Saturday, March 10, 2018

Why Linkups Are a Good Idea (Vlog Challenge #8)

I left myself only a few days to spare, but I finally filmed my video for the eighth Very Awesome Vlog Challenge that Ivy Rose hosts. I'm so glad these are back!


Before I link to my video, let's talk about link-ups.

Ivy's video challenge is link-up, which means she has something embedded in her blog so that people who decide to participate in an event (in this case, record a video answering preset questions) can add their link simply by clicking.

I've yet to create my own link-up anything, but they're a fantastic idea! Beyond just encouraging someone to leave a comment on a blog post or interact on social media, the person behind the idea of the link-up has created a specific interactive project that requires the person to actually engage in order to participate.

Of course, you can't force someone to participate. But link-ups are a great way to highlight other people, get to know one another better, and try new things. All without having to leave home or spend money! Plus, you're not committed to coming back, even though most link-ups have recurring editions.

You should definitely try out Ivy Rose's link-up because vlogs are also really really fun. (And she asks great questions.)



(and yes, I was supposed to say "bye" at the end, but I hit stop too soon :P)
What are some fun link-ups you've seen or have participated in? I'd like to do one twice a year maybe, but I have yet to find the perfect idea. Maybe I should do the next signature challenge as a linkup? I'd love to hear your suggestions!!

Also!! Speaking of involved, fun things, all the way through the end of March you can submit questions to a whole group of authors (including me) in this blog post. We'll answer them in April! :)

8 comments:

  1. I have ten younger siblings, so totally get the bed/ bedroom writing thing ;D I looove peanut butter... but mostly agree on all the other desert things. Pie over cake. Always will eat chocolate or cheese cake ;D And not really a cookie fan either ;p It was very fun hearing your voice and seeing you speak :D

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    1. Well, I'm glad I'm not alone on that point xD It's pi day, so I totally made the lemon pie I got distracted by in the video haha xD Thanks!! These videos are so fun :)

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  2. You always do so awesome in your videos!!! And that shirt--Ahhhh!!!! So adorable!

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    1. Ha, thanks xD THANK YOU I LOVE IT. Plus I feel like it's a conversation starter which is super cool xP

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  3. Hello! I have a question. I have a friend who used Create Space. I noticed that her book was also available sold by other people. So does that mean people can just steal your work, and sell it themselves if you use Create Space?
    Thank you!

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    1. Hi, Laura! :D Hmm ... I've not noticed that issue with my own work. If you mean that it's also available on other websites like Barnes & Noble and IndieBound, then have no fear. That's just Amazon being nice and sharing. But if you mean other physical people are selling it without her permission ... that might be something you could have your friend contact CreateSpace's customer service about. To publish on CreateSpace, you upload your writing file and your cover file as a PDF. Both are confidential and neither should be able to be copied or edited. But pirating can and does happen even when it shouldn't. I hope that's helpful and that she gets it all straightened out!!

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  4. Hehehe I like the thought you put into picking sweets. I don't eat cake, but cheesecake is awesome. I'm not really a huge fan of chocolate??? but I do like food-dye and artificial-flavored candy, which is probably really bad haha.

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