The Day the Blogger Died
So bye, bye, Miss American Pie, drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry....
I’m feeling pensive, and the contemplative nature of that song seems to fit.
I took this photo, of the crescent moon high above the treetops, as the sun was just rising, casting a rosy glow across the skyscape, on January 24, the day my original blog died. It sat in the camera until Valentine’s day, when I snapped a few pictures of Daughter’s first rose from a boy. I unloaded it to the computer along with the flower photos, but was still in mourning/denial, and couldn’t bear to look at it until now.
I am reconciled to the death of the original blog, Digital Doorway now that another moon has passed, and decided it was time to renew myself as well.
I apologize for not posting much, or visiting my regulars readers of late, as I have been in the throes of writing, editing and forcing myself to learn new technologies so I may join the hallowed ranks of "published authors". It is frustrating, time consuming and humbling.
I hear the clarion call of, "Come to the dark side". No, I’m not turning evil LOL I am debating book covers. Which do you like better...dark background with light text, or light background with dark text?
I’ve faced so many style questions I am going batty. I had no headers, only page numbers at first, then spent hours learning how to insert a header in Word. My "header" needs an aspirin LOL
Do you, as a reader, prefer a chapter title that is centered or left justified? Do you think the chapter title should start halfway down the page, followed by a small amount of spaces (say two lines) then the text begins? Or chapter title higher (like a quarter of the way down the page), greater amount of space before text begins at say, center of page? Or chapter title top, lots of space, then text begins halfway down the page? I’ve tried all three and am damn near blind form staring at them in comparison - LOL
Do you wish I'd just tell jokes and knock it off with all this boring, self-indulgent nonsense?
I apologize (yet again - I am a serial apologist I fear LOL) for the lack of humor in this post. All this techno-nonsense has wrung all the funny out of me.
I hope all of you are doing well, and I send love and good wishes your way!
Comments
For a book, think about us old folks, and use dark text on a light background. That just plain makes it easier to look at.
As far as publishing decisions,
I prefer a light background with dark letters, but it's a personal decision that you should make according to your preferences. You have to please yourself, not your fellow bloggers.
OK, I'll stop preaching now ;-)
You'll do just fine.
I like book covers either way, chapter headings center aligned and 1/4 way down.
But what you like is what matters.
Enjoy your blog just as it is and sympathize deeply with the loss of your original work. I am subscribing to my own and archiving all the posts in gmail in case the same thing happens to me.
Now you have that song in my head!!!
Nowadays small print = in the trash it went.
Well, hell, you asked! (If you do something different, that will be because my advice was wrong. Rats.)
Thanks for the chocolates. Arrived uncrushed and juicy. You rock.
I also like chapter headings center aligned, 1/4 of the way down and a small story-related graphic above the header. (I'm thinking Elizabeth Berg's "The Art of Mending?" I could be wrong though).
Good luck! Formatting is a serious pain in the rear.
:)
Leigh
www.thespinningpen.blogspot.com
I miss the Digital Doorway. Have you thought more on moving your blog again?
Larger type for me. I'm intimidated by fine print.
About the book? I dunno. Those are things I never considered having to make decisions about. Just add that to the list of reasons why I should never write a book. The first, of course, being, that I am not a writer....
i've always wanted to take pen and paper and write something but never really had the time or the guts. kudos to you for doing it! :)
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Cube - Yes, I was pretty angry when it happened. Thanks for commiserating - LOL Nope, I’m not a serial killer LOL
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Three Collie - Subscribing to your own blog as a backup is brilliant! What an excellent idea!
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TN Chick - Sorry for getting the song stuck in your head - LOL (That happens to me all the time)
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Hale - I agree, tiny print is WAY too hard to read!
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Hoss - Thanks for the suggestions. So glad you got your chocolates from winning the Valentine Joke Contest! Enjoy!
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Booklover - I have somewhat of an idea, if you read the very first post here (About this blog).
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Karen - I appreciate the tips! Yes, this technical stuff is harder than the twriting - LOL
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Leigh - those sound like awesome bonuses! LOL
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Chickadee - I am still considering getting a domain of my own, but I wanted to get this darned book thing finished before jumping into a new project.
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Stringman - Larger type seems to be the most popular!
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Buffi - they are things I never thought about before either - LOL (And I think you’re a mighty fine blog writer!)
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Aaron - Why you choose to be disparaging on your first comment here is beyond me. Not feeling well? Blessing to you for recovery.
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Ribbiticus - I’m fortunate that the old blog is still there, at least it didn’t just vanish - LOL
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Thank you ALL (even Aaron, poor thing) for stopping by. I deeply appreciate you taking the time to read and leave a comment. The overwhelming opinion seems to be for large print, and a cover with a light background and dark print. You are most generous to share your thoughts with me.
May peace and joy be with you all.
Thanks for commenting on my site this morning, it's always nice to meet a new friend.