Comments on: Would Jane Austen Promote Her Work On Social Media?

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:45:15 +0000

We are so sympactico, Lisa. I love to write, hate to promote, love the people, hate the "please like my stuff" part. But if we don't promote, what will happen? I shudder to think of it.

We have to learn to say no, yet keep up with our friends and always, always keep learning. The world changes so quickly.

I like to think back about Edith Wharton strolling those magnificent grounds, simply thinking about writing and nothing more. That must have felt very special.

Thanks for your thoughtful comments. They are greatly appreciated!

Best to you always~
Cathy

By: Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs

Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:48:51 +0000

This has resonated deeply. All the other stuff that supposedly goes hand-in-hand with the blogging and writing anymore is the very reason I've debated on quitting the whole blogging game. I just want to write. I like people, I like being social, I like sharing and supporting one another. But, my goodness, has it gotten out of hand. All we do is shout "read me, read me!" it feels like much of the time. This is a perfect post for every one of us feeling like we must promote the heck out of ourselves. It's killing the passion... at least for me. Thank you for letting me know I'm not alone. Oh, and in response to your question, I barely keep my head above water most of the time. In fact, just before commenting here, I emailed a PR woman regarding a review I simply cannot get done as promised. My motto going forward is that if it doesn't generate revenue, I'm not doing it (unless I LOVE the cause/product/person). Gah! I'm getting uptight just thinking of all this. I need to run out and get some of the OTC helpers you mentioned!

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:35:17 +0000

Thank you, my dear Helene,

We'll both try out the calendar idea, and hopefully it will help us stay on course to live our lives in a well-balanced fashion.

Thank you so much for leaving your thoughts.

Best to you~
Cathy

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:33:28 +0000

Yes, Roshni, we do have to let go sometimes. The world will still go on without us.

I am so glad you enjoyed my post so much. That means everything to me!

Best to you always~
Cathy

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:32:02 +0000

I quite agree, Janet. She would have loved meeting so many people on social media, especially because she was an observer of personalities.

Yes, I thought the tips would be applicable to anyone who uses social media, and even helpful for life in general. We all speed through our days. We should all stop, sometimes, to smell the roses.

Thanks for leaving your thoughtful comments.

Best to you always~
Cathy

By: Janet O'Neil

Janet O'Neil — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:40:45 +0000

I think Miss Elizabeth Bennett would have embraced social media with gusto as she did everything else. Great tips for visual artists as well! Thank you!

By: Roshni

Roshni — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:44:05 +0000

When I saw the title of your post, I thought it was going to be a typical tongue-in-cheek humorous one! I loved your post! I struggle with this all the time and you're right that we can't do it all! I have to let go and feel okay about doing so!

By: Helene Cohen Bludman

Helene Cohen Bludman — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:45:51 +0000

Cathy, your post has resonated with me as well. I really like your idea of a calendar and will give that a try. It is too easy to get lost in social media and neglect that so important down time. Great writing, my friend.

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:20:25 +0000

Beverly,

You just made me laugh out loud! A Twitter war. Oh, that's delicious. I think that'd be a great post, just writing the back and forth of that Twitter war. Ha! Ha! Ha! (I also love the word "snark")

You are smart to do a little here and a little there. Good idea and one I should try myself.

Thanks for leaving your fun and thoughtful comments~

Best always~
Cathy

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:17:53 +0000

Ginger Kay,

I loved what you said so much I used it in another answer to the reader Walker.

You hit the nail on the head! I wholeheartedly agree that Jane Austen would have used social media because her love of people watching. Her fan page likes would have gone through the roof!

Thank you so much for your wonderful insights. They are sincerely appreciated~
Cathy

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:16:27 +0000

Thank you, Julie. I am glad you liked my post and what I had to say. I think Jane Austen would have appreciated it, too!

Thanks for stopping by!
Cathy

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:15:41 +0000

Thank you, Walker, for your keen explanation on the important use of social media in modern culture.

As another reader observed, Jane Austen, like most authors, loved writing about people with their differing personalities - warts and all. Her characters sprung to life because of her love of those differences.

Another reader put it best when she said she was such a prolific letter writer, she would most definitely have used social media because she wouldn't want to miss out on a thing.

Indeed.

Thank you for adding your opinions here, Walker. They are greatly appreciated.

Best always~
Cathy