tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218353015398884058.post5361952083602259655..comments2024-02-17T02:20:37.527-06:00Comments on Anne's Spot: Authentic bloggingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10353479928793096415noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218353015398884058.post-49441396615636920692022-10-01T03:09:03.775-05:002022-10-01T03:09:03.775-05:00Very thoughtful bloogVery thoughtful bloogStove Repair Kansashttps://www.oven-repairs.com/us/stove-repair-kansas/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218353015398884058.post-89597766524716756202008-01-22T21:01:00.000-06:002008-01-22T21:01:00.000-06:00Anne, I can't wait to see what you discover ... An...Anne, <BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see what you discover ... <BR/><BR/>And, the insights on storytelling are so much appreciated.<BR/><BR/>My favorite is Andy Goodman. Do you know his work. Why bad presentations happen to good causes is his book. His web site is chocked full of great tips on storytelling<BR/><BR/>http://agoomanonline.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218353015398884058.post-74770076319532725002008-01-22T12:43:00.000-06:002008-01-22T12:43:00.000-06:00Thanks Mack for providing the tips to authentic bl...Thanks Mack for providing the tips to authentic blogging. I agree that real world examples are best. My problem is sometimes they become too narrow so a discussion with broad context is sometimes needed. For sure though, real examples provide the hook and the identification with the problem/solution.<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>AnneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353479928793096415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218353015398884058.post-44177849369217620502008-01-22T12:32:00.000-06:002008-01-22T12:32:00.000-06:00To me you can go one of two ways:1 - Here's how to...To me you can go one of two ways:<BR/><BR/>1 - Here's how to do it.<BR/><BR/>2 - Here's how Company ABC did it.<BR/><BR/>IMO real-world examples are almost always better.Mack Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02723628321171539590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218353015398884058.post-86443601890812041312008-01-22T11:00:00.000-06:002008-01-22T11:00:00.000-06:00Beth, Those are very good questions. For my blog, ...Beth, <BR/><BR/>Those are very good questions. For my blog, incorporating stories into blog posts would work best. The expectations might be the occasional leadership demonstration posts. Typical Extension educators might dedicate a post for a story. The next post is a follow up to how the story relates to a changed practice and one might go about changing their practice or resources to do so (think how to eat healthier as a changed practice, or how to produce crops more environmentally friendly).<BR/><BR/>In your blog, I could see how a story could be one post and follow up with a post on specifics of giving.<BR/><BR/>As you say, the cause is the important aspect of fundraising. I think stories are what pulls at the heart, then causes a pull to the purse. Eventually, some overall impact data should be shared. But to get the attention I think stories are a good starting point.<BR/><BR/>A good story is one that can be identified with the intended audience. Think of me as your intended audience. The stories of students receiving education got my attention. Their success and their appreciation for the opportunities pulled me in.<BR/>The stories of your adoption of your children and showing Cambodian orphans pulled me in too. Those stories gripped me in areas I personally find important-- children, education, and opportunities. <BR/><BR/>I have made only a small donation to the Shared Foundation. But, what your blog in general has made me think about: I want to find a cause I can really believe in, not only donate to, but invest time and effort in. I am looking and observing and I think I will know that cause when I see it. It will be a cause that means something to me personally. Until then, I will periodically spread my tidbits of donations to various charities. <BR/>Thanks for the questions and I have learned much from your interaction with others. <BR/><BR/>AnneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353479928793096415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218353015398884058.post-9142036582310472242008-01-21T22:39:00.000-06:002008-01-21T22:39:00.000-06:00How do you plan to do that? Devote a post to a st...How do you plan to do that? Devote a post to a story? Incorporate storying telling techniques into your posts? What do you think makes an effective story on a blog?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com