Hello Rainy Readers,
So, a looong time ago, The amazing Mademoiselle O’Lantern nominated me for the Blogger Recognition Award! Her blog is absolutely adorable, so you should definitely check her out. She posts about makeup, fashion, and lifestyle mostly, and she does her makeup fantastically!
Here are the Rules:
Thank the Blogger who nominated you, and leave a link to their blog.
Write a Post to show your award.
Give a brief story about how your blog started.
Give two pieces of advice to new bloggers.
Select 15 other bloggers to nominate for the award, and comment on their blog telling them (make sure to leave a link).
How my Blog Started:
In the beginning of 2017, I knew that I wanted to share my writing to the world. I was about to be too old for a magazine that I had gotten my short stories published in a few times, and I wanted to make a name for myself. I didn’t quite know how to start a blog, but I had heard some good things about WordPress, and the idea of having a blog really excited me at the time. I quickly got to work designing my site, and finally, writing my first post.
Since that time, I have learned so much from the blogging world, and I am so glad that I joined. Wow, this actually sounds like an advertisement. This is not sponsored, I promise haha.
My Advice to new Bloggers:
My blog is still semi fresh, so forgive me if this advice is not the best, but here goes.
- Write for yourself. Don’t write a post just because you think that your readers might like it, write a post because it touches you in some way, and you enjoy writing it. If you are loving what you write, then your readers will probably love it too (hopefully (: ).
- Write posts in advance. I must admit, I still haven’t mastered this one, but if you write your posts in advance, rather than right on the day that you’re supposed to publish them, then it will make your life SO MUCH easier.
Now, for the Nominees:
I’m going to leave this at fourteen, because nominating is exhausting! Each and every one of these nominees have a wonderful, unique blog, and they all completely deserve this award.
Mademoiselle O’lantern, Thank You so much for nominating me! It’s such an honor :).
I hope that everyone enjoyed!
XOXO, Rainy Day Writings :).
Rainy Day Writings 
Thanks so much for the nomination! I totally agree with your tip about writing for yourself – so important!
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You’re welcome! Thank you so much :)). Xx, Stell 💗
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I agree on the advice section! I need to give you a second best-advice-giver award 😂😂
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Hahaha why thank you 😂. Xx, Stell :).
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Thank you so much stell!❤ you are so sweetest i luv ya!
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You’re welcome! and thanks mimi :)). Xx, Stell :).
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HOLY crap I’m…… silent for once. How do I express my gratitude and awe??? Ok so firstly go raibh míle Maith agat! 💘💘(That means THANKS a million in Irish ) secondly omg you had your short stories published in a magazine??? You are so talented omg I read a few of your works but this is an amazing feat! Why don’t u publish your stories on wattpad I’d read them for sure ❤️
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ahahaha you deserve this so much! It was a children’s magazine, so it really wasn’t THAT impressive haha :). Maybe I’ll look into watt pad… Thank You so much! Xx, Stell :).
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Uh no it is you should be super proud 😂😂 and yes please look into wattpad it really is a great platform for aspiring writers such as yourself ☺️
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Also I don’t want to be a downer but I can’t keep u in the dark u misspelt relatable so the link doesn’t exist 😂😂
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oh haha for some reason I thought that was how you spelled it on your blog :)). Sorry about that. Xx, Stell :).
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Oh no it’s fine no need to apologise 😂
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Thank you for the nomination. I must say I agree with your advice, write for yourself, because that is where our heart lies not on subjects that others write we should too.
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You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it, thanks so much :). Xx, Stell :))).
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Aww thanks for the nomination, Stella! I loved reading this, and you gave great blogging advice (: xx
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You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed :), thanks so much! Xx, Stell.
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Thank you so much for nominating me Stella 😘
I’ll get right to it.
The tip about writing posts down, I’ve found it to be very important. On rainy days when I don’t want to write, I could just check my drafts and publish something. But then, I’ve not really mastered it. Most if the writes in the drafts haven’t been constructed well, but having something down at least, I’ve found, helps.
Thanks again Stell 😀
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You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoy and agree with the tips! Xx, Stell :).
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Congrats! I agree with your advice, many blogs with high followings do their posts for their readers, then lose sight of why they are blogging (if they aren’t passionate about what they post) It’s all about pouring yourself into your writing and blog, then people with come to read it.
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Thank you! You’re completely right. Even though I don’t have THAT high of following, many days I find myself forgetting to write what I love; blogging should not be a chore! Thanks for these thoughtful comments :). Xx, Stell :).
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