Remember the song, “Call Me” by the band Blondie? Remember Deborah Harry, the lead singer for the band? The song was a promise of sexual gratification any time of day or night.
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What does this have to do with bloggers, poets and writers? Plenty. Of course the gratification I’m taking about is not sexual. But when a reader clicks on your work, that reader is looking for gratification.
I’m not a poet; but I am a blogger/writer and I’m very aware that my readers are looking for something and if they don’t get it they are not coming back. Whether readers find my work here on Triond or on my personal blog, I know they want entertainment or insights to a writing or a blogging situation they’re dealing with. This is my responsibility as a blogger and a writer.
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If I’m to keep readers coming back, they must get satisfaction not once, not twice but every time they click on my profile or blog.
This is what every online wordsmith must do: give satisfaction.
Think of your readers as customers you have to give constant attention to. Even if you are not writing to make online money, and even if you say you’re really writing just for the joy of writing you still want an audience. If you didn’t want an audience you wouldn’t publish online.
I know that when I blog the blogger is not who’s important. Anyone can blog. I just want my readers to know that when they want what falls within my expertise, they can call me.
Good one. I thought Blondie was Dagwood’s wife.
Someway, somehow you just satisfy my needs.
People would keep coming back if they know that the writer appreciates their thoughts and opinion or even care to answer their questions. It’s building a reader-writer relationship.
This is a very interesting and true post. Thank you for sharing.
I would admit, I learned something from this that I should always take note. Thank you, Guy.
You made the point very well, thank you for the advice.
Very good article!
True, reader satisfaction is important. After a while, if you’ve carved out a niche for yourself, they will think of you automatically when they have a question.
I agree with Sharifa. You are making a name for yourself so we know who we can contact when we need you. Good work.
Christine
Well said guy.
ken, I think that’s where the band got the name from.
Midie, without you and others I would be lost.
AlmaG, yes the relationship between a writer and a reader has to be one of mutual respect.
Elizabeth, I find the relationship between writer and reader endlessly fascinating.
Great Info. We must continually refine our craft.
Great write! Thanks for another terrific share!
Unofre, it’s an on going learning process for me, too.
Good points. We are only as popular as our last article.
Having your own blog is kind of like owning and operating a business – you can’t just set it up and expect it to flourish or run itself. Your customers are your readers and you have to look after the backbone of your blog
Good post Guy
Darla, writing or blogging is like any other business. Without readers, writing and blogging just sit on the shelf.
Sharifa, once readers come to depend on you they will look for you. It’s a good relationship.
Well said Guy, once again. What you say is true. I just wish I could have just a tiny bit of your success.
And Ken just cracks me up.
Francis, an analogy sometimes works better than a dry explanation.
Christine, it’s a slow process with many false steps. I just try to keep moving forward.
metro7, I try to offer something in every post that makes it worth a reader’s time to read.
T.S., blogging and writing is a continuous learning process.
alc, I just wish I knew more about blogging and writing. So much info so litte time.
Videomark, it’s the old mantra: what have you done for me lately?
Mila, a blogger and a writer have to make a real commitment to his or her readers. It’s all about professionalism.
an excellent post with a couple of points that underline my thoughts … nice work >>> Gina
but i really meant to say – GREAT TITLE !
Ken is a funny fellow, I am always looking for new thing to capture my readers attention.
Guy, I call you every day, you have so many words of wisdom. It’s funny, when I first clicked on your name, it was in the list of Hot Users, but you’re the only one I keep coming back to from that list. Also, like Ken, I’m showing my age, Blondie is definitely Dagwood’s wife.
Good article and excellent information for any writer. Yes, Blondie is Dagwood’s wife but didn’t you guys know she started a band?
Good insight here! Thanks for sharing!
thanks for the advise.
Thanks for sharing this information..
You write a concise, articulate article. It is also good!
I can tell that you are a writer by the way you write.
Keep up the great work!
May I call you for your expertise if need be?
I could absolutely vouch on your words my friend, Well done,
Well said, I your so correct, It is nice to see the $, but seeing who and how many people actually go to our sites is what we really look for. It satisfies our ego.
Great article
This title made me click because I love that song of Blondie. I like your association of the song title to blog working.
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