Well, the world didn't end so I guess we'll be doing it all again next year. Thanks to everyone who dropped by over the last twelve months, and especially those who left comments.
To round off the year, here are Moody Writing's top ten most popular posts of 2012 (based on page views):
March: A look at how Mr King starts his stories.
October: J.K. Rowling's first attempt at adult fiction.
September: A look at the most evil of all narrative devices.
March: When inspiration won't visit, it's time to go hunting.
July: My personal top five tips.
April: Sometimes there's nothing obviously wrong but something's missing.
January: How a story is made up of lots of little stories, using everyone's famous YA book as an example.
April: Short attention spans? Not the kids I know.
February: Another in my series of first chapters dissections.
April: The first draft is just the warm up.
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Quick reminder:
Nominations for the Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers will close soon. If you'd like to nominate a writing blog then send an email to writersdigest@fwmedia.com (with the subject line: 101 Websites). Include the blog name, URL and reason for nominating.
It's a bit of an involved process so I guess only bother if it's a site you think really deserves it.
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22 comments:
What? My post "Lushes, Tweekers, and Nymphos Are People Too" didn't make the list? Unbelievable. ;)
@Holly - these are just the posts on this blog, otherwise I'm sure yours would have made it.
I love checking stats. The one thing I admire about your blog is how you can just stay on target. My mind doesn't allow me to do that. My top searches are a post I wrote on cars followed by another on Van Gogh and then a third on Cthulhu. It's so incredibly random. I think I have A.D.D.
Easily one of the best writing blogs going Mood. You're such a great resource to writers of every level, and I don't say thanks enough. I will Tweet this, however! :-)
Hope the Holidays have been good to you so far, and that the new year brings you much happiness and success.
@Michael - strangely the most popular posts on my tumblr are all different to the ones on this site (the content's the same on both).
@EJ - cheers!
I remember most of those posts!
And I can send an email - not that difficult.
Email sent!
Fantastic posts. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a great new year!
Hello, love your blog posts…really good helpful articles :D thanks!
@Alex - Thank you. For the email and for all the visits. My pageviews would be much the poorer (and fewer) without you.
@Christine - Cheers. And the same to you.
@Chazalou - You're very welcome!
You do have a very fine writing blog that provides excellent information. Let me try the email thing.
Lee
Tossing It Out
This is the second or third post of this type I've encountered. Being duly motivated by these coupled with my love of lists and countdowns, I've drafted my own similar post that I'll publish before the end of the year. I really do like seeing which types of articles are showing up on these lists.
@Arlee - thank you.
@Jeff - I found it was mostly 'story openings' here, about 'how to develop characters' over on my tumblr. The content on both sites is the same, but the average age over there is about half what it is here. Not sure if that's the reason though.
You boys and your stats.
Have a wonderful break and look forward to reading more next year!
@Charmaine - Thanks. You too.
Wohoo! I love this top ten list. Glad you put em up coz I missed a few. :)> Thanks for being such an awesome bloggy buddy. Looking forward to more exchanges with you in 2013!
Have a happy new year!
Nutschell
www.thewritingnut.com
@nutschell - Cheers. Here's to a cool 2013.
Hi, Mood...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thanks for ALL the great advice you posted this year!
I hope 2013 is a GREAT year for you... ALL the best!
@Michael - Thank you! Wishing you likewise.
Hi
Happy New Year!
I'm glad to have come across your blog, it's very entertaining!
Going to send that email. I may not always get here, but I love your writing advice. I've heeded it many a time and find this blog inspiring.
To an amazing 2013 for you. :)
@pen - thanks. Hope you'll stick around.
@Melissa - always nice to see you. Hope you have a great 2013 too.