Bloggiesta! The Unveiling of a New Upcoming Blogging Event
Are you ready to party again?! So, we’ve had the 24 Hour Read-a-thon, 48 Hour Book Challenge and the Mystery Read-a-thon recently and if you’re like me then you still have piles of books laying around and blog posts to be written. My official count of unreviewed books is sitting at around 25. That’s not counting the 5+ author interviews and let’s not even mention that I haven’t done my weekly reader spotlight for almost two months now. What’s worse is that I’m writing my posts on a day to day basis when ideally I’d love to have a lot of posts finished as rainy day backups.
So, I intend to sit down and tackle all of my book reviews, interviews, emails and bloggy housekeeping but thought it would be a lot more fun if I had some company. When I put some feelers out via Twitter I got a great response and people were eager to start right away.
So, it’s with a little fear and trepidation that I announce the first edition of the Bloggiesta! The Bloggiesta will focus on blog content, improving/cleaning up your blog or working on your social network profiles. I’m pretty open on what you can do during the bloggiesta but reading actually won’t count! I know, I know. The point is to catch up instead of adding another book to the “to be reviewed” pile.
Actual blog content is what I’m really aiming for with some technical/housekeeping bloggy stuff mixed in for good measure.
What to do during the Bloggiesta?
- Write book, movie, TV, product reviews. Any reviews really.
- Write backup posts for a rainy day.
- Write that great post idea from three months back.
- Work on series posts.
- Write guest posts.
- Put out invitations for guest posts.
- Conduct and edit author interviews.
- Create template posts for your future reads (ie: title, images, linking, tags, etc,) so you can open up, write review and post without being bogged down with technicalities
- Clean up your tags, archives, books reviewed list, etc.
- Improve your blog template, clean up sidebars, add a favicon, install those plugins that you’ve been meaning to do.
- Add or edit your about me page, review policy, create landing pages (for example – an about me for Twitter readers page) or any other pages you might have.
- Any bloggy type housekeeping that you’ve been neglecting.
- Clean up and update your challenge lists. Link up your posts with hosts.
- Make sure all of your social network profiles are up to date. Brand yourself through those profiles with color scheme, images, etc.
- Go get a gravatar.
- Visit the Blogging Tips group on the Book Blogs Ning and find ways to improve your blog.
- Work on any specialized projects that you may have going.
How to play:
- The date is Friday, June 19th beginning at 8am, Saturday the 20th and ending Sunday the 21st at 8am (8am your time, wherever you are). That is a total of 48 hours, of which you should aim high for a total of 18-24 hours spent on the challenge. (I chose both a weekday and a weekend to hopefully accommodate different needs and not take up your entire weekend. And yes, that’s only a week away!) The hours spent on the challenge do NOT need to be in a row. Use the entire 48 hour time frame and see what you can do with it. I say aim for 24 hours but really if you can only do six, twelve or eighteen that’s fine too. I just like to have something to aim for.
- It’s your call as to how much you want to put into it. But you have to put something into it or it’s not a challenge. So stay up all night or sleep and take care of kids when you need to.
- When you start the challenge, come back to the “starting line” post and link to your specific post about beginning the challenge which is posted on your blog. That way I’ll be able to track participants and know who’s really playing the game.
- How many updates (if any) you want to do is up to you. Make it work for you. Personally, I plan on making a to do list and then crossing off items as I accomplish them.
- If you are on Twitter, use the hashtag #bloggiesta to join the chatter.
- Your final summary post needs to be posted no later than noon on Sunday, June 21st. Come back to the finish line and link to your specific summary post. Your summary should include the number of hours spent on the challenge, what you accomplished and any other experiences you’d like to add.
- Sign the Mr. Linky now if you intend to join the challenge. That way I’ll know if it will be me, myself, and I or if I’ll have company. If you blog about the challenge, point them to this post. I’ll have a starting line post on Friday to sign in when you begin the challenge. Don’t forget to subscribe, so you’ll be notified of future bloggiesta posts.
Who can play?
- Anybody! While obviously hosted by a book blogger, I’d love to welcome anybody who has a blog who would like to write content or improve their blog to join in. In addition to adult, kidlit, YA, romance, mystery, historical fiction, non-fiction, and publishing book blogs any other bloggers are welcome. Movie blog? TV blog? Mommy blog? Gardening blog? Photography blog? All are welcome!
Will there be prizes?
- I certainly hope so! I’ll see what I can come up with.
What can you do to help?
- Spread the word! I put this together so fast that I imagine many won’t know about it until it’s to late. The more we have join the challenge, the more moral support we’ll have during the challenge!
There will be people available to answer questions or give advice about blog improvement during the challenge if you so need it. Mainly on Twitter and the Blogging Tips Group. So who’s with me?! (*pleaseihopei’mnottheonlyone*). Sign Mr. Linky (which is making his first appearance on my blog, I hope he works) if you intend to join the challenge. Any questions? Or am I totally confusing?
Mr Linky:
P.S Many thanks to Pam at MotherReader for allowing me to “borrow” her format and wordage from her successful 48 Hour Book Challenge. Which by the way, was a blast. And thanks to my awesome husband who made the button for the challenge. I fell asleep while he was making it last night and that cute illustration is what I woke up to this morning. And thanks to everybody on Twitter last night who helped name the Bloggiesta!
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Natasha I will be taking part in this challenge. I have alot of reviews that I need to get done plus some work on the blog. So you can count me in on taking part in this challenge too.
on June 12th, 2009 at 7:32 amI’m in – I really need this – I’m behind quite a few reviews and I have surgery in two weeks so I need posts to put up while I’m in the hospital. Thanks for hosting this – it will be fun!
on June 12th, 2009 at 7:57 amLove the button!
Did your husband draw that?
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:01 amI’m planning on taking part too! I’ve got lots of blogging work to do.
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:03 amOoh… I so want to… But the next 6 weeks is going to be absolutely horrendous at work, & my hubby will probably kill me if I come up with yet another thing that takes my time away from my family…
I will be with you in spirit! & will hopefully “catch up” later in the summer… Good luck, all!
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:10 amI’m definitely in. There’s so many blog-related things I need to do.
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:31 amI’m going to try…in laws are visiting so it will be hit and miss, but whether I get to do it or not, I LOVE the idea. I really need to get a backlog of content etc.
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:31 amFab idea, mi ami! WIll blog about it ASAP.
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:41 amAw, man! I’ll be traveling next weekend, so I probably won’t be able to participate. Darn, because I have a ton of projects I’ve wanted to get done for my blog.
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:45 amOh! The good news: You’re not alone (which I think you probably knew before you published this post). :p Have a good Bloggiesta!
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:46 amI’m in. I’ve got three blogs, so I’ll probably do some work on each of them.
My problem lately has been getting swamped and not having stuff read!! I really need to go through and review stuff I’ve read in the past for rainy day type posts!
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:59 amI don’t know how much time I’ll be able to devote to it, but I plan on participating some.
on June 12th, 2009 at 10:00 amSounds like a fun and productive party. I won’t be participating because I don’t have reviews backed up. I’ve got a few tweaks I want to do to my blog, but none of those are time consuming. Seriously though, I’ll tell you the main reason I’ll be cheering on participants rather than participating myself. The Hubster will be out of town for the weekend, I have that Friday off as a vacation day, and I have 2 and a half glorious days all to myself at home. I’m planning my own little personal reading festival for that weekend. So I’ll be checking in with the participants when I take breaks from my reading.
ps. Love the Button!!!
on June 12th, 2009 at 10:17 amSign me up! I may be being ambitious to think my family would let me get away with 48 hours of blogging, but I am going to try!
on June 12th, 2009 at 10:55 amJust what I need; I’m behind on all things bookish! Thanks for spear-heading this.
on June 12th, 2009 at 11:00 amI’ll definitely be in on this. I have a wedding for most of the day tomorrow, but I should be able to get in a good chunk of time.
on June 12th, 2009 at 11:22 amLove the button. I’m pretty well up-to-date on reviews (what can I say, I read slowly!) but I’m going to use the time to update all of my challenge posts, and write some posts for my sadly neglected personal blog. It’d be great to have a few stand-by book posts in the queue, too. Not sure how much time my family will allow me for blogging but I’ll do my best.
on June 12th, 2009 at 11:44 amI will be taking part in this challenge also.
on June 12th, 2009 at 12:11 pmI NEED to do this! I have been too busy to get ahead on my “stockpile” posts lately, and there are some topics that have been churning for awhile. Thanks for the nudge, Natasha! I’m not sure how much time I’ll be able to commit, but I definitely want to try.
I’m mentioning this in my Weekend Review that posts tomorrow.
on June 12th, 2009 at 12:56 pmDang. I’ve got company coming that weekend. Maybe the weather will be bad and they won’t come (is that evil ;o)). But I really NEED to do this. Maybe I can spend some time on it on Friday…
on June 12th, 2009 at 1:56 pmOh, I wish this was happening a week later! I’m going to be busy with finals until the end of June, and after that I’ll be in need of catching up. Anyway, it’s a great idea, and good luck to everyone participating!
on June 12th, 2009 at 1:59 pmI’ll join in, although as of right now I have no idea what I’m going to blog about. LOL I’ll come up with something though, don’t worry…
on June 12th, 2009 at 2:03 pmI have 2 long book events to go to on the 19th and 20th, but I’ll still bloggiesta.
on June 12th, 2009 at 2:19 pmI’m headed out of the country for almost 3 weeks starting next Tuesday, so I’ve already had my Bloggiesta!! It is quite tiresome to come up with that many posts to cover while I’m gone. Good luck with your party (aren’t you tired???)
on June 12th, 2009 at 2:49 pmI’m with you — lots of reviews to write-up and online house-keeping I’ve been meaning to get to for awhile. I’ll have to push it, though b/c my parents are visiting that weekend, too.
on June 12th, 2009 at 2:50 pmYou talked me into it! Sign me up :0)
on June 12th, 2009 at 3:34 pmNatalie
I have so many things to do for my blog. Hope I can get in enough time after my daughter goes to bed.
on June 12th, 2009 at 3:37 pmI will try. I have a couple meeting between now and then that may change whether I can participate but I’ll give it a shot.
I need to figure out what to do with HereBeReviews.com too ’cause it needs … something.
on June 12th, 2009 at 3:41 pmI love the button! I’m not sure whether I’ll join in or not. I’ll be at my fiance’s that weekend and while I will have from 8 am – whenever he gets home on Friday, no one else will have started for hours. =( I do need to get reviews done though. So maybe I’ll pop in and out over the weekend. Anyway, this is a great idea, I’m sorry the weekend doesn’t work for me!
on June 12th, 2009 at 3:53 pmI am way behind on reviews…and since its next weekend it fits my schedule perfect. I would love to join.
on June 12th, 2009 at 4:46 pmI’ll bring the piñata!
Sign me up to be sure
on June 12th, 2009 at 4:56 pmOh, that sounds like so much fun! And original, too. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to join but there’s definitely a possibility that I will! I “starred” this post in my goggle reader so I won’t forget about it
on June 12th, 2009 at 5:17 pmNot sure what I’m going to do yet, but I’m sure by the time next weekend rolls around I’ll be behind on book reviews.
on June 12th, 2009 at 6:15 pmThis sounds like a GREAT idea! and a lot of fun! You are not alone! I’m pretty new to the blogging world and even I’m behind! Will have to put some thought into which goals I will try and accomplish, but this is good motivation! Thanks!
on June 12th, 2009 at 8:28 pmI just have to say…it figures that the first time in my life I come up with a cute catchy title for something it’s for someone else’s party!
But I love the graphic!
And you know I’m in…every weekend is a bloggiesta at my place anyway.
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on June 12th, 2009 at 10:57 pmWish I could participate but am off for my best friends wedding next weekend so its gonna be tough.
But I’m definitely going to keep tabs on the updates from my mobile phone! Looking forward to read everybody’s post…
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on June 12th, 2009 at 11:48 pmOK, I’m in! I’m completely caught up on reviews (I haven’t been doing this long) but I’ve got other stuff I’d like to do, and I’m going to spend some time reading
!
Thanks for organizing!
on June 12th, 2009 at 11:58 pmI think this is a really great idea, perhaps it will be an annual or semi-annual thing? Unfortunately, since I may be having my baby next weekend I’m not going to be able to sign up to participate. The reviews I have to get to before that (this weekend), and anything non-essential is just going to have to wait.
on June 13th, 2009 at 12:02 amI’m so definitely in! I will only be able to write Friday 8am till 6pm (and even this with 4-5 hours off, because I have classes) and Saturday starting 11:30pm – so I guess I’ll only manage a measly 13 hours, but that’s better than nothing, right?
on June 13th, 2009 at 5:16 amSounds like a lot of fun! But I’m barely reading at the moment, and I’m technically challenged, so I don’t know if I’ll be taking part … I might jump in on the fun anyway; cheer you all on on Twitter or something
on June 13th, 2009 at 7:00 amI will have a go – I have loads of stuff I want to do on my blog and most of them are included in that list…
With a time frame in mind – I just might get them all done..
E.H>
on June 13th, 2009 at 8:20 amWhat a great idea! I’ve got a special event that Saturday but will participate as much as I can.
on June 13th, 2009 at 9:24 amWe’re busy busy busy next weekend but I’ll do what I can here and there! I’m not going to officially sign up though, but this is a great idea, and it’s wonderful that you’re inspiring many others to improve their blogs.
on June 13th, 2009 at 9:40 amI am looking much forward to this and am going to join in. I don’t have many reviews I need to do, but I want to clean up, arrange and get organized with all the social media I have signed up for the past month (and before that as well). What a great idea!
on June 13th, 2009 at 9:44 amThis is great. Count me in. I’ll only be setting up my blog for the first time but it should be lots of fun. Great timing for me!!
on June 13th, 2009 at 10:12 amGreat idea. With my health it may be more siesta than fiesta but I’ll do what I can. Thanks.
on June 13th, 2009 at 10:36 amI’ll try — sounds fun, and my labels need cleaning up!
on June 13th, 2009 at 12:39 pmI’m playing! I have already created a list of 12 things to do …. most of which would take hours and hours *laughs*
on June 13th, 2009 at 1:32 pmOkay, I’m in! Gonna draft up a plan.
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on June 13th, 2009 at 2:25 pmI’m back home in Michigan visiting my family until the 23rd, so I’ll have to sit this one out.
Hope you have fun!
on June 13th, 2009 at 5:02 pmI’ve been meaning to change my blog template completely because I’ve seen some really nice ones, but I’m trying not to, because I just recently did so. This is my big excuse! I’ll be taking part in this challenge! I just hope I remember the dates…
on June 13th, 2009 at 5:12 pmCame across this challenge on this week’s Weekly Geeks. It sounds like a plan, as I keep making a mental list of things I need to do on my blog, but just never get ’round to doing them. Unfortunately, as I’m working Friday, I’ll only be able to do Saturday. Am really looking forward to it. Thanks a ton for organizing this. God knows, my poor blog could use it
on June 13th, 2009 at 5:26 pmThis is a much needed motivator! I’m in for my two.
on June 13th, 2009 at 5:53 pmWhat a cool idea! Good luck to everyone involved in the challenge.
on June 13th, 2009 at 6:30 pmHad the wrong website listed. (It’s been that kind of day. Good luck again to everyone.
on June 13th, 2009 at 6:32 pmThis is SUCH a good idea. I a very new blogger so this is fantastically motivating and encouraging! I’m looking forward to getting down to business. thanks for hosting!
on June 13th, 2009 at 7:27 pmAnd there will be an “‘m” after that ‘I”! Woops!
on June 13th, 2009 at 7:29 pmLOL–I’m always kind of reluctant to leave a comment when there are 60 above me. I always wonder–is the person going to see my comment? I know you will, of course. Anyway–boo! I’m going to be out of town next weekend for Father’s day and utterly computerless (the closest town to my inlaws probably as 25 people).
I’ve been poking around the Blogging Tips site on BookBlogs and I’m feeling like the smallest little ant right now. I’m amazed at you Natasha and how much you’ve taught yourself. Reading about anchors right now and am totally fascinated.
on June 13th, 2009 at 7:35 pmVery cool idea!
(And, Trish, I do the exact same thing! Glad I am not alone in thinking like that! LOL)
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on June 14th, 2009 at 2:14 amGreat idea _ I’ve been neglecting my blog lately and it need sorting out!
on June 14th, 2009 at 3:23 amthanks for hosting ;0)b
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on June 14th, 2009 at 5:41 amI already know my time will be limited on Friday but I’m going to sign up anyway! I have a ton of reviews to write up and a tweak or two to finish.
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on June 14th, 2009 at 2:41 pmSince I’m going on vacation soon, this is perfect timing. And I signed up my husband and my food blog, too, because I seriously need the motivation there (I’ve been spending way too much time eating rather than blogging there).
on June 14th, 2009 at 3:22 pmWish I could but Friday is my 10 year anniversary! Yay! I don’t think my hubby would be too happy if I ignored him for the computer.
I do like the idea though and I might pop in over Saturday to see what’s up.
on June 14th, 2009 at 5:42 pmI would have loved, loved, loved to have participated in this challenge. I think that it is a great idea! I can’t tell you far behind I am in my writing. However, I’m leaving on vacation this weekend and where I’m going there isn’t any internet access. However, I could probably get some writing in
Wonderful idea!
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on June 15th, 2009 at 6:57 amWish I could…need a little cleanup. But, were off to see the in-laws for part of the weekend to celebrate Father’s Day. I’ll hopefully get a lot of reading done during the trip though!
on June 15th, 2009 at 10:50 amI’m in! Great to do list. My site needs lots of work!.
on June 15th, 2009 at 11:29 amThis is a fantastic idea, Natasha! I’m not sure how much time I’ll be able to devote to this, but like you I have a huge stack of reviews to write, so hopefully I can put a dent in the pile. Thanks for doing this!
on June 15th, 2009 at 12:44 pmI’m penciling this in my schedule, but since it’s also Father’s Day weekend, I have a feeling we’ll be very busy!
on June 15th, 2009 at 1:43 pmI still have school on Friday, but from that night to Sunday I’ll try to devote some time between studying. This is a great idea!
on June 15th, 2009 at 3:25 pmI have no review back logs so I won’t be joining, but I’ll try to sneak in some time to check up on you all who are participating. Good luck to all!!
on June 15th, 2009 at 4:00 pmwhoaaa, 25 books only?! gosh, i wish i had that little.
my current count is a little more than 50 books that i have to read and review. (!!!!!)
but i’ll try to check up on u guys 
I’ll totally participate except I’m having grad ceremony and I gotta start packing for my vacation.
stephanie
on June 15th, 2009 at 4:48 pmCount me in on this exciting blog overhaul event.
on June 15th, 2009 at 4:51 pmCount me in as well. When I first read this I was hesitant… I mean I have sooooo much going on. But – the blog does need some love and I already have a few ideas so I am in!
on June 15th, 2009 at 6:58 pmLove the idea!
on June 15th, 2009 at 7:06 pmI wasn’t able to do the 48HBC but I’m definitely ready to do this one!
Great idea, look forward to the Bloggiesta!
xo, Ella
I love this idea. I have only recently begun my book blog – but this is a perfect excuse to take a step back, finally finalize my review schedule, work on my blog roll links, and all those other items that I know I need to do, but haven’t so I could just write and post.
on June 15th, 2009 at 7:11 pmThanks Natasha!
Found you through Marg @ Reading Adventures. Gonna give this a whirl, I have much to do, on several blogs.
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on June 15th, 2009 at 11:42 pmI’m in
on June 16th, 2009 at 3:47 amhow do you create a template post?
on June 16th, 2009 at 9:03 amSounds like a great idea! I will be out of town next weekend, so won’t be able to participate, unfortunately. Maybe next time?
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on June 16th, 2009 at 10:45 pmBetter late than never.
I’ve been planning to register for your Bloggiesta since I first read your post and have only just managed to announce it on my blog. Obviously I REALLY need this challenge.
on June 17th, 2009 at 1:06 amHi Natasha,
I’m added to Mr. Linky and have posted about the Bloggiesta at my place and linked it back to you. Looking forward to this. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
on June 17th, 2009 at 8:55 amI SO wish I could participate in this, but I’m pretty much booked solid Friday and Saturday. There’s no way I could commit to spending any length of time blogging, I’ll be lucky if I get a chance to read! You guys will have a great time, I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone gets accomplished. Have fun!
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on June 17th, 2009 at 11:16 amok, you have convinced me to join up! Since I have moved my blog recently and have to put some finishing touches on it, and am behind a tad bit (one book is really hard to write about given the content of the book – 3 days to think about what I am going to write and such)
Ill be starting Friday evening, have to do running around Friday during the day so I will be able to cross the border in the near future.
on June 17th, 2009 at 11:17 amHi Natasha,
on June 17th, 2009 at 12:36 pmThanks for doing this. When I first read about it I thought it was great for book reviewers, but then started thinking how it could help any blogger. I am an author and want to do this to get ahead on my blog so when my kids are home for the summer I will still be able keep posting. Good luck to all bloggers!
Kristin
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on June 17th, 2009 at 5:19 pmWhat a great idea! I’ve been meaning to work on the main (non-review) blog and here’s the perfect opportunity.
on June 17th, 2009 at 5:41 pmThis comes at a great time! I do have a list of changes I want to make (including that pesky favicon!) and some housekeeping to do.
on June 17th, 2009 at 6:37 pmI would love to participate! But I would feel bad abandoning hubby less than two weeks before I leave. Sigh. Have fun, and good luck!
on June 17th, 2009 at 8:20 pmI am thrilled to join in.
on June 17th, 2009 at 11:47 pmIf I was around this weekend, I would participate, but I have prior commitments. I hope you all have a great time. I’m sure there will be tons more for me to read in google reader!
on June 18th, 2009 at 7:43 amIf I were not at home in Arkansas babysitting and working on a large gathering of my sisters and our “broods” for my dad on Father’s Day this weekend, I would be first in line for this! Best wishes to all!
on June 18th, 2009 at 2:52 pmI’m definitely in! I need a jumpstart like this – can’t wait for the party!
on June 18th, 2009 at 3:29 pmI’m in … can’t wait! Sounds like it will be fun.
on June 18th, 2009 at 7:09 pmWith so much going on, I couldn’t even let myself think about this until today. But one of my summer goals is some catch-up stuff on MotherReader and KidLitosphere Central, so why not do it with buddies? Plus I think I have to be involved with something that uses my wordage. ;^)
on June 18th, 2009 at 8:05 pmI think this is a brilliant idea! The timing is all wrong for me (though my blogs need it – woo!) but I twittered about it to spread the word. And maybe I’ll put in a token hour on tidying if I can squish it in there between my signing and revisions.
on June 18th, 2009 at 8:20 pmI have so many things to catch up on, and I’ve been meaning to clean up my sidebar for ages. Hopefully I can wrangle my husband into helping me with some of the clean up too, since he’s The Help Desk.
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on June 18th, 2009 at 10:07 pmMy Bloggiesta posts are up! Here and here
on June 18th, 2009 at 10:32 pmI signed Mr. Linky! I’m not sure how much time I’ll be able to contribute, but I’ll do what I can. Sweet!
on June 18th, 2009 at 10:36 pm[...] I’m joining in Bloggiesta which is being hosted by Maw Books. I’ve been saying I need a blog-a-thon since I did the 24 [...]
on June 18th, 2009 at 11:01 pmI think I might do this, God knows I got a ton of stuff to do in my blog
It’s a great idea!
on June 18th, 2009 at 11:34 pm[...] reviewed” pile that’s been sitting on our desks! If you’re interested in joining, visit Natasha at Maw books Blog for the rules. It’s a fun 48 hours marathon without too much pressure : [...]
on June 19th, 2009 at 6:02 am[...] 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment Bloggiesta starts today! I’ve still got about 40 minutes until my start time, but unfortunately I have [...]
on June 19th, 2009 at 7:17 amI have tons of things I need/want to do with my blog so count me in too! Have a handful of reviews to write and post and a few tweaks to the blog as well. I can’t put in too much time but I can give it a shot!
on June 19th, 2009 at 7:20 am[...] Comments Earlier in the week, I signed up for Natasha at Maw Books Blogs’ challenge called Bloggiesta. In a nutshell, the challenge, which runs from 8 a.m. today until 8 a.m. this Sunday, is to catch [...]
on June 19th, 2009 at 8:33 amI think I am going to try for a few things, like writing some more reviews and changing our theme around. I won’t be able to spend a lot of time on it, especially since my husband has school this weekend and will have the laptop.
on June 19th, 2009 at 8:36 amHey I’m joining in, I’ll start after I’m done my babysitting job tonight and then work from there. I definitely need to work on the ‘general’ post formats I use (I’m tired of writing out the html EVERY SINGLE TIME) plus go out and get some guest posts! and I need to catch up on a couple of features…oiy oiy
on June 19th, 2009 at 10:13 am[...] bloggiesta is a blog effort by Natasha of Maw Books Blog to help us all get our blogs cleaned up, spruced up, and ahead of the game. Sheer genius on her [...]
on June 19th, 2009 at 11:00 amI stole your little Mexican. Hope you don’t mind. He was too cute for you to keep to yourself (and he gave my blog post a little more substance).
on June 19th, 2009 at 11:05 amI kind of got an early start on this since just recently I decided to add labels to my blog but since I had way too many I went a different route. I’m a fan of scheduling posts since there are times when the posts pile up a bit. Now if only I could find a template that I could use without downloading or one that I can downloading that doesn’t involve me ending up with a hopping screen which is never any fun.
on June 19th, 2009 at 1:27 pmI edited my post on this matter:
http://theclockmonkey2.blogspot.com/2009/06/bloggiesta-to-do-list.html
(I still don’t know how to hyperlink on comments)
I need some help!
I just want to read you input on something.
Anything, just leave a comment. It doesn’t have to be long
OK, I’ll heading out for a while, but I’ll be back in a few hours!
Again, any help will be welcomed!
on June 19th, 2009 at 2:08 pmxo, Ella
[...] 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment I’m home from work, which means I can finally start my Bloggiesta! I have some goals for this weekend, though honestly– I’m more expecting to stuff [...]
on June 19th, 2009 at 3:46 pm[...] a Bloggiesta? In Uncategorized on June 19, 2009 at 3:01 pm Bloggiesta is the brainchild of Natasha over at the Maw Books Blog. It’s a chance to spend the weekend [...]
on June 19th, 2009 at 4:02 pmOkay, so I totally messed up before as I posted on Mr. Linky w/out posting on my blog, so I’m fixing it now. I will be back. Sorry about that!
on June 19th, 2009 at 4:03 pmNatasha,
I’ve readded myself to the Mr. Linky, correctly this time…again, sorry. I guess I was just so excited about this that I skimmed over the directions…silly teacher!
I’m officially “in” the Bloggiesta!
on June 19th, 2009 at 4:27 pmI am linked in and started this morning…. I have a lot to learn being pretty new to this part of blogging about books so this is great timing for me!
on June 19th, 2009 at 5:09 pmI’ve added a gravatar and put my blog on BlogCatalogue. Thanks for setting all of this up. You deserve a medal.
on June 19th, 2009 at 5:26 pmHi Natasha,
I signed up quite late and the first link I put was wrong. I’ve uploaded the correct link now just in case.
thank you – this looks very helpful!
gaby
on June 19th, 2009 at 11:03 pmI’m starting almost 24 hours late, but hey, I’m awake at 1 a.m., so I thought I should do something useful… I might put up a post about it in the morning. Right now, the Mr. Linky link is just to my main page.
on June 20th, 2009 at 12:14 amAwesome! I’ve been pretty laid-back about blogging the last few years. I used to be a vigilant diarist on Diaryland and later on LJ… I burned out somehow. I’m ready to start again, though!
on June 20th, 2009 at 3:01 amIm In except I am already getting sidetracked visiting everybody’s blogs to see their latest posts.Not good must focus!!
on June 20th, 2009 at 3:07 am[...] 20, 2009 by Heather Natasha over at Maw Books put together this fantastic Bloggiesta for this weekend and I decided to take part. The idea is: The Bloggiesta will focus on blog [...]
on June 20th, 2009 at 7:02 am[...] A great idea and incentive for people to stop putting things off and just get it done! Thanks to Mawbooks [...]
on June 20th, 2009 at 9:05 amhttp://burtonreview.blogspot.com/2009/06/bloggiesta-challenge-day.html
to what I have actually done!!
on June 20th, 2009 at 10:28 am[...] What did you accomplish for Bloggiesta? [...]
on June 20th, 2009 at 10:38 pm[...] Comments Earlier in the week, I signed up for Natasha at Maw Books Blogs’ challenge called Bloggiesta. In a nutshell, the challenge, which ran from 8 a.m. Friday until 8 a.m. today, was to catch up on [...]
on June 21st, 2009 at 8:54 am[...] I worked most of the day on Friday and then began working on Natasha’s fantastic challenge: Bloggiesta. You can see what I’ve been doing by visiting my wrap-up on the challenge. I hope [...]
on June 21st, 2009 at 9:41 amPlease find my round up here
http://erotichorizon.blogspot.com/2009/06/bloggiesta-round-up.html
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on June 21st, 2009 at 10:20 am[...] other big event of the week that begs discussion was the first Bloggiesta hosted by Natasha of Maw Books. I had to work Friday and Saturday—and we all know how lazy I [...]
on June 21st, 2009 at 11:23 am[...] a far far better thing that I just did than I have ever done (with my blog). Bloggiesta is now over, and I am highly grateful to Maw Books for hosting it, and to her friends for the many [...]
on June 21st, 2009 at 1:36 pm[...] have some excellent articles and advice later on this week and making several more comments. I hope Bloggiesta comes around next year or even sooner (if anyone is [...]
on June 21st, 2009 at 2:42 pm[...] I found about about this awesome blog updating challenge, Bloggiesta, I was really excited to participate and get started. And then Illinois got hit with major weather [...]
on June 21st, 2009 at 2:55 pm[...] 21, 2009 by Undine This year, the first annual Bloggiesta was held over at Maw Books Blog, and I fully intended to participate! That is, until my internet [...]
on June 21st, 2009 at 3:17 pm[...] June 20, 2009 by Gaby317 I’m signing up for this Bloggiesta, as created by Natasha @ Maw Books Blog. I started quite late but it sounds like a fun and helpful event. If you’d like to learn more and sign up, the link above or visit http://blog.mawbooks.com/2009/06/19/bloggiesta-lets-begin-the-festivities/. A fuller explanation of the rules can be found at Maw Books Blog – click here. [...]
on June 21st, 2009 at 11:33 pm[...] lot more things that I will be looking into to improve my blog. It was nice to have a group Bloggiesta. So often these are things I have to accomplish on my own without fun support and prizes. I [...]
on June 22nd, 2009 at 6:15 am