tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post7856218355592387649..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: Posting Length--What's your pick?Eileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-73766187729044105132009-07-08T05:54:10.627-07:002009-07-08T05:54:10.627-07:00Eileen: Because my time online is so limited and I...Eileen: Because my time online is so limited and I want to go on as many blogs as I can, I love short posts. 3 paragraphs is the length I prefer. If it gets much longer than that, I become impatient. I may have only ten minutes to read and post, and don't want to spend it all on one blog. <br />Is that selfish?<br /><br />I agree with you: Jessica's blog is ideal. She's a treasure box of insight and help.<br /><br />Bless you,<br />Jen, Audience of ONEJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-7015671855198895882009-07-06T14:53:43.931-07:002009-07-06T14:53:43.931-07:00I aim for three to five paragraphs on my own blog....I aim for three to five paragraphs on my own blog. And short paragraphs. I find that's about my attention span when reading other blogs. One blogger I occaisonally read has LOOOONG posts, and I find that I just skim hers or read the first few paragraphs and then move on to another blog.Bonnie Way aka the Koala Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601183003333359031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-38346136746555722012009-07-06T11:37:21.113-07:002009-07-06T11:37:21.113-07:00You're right, Eileen, Jessica's posts are ...You're right, Eileen, Jessica's posts are great. I think I usually prefer shorter posts, no longer than 400-500 words. If longer than that, it helps to split them up. However, if it's an interesting topic with really good information, I don't mind reading more. It's nice when the author puts section titles or shorter paragraphs to keep you moving.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-27709131132337599232009-07-06T09:26:16.928-07:002009-07-06T09:26:16.928-07:00Hi, Ladies:
I'm guilty of long ones too, that...Hi, Ladies:<br /><br />I'm guilty of long ones too, that's why I posed the question.<br /><br />Shorter paragraphs goes along with how many write their novels, too. It does make it read so much faster! :)<br /><br />Thanks for all the great feedback!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-8803194025885744832009-07-06T08:46:58.898-07:002009-07-06T08:46:58.898-07:00I prefer short ones. I skim the longer ones. I a...I prefer short ones. I skim the longer ones. I am guilty myself, though, of lengthy posts.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-50808682806264021172009-07-06T08:24:06.329-07:002009-07-06T08:24:06.329-07:00short with white space. But I admit--I do get word...short with white space. But I admit--I do get wordy now and then. I hope not too often but it happens!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-6242240356964349712009-07-06T07:18:07.555-07:002009-07-06T07:18:07.555-07:00I guess I don't much care how long a post is i...I guess I don't much care how long a post is if covers the topic. I don't mind if longer posts are broken up either. <br /><br />Happy writing today!Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-28933090318393445812009-07-06T06:53:36.010-07:002009-07-06T06:53:36.010-07:00I like 'em short. Short paragraphs help as wel...I like 'em short. Short paragraphs help as well. As for several posts on one topic, Jody is a master at this. It keeps people coming back. (Although her post today need to be a wee bit longer...ahem...the cliff hanger....arrrgghhh!)Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-13796609255873506062009-07-06T06:36:08.112-07:002009-07-06T06:36:08.112-07:00Although I'm guilty of writing longer posts oc...Although I'm guilty of writing longer posts occassionally, I usually prefer shorter posts. However, if the subject excites me, I get sucked in and gladly read longer posts!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-56521323214641380882009-07-06T06:27:55.099-07:002009-07-06T06:27:55.099-07:00Short w/ pictures...I like your idea if the concep...Short w/ pictures...I like your idea if the concept is long, break it out over a few days. :D<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-42415123383578562612009-07-06T06:19:17.769-07:002009-07-06T06:19:17.769-07:00I definitely prefer shorter posts--and bullet poin...I definitely prefer shorter posts--and bullet points. I'm a sucker for bullet points, LOL! Whenever I run across a super long post somewhere, I usually only have time to skim :(<br /><br />Your posts are really the perfect size!Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-3132653371258698622009-07-06T05:55:51.988-07:002009-07-06T05:55:51.988-07:00I like 'em pithy. Mostly because of time contr...I like 'em pithy. Mostly because of time contraints and all that. :)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-41525115952794658782009-07-06T05:44:04.477-07:002009-07-06T05:44:04.477-07:00Short and sweet! I like those kinds of posts. But ...Short and sweet! I like those kinds of posts. But there's always the longer ones that I find interesting and want to keep reading. I think as long as it holds interest, is broken up so its not one massive paragraph, then it's fine. I also like bolded headings and numbers, bullet points, that type of thing.<br /><br />Great questions!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-70531466806563849992009-07-06T05:27:54.027-07:002009-07-06T05:27:54.027-07:00Like Jody said, I prefer shorter paragraphs for ea...Like Jody said, I prefer shorter paragraphs for easy reading. I would take a long post presented in short paragraphs as opposed to a short post in one big chunk.<br />And Jessica's blog is awesome!MeganRebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285116194891827858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-63735754615857095812009-07-06T04:09:15.150-07:002009-07-06T04:09:15.150-07:00Hi Eileen,
I agree with Jessica's posts! They ...Hi Eileen,<br />I agree with Jessica's posts! They are always short and sweet! I personally appreciate a concise post too. And if there is too much info. then like it broken up into several posts. I also like shorter paragraphs. It makes for easier reading too! I think you do a great job with this!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-892595304363178882009-07-06T03:54:32.327-07:002009-07-06T03:54:32.327-07:00Wow. That was such a nice thing to say Eileen. I w...Wow. That was such a nice thing to say Eileen. I wish I could put into words how good you just made me feel. <br /><br />I prefer shorter posts most of the time. I'm usually popping on and off the computer because the kiddos might need me so it's easier if I can read something in less than five minutes. I don't mind broken up posts at all. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com