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Annabel Candy

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My first blog Get In the Hot Spot took off, so now I write about travel and blogging

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Annabel Candy Hi Travel Addicts;) Just wondering what your favourite travel blogs are and what you look for in a travel blog? My blog started out as travel then evolved into personal development but now back to travel as that's my first love. I'm interested in guest posting on big travel blogs but not sure which ones would be best. I prefer the type that gets lots of comments! Thanks for you help:)

30 weeks ago from Travel Addicts

Julie Schwietert Collazo: Hi, Annabel-

I'm Julie, managing editor of MatadorNetwork.com, the world's largest online travel magazine, and lead faculty member of Matador's ...MoreHi, Annabel-

I'm Julie, managing editor of MatadorNetwork.com, the world's largest online travel magazine, and lead faculty member of Matador's travel writing course.

I could recommend lots of "big name" travel blogs, but I think it's smarter for you to reach out to blogs that have high reader engagement AND that dovetail nicely with your own interests and the focus of your own blog.

That being said, here are a couple of my favorites:

www.uncorneredmarket.com
http://trans-americas.com/
lolaakinmade.com
lebawitgirma.com

30 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer I'm currently taking notes from Stephen King's book about writing, On Writing. I've made all the notes (quotes and summarization) available via this Evernote notebook which is publicly available. Feel free to cut and paste and you wish. I will be adding more to the note as I read more. This notebook also has notes from other books I've read such as Rework, Crush It, Linchpin, Ignore Everybody and Switch. Read more here: http://ow.ly/5cHSZ

35 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers and Wordpress Bloggers 1 more

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Annabel Candy: Such a great book. And have you read Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott? I wrote about it here and highly recommend it: MoreSuch a great book. And have you read Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott? I wrote about it here and highly recommend it: http://www.getinthehotspot.com/5-instructions-for-better-writing-and-liv...
30 weeks ago

Kent: Another one to check out (if you haven't) is Made To Stick.
30 weeks ago

Annabel Candy Here's a nice guest post blogging success story on my blog: Blogging From Holland to Hollywood http://su.pr/38iJzU I'd love you to Stumble it if you like it and if you have a blogging success story of your own you might also like to share that with us. More details at the end of the post:) Thank you!

30 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

Annabel Candy Brazen Bloggers - You have 5 seconds or less to impress new blog readers or get new connections from here, Twitter or FB to want to find out more about you. Can you do it? Find out and find out how to in this post I wrote for Copyblogger:) Hope it helps you make your blog get the results you want! http://www.copyblogger.com/impress-instantly/

38 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

Annabel Candy Gidday fellow bloggers. I'd LOVE STUMBLES on this post to spread the word about oppression in China if that bothers you too: http://su.pr/3MVcJp Thank you:)

39 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

Annabel Candy: It's blog-related too and called The Western Blogger and the Eastern Blogger. I hope you'll find an interesting and new perspective on blogging:)
39 weeks ago

JenG I'm planning to host a meet-up for my blog readers in Washington DC, but would love to meet any fellow Brazen members as well. Right now it's scheduled for March 15 at 6 PM, location to be determined by attendance but probably in the Arlington, VA area. Let me know here or on my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/jen.gresham) if you'd like to attend!

49 weeks ago from Washington D.C., Career Changers, Professional Development, Brazen Bloggers and Blogging Ideas 3 more

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Rebecca Thorman: There are two - DC or Arlington?
47 weeks ago

JenG: The one in Arlington, near Ballston metro and mall.
47 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer One of the main reasons I like blogging is because it's one of the only areas in my life where I calls the shots completely. At work I have to get permission to go in a certain direction or get client approval for something. At home I have to consult my girlfriend about a number of things. These are all normal and I'm not complaining, it's just that it slows down progress at times. This is why I love blogging: I get to call the shots and make all the decision. What's your take?

49 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and Brazen Bloggers 1 more

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Annabel Candy: Ditto Scrollwork:) It takes a while to figure it all out. Still in the process myself after almost 2 years but all good blogs will evolve so well ...MoreDitto Scrollwork:) It takes a while to figure it all out. Still in the process myself after almost 2 years but all good blogs will evolve so well done for sticking with it:)
49 weeks ago

Jarod Billingslea: I see more people have added thoughts since I last participated in this discussion. So, Let me add some more =D.

@Cameron
Yeah.Consider Seth ...MoreI see more people have added thoughts since I last participated in this discussion. So, Let me add some more =D.

@Cameron
Yeah.Consider Seth Godin for an example (for the record, I'm not follower, but I'm just using him as an example). His blog is completely about HIM, and what is on HIS mind - not anybody elses mind. It's specifically for HIM, and what makes him this good guy to everybody is that HE has something THEY CAN RELATE TO, thus those people having the same interests as HIM!

So, it's simply like that really, if you think about it like that (?).
48 weeks ago

Annabel Candy Great to speak with so many people who're getting into blogging or motivated to improve their blogs at the Blogging Roulette event. Some great questions and I probably spoke with about 20 people. Interesting to hear what their blogging problems are and why they're blogging in the first place.

52 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

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Lenora: It was great but would love for it to be longer than 3 minutes.
52 weeks ago

Annabel Candy: Lenora - Lol, I know it's challenging and there's no real depth but you get an overview and can do into it in more detail one on one after if you ...MoreLenora - Lol, I know it's challenging and there's no real depth but you get an overview and can do into it in more detail one on one after if you want to:)
52 weeks ago

JenG I have a guest post up at Copyblogger today discussing the five aspects of social intelligence and how to use it to better engage your readers/customers. As a writer/blogger, this is esp. tricky since you don't have the nonverbal cues to tell you how you're doing. And ironically, a bit of alone time is the best way to improve. Check it out: Is Your Low Social IQ Dooming Your Blog? http://bit.ly/fW4FhE

52 weeks ago from PR & New Media, Networking Tips, Brazen Bloggers and Blogging Ideas 2 more

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JenG: Thanks, Marc. I appreciate your perspective on the topic. Always great connecting with another scientist/blogger. You were the 2nd of the night ...MoreThanks, Marc. I appreciate your perspective on the topic. Always great connecting with another scientist/blogger. You were the 2nd of the night if you can believe it. Keep in touch and let me know how things go.
52 weeks ago

JRandom42: Actually, Penelope still hasn't answered the question on where she got diagnosed for over 3 years. It took me a year of testing at Stanford ...MoreActually, Penelope still hasn't answered the question on where she got diagnosed for over 3 years. It took me a year of testing at Stanford Medical Center's department of Psychiatry. It looks to me like she diagnosed herself, and has repeatedly said that diagnosing Asperger Syndrome is easy, which is baloney.

So don't tell me Penelope has Asperger Syndrome, since she's self diagnosed, and has no medical opinion or credibile source of her diagnosis.

52 weeks ago

Scrollwork So much has been written about how to be taken seriously as a blogger. I need to be persuaded that it really works against me to have my blog hosted free on blogspot.com rather than having my own domain name. Is this a case of "perception is reality"? Is the perception really just a bias, and if so, would I want to make a decision based on a bias?

53 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

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Edward Antrobus: Actually, you can change your meta and description tags in blogger. Aside from ".blogspot" portion of the URL, the domain is fully ...MoreActually, you can change your meta and description tags in blogger. Aside from ".blogspot" portion of the URL, the domain is fully customizable.

There are only two things you are not able to do on a hosted blogger blog that you can do elsewhere. One is remove the navbar (but you do have a choice of colors) and the other is remove the .blogsot
I think people take a quick glance at blogger tools or have experience with them before Google bought them and assume that it's just a children's version of a blogging platform.
53 weeks ago

Ben Donahower: I agree with Rachel :)
53 weeks ago

JenG "What if I told you that you didn't have to experience failure to benefit from it?" That's a quote from my guest post for Jonathan Fields. The idea comes from Gary Klein, psychologist and father of intuitive decision making research, who invented the idea of conducting premortems (as opposed to postmortems) before launching a new venture. Check it out. Think it could work for you? Gary's data says it does. http://bit.ly/g99sgH

56 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Professional Development, Management Consulting, Brazen Bloggers and Blogging Ideas 3 more

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JRandom42: "Hope for the best, plan for the worst, aim for somewhere in between." Quote attributed to veteran paramedic after 30+ years on the job.
53 weeks ago

JenG: Aww, you guys are great. Thanks!
53 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh I'm looking for a handful of experienced bloggers who want to share their knowledge with other members who want to start blogging. In return, you'll get your blog promoted on Brazen Careerist and karma points for helping wannabe bloggers get started. Email me if you're interested: ryanpaugh@brazencareerist.com

54 weeks ago from Barter on Brazen, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Blogging, Brazen Bloggers and Blogging Ideas 3 more

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Annabel Candy: Hi Ryan, always happy to help new and budding bloggers. Let me know if I can do anything:)I've checked the time difference and that time works ...MoreHi Ryan, always happy to help new and budding bloggers. Let me know if I can do anything:)I've checked the time difference and that time works fine for me.
53 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: That's great Annabel, I'll email you.
53 weeks ago

Annabel Candy Kids back at school at last so I can catch up with my Brazen Buddies:)

53 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Annabel Candy Getting things done is good but only if you do the right things! Do you know what you need to do to get the results you're looking for?

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Kasey Kaplan: Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
54 weeks ago

JRandom42: "Perfection is an illusion, so long as we are still human."
54 weeks ago

JenG In Jon Morrow's guest blogging course, he mentioned the viral potential of high number list posts (as in, 101 ways to better blogging). I was surprised, as I usually dislike those kinds of posts myself. So I decided to test it. For a life lessons post, I originally planned to write 3 personal stories around a theme. Instead, I did shorter notes on 20 lessons. Closest I've come to a viral post--traffic rivals the time Leo Babauta linked to my blog! http://bit.ly/hJSwZR

61 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas and Brazen Bloggers

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Annabel Candy: Hi Nancy, I had fun writing it too. But that's the problem really, too much fun for me and not enough focus on making $$. My business development ...MoreHi Nancy, I had fun writing it too. But that's the problem really, too much fun for me and not enough focus on making $$. My business development guy is in despair of me. But no matter.

Anyway, now I've done that I'm off to check out your blog. Mmmm, Tidal Life, it sounds interesting!
62 weeks ago

Elizabeth Marling: The numbered list may be kind of a blogging cliche, but using a list format--separating content into items for quick reading--has been extremely ...MoreThe numbered list may be kind of a blogging cliche, but using a list format--separating content into items for quick reading--has been extremely effective for me in gaining readers. I think using an outline format instead of solid text makes a post less problematic for the reader, who may see a long essay and assume time must be set aside for that material, while the list format can be read in segments w/o losing the meaning.
61 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh In case any of you are contemplating starting a blog, I read a great introductory post today from a friend of mine, Olga Garcia: http://bit.ly/i9GA71 Most peoples first post is all about them: Why they're starting the blog, what they're going to write about, etc. I love Olga's post because for me the most valuable thing about blogging has been the personal connections. I can't think of a better way to launch a blog than to give shout outs to people who have made an impact on you.

61 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Blogging, Brazen Bloggers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and The Appreciation Revolution 3 more

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Annabel Candy: Hi Olga, you're very well travelled and it's great to show readers your giving attititude:) Look forward to watching your blog grow and evolve:) ...MoreHi Olga, you're very well travelled and it's great to show readers your giving attititude:) Look forward to watching your blog grow and evolve:) Thanks for the intro Ryan - are you in LA yet?!
61 weeks ago

Olga Garcia: Thanks Annabel for the kind words. I have been blessed to spend quite a bit of time abroad. I'm looking forward to watching it evolve as well :)
61 weeks ago

Riley Carson Any military bloggers out there?

62 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, Blogging Ideas and Military 1 more

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Sean Masters: Riley I'm not military myself, but I do know that MoreRiley I'm not military myself, but I do know that https://forums.goarmy.com would probably be a great place to ask this question! :)
62 weeks ago

Annabel Candy: I recommend Nick Cardot at sitesketch101.com He blogs about blogging but he's in the military. And he's lovely:)
62 weeks ago

Riley Carson I'm curious! How many people here make money from their blog? How do you monetize? Do you sell things? Do you just use ads?

62 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers and Blogging Ideas

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Annabel Candy: Hi Riley, Bit of affiliate marketing here, one new product there. You have to have multiple streams of income. But mainly it helps me get ...MoreHi Riley, Bit of affiliate marketing here, one new product there. You have to have multiple streams of income. But mainly it helps me get copywriting and web design jobs which is much more important:)
62 weeks ago

Sean Masters: I never made much through blogging, maybe $50-100 a month back when I had a blog up. Of course that was enough to pay for the blog and the ...MoreI never made much through blogging, maybe $50-100 a month back when I had a blog up. Of course that was enough to pay for the blog and the hosting, so it was enough for me. Bear in mind that the vast, vast majority of people who blog will not ever monetize that blog past a few dollars a month. Why? It makes far more sense to ad spend on big blogs with established readership than to make what are effectively "bets" on small or, worse, tiny ones.
62 weeks ago

Annabel Candy Which blogs do you subscribe to by email and what is it about them that makes you want to make sure you don't miss a single post? Are there other blogs you follow on Twitter, Facebook or here instead of by email?

64 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

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Annabel Candy: Looks like I need to get to grips with my Google Reader!

Jason, maybe.
Cooper, you have it sorted!

Yay Nor and John. I've guest posted on ...MoreLooks like I need to get to grips with my Google Reader!

Jason, maybe.
Cooper, you have it sorted!

Yay Nor and John. I've guest posted on Copyblogger and Problogger. Must do it again, see if I can work my way into your inboxes:)Patheos sounds interesting.

Hi Jen, I get Chris G by email and favour email subscribers to my blog. But RSS readers and Twitter followers always get in first with comments. I'm aiming for a non-tech savvy bunch as well as techies so it makes sense I have almost equal subscribers RSS and email.

Mehnaz, ah, so that's what's causing my palpitations:)
64 weeks ago

Scott Asai: I start with the categories that interest me: leadership, career development & business. Then I find the ones that most people follow, have ...MoreI start with the categories that interest me: leadership, career development & business. Then I find the ones that most people follow, have great content and are visually appealing. I tend to bookmark them versus subscribe to them. I feel it's more about engaging in conversation, not just reading and absorbing.
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Jake LaCaze: I just sent a request to join the beta for Summify. Thanks for the tip, Stanley.
64 weeks ago

Stanley Lee: No problem. I even tried writing an article about it when I pitched to Lifehacker. May try again soon before applying it for Mashable.
64 weeks ago

Annabel Candy What is a successful blog? When I started my blog I was secretly hoping for the big book/movie deal starring Julia Roberts/Meryl Streep:) I wanted 150,000 subscribers like the a-list bloggers. Now I've found that my blog doesn't need a movie deal or a zillion subscribers to be successful. It just needs to help me grow my business and increase my income. My blog has brought me many opportunities and successes. How will you decide if your blog is successful?

67 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

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John Meyers: Yes, that is my new blog.
65 weeks ago

Annabel Candy: Be nice to see a pic of you there:) And shorter column width too - I have a thing about that! Makes reading easier and looks better. First ...MoreBe nice to see a pic of you there:) And shorter column width too - I have a thing about that! Makes reading easier and looks better. First impressions count John. We want your blog to get you to the top of the pile, not just a foot in the door!
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65 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

Annabel Candy My latest blog post: 42 Years Brewing – Successful Blogging Book Launc. Super Excited! Our heroine Penelope Trunk commented on my blog post. Love to hear your thoughts too:) http://www.getinthehotspot.com/42-years-brewing-successful-blogging-book...

65 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

Mehul Kar I've just started a new company with my friend, and we're having trouble naming it. I'd really appreciate some help. This 5 slide presentation tells you about the company and names that we've come up with. Trouble is, the domain names of the names we've come up with are already taken. Can you think of any good names for us? http://slidesha.re/c5jWCh

67 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, Upstarts!, Young Entrepreneur Community, Social Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneur 3 more

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Mehul Kar: Completely uncalled for Ryan. We had settled and then you go and think of something else that's awesome.
65 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: Good ideas take time :)
65 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: JenG I recently wrote a post on my blog talking about the importance of aptitude in choosing a career (http://su.pr/2t3FK2). But what about aptitude for leadership? We often hear the phrase "leaders are made, not born," but aptitudes suggest just the opposite. If we can accept some have more innate talent for sports or music, why not leadership? And more importantly, is this egalatarian mythology hurting our organizations?

90 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership, Creating a Life You Love, Career Rocketeer and Ask Penelope Trunk!2 more

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Luke Lloyd: Jen I don't think all people abused by bad leaders turn out to be good leaders, in fact i think most grow to imitate past examples of bad ...MoreJen I don't think all people abused by bad leaders turn out to be good leaders, in fact i think most grow to imitate past examples of bad leadership, unfortunately most forget what it was like to be treated that way. The rest have amazing potential to be exceptional leaders.
I personally think being a good leader is being a servant to the team whilst being a servant to the greater goal. Double the work ;) Maybe lazy people are bad leaders? haha
74 weeks ago

Mark W.: @JRandom42 - I think you'll like this recent article - 'Under Pressure: Learning to be a Clutch Leader' - More@JRandom42 - I think you'll like this recent article - 'Under Pressure: Learning to be a Clutch Leader' - http://bit.ly/cjDveL .
There's links to the Harvard Business Review citing a new series about leadership lessons from the military.
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