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Modly: format of blogflogs
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pithI'll be working on a FAQ overhaul soon (so watch for a post about it), but lately, the formatting of blogflogs has been all over the map. I know I removed my sample from the FAQ, so I'm partially to blame, but with everyone using different styles, it can be difficult to follow. And just so no one's feathers get ruffled—this is not aimed towards any specific member, okay? Like I said, I've noticed several formats, so it's not just a matter of one person.
Until I get the FAQ updated, please format blogflogs like the sample below. Thanks =) If something's unclear or you have questions, let me know.
Entry: (the title of the blog entry)
Link: (link to the DIRECT BLOG ENTRY*)
Spoilers: (if relevant)
* = If you subscribe to the RSS feed on LJ, the link to the direct entry will be near the top of the post as it appears on your f-list. If you read the blog from her page, there is a direct link at the bottom, with the "time stamp"; right-click on the time stamp and select "copy link location" or whatever variant you have.
All longer posts or those containing spoilers need LJ-cuts. (Instructions on LJ-cuts are linked in the FAQ, so there's no excuse for not knowing. If you've tried and it's not working, let me know.)
In your flog, please put Laurell's (or Jon's or Darla's) words in boldface and your own in plain. Don't use coloured text or fancy fonts or intricate formatting. Simple is best. So, as a sample:
Entry: Busy, busy day
Link: http://blog.laurellkhamilton.org/2008/05/busy-busy-day.html
[imaginary LJ-cut]
One friend, who doesn’t really understand me, yet, told me, "If it doesn’t make you happy, do something else." No, my measure for happy at work is when it stops making me nervous, it’s time to do something else. Because the day I stop worrying about how a book will do, and how you guys will receive it, is the day it doesn’t matter to me. When it doesn’t matter, then it’s time to move on. But, my anxiety is right on schedule, so I guess we’re safe. I’ll keep writing, you keep reading, and the cycle of publishing will continue.
Snarkedy snark snark.
Until I get the FAQ updated, please format blogflogs like the sample below. Thanks =) If something's unclear or you have questions, let me know.
Entry: (the title of the blog entry)
Link: (link to the DIRECT BLOG ENTRY*)
Spoilers: (if relevant)
* = If you subscribe to the RSS feed on LJ, the link to the direct entry will be near the top of the post as it appears on your f-list. If you read the blog from her page, there is a direct link at the bottom, with the "time stamp"; right-click on the time stamp and select "copy link location" or whatever variant you have.
All longer posts or those containing spoilers need LJ-cuts. (Instructions on LJ-cuts are linked in the FAQ, so there's no excuse for not knowing. If you've tried and it's not working, let me know.)
In your flog, please put Laurell's (or Jon's or Darla's) words in boldface and your own in plain. Don't use coloured text or fancy fonts or intricate formatting. Simple is best. So, as a sample:
Entry: Busy, busy day
Link: http://blog.laurellkhamilton.org/2008/05/busy-busy-day.html
[imaginary LJ-cut]
One friend, who doesn’t really understand me, yet, told me, "If it doesn’t make you happy, do something else." No, my measure for happy at work is when it stops making me nervous, it’s time to do something else. Because the day I stop worrying about how a book will do, and how you guys will receive it, is the day it doesn’t matter to me. When it doesn’t matter, then it’s time to move on. But, my anxiety is right on schedule, so I guess we’re safe. I’ll keep writing, you keep reading, and the cycle of publishing will continue.
Snarkedy snark snark.
