Comments on: Reflections from a Blogger on Writing a Book… about Blogging

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:57:35 +0000

Darren, I recently just read your book (and posted a review on my new blog) and I must say it was awesome. Your book was the inspiration behind starting my blog in the first place :)

By: zapora

zapora — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:43:56 +0000

Hi Darren. This is my first time commenting on your blog. I ordered your book from amazon and am about half way through. So much great information. I am just now entertaining the idea of monetizing my blog and I love the questions you put forth in the book that we should ask ourselves. I have already had about 100 aha moments while reading it and have highlghted and tabbed probably more than half of the pages already.
Thanks so much for all the great information.

By: Vanilla Man

Vanilla Man — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:37:31 +0000

What about publishing your book on Russian? Have you ever thought about this possibility?

By: muhibbuddin

muhibbuddin — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:58:42 +0000

I really want to write a book, but the main problem is when i start writing and in the midlle. I got stuck, like have no brain to finish it, hai darren, could you suggest me how to escaping from those problem?

Thanks
Muhibbuddin
Beginner Blogger

By: Penny

Penny — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:44:11 +0000

I would have to agree with that reader. Reading your book definately made the blog easier to understand.

By: Katy Castro

Katy Castro — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:17:15 +0000

On your point of having a co-author, I wanted to add that I agree with your assessment that it made the book more rich. Having just finished it a couple of days ago, I found the different perspectives interesting and the way you both played off each other very refreshing in a book.

Unlike a lot of other multi-author books, there were very distinct times throughout the book where you’d know who was writing (by mention or by style). The balance that you and Chris provided each other throughout the book makes it 100 times more valuable than if it was a book written by just one of you (not that it wouldn’t have been just as wonderful to read).

Now that I’ve gone from start to finish with the book, I’ll be starting it again tomorrow with highlighter and notepad in hand. I’ve got the basic ideas, now it’s time to learn my own take-away principals.

I’m rambling but my heartfelt thanks to the both of you for a very well written, well thought out, and inspiring book!

By: Scott Fox, Author of Internet Riches

Scott Fox, Author of Internet Riches — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:23:19 +0000

Congrats on the book!
I did the reverse – wrote and published a book (Internet Riches http://www.scottfox.com/internet-riches-book.html) first and then became a blogger.
I’ve found writing for a blog actually more difficult because you have to so quickly develop and present your thoughts. Among other challenging differences, in book format you have more time to reflect before publication, as well as space to develop longer themes.
Your help in learning to write concisely for a blog audience is why I read Problogger and why I ordered your book, too.

By: emdoozie

emdoozie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:25:21 +0000

Congratulations on the success of your book! It really helped in the creation process of my blog. So many times in the past, I have read a “how to” book on one subject or the other, only to put the book down and never take action on what I had learned.

Your ProBlogger Book was more of a step-by-step guide for me and I attempted to follow your instructions to the letter. For the first time in my life I took immediate action on what I had learned. I have the content, I just needed a little guidance on this thing called “blogging”.

I’m proud to say that I launched my blog TODAY, first post ever, and I owe a huge Thank You to you, your blog, and that book for getting me off the ground.

By: A Suresh Kumar

A Suresh Kumar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:24:56 +0000

i am bit unlucky, because it will take atleast a month inorder to ship books to india. I already ordered through Amazon. i hope i will get it very soon

By: arshad

arshad — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:13:10 +0000

You are truly a great blogger.i ve enjoyed reading all ur posts but yet i want to see another post on ur blog which tell us about every step u took to bring this blog to where it is now .i mean u could publish about how u felt when u got the first visitor to ur blog , the first subscriber , ur first adsense cheque etc ,. iam eager to read about them .Thanks again for such a lovely blog !!!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:43:09 +0000

I have to say “thanks!”

I’ve been trying to get a blog up and running at my employer — so many of our customers are using our website resources and shopping online that it seemed a no-brainer.

The Powers That Be were dubous about the research I did about blogging, because so much of it was online. But put a Real Live Book in their hands? And they’re suddenly a lot more persuaded….

So thanks!

By: Kim @ What's That Smell?

Kim @ What's That Smell? — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:56:36 +0000

I was very disappointed about Amazon selling out. Just when I was ready to buy 2 copies and it seemed like no one had them. I actually had to go out to a physical Barnes and Noble store (well, I sent my husband out, hehe) to get one! I never pay retail price for anything, usually by shopping online, but I did for the Problogger book.

I ordered the other copy through Barnes and Noble.com because it was for a friend and it was going to be mailed anyway.

It was well worth the price and the wait!

By: Cindy Sue Causey

Cindy Sue Causey — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:27:15 +0000

Got a giggle out of it being easier for one reader to grasp.. Spend many a day trying to explain (web) designing for cognitive disabilities.. Know it when I see it work or not, just have the doggonedest time describing why some things work and others don’t..

Thinking on your book, having something tangible to hold by its own can help.. Am guessing entries are brief and concise, too, due to conscious time allotted to write, write, and rewrite where any one of each our own blog posts are more often quickly sent and can be lengthy just because it’s there..

Reviews sound so good.. Looking forward to eventually getting these Fingertips on a copy, too..

Cyber hugs from Talking Rock.. :)

By: Kathie M. Thomas

Kathie M. Thomas — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:36:48 +0000

I’ve gone through a similar process with a blog I wrote in 2006. I published a book here in Australia in 2007 and it’s available in bookstores around the country and online but it’s only just going to Amazon now. I must say, it’s been a wonderful journey and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, although it was challenging and almost overwhelming as you indicate.

By: Christian

Christian — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:46:52 +0000

Every testimonial I hear/read about the Problogger Book pushes me closer and closer to purchasing it. Which is why its finally on its way to my house. :-)

I’m incredibly excited about the book – and can’t wait to “dig in.” I agree that it takes different mediums to learn well – and the internet, combined with books – makes for a chilling resource in learning the ways of the web.

By: Real Web Today.com

Real Web Today.com — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:55:15 +0000

The book is on the way to my house. Or at least I think it is. Ordered it a few days ago and after seeing that it has sold out and the fact that I don’t have the book in hand yet does not look good for me. Oh well, I will get it on reprint. I can not wait to read it. Thanks

By: Saravanan Sahadevan

Saravanan Sahadevan — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:36:41 +0000

I think the book is a go as its designed such with all the important & necessary pieces in tacked. Blogs are normally buffed up with various newsy post and so. I think a book a great filter to those if you have huge amount of Resources like Darren.

By: Jarrod - WarriorDevelopment

Jarrod - WarriorDevelopment — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:24:12 +0000

Thanks for this comparison, it is interesting to see.

I’m still waiting for my book to arrive… any day now, any day :).

By: Kelvin Kao

Kelvin Kao — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:03:28 +0000

Reading the book that’s co-authored by two people is interesting. I’ll be reading “when Chris did this…”, I would think “Oh, Darren wrote this chapter” and vice versa.

The book is handy because it’s organized and give a good overview. Having been reading this blog for some time now, I didn’t notice that much new stuff in the book, but I like the way the materials are presented.

By: Jessica Bond

Jessica Bond — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:39:51 +0000

Congratulations on a great book. I am glad that you decided to write a book as it provided a great reference tool for me. I have many of the pages flagged for quick reference.

Thank you,
Jessica Bond
Medical Careerist