Blogging has become an important part of many quilters’ lives, as well as numerous other people.  It keeps them in touch with others, lets them express themselves and their creativity, helps them promote a business, and makes them happy.

(Just take a look at the article, Blogging, How it can Expand Our Creative & Personal Growth, in the Jan./Feb. issue of Cloth Paper Scissors.) 

The question, “Why do you blog?” has become the determining factor in the final (8th)week of the challenge at the b5 Business Channel.  The blogs have been narrowed down to four.  Home Biz Notes, where I co-blog with Yvonne Russell, is one of the finalists.

If you’ve been following the challenge (and if you haven’t!)  stop over at Home Biz Notes and read the final entry, “Why Do I Blog?”   Also, a portion of the final determination rests with the readers and your comments.  If you leave a comment, that will be a vote for our entry. 

Perhaps, while you’re there,  you’d like to let us know there why you blog.

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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Quilters – Blogging Question at Business Channel Challenge

Celine at Pimp Your Work has some good tips about writing e-mails in her post, 7 Ways to Make Your E-mails Unprofessional.  She writes sort of “tongue in cheek,” but has some very valid points to make.  I hope you aren’t practicing any of these!

Take time to use the proper English (or other language) you’ve hopefully learned in school and let readers know you care about accuracy, professionalism, and neatness. 

I’ve even seen writers express the idea that they don’t need to proof their e-mails.  “After all, that’s not serious writing,” they comment about casual ones.  This might be true and is okay about those to close friends and family.

However, just about any other writing on the Internet might be seen by others.  You never know who could be in that online group, chat group, or reading your blog.  For a quilter/writer..maybe the editor who had expressed interest in your book.  For a quilter who sells items…perhaps a customer who now wonders if you’re careless with your work.

Take time to think about your e-mail and who may see it.

(Oops!  Have I made any errors in this post?)

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Do Your Quilting E-mails Reflect Professionalism or Sloppiness?

When I read Jennifer’s post, 32 Little Green Babies,  at Tree Hugging Family,  a new b5media blog, I thought I simply must share it.  Then I shared, in the comments section, about my family rescuing baby ducklings.  (That might make a duckling inspired wall hanging!)

                                    ENJOY!

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Something Fun for Quilters

As Laura says, “Today’s interview is with Mary Emma Allen, who began as a dressmaker [and quiltmaker] and eventually transitioned to the writing and blogging business.”

This was an enjoyable experience, and I feel honored that Laura selected me to begin her series.

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Quilter Mary Emma Interviewed on Work From Home Momma

Laura Spencer, of  Writing Thoughts, recently awarded one of my other b5media blogs, Home Biz Notes, and me the Rockin’ Girl Blogger Award!  For gals only, it’s fun to be included.  It’s also a neat way to recognize some of the other bloggers who leave comments, give me inspiration, and help make this blogging world a blast.

Since some of the gals who encourage me have already been nominated so I couldn’t include them.  As this award makes its way around the blogosphere, I can’t name everyone.  If anyone I mention doesn’t want to pursue this, that’s okay.  If I’ve missed someone who would like to participate, let me know.

Dorothy at Boomer Chick

Kelly at Taxgirl

Noreen at Hankering for Yarn

Chloe at Tangled Thread

Hsien at Eye on DNA

Beth at Meandering Threads

Darlene at Interview Chatter

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Quilt Blogger Mary Emma Receives Rockin’ Girl Blogger Award