / Twitter / Tumblr
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Sorry to hear that. I’ve learned from your posts. It’s understandable. Best wishes.
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Your blog has been a great resource, and I appreciate it. Best of luck to you!
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Dear Carly! It’s a great reason why. It’s better to focus on what you can do properly and not dilute our time. Thank you for all these great tips and it was a great pleasure to meet you at DFW and through this blog. Hopefully we meet again. Best of luck and thanks for keeping the content online!
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6 years is a good run. Thanks for all you put into it :)
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Congratulations on the choice to move forward! Will you be taking the blog down or will we still have access so we can go back and read your content?
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I will leave it up
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I’ll miss your blog, Carly! Your advice was awesome.
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Thanks for all your resources over the years and good luck with your other platforms! I still reference a lot of this material, will we be able to access it moving forward even if the blog isn’t updated?
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Yes!
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Sorry to hear. Thanks for the posts and resources. Best wishes in the future.
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Ack! I only discovered this a couple of weeks ago! Best wishes to you, and thanks for your dedication through the years. Thanks also for sharing your most popular posts. I’ll be sure to check those out!
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I have learned so much from you. Your blog is one of the few that gave useful information. Thank you for all your expert advice and time. Know your blog will be missed.
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Reblogged this on Stevie Turner, Indie Author. and commented:
What a shame that Ms Watters is closing down her blog. However, she is right in that bloggers need to frequently post new content. This is difficult, but I’m sure it’s the way forward to gain new and interested followers. Re-blogs are fine, but if everybody is re-blogging the same posts, then…..
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Sorry to see your blog end, but your reasons are completely understandable! Will keep up with you via Twitter
@JanMFlynnAuthor
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Sorry about that. Are you sure that you are not giving up on the very tool that may be the future of the publishing industry? Think twice. :) And good luck. Brian
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I appreciate your concern, but I have enough of a platform in other areas.
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Let us hope so. Best of luck anyway. Brian
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I’m sorry to hear this but completely understand. I already follow you on Twitter and look forward to continuing to read your tweets. You’ve been very kind in answering my (and others’) questions and have helped me a lot. See you on Twitter! :)
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Carly, your blogs have been a great resource. I’ll be digging into your archives, no doubt on a regular basis. Many thanks.
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Thanks for your wonderful information and insight. I have gained so much knowledge from your blog. Have followed you on Twitter and look forward to your future tweets.
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Thanks for all the work you put into this blog, Carly! It was a fantastic resource and I will continue to point people to the archives. :)
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Carly, thank you for a fine blog. I have found it to be useful, and have referred other writers to your site. Thank you also for leaving it up; it will continue to be a great resource. Now, excuse me while I sign up for a Twitter account and learn how to follow you on Tumblr. Warm and happy regards from a fellow Canadian
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Awesome blog! Thanks for all of the great information. Godspeed!
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