tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post2590409404441741447..comments2024-03-28T13:35:16.194-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: 3 Tips for Cultivating an Online BrandJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-70227421565611601312010-06-20T09:16:43.890-04:002010-06-20T09:16:43.890-04:00I met somebody in person and they looked nothing l...I met somebody in person and they looked nothing like the picture they used. So even choosing, not just a flattering, professional picture of ourselves, but a picture that truly looks like us is important too.<br /><a href="http://www.admaya.in" rel="nofollow"> Contextual Ad Network India </a>prashanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583385332262124749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-24139159372093792162010-06-15T15:26:29.085-04:002010-06-15T15:26:29.085-04:00Awesome blog! And not just because you quote me. T...Awesome blog! And not just because you quote me. Thanks for that. Great advice (sounds a lot like mine, LOL). I posted this on my FB and Twitter and posted on walls on FB where there are thousands of writers. This is a message writers need to hear. Thanks for letting me know about this.<br /><br />KristenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-125254892156307552010-06-13T15:12:18.630-04:002010-06-13T15:12:18.630-04:00Hi, just found your link at Jeanette's.... and...Hi, just found your link at Jeanette's.... and I'm so glad I did.<br /><br />Your talking about stuff that's been on my mind lately as I want to take my own blogging/writing to a different level.....<br /><br />I'll be back. Thanks for your ideas.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-23557579651191051872010-06-13T11:35:13.933-04:002010-06-13T11:35:13.933-04:00Great Post Jody. I am all for using real names tha...Great Post Jody. I am all for using real names that will also feature on books covers. I have never been a believer of psuedo names.<br />As we are trying to familiarise people with our names, its better to present a positive and witty image that is immensely likeable.<br />Thanks for this wonderful post!<br /><br />http://rachnachhabria.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-accept-rejection.htmlRachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-16100865423789435372010-06-13T00:21:48.593-04:002010-06-13T00:21:48.593-04:00This past year I've been feeling out the blogg...This past year I've been feeling out the blogging world and I hope that people can see my growth as a blogger. I want to be 100% myself. :) My CMOM Productions title is mostly a "family brand," rather than writing one. I do however have my website set up under my writing/professional name. :)CMOM Productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595915747223847421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-41839132336547369102010-06-12T20:01:22.339-04:002010-06-12T20:01:22.339-04:00After reading this twice, I have realized that my ...After reading this twice, I have realized that my answer is very simple: I could give a shit what people think. My "branding" across my blogs, through Twitter and Facebook, whether it be my personal page or that of the "Dying Light" fan page, is me, me, and me. This is who I am and how I approach life. There is no "professional Scott" versus the "personal Scott". I understand and am very careful with how I portray myself in every endeavor anyway, so my only real goal is consistency. I strive for only one thing: to be the same person everywhere you see me.<br /><br />My website will soon be up (www.readingwritingrevolution.com), and it will be about much more than my books, and certainly consistent with my blogs and my Facebook and Twitter personae.<br /><br />If there is one thing about branding I can say, it's to be consistent no matter who you are. If you don't know who you are, however, this will be very difficult.SJ Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304177082159067335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87479732531242237662010-06-12T19:09:14.364-04:002010-06-12T19:09:14.364-04:00*sigh*. And I'm so attached to (the picture of...*sigh*. And I'm so attached to (the picture of) my neck. <br /><br />Good points. I've been thinking of the picture issue for a while and I guess I'll have to get over myself and just change it.Leah Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668989627100455974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-40527114202262742562010-06-12T19:05:57.793-04:002010-06-12T19:05:57.793-04:00This helped solidify which direction I want to hea...This helped solidify which direction I want to head. I appreciate the information very much. Thank you!MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-32157162244124717742010-06-12T12:39:24.302-04:002010-06-12T12:39:24.302-04:00This is a great, clear thought:
"An 'aut...This is a great, clear thought:<br /><br />"An 'author brand' refers to the type of book and the reading experience people will expect from us when they pick up one of our books."<br /><br />And I'm not gonna lie, I like Starbucks and Godiva. ;)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-21565934823443423552010-06-12T11:29:26.305-04:002010-06-12T11:29:26.305-04:00Like all of your posts, Jody, this one is very hel...Like all of your posts, Jody, this one is very helpful and goes beneath the surface of the topic to dig up some gems.<br /><br />I do not think you are quiet or shy, but I do have the advantage of having met you in person. However, we didn't have a long time to talk at the ACFW conference, so your blog has shown me a couple of other aspects of your personality. My dominant impression is that you are very smart, and in particular, you're an excellent analyst, which is not always true of creative writers. Is your Myers-Briggs type INTJ? Or something ending in TJ? <br /><br />I also have the impression that you are confident, because only confident people can be as transparent about their challenges and fears as you are. That is a very good thing, because your transparency also reflects your desire to help others.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-78146473631943334942010-06-11T23:11:58.522-04:002010-06-11T23:11:58.522-04:00SHOOT! You're killing me, Jody! First, I'd...SHOOT! You're killing me, Jody! First, I'd been about ready to change my username to ooey_gooey_brownie_lover .... but I guess I need to slash that idea.<br /><br />And DUR! I have to be PROFESSIONAL???? <br /><br />*grin* <br /><br />Seriously, great post! I totally agree... I'm Krista Phillips:-) My pic online (except for facebook) is one my photographer cousin took for me, although we did it quickly and at some point, (AFTER I LOSE BABY WEIGHT!) I'll have him take some more:-)<br /><br />The image ... I HOPE I have an okay image. I always have fears with everything I say that someone is going to misconstrue it... What I WANT people to see is a girl who loves Jesus, loves her family, and loves to laugh.Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86204257063225681842010-06-11T21:57:20.703-04:002010-06-11T21:57:20.703-04:00I'm trying to make a good start. I think my na...I'm trying to make a good start. I think my name is unique enough that it will stand out. So now I'm trying to build a solid foundation for the future. <br /><br />Have a great weekend!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-68782984078660757232010-06-11T21:41:32.365-04:002010-06-11T21:41:32.365-04:00I've never thought of what I'm putting out...I've never thought of what I'm putting out there as branding, but you're totally right. Thanks for your insight!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31024181265143496282010-06-11T20:36:49.776-04:002010-06-11T20:36:49.776-04:00Hi Jody -
Thanks for your thoughts on branding. I...Hi Jody -<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts on branding. I never could get with the cutesy stuff.<br /><br />Photos are a nightmare for me. I've been happy with two, possibly three, photos my entire life. How do you go about finding a good student photographer?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-8906467006739455522010-06-11T18:44:29.493-04:002010-06-11T18:44:29.493-04:00As usual, a thoughtful and insightful post. I have...As usual, a thoughtful and insightful post. I have been blogging for two years and I don't have any pictures of myself on my blog or in social media. I don't like the camera and it doesn't like me. I try however to convey a sense of my personality in what I choose to write about and the geek pictures of space I have on my blog and social media pages.<br />Thanks for visiting my blog Jody, as I mentioned I always find little gems to pass on when I drop by your blog.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415343324427018793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-62908034296766271842010-06-11T16:46:27.724-04:002010-06-11T16:46:27.724-04:00I don't believe I have a brand, though I do ha...I don't believe I have a brand, though I do have an unusual name. I'm still too new to really be concerned about my brand. Goodness, I'm still in it for the support and connections with fellow writers. I know some day I will need to focus on branding, but it sure isn't on my radar right now. :)<br />p.s. I admit, I too thought you might be quiet. You are so disciplined and thorough, and the people I know like that are more reserved and quiet. Just goes to show you, things aren't always what they seem! :)Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-63375961509863775422010-06-11T15:26:36.241-04:002010-06-11T15:26:36.241-04:00I changed my Twitter name to my own name recently ...I changed my Twitter name to my own name recently for the exact reason you mentioned - unusual for me to be ahead of the game!<br /><br />Love your blog :-)Hemmie Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-37211057428554526352010-06-11T15:21:35.296-04:002010-06-11T15:21:35.296-04:00I need to update my image. I'm still using the...I need to update my image. I'm still using the pix that Gracee took last fall!<br /><br />Great post--as always, my friend.Sandra Heska Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770393615748405966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-45588712106768405792010-06-11T15:11:43.343-04:002010-06-11T15:11:43.343-04:00Great post.
Taking you as an example, your twitte...Great post.<br /><br />Taking you as an example, your twitter avatar suggests you are sweet and gentle.<br /><br />Your picture on your blog, however, makes your hair look more red which instantly suggests a more fiery-Irish personality.<br /><br />Scrolling down as far as I needed to to post a comment, I see the 'friendship' and 'heartfelt' awards from Jeanette. Their pictures and the use of soft pastel colors suggests that your nature is soft and sweet like the pictures.<br /><br />The images we use on our blogs, twitter, facebook etc are VERY important in conveying things about us to our readers!Peter Phttp://blog.hafchurch.org/peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-296974410454016632010-06-11T15:02:41.637-04:002010-06-11T15:02:41.637-04:00This is absolutely GREAT! Maybe my favorite post b...This is absolutely GREAT! Maybe my favorite post by you ever. There is wisdom here for those who listen. <br /><br />Twitter is the one place I feel like I get into trouble. I'm pretty consistent with my blog posts, but Twitter is kind of hard to keep under my hat. My writer friends start chatting with me and off I go...<br /><br />Then I wonder later if I should have done that. <br /><br />This post of yours makes me want to go and ask my readers what kind of impression they have, what they think my brand is. But I'm afraid that if there were negatives, they wouldn't feel free to express them. I understand this, because I would feel the same way if someone asked me. <br /><br />But it's easy for me to give you my impression of you: warm, personable, kind, hard-working, and diligent!!Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-24584412764627352582010-06-11T15:00:19.663-04:002010-06-11T15:00:19.663-04:00Great topic and definitely something to think abou...Great topic and definitely something to think about. When I first started, I only went by FictionGroupie and had an avatar instead of a pic. Soon, I realized that didn't make sense.<br /><br />So now I have my name on my blog and use it on twitter/facbook/etc. (although I just use my first name for commenting on blogs). ANd I'm stuck with my blog address, which is not my name, because I don't want to transfer and lose followers.<br /><br />I haven't ruled out using a pen name either, so all of this may have been for nothing in the first place! :)Roni Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719679344024635326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-9743211328983739762010-06-11T14:37:03.672-04:002010-06-11T14:37:03.672-04:00I agree 100% with #1 and #2, but I find myself pus...I agree 100% with #1 and #2, but I find myself pushing back a little on #3. <br /><br />I think the key, like Heather Sunseri said, is to be genuine and to be who we really are. People's opinions matter, but I think it's hard to please everyone, so sometimes we're going to have to be okay with the fact that some people just don't like what we have to say (in our books or on our blog!). :)<br /><br />And I agree with Terri, that when I think of you I think of a nice person. However, with 5 kids, I didn't peg you as quiet! <br /><br />Have a great weekend! :)Beth Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279427592537427039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-34259370198933379752010-06-11T14:37:00.302-04:002010-06-11T14:37:00.302-04:00Good stuff. I've done some of this, and need t...Good stuff. I've done some of this, and need to seriously consider the rest. Thanks, Jody:) Have a wonderful weekend!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-59024827495857698862010-06-11T14:21:14.933-04:002010-06-11T14:21:14.933-04:00Until I have a published book to promote I don'...Until I have a published book to promote I don't have a definite purpose for my blog except to network with writing buddies and online friends. I hope their impressions are favourable but I have no way of knowing. When I realize how 'permanent' an online presence can be, it's a little scary. <br /><br />Branding is something I seldom think about but when I do it starts knots twisting in my stomach! I have no idea what image my web presence conveys or what it <i>should</i> convey. I've made periodic changes in what's available on my site, including the use of my name and photo instead of a pseudonym and graphic, but my posts are still random musings, sometimes on writing and sometimes not. I only hope God shines a light through my muddlings and illuminates his purpose for me and for my writing.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31065831070619911022010-06-11T14:16:16.015-04:002010-06-11T14:16:16.015-04:00Southpaw asked: But what about before hand will th...Southpaw asked: But what about before hand will that change a potential reader of my work if my image doesn’t match up to what they expect. Am I over thinking this?<br /><br />My response: I think you've probably raised a valid fear that many of us have. Thank you for taking the time to share so honestly. If we're pursuing publication, then we have to take the plunge into the public spectrum at some point, why not right away? Most agents will require us to send an author picture with our proposals to publishing houses. And publishing houses will require an author photo to give to their sales & marketing team, sometimes for the back of our books, etc. We'll likely need one on our websites. We just can't get around the fact that we'll have to put a picture out there. <br /><br />My avatars aren't perfect. None of my pictures are. But that's okay, because hopefully it just shows that I'm not perfect either. And really that's better than being a super-model author anyway, right? ;-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.com