Comments on: Do Bloggers Make Good Authors? http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/ Connecting human media and social business Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:04:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ivan Walsh http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/#comment-13142 Ivan Walsh Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:31:07 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=8252#comment-13142 Hi Folks, <br><br>Chris Brogan is developing a 360 degree social media strategy. <br><br>He’s very good and, for me, raises the bar. <br><br>< the goal is to cross over to those who do not read the posts online<br><br>Agreed. He’s one of the few bloggers whose articles I print out and re-read.<br><br>If I can get my hands on any book of his, I’d buy it. Unfortunately, you can’t get in here in Beijing. Have to wait a little bit longer…<br><br>Regards, <br><br>Ivan,<br><br>Beijing, China <br><br><a href="http://www.ivanwalsh.com" rel="nofollow">www.ivanwalsh.com</a> Hi Folks,

Chris Brogan is developing a 360 degree social media strategy.

He’s very good and, for me, raises the bar.

< the goal is to cross over to those who do not read the posts online

Agreed. He’s one of the few bloggers whose articles I print out and re-read.

If I can get my hands on any book of his, I’d buy it. Unfortunately, you can’t get in here in Beijing. Have to wait a little bit longer…

Regards,

Ivan,

Beijing, China

http://www.ivanwalsh.com

]]> By: We're screwed, but at least we can do something about it | Creativity_Unbound http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/#comment-9588 We're screwed, but at least we can do something about it | Creativity_Unbound Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:23:00 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=8252#comment-9588 [...] some have claimed Trust Agents is little more than recycled blog content, numerous members of Brogan’s loyal community have hailed the book as the light that [...] [...] some have claimed Trust Agents is little more than recycled blog content, numerous members of Brogan’s loyal community have hailed the book as the light that [...]

]]> By: ivanwalsh http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/#comment-9492 ivanwalsh Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:07:57 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=8252#comment-9492 A rather patronizing attitude to have<br><br><John Maxwell is about 60 so I applaud him for even knowing how to spell twitter<br><br>which doesn't reflect very well on you. A rather patronizing attitude to have

<John Maxwell is about 60 so I applaud him for even knowing how to spell twitter

which doesn't reflect very well on you.

]]> By: manamica http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/#comment-9319 manamica Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:19:53 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=8252#comment-9319 I first read Trust Agents (via @csmbookclub) and then read Chris' blog, so I may not be the right person to speak, but I liked the blog better because of the conversation. But if challenged to comment on the "newness" of the message, I'd say that following Chris' writing is very similar to let's say following Suze Orman. She has been broadcasting the same set of financial wisdom messages since 1997. She had 6 consecutive NYT Best Sellers' List books despite the fairly repetitive messages. She stays relevant and engaging regardless of channel or point in time.<br><br>So I have to agree with @edwardboches that it's Chris and Julien's ability to "mobilize" that's attractive here, regardless of whether it's a new or old message via book or blog. The book is just part of their larger conversation IMO. I first read Trust Agents (via @csmbookclub) and then read Chris' blog, so I may not be the right person to speak, but I liked the blog better because of the conversation. But if challenged to comment on the “newness” of the message, I'd say that following Chris' writing is very similar to let's say following Suze Orman. She has been broadcasting the same set of financial wisdom messages since 1997. She had 6 consecutive NYT Best Sellers' List books despite the fairly repetitive messages. She stays relevant and engaging regardless of channel or point in time.

So I have to agree with @edwardboches that it's Chris and Julien's ability to “mobilize” that's attractive here, regardless of whether it's a new or old message via book or blog. The book is just part of their larger conversation IMO.

]]> By: Danny Brown http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/#comment-9317 Danny Brown Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:55:47 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=8252#comment-9317 I can't help but think of the cat when you mention Garfield, Edward. ;-)<br><br>That's one of Chris's strengths, the community loyalty and support. And the great thing about <i>Trust Agents</i> is that it shows how to foster that support and loyalty. Has Chris's readers already learned about that? Quite possibly. Is there more to learn from the book? More than likely (I know there were a couple moments in it that related to a new mindset for me). <br><br>It'll be interesting to see what the follow-up will be like. When we chatted on BlogTalk Radio, Chris mentioned that the next one will aim to get people running their own business using (and building on) the early promise of <i>Trust Agents</i> - should be a worthwhile read.<br><br>Thanks for sharing some great views, and nice collection of authors name-checked there. I can't help but think of the cat when you mention Garfield, Edward. ;-)

That's one of Chris's strengths, the community loyalty and support. And the great thing about Trust Agents is that it shows how to foster that support and loyalty. Has Chris's readers already learned about that? Quite possibly. Is there more to learn from the book? More than likely (I know there were a couple moments in it that related to a new mindset for me).

It'll be interesting to see what the follow-up will be like. When we chatted on BlogTalk Radio, Chris mentioned that the next one will aim to get people running their own business using (and building on) the early promise of Trust Agents – should be a worthwhile read.

Thanks for sharing some great views, and nice collection of authors name-checked there.

]]> By: edwardboches http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/#comment-9316 edwardboches Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:35:30 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=8252#comment-9316 Danny:<br>Good question and few would dare to ask. I read Trust Agents. There is some truly useful information in it, and just like Chris, it's authentic, honest and from the heart. Is he a good writer? He's no Malcolm Gladwell. But then, who is. Much of it was rehashed, but what's wrong with that? For some people, especially those new to the space, this is still fresh, or in its very best cases, nuggets of wisdom. It's easy to pass on to people you want to educate if they aren't blog readers. So it has value to some. There are many better book on similar subjects out there: Friedman, Shirky, even Garfield. All three of them are real writers, not simply bloggers. Then again, they're not Chris Brogan. Of course the real story here is the value of community in marketing your book or product. This book is doing as well as it's doing not just because of the content, but because of Chris's knowledge and expertise at building and mobilizing his community. Kudos for that, too. Danny:
Good question and few would dare to ask. I read Trust Agents. There is some truly useful information in it, and just like Chris, it's authentic, honest and from the heart. Is he a good writer? He's no Malcolm Gladwell. But then, who is. Much of it was rehashed, but what's wrong with that? For some people, especially those new to the space, this is still fresh, or in its very best cases, nuggets of wisdom. It's easy to pass on to people you want to educate if they aren't blog readers. So it has value to some. There are many better book on similar subjects out there: Friedman, Shirky, even Garfield. All three of them are real writers, not simply bloggers. Then again, they're not Chris Brogan. Of course the real story here is the value of community in marketing your book or product. This book is doing as well as it's doing not just because of the content, but because of Chris's knowledge and expertise at building and mobilizing his community. Kudos for that, too.

]]> By: elizabethsosnow http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/#comment-11653 elizabethsosnow Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:26:04 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=8252#comment-11653 Do Bloggers Make Good Authors? via @dannybrown http://chilp.it/?3e7296<p class="ubervu_reaction_link">via <a href="http://www.ubervu.com/conversations/dannybrown.me%2F2009%2F09%2F15%2Fdo-bloggers-make-good-authors%2F">uberVU</a></p> Do Bloggers Make Good Authors? via @dannybrown http://chilp.it/?3e7296

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]]> By: Jamie Favreau http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/#comment-9301 Jamie Favreau Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:22:21 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=8252#comment-9301 David Meerman Scott is another author who had a blog long before the book. I know the way the book is put together it is easy to use and to look things up. I haven't read World Wide Rave yet but I do enjoy the way he put this together.<br><br>I haven't been reading blogs nearly long enough to notice the difference. I think the conversation style is great. I am getting Trust Agents in the mail and I am a huge supporter of Chris Brogan. I will find out if it is just like his blog.<br><br>Books are great for reference and even if you do subscribe to the blog. Having a book at your finger tips is a great resource. David Meerman Scott is another author who had a blog long before the book. I know the way the book is put together it is easy to use and to look things up. I haven't read World Wide Rave yet but I do enjoy the way he put this together.

I haven't been reading blogs nearly long enough to notice the difference. I think the conversation style is great. I am getting Trust Agents in the mail and I am a huge supporter of Chris Brogan. I will find out if it is just like his blog.

Books are great for reference and even if you do subscribe to the blog. Having a book at your finger tips is a great resource.

]]> By: rachelakay http://dannybrown.me/2009/09/15/do-bloggers-make-good-authors/#comment-9285 rachelakay Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:12:52 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=8252#comment-9285 Danny,<br><br>I think this is a great question. I'm a quarter through Trust Agents and just received Brian Solis' latest book in the mail. Considering I don't get the time to read even half of the content they post of their blogs, I'm confident I'll come away with some great information I wouldn't proactively think to search their archives for. My fingers are crossed, and I'll let you know!<br><br>Rachel Kay Danny,

I think this is a great question. I'm a quarter through Trust Agents and just received Brian Solis' latest book in the mail. Considering I don't get the time to read even half of the content they post of their blogs, I'm confident I'll come away with some great information I wouldn't proactively think to search their archives for. My fingers are crossed, and I'll let you know!

Rachel Kay

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