Comments on: 5 Ways to Boost Your Writing with Social Bookmarking http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/ Freelance Writing Jobs for All Writers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stephanie http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-59398 Stephanie Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:26:25 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-59398 Great post, Susan! Saw your link on FLX and checked it out. Great post, Susan! Saw your link on FLX and checked it out.

]]> By: Razvan http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24789 Razvan Mon, 12 May 2008 14:04:35 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24789 With http://www.socialmarking.com you can easily bookmark any site to 130+ social bookmarking services. It also have a google gadget, buttons and blog plugins. With http://www.socialmarking.com you can easily bookmark any site to 130+ social bookmarking services. It also have a google gadget, buttons and blog plugins.

]]> By: How freelancers can use social bookmarking sites « WordCount/by Michelle Vranizan Rafter http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24708 How freelancers can use social bookmarking sites « WordCount/by Michelle Vranizan Rafter Sat, 10 May 2008 14:05:01 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24708 [...] Susan Johnston, the freelance writer also known by her nom de blog, The Urban Muse, writes about social bookmarking sites in a guest post on Freelance Writing Jobs, another nifty blog for [...] [...] Susan Johnston, the freelance writer also known by her nom de blog, The Urban Muse, writes about social bookmarking sites in a guest post on Freelance Writing Jobs, another nifty blog for [...]

]]> By: Sandra Mendoza-Daly http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24692 Sandra Mendoza-Daly Sat, 10 May 2008 01:14:40 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24692 @ Cindy I'm not an expert writer. I'm a total newbie, and even I know Susan's advice is sound because I am willing to try it and it works. Being a newbie, I'm pretty sure your quote “This is how you do it, trust me on my advice, I’m successful,” was not written by Susan, so I'm not sure why you are quoting. @ Cindy
I’m not an expert writer. I’m a total newbie, and even I know Susan’s advice is sound because I am willing to try it and it works.

Being a newbie, I’m pretty sure your quote “This is how you do it, trust me on my advice, I’m successful,” was not written by Susan, so I’m not sure why you are quoting.

]]> By: Cindy Edel http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24663 Cindy Edel Fri, 09 May 2008 17:42:55 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24663 Deb, I meant qualified to be giving advice on writing. One or two articles in the Globe and an upcoming story in a magazine is not a lot. How do you dispense advice when you are a newbie yourself? I just think you are coming across with expertise in the writing life, but you haven't made it big enough yet to be sharing wisdom you haven't garnered. To have a blog that says, here's what I learned today is one thing. To have a blog that says, "This is how you do it, trust me on my advice, I'm successful," is another. I won't post any more. I'm not here to trash Susan's efforts, but just to suggest that she be more upfront about her true experience. Top tier still means a lot. If it were easy, everyone would be able to do it regularly. It's not. Deb, I meant qualified to be giving advice on writing. One or two articles in the Globe and an upcoming story in a magazine is not a lot. How do you dispense advice when you are a newbie yourself? I just think you are coming across with expertise in the writing life, but you haven’t made it big enough yet to be sharing wisdom you haven’t garnered. To have a blog that says, here’s what I learned today is one thing. To have a blog that says, “This is how you do it, trust me on my advice, I’m successful,” is another. I won’t post any more. I’m not here to trash Susan’s efforts, but just to suggest that she be more upfront about her true experience. Top tier still means a lot. If it were easy, everyone would be able to do it regularly. It’s not.

]]> By: Beth http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24624 Beth Fri, 09 May 2008 13:49:37 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24624 Well done Susan. Yet another helpful tip that I've featured on my blog. Keep up the great work! Well done Susan. Yet another helpful tip that I’ve featured on my blog. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Susan http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24622 Susan Fri, 09 May 2008 13:40:30 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24622 Thanks, Michele! I'll add you to my network, too. Thanks, Michele! I’ll add you to my network, too.

]]> By: Michele http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24621 Michele Fri, 09 May 2008 13:39:07 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24621 Wow, Susan, great piece! I've been lazy with the delicious thing but I signed up and added you to my network. Thanks so much for the advice. Using delicious seems to really be paying off for you so it's about time I start using it. :-) By the way, I really admire you. You're a hard working, successful freelance writer and I know you're going to keep working hard to see the rest of your writing dreams come true! Keep up the great work! Wow, Susan, great piece! I’ve been lazy with the delicious thing but I signed up and added you to my network. Thanks so much for the advice. Using delicious seems to really be paying off for you so it’s about time I start using it. :-)

By the way, I really admire you. You’re a hard working, successful freelance writer and I know you’re going to keep working hard to see the rest of your writing dreams come true! Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Deb http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24619 Deb Fri, 09 May 2008 13:09:15 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24619 What I think is important to note here is that we don't need to check references and qualifications, here. It doesn't matter. We're just a bunch of writers sharing ideas and not one of us is better than the other. What I think is important to note here is that we don’t need to check references and qualifications, here. It doesn’t matter. We’re just a bunch of writers sharing ideas and not one of us is better than the other.

]]> By: Susan http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24617 Susan Fri, 09 May 2008 12:55:51 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24617 Thanks for the note, Deb! I've been freelancing for 4+ years and I've contributed to The Boston Globe and Self magazine (article on newstands in a few weeks), among other places. I think that speaks for itself. Thanks for the note, Deb!

I’ve been freelancing for 4+ years and I’ve contributed to The Boston Globe and Self magazine (article on newstands in a few weeks), among other places. I think that speaks for itself.

]]> By: Deb http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24608 Deb Fri, 09 May 2008 12:06:46 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24608 @Cindy - What makes Susan qualified for what? Giving advice here? She certainly knows her way around a social bookmark. Is there such thing as a social bookmarking expert? Do you get a certificate? And she's here on my invitation as my guest - our guest and I'm happy to have her. I don't know that any of us claims to be experts but we can all share our tips and experiences and learn a thing or two. That's what this blog is about. Not a oneupmanship contest over who is best qualified to give advice. I also don't believe writing for "Top Tier" publications means as much as it used to. But if that doesn't qualify one as an expert, I guess there aren't many of us here. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Don't be a stranger. @Cindy – What makes Susan qualified for what? Giving advice here? She certainly knows her way around a social bookmark.

Is there such thing as a social bookmarking expert? Do you get a certificate? And she’s here on my invitation as my guest – our guest and I’m happy to have her.

I don’t know that any of us claims to be experts but we can all share our tips and experiences and learn a thing or two. That’s what this blog is about. Not a oneupmanship contest over who is best qualified to give advice.

I also don’t believe writing for “Top Tier” publications means as much as it used to. But if that doesn’t qualify one as an expert, I guess there aren’t many of us here.

Thank you so much for your kind comment. Don’t be a stranger.

]]> By: Cindy Edel http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24605 Cindy Edel Fri, 09 May 2008 11:46:34 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24605 Susan, I was looking at your site, and I'm not sure what qualifies you as an expert. It doesn't seem like you've been writing very long or for top tier publications. While some of your advice may be sound, I'm scratching my head at what makes you qualified? Susan, I was looking at your site, and I’m not sure what qualifies you as an expert. It doesn’t seem like you’ve been writing very long or for top tier publications. While some of your advice may be sound, I’m scratching my head at what makes you qualified?

]]> By: Lori http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24518 Lori Thu, 08 May 2008 13:19:29 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24518 Girl, this is the best topic yet! What an innovative way to find work! I've given you some link love over on my blog. Thanks for sharing this with all of us! Girl, this is the best topic yet! What an innovative way to find work! I’ve given you some link love over on my blog. Thanks for sharing this with all of us!

]]> By: Matt http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24510 Matt Thu, 08 May 2008 12:44:27 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24510 /drool Thanks for the heads up, Adam. :) /drool

Thanks for the heads up, Adam. :)

]]> By: Adam http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24500 Adam Thu, 08 May 2008 11:31:31 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24500 @ Matt: They're working on a server-side storage. @ Matt: They’re working on a server-side storage.

]]> By: Lyz http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24492 Lyz Thu, 08 May 2008 11:08:07 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24492 This is a really great tip! This is a really great tip!

]]> By: bleeding espresso http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24482 bleeding espresso Thu, 08 May 2008 08:08:27 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24482 I've just started using Del.icio.us as well, and I'm liking it so far. I'm still used to using my Firefox bookmarks though...old habits are hard to break ;) I’ve just started using Del.icio.us as well, and I’m liking it so far. I’m still used to using my Firefox bookmarks though…old habits are hard to break ;)

]]> By: Sandra Mendoza-Daly http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24476 Sandra Mendoza-Daly Thu, 08 May 2008 05:37:48 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24476 Susan, I just started using del.icio.us in this way. and I am glad that you pointed out that this is web based so you can access or add to your links at any time. I was just copying and pasting links in a google document for portability, but this is much better, plus you can share and follow other's links. These tools, whether local or web based are perfect for a research hound like me. I find so much cool info and end up coming up with ideas that fade away because I didn't bookmark or write them down. As soon as I get more bookmarks, I'll swap with you. Susan,
I just started using del.icio.us in this way. and I am glad that you pointed out that this is web based so you can access or add to your links at any time. I was just copying and pasting links in a google document for portability, but this is much better, plus you can share and follow other’s links.

These tools, whether local or web based are perfect for a research hound like me. I find so much cool info and end up coming up with ideas that fade away because I didn’t bookmark or write them down.

As soon as I get more bookmarks, I’ll swap with you.

]]> By: Susan http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24467 Susan Thu, 08 May 2008 02:49:50 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24467 Hey, all! Thanks for weighing in. I learned this trick from my (much web-savvier) pal Shannon. Hey, all! Thanks for weighing in. I learned this trick from my (much web-savvier) pal Shannon.

]]> By: Matt http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24448 Matt Wed, 07 May 2008 21:23:07 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24448 Adam, i.e. Zotero... I've never heard of foxfire, but I use it with firefox. :) I like it except for one thing... it is stored locally. Usually that's not a problem, but for me, I write from no less than 3 different computers, and trying to find a way of storing everything on line is becoming a pain. I also use Scribefire, which is close in that I can use a private blog to store things. Still a pain though. Adam, i.e. Zotero… I’ve never heard of foxfire, but I use it with firefox. :)

I like it except for one thing… it is stored locally. Usually that’s not a problem, but for me, I write from no less than 3 different computers, and trying to find a way of storing everything on line is becoming a pain. I also use Scribefire, which is close in that I can use a private blog to store things. Still a pain though.

]]> By: Jenny B http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24446 Jenny B Wed, 07 May 2008 21:10:26 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24446 @Susan, this sounds very useful and productive. Thank you for sharing this with us. @Susan, this sounds very useful and productive. Thank you for sharing this with us.

]]> By: Erika K http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24443 Erika K Wed, 07 May 2008 19:56:13 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24443 I just really don't know much about all the "social marketing/media/bookmarking" etc. I guess I'm just a dinosaur! This is really helpful to me. I didn't grow up with a computer (until my sr yr of high school), no internet until after college, no cell phone until I'd had 2 kids, or text messaging (twice), IM (once in a while), or any of that stuff. I'm good that everyone I know uses email!! This is great, though, and I'm so glad the more 2.0-savvy folks are sharing this good stuff. Thank you - I'm sure what you suggest is more efficient than what I'm currently doing! I just really don’t know much about all the “social marketing/media/bookmarking” etc. I guess I’m just a dinosaur! This is really helpful to me.

I didn’t grow up with a computer (until my sr yr of high school), no internet until after college, no cell phone until I’d had 2 kids, or text messaging (twice), IM (once in a while), or any of that stuff.

I’m good that everyone I know uses email!! This is great, though, and I’m so glad the more 2.0-savvy folks are sharing this good stuff.

Thank you – I’m sure what you suggest is more efficient than what I’m currently doing!

]]> By: Adam http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24442 Adam Wed, 07 May 2008 19:11:08 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24442 For anyone who uses foxfire, you might want to try a program called "Zotero" to organize your internet research. It was designed originally for academics doing web-research, but it's got a lot of the same tagging and bookmarking functions as Del.icios.us, and it runs in the background of your firefox window without sending you to another webpage. You can save webpages, add tags, automatically get bibliographical information for many databases (such as Amazon), add files, notes, pictures, put things into folders etc. It doesn't have the same sharing/social networking abilities as Del.icios.us, but if you're looking for something to organize your bookmarks I'd definitely recommend it over the "bookmarks" option in most browsers. It's put out by George Mason University, so you can trust that it's legitimate. Do a search for "Zotero" and they have a great little video clip that shows you all it can do. For anyone who uses foxfire, you might want to try a program called “Zotero” to organize your internet research.

It was designed originally for academics doing web-research, but it’s got a lot of the same tagging and bookmarking functions as Del.icios.us, and it runs in the background of your firefox window without sending you to another webpage.

You can save webpages, add tags, automatically get bibliographical information for many databases (such as Amazon), add files, notes, pictures, put things into folders etc.

It doesn’t have the same sharing/social networking abilities as Del.icios.us, but if you’re looking for something to organize your bookmarks I’d definitely recommend it over the “bookmarks” option in most browsers.

It’s put out by George Mason University, so you can trust that it’s legitimate.

Do a search for “Zotero” and they have a great little video clip that shows you all it can do.

]]> By: Angela Dalecki http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/05/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/comment-page-1/#comment-24436 Angela Dalecki Wed, 07 May 2008 18:06:05 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-writing-with-social-bookmarking/#comment-24436 Wow, I've never even heard of this. (So much for being Web-savvy.) Neat---thanks for sharing! Wow, I’ve never even heard of this. (So much for being Web-savvy.) Neat—thanks for sharing!

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