“God has given you one face, and you make yourself another.”
~William Shakespeare
Nothing about Writer Dad has gone as expected.
It’s life like.
There’s been technical snafus, but they’re like bad weather here in California. Over quickly (except for my full feed problem, grrr….), and hard to get upset about, considering it’s just so terrific to begin with.
My biggest surprise?
The kindness of strangers.
I’d never left a comment before I started the blog. It never occurred to me that there was genuine activity taking place below the equator.
A post is clearing your throat and stepping to the podium. Comments are mingling.
I’m lucky to have thriving comments, and won’t take it for granted. Comments are where I’ve met the best people. I’ll answer every one, unless you spam. Then, you’ll be deleted.
Blogging is not a desert, if done well. Thank you all for teaching me how to make it a meadow.
I had something close to this post, planned for Monday, but life happened. I’ll split the post in half, start it today, and add on a story.
Five weeks ago, Copyblogger ran a post that inspired me to email Brian. I told him I hadn’t been writing long, but that it had started to feel like breathing (or something equally dorky). I asked if maybe, well, gee whiz, did he think he might ever consider maybe giving me a shot at a guest post.
In the most wonderful, sure kid, kind of way, he said I could send him something.
I emailed it a couple of days later.
Then nothing.
….school is starting.
I sent a follow up email.
Nothing.
…leaves are falling.
On Tuesday, I got an email from Brian.
I was at bat.
The guy in charge of my heartbeat started slappin the bass.
I clicked on the link.
Are You a Writer?
I wrote that… that’s my name…
not Writer Dad.
The real one.
Anyone who has exchanged emails with me, already knows my name. I haven’t kept it under lock and key, I’ve just chosen to keep it quiet until (coincidentally) this coming Monday.
Despite my initial shock, Brian did me a favor. No one, I’m sure, is going to sign a book deal with “Writer Dad.”
In leu of our regular Friday release, I’d like to do something different.
Stuff comments with questions. I’d love to hear from everyone; even if you’ve never dropped one before. If it’s simple, and I can answer it in a sentence, I will (though I’ll probably end up using more). You can ask anything, from the tools I use to the color of my eyes, as long as you keep it clean (this means you Friar). I’ll finish my story on Monday, and mine today’s comments for next week’s posts. Blogger Dad’s interview drops on Wednesday.
If you get a chance to check out the Copyblogger post, please do. There’s already a healthy amount of discussion taking place, and I admit it’s fun to play in someone else’s playground. If you’ve found me this week because of Copyblogger, welcome. I’m proud to have you.
Writer Dad
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If you missed last Friday because of technical difficulties, sorry. Here it is. The last few days, Max has been buzzing around the house humming Boleró. ”What are you doing Max?” I’m singing Daddy’s story, he says.
Dereck still needs help living out his dream. Simple math: a whole lot people each help a tiny little bit.
About Sean Platt
I used to write under the pseudo-name, Rain (in a blog aptly named Light Rain Shower). It got to the point where everyone thought my name was Rain. When they found out the truth, I felt like the mystique had almost all but evaporated. From that point on, I decided to stand behind my name (which was not my actual name at the time, but my assumed name…more on that in the future) and see what kind of person I could really be.
I think I was mostly afraid the writing was bad and if they were to know my real self, they would call me out and shake their fingers at me. Whoever they were.
Can’t wait for Monday.
Matthew Drydens last blog post..My Meme(me?)
I used to write under the pseudo-name, Rain (in a blog aptly named Light Rain Shower). It got to the point where everyone thought my name was Rain. When they found out the truth, I felt like the mystique had almost all but evaporated. From that point on, I decided to stand behind my name (which was not my actual name at the time, but my assumed name…more on that in the future) and see what kind of person I could really be.
I think I was mostly afraid the writing was bad and if they were to know my real self, they would call me out and shake their fingers at me. Whoever they were.
Can’t wait for Monday.
Matthew Drydens last blog post..My Meme(me?)
Olly Olly Oxen Free always reminds me of I Love Lucy.
Here’s my question -if you had a genie and only one wish, what would it be?
J.D. Meiers last blog post..Use Stress to Be Your Best
Olly Olly Oxen Free always reminds me of I Love Lucy.
Here’s my question -if you had a genie and only one wish, what would it be?
J.D. Meiers last blog post..Use Stress to Be Your Best
Yeah, it’s quite inspiring when another blogger reaches out an olive branch and gives you a hand. Full credit for Brian for picking the right person to help. You could be on your way to something big, and when that happens, be sure that other bloggers rooting for you, like myself will increase their odds in getting there too, just because someone like you has already done it.
Yeah, it’s quite inspiring when another blogger reaches out an olive branch and gives you a hand. Full credit for Brian for picking the right person to help. You could be on your way to something big, and when that happens, be sure that other bloggers rooting for you, like myself will increase their odds in getting there too, just because someone like you has already done it.
Ok, I have a question. Why would you hold an open call for questions PRIOR to our interview appearing?
Jerk. :)
Fortunately, people are here aren’t likely to ask you the same questions I posed, such as “boxers or briefs?”, “what was it like the first time you started a fire?” and “which 80′s male bratpacker do you find the sexiest?”
But while the floor is open, I’ll ask one I didn’t ask in our interview.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Blogger Dads last blog post..Friday Funnies – Sept. 19 – The Albums Edition
Ok, I have a question. Why would you hold an open call for questions PRIOR to our interview appearing?
Jerk. :)
Fortunately, people are here aren’t likely to ask you the same questions I posed, such as “boxers or briefs?”, “what was it like the first time you started a fire?” and “which 80′s male bratpacker do you find the sexiest?”
But while the floor is open, I’ll ask one I didn’t ask in our interview.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Blogger Dads last blog post..Friday Funnies – Sept. 19 – The Albums Edition
Which movie do you wish you’d written/directed and why?
Which movie do you wish you’d written/directed and why?
Hi Writer Dad,
I read the article on Copyblogger, not knowing it was you actually. Since there was no real introduction that article being a guest post, I thought it was Brian’s. Although the writing style looked familiar :-)
Questions then:
- having written that guest post, do you have any idea what it generated in extra visits or subscriptions?
- and on a more personal note, how old are you?
Cheers,
Max
Max Forlanis last blog post..Music to Junior’s Ears
Hi Writer Dad,
I read the article on Copyblogger, not knowing it was you actually. Since there was no real introduction that article being a guest post, I thought it was Brian’s. Although the writing style looked familiar :-)
Questions then:
- having written that guest post, do you have any idea what it generated in extra visits or subscriptions?
- and on a more personal note, how old are you?
Cheers,
Max
Max Forlanis last blog post..Music to Junior’s Ears
That’s a great article over at Copyblogger, Writer Dad! You continue to rock!
My question for you: In an ideal world, where do you see yourself in five years? Why?
Lances last blog post..Cheerful Wins!
That’s a great article over at Copyblogger, Writer Dad! You continue to rock!
My question for you: In an ideal world, where do you see yourself in five years? Why?
Lances last blog post..Cheerful Wins!
I had heard that you had a guest post over there. That’s quite impressive!
I’ve done a few guest posts so far and, like you said, it’s a great experience to be able to have a spot in another bloggers’ house.
My question is , “Do you plan to monetize this blog with the goal of being a full time blogger?” I’m sure you wouldn’t mind that, but is it a goal at this point? Just curious. Eric.
“Motivate Thyself”s last blog post..Balance: Finding The Perfect Combination Of Simplicity And Success
I had heard that you had a guest post over there. That’s quite impressive!
I’ve done a few guest posts so far and, like you said, it’s a great experience to be able to have a spot in another bloggers’ house.
My question is , “Do you plan to monetize this blog with the goal of being a full time blogger?” I’m sure you wouldn’t mind that, but is it a goal at this point? Just curious. Eric.
“Motivate Thyself”s last blog post..Balance: Finding The Perfect Combination Of Simplicity And Success
I forgot to include my question!
“What would have you rewritten in the Lady in the Water that would have made it better?”
Matthew Drydens last blog post..My Meme(me?)
I forgot to include my question!
“What would have you rewritten in the Lady in the Water that would have made it better?”
Matthew Drydens last blog post..My Meme(me?)
LMAO @ BloggerDad with his mock indignation only slightly masking his actual indignation. Hahahahahaha.
You two make me laugh so hard. You funny fellows, you.
Here’s my question: I’m going to put together a dad bloggers swimsuit calendar, would you be Mr January?
No! That’s not my real question.
Q: What conflicts do you currently face with regard to blogging/writing vs family commitments?
You’d be wearing speedos and an enigmatic smile in case you’re wondering.
Dave Fowlers last blog post..Women’s Work: The Hardest Work I’ve Ever Done
LMAO @ BloggerDad with his mock indignation only slightly masking his actual indignation. Hahahahahaha.
You two make me laugh so hard. You funny fellows, you.
Here’s my question: I’m going to put together a dad bloggers swimsuit calendar, would you be Mr January?
No! That’s not my real question.
Q: What conflicts do you currently face with regard to blogging/writing vs family commitments?
You’d be wearing speedos and an enigmatic smile in case you’re wondering.
Dave Fowlers last blog post..Women’s Work: The Hardest Work I’ve Ever Done
That essay at copyblogger is one worth showing off. Good job.
Kip de Molls last blog post..Pens & Hammers
That essay at copyblogger is one worth showing off. Good job.
Kip de Molls last blog post..Pens & Hammers
The article at copyblogger is how I found you. I’m gearing up to start my own writing dedicated blog, so I’m tracking other aspiring authors. The article was really good.
The article at copyblogger is how I found you. I’m gearing up to start my own writing dedicated blog, so I’m tracking other aspiring authors. The article was really good.
Your guest post on Copyblogger sang to me for two reasons: it was well-written directly from the heart, and your story sounds an awful lot like mine. I’m working on a draft where your post plays a central role. I’ll be following your blog in the future to cheer on your progress.
I’ve got two questions:
1. How do I notify you when I publish a post with a link to your Copyblogger post?
2. Can I adopt you as my older brother who got started in the family business six months before I did?
Dug Muggs last blog post..We’re Going Home
Your guest post on Copyblogger sang to me for two reasons: it was well-written directly from the heart, and your story sounds an awful lot like mine. I’m working on a draft where your post plays a central role. I’ll be following your blog in the future to cheer on your progress.
I’ve got two questions:
1. How do I notify you when I publish a post with a link to your Copyblogger post?
2. Can I adopt you as my older brother who got started in the family business six months before I did?
Dug Muggs last blog post..We’re Going Home
One question, huh?
What day can I do a guest post? :)
Just kidding WD. My real question would be…
How has your life changed since this blog has become your daily voice to the world?
One question, huh?
What day can I do a guest post? :)
Just kidding WD. My real question would be…
How has your life changed since this blog has become your daily voice to the world?
I’m one of the people who found you on copyblogger and are now coming over here in proverbial droves! As I commented, your guest post was monumentally helpful for me. So thank you again.
Since I’m new here and in the interests of getting to know you – what color are you eyes? :)
Also, you mentioned in one of your posts that you have a tendency to be wordy in your writing. Have you found a cure? Your posts certainly don’t seem wordy, so perhaps you have. If so, please share…
I’m one of the people who found you on copyblogger and are now coming over here in proverbial droves! As I commented, your guest post was monumentally helpful for me. So thank you again.
Since I’m new here and in the interests of getting to know you – what color are you eyes? :)
Also, you mentioned in one of your posts that you have a tendency to be wordy in your writing. Have you found a cure? Your posts certainly don’t seem wordy, so perhaps you have. If so, please share…
Congrats Writer Dad, quite impressive! So now that you have that giant leap under your belt, what other scary situations have you been pondering?
Congrats Writer Dad, quite impressive! So now that you have that giant leap under your belt, what other scary situations have you been pondering?
It was a great pleasure to read your article on Copyblogger. It felt like watching someone I know on television; I kept thinking, “I know that guy!”
I’m thrilled that your guest post was published. I hope many people will be able to read it and come away from it with the same perception of you that many of us do: that you are, in fact, a damned good writer.
It was a great pleasure to read your article on Copyblogger. It felt like watching someone I know on television; I kept thinking, “I know that guy!”
I’m thrilled that your guest post was published. I hope many people will be able to read it and come away from it with the same perception of you that many of us do: that you are, in fact, a damned good writer.
Matthew: Worry about others, slows us down.
J.D.: Infinite time. I don’t mean like living forever, but I’d love to be able to pause time every once in a while. Did you ever see that show, “Out of This World?” The girl could stop time. That would be awesome.
Benjamin: I feel really lucky to have a community. I hope that people know that if it happened to me, it can happen to them.
Blogger Dad: Dude, seriously, I need the questions. I’m a gimp and don’t know where they are. Get them to me and I’ll make sure I don’t repeat your questions. You’re the man, and shall come first.
I’ve asked myself the super power question before… many times. It’s hard, and my answer always changes. Today, I think I’d have to say the power of flight. I think kissing the sky with velocity would be like swallowing heaven.
Tara: Great question. A million movies are tumbling through my mind right now. I’ll say Memento, just so I don’t leave you hanging, but I might come back and add an answer later. I’d say Memento, because the narrative is so different, and when I left the theater, I felt a bit in awe at what I’d seen. It was just so meticulous.
Max: About fifty visitors, straight from Copyblogger on the first day. I haven’t checked yesterday. Of those fifty, twenty picked up a subscription. A nice mid week surprise, but definitely far less traffic than I would’ve expected from a site with such a massive subscriber count. It could have long legs though.
I’m in my very early thirties.
Lance: In an ideal world, I see myself as able to make a living from my laptop, because I’d like to be able to travel as often as I’d like. Primarily because I’d like to forgo middle school for my children and teach them abroad.
Motivate Thyself: I don’t plan to have ads. I plan to sell my own products. I’ll discuss this at length the week after next. It’s a post I’m working on, but I think it’s going to have to be spread over a few days. Too many ideas in too little space and all.
Matthew: Sorry if you came back and your name was blank earlier. I wanted to think about the question. I don’t know. I think it was fine for what it was, it just wasn’t the home run I was hoping for. I had hoped that after the critical drubbing he’d taken after the Village, he would come back with something incredible to follow it up. Lady in Water was serviceable, but far from incredible.
Dave: I’d face more if my family wasn’t so supportive. My writing is taken care of after the children are in bed. Daisy understands that it’s the way it has to be right now. This is a subject I will go into with depth on Monday.
Kip de Moll: Thanks Kip. That’s a really nice compliment.
Maha: Thanks. I’m glad you found me.
Dug: You can just drop me a line here in the comment section, email me at writerdad@writerdad.com, or whenever you link it, I’ll get an automatic email anyway. Consider yourself adopted.
Peter: If I could just say one thing: confidence. My wife has been telling me I’m a good writer for a while, but I refused to believe her. But it’s difficult to argue with a thousand comments in six weeks. That confidence makes me want to write even better.
Sue: My eyes are hazel. I’m very wordy in my first drafts. There’s no secret outside of sharp editing. I say everything I want to say, then I go back and clean up Thanks for reading an older post.
Dereck: Thanks Dereck. You’ve been nice to me from the very beginning.
Matthew: Worry about others, slows us down.
J.D.: Infinite time. I don’t mean like living forever, but I’d love to be able to pause time every once in a while. Did you ever see that show, “Out of This World?” The girl could stop time. That would be awesome.
Benjamin: I feel really lucky to have a community. I hope that people know that if it happened to me, it can happen to them.
Blogger Dad: Dude, seriously, I need the questions. I’m a gimp and don’t know where they are. Get them to me and I’ll make sure I don’t repeat your questions. You’re the man, and shall come first.
I’ve asked myself the super power question before… many times. It’s hard, and my answer always changes. Today, I think I’d have to say the power of flight. I think kissing the sky with velocity would be like swallowing heaven.
Tara: Great question. A million movies are tumbling through my mind right now. I’ll say Memento, just so I don’t leave you hanging, but I might come back and add an answer later. I’d say Memento, because the narrative is so different, and when I left the theater, I felt a bit in awe at what I’d seen. It was just so meticulous.
Max: About fifty visitors, straight from Copyblogger on the first day. I haven’t checked yesterday. Of those fifty, twenty picked up a subscription. A nice mid week surprise, but definitely far less traffic than I would’ve expected from a site with such a massive subscriber count. It could have long legs though.
I’m in my very early thirties.
Lance: In an ideal world, I see myself as able to make a living from my laptop, because I’d like to be able to travel as often as I’d like. Primarily because I’d like to forgo middle school for my children and teach them abroad.
Motivate Thyself: I don’t plan to have ads. I plan to sell my own products. I’ll discuss this at length the week after next. It’s a post I’m working on, but I think it’s going to have to be spread over a few days. Too many ideas in too little space and all.
Matthew: Sorry if you came back and your name was blank earlier. I wanted to think about the question. I don’t know. I think it was fine for what it was, it just wasn’t the home run I was hoping for. I had hoped that after the critical drubbing he’d taken after the Village, he would come back with something incredible to follow it up. Lady in Water was serviceable, but far from incredible.
Dave: I’d face more if my family wasn’t so supportive. My writing is taken care of after the children are in bed. Daisy understands that it’s the way it has to be right now. This is a subject I will go into with depth on Monday.
Kip de Moll: Thanks Kip. That’s a really nice compliment.
Maha: Thanks. I’m glad you found me.
Dug: You can just drop me a line here in the comment section, email me at writerdad@writerdad.com, or whenever you link it, I’ll get an automatic email anyway. Consider yourself adopted.
Peter: If I could just say one thing: confidence. My wife has been telling me I’m a good writer for a while, but I refused to believe her. But it’s difficult to argue with a thousand comments in six weeks. That confidence makes me want to write even better.
Sue: My eyes are hazel. I’m very wordy in my first drafts. There’s no secret outside of sharp editing. I say everything I want to say, then I go back and clean up Thanks for reading an older post.
Dereck: Thanks Dereck. You’ve been nice to me from the very beginning.
Ooo Memento. Great choice Writer Dad. You have redeemed yourself after the ‘Star Wars: Episode One wasn’t nearly as bad as everyone said’ comment!
Tara@From Dawn Till Rusks last blog post..Extreme parenting. Or is it just me?
Ooo Memento. Great choice Writer Dad. You have redeemed yourself after the ‘Star Wars: Episode One wasn’t nearly as bad as everyone said’ comment!
Tara@From Dawn Till Rusks last blog post..Extreme parenting. Or is it just me?
Hey, that’s great, Writer Dad! I’ll be going there next.
My question – are you ever going to post your photo? Cyber-knowledge of someone still feels a little odd when you don’t know their name or how they look. One of those has been resolved, now how ’bout the other?
Hey, that’s great, Writer Dad! I’ll be going there next.
My question – are you ever going to post your photo? Cyber-knowledge of someone still feels a little odd when you don’t know their name or how they look. One of those has been resolved, now how ’bout the other?
The bug in WordPress that sometimes inserts your own blog address in front of the link address has bitten your link to Friar.
The bug in WordPress that sometimes inserts your own blog address in front of the link address has bitten your link to Friar.
@WriterDad: I’ve seen your weebooks and I think their great. I hope the best in these endeavors as well as your future products you mentioned.
I love to see bloggers have the opportunity to make their blogs their ‘work’ as well as their passion. Full time blogging is a dream that, I would think, most blogger have, but few get to enjoy.
“Motivate Thyself”s last blog post..Balance: Finding The Perfect Combination Of Simplicity And Success
@WriterDad: I’ve seen your weebooks and I think their great. I hope the best in these endeavors as well as your future products you mentioned.
I love to see bloggers have the opportunity to make their blogs their ‘work’ as well as their passion. Full time blogging is a dream that, I would think, most blogger have, but few get to enjoy.
“Motivate Thyself”s last blog post..Balance: Finding The Perfect Combination Of Simplicity And Success
How could some one else become a writer if they used to be but they’re brain seems to have gone dead in the past twenty years?
Denguys last blog post..Hits And Misses
How could some one else become a writer if they used to be but they’re brain seems to have gone dead in the past twenty years?
Denguys last blog post..Hits And Misses
Ugh! Perhaps it’s my poor grammar and typos!
Denguys last blog post..Hits And Misses
Ugh! Perhaps it’s my poor grammar and typos!
Denguys last blog post..Hits And Misses
My question(s):
Why?….
Why?…
WHY?!
Friars last blog post..Things I am Ungrateful For.
My question(s):
Why?….
Why?…
WHY?!
Friars last blog post..Things I am Ungrateful For.