Thursday Book Link

I've posted about this blog before but it's worth checking out again: Just One More Book. Hope you enjoy the cyber journey. :)

Kidlitosphere Blogging Conference - Portland, OR - Part 8

The Kidlit Blogging Conference began with Bridging Books and Blogs. It was a panel discussion filled with some heavy hitters: Mark Blevis, Alice Pope, Dia Calhoun, Lori Ann Grover and Betsy Bird of Fuse #8.

Here is a photo of the panel.

Together they explained how kidlitosphere blogging is an open community for everyone and anyone out there. And, they said, that even though “Sphere” may seem like an exclusive term, it isn’t.

What does “osphere” mean?

They explained some people don’t know. But the word is meant to feel open and inclusive.

Tips from the panel for new bloggers:

1) Find your niche and write in that niche.
2) Learn things about technology: Photobucket, and Youtube because photos and videos can make your blog a richer reading experience.
3) Blogging requires a long term investment, so be prepared.
4) Blog consistently.

Mark Blevis of Just One More Book said, “A house starts with one brick. . . Get in the conversation.”

He also said, blogging and audiocasting can:

1) Help you get and feel connected.
2) Help you form lasting friendships.
3) Help you gain personal strengths such as better writing and speaking skills.

One of the comments I really enjoyed was from Readergirlz. Their purpose is to help girls reach out. Through Readergirlz, young women gain love, faithfulness and truthfulness.

How much better could it get?

Kidlitosphere: Mark Blevis of Just One More Book

Mark was a great speaker, full of energy and entertaining but that doesn't even begin to describe all the information he was sharing with all us newbie and senior writers.

You'll have to listen for yourself to hear a bit of what he had to share. One of his main points, though, that I really enjoyed hearing was that growing a community takes patience and, maybe, a little sunlight.