Here is your opportunity to tell me what to do. Come on, you know you want to.
Tell me what you want, and I will give it to you…
within reason…
Did that sound sexy? I put out my pouty lip and tried for the head flip, but I banged my head on the cabinet behind me and almost knocked myself out. So much for sexy. On to the point in this post. I don’t want to bore you with posts you don’t want to see in your readers or email so….
Readful Things is and has always very much been a participant related blog. Obviously one of the main focuses of this blog is book reviews and that will not change, but I also want to give the audience a chance to speak and tell me what you want to see more of.
Wednesdays are filled by the Mirror Interviews, so that day is good. The book reviews will remain, but what else would you like to see? Here are some options:
More author interviews with both traditional and indie authors
giveaways for free merchandise and books
personal posts (we know I don’t actually ever really post much that is personal, but humour me.)
Poetry related posts
writing and topics on the craft posts
guest blogs from industry professionals
travel and photo posts
book discussions
random humour
video links for upcoming films
opinion pieces (from me and others)
me dancing naked in bunny slippers (Wait..don’t run away, I just wanted to make sure that you were paying attention.)
I meant panda slippers
Anything else you think might be interesting for this blog and relate to books, writing, screenplays, promo of authors, etc. please feel free to mention. I may not use all suggestions but I am always happy to consider.
Also, tomorrow will be a really interesting post from a non reader—sounds weird, I know, about what would make him buy a book. I figure if we can figure out how to make a non reader read then there is hope for sales from the masses of others out there who do.
Opinions please.
readful things blog 
44 responses to “How do you want it?”
Boy, nothing like asking the easy questions! I think you should expect an email on this issue. However, without a doubt, a dancing video in a bunny slip is never a bad idea…hope I got that right! 🙂
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Lol I await the email
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uh uh uh! video first! Just kidding…give me a day or so…always more fun working on someone else’s problems. 🙂
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I appreciate you:)
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and the same in return, more than you can know 🙂
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Book reviews are always a winner as well as advice from industry professionals. Personally, I love anything to do with editing. I’m always on the look out for ideas and advice on how to make my manuscript sparkling clean…well, okay, maybe not completely clean lol It never hurts to throw in some Panda slippers. 😉
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Thank you! Excellent suggestions. Editing posts are a great addition:)
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Industry professional posts and craft posts sound interesting. Though all of those sound great. Can’t really think of anything to add since that covers so much. Would you do anything that involves cover artists or other non-author players in the publishing world?
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That’s kind of what I was thinking, under industry pros. It would be good to get in deeper than just the authors and reviewers. Maybe some screen writers and pr people too.
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Screen writers would be great since I know a lot of people are curious about how books are turned into movies and shows. What is the process and how do you choose what to keep and toss? Demographics and all of that stuff that denotes a change of medium. Same for movies and shows being turned into books.
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That woukd be excellent
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Odd idea, but what about songwriters and playwrites?
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I was considering that, the issue is connections. I have a lot of them but I never really think about how to approach them.
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Hmmm. Guess asking if they would be interested in a post, interview, or Q&A to help those who are interested in the field. Though I’d be blundering around if I tried to ask.
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Me too. I demand. I never learned ask.
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Never learned demand either. More of a begging, requesting, ‘if you don’t mind, nice lady!’ style.
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I like book discussions : )
Oh and photos are always a crowd pleaser
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Thank you! Photos are fun for me too:)
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Well I’m a writer so I’d love to see writing posts about your processes. Not so much text-booky, but about you.
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Thank you! I’m always afraid of me posts. I think I need to learn how to do a me post and not feel guilt:)
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Read some of mine. I post a lot of writing content, but I also want my readers to know the real me as well.
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You caught me! I was in the middle of your most recent post:)
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Ha! Lol
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Panda slippers, bunny slippers, either way, no slippers…you are likely to find out who is paying attention 🙂
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Lol I just like dancing naked
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Without a properly supporting bra the boobs jiggle too much. Unless, of course, boob jiggle is part of the desired effect.
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Might as well do it before I need a wheel barrow to support them.
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I like to see posts about all of the industry professionals around authors. The editors, book cover image artists, the whole gamut. Even as independents, there’s a host of other industry professionals who make up the team.
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I agree. We should make a list and maybe do some joint bloggy stuff. No that doesn’t mean blogging after a joint.
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No baboon fart stories?
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Maybe one or two
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I think your posts ought to captue some of the wacky fun we used to have. Sure have a few serious days of content tight pore, but then some of the good stuff and invite paricipation in things like 20word story, goofy definitions, best embarrassing story, worst time of your life story. best selfie, worst grade in school.
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Thank you. I was hoping someone would ask for some of that. I miss it.
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I miss it too.
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I can’t tell you what I want. I’d blush, you’d slap me. 😉
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Lol you made me feel perty
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My work here is done.
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In all seriousness I’d like to see more posts about you the writer and you the person.
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Thank you, I’m trying to get over the fear of making it too much me. 🙂
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A good mix of reviews, blurbs about other writers, and just an occasional peek at the inner Ionia.
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Ionian poetry, for sure. 🙂
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Thank you:) I am always inspired by squirrels.
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They’re nuts for you. 🙂
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Personal posts! I love hearing about you. And random humour!
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