A quick read. Some helpful ideas for blog posts. ( )

I managed to pinch a few topics for my blog. I really needed fresh content & this opened my eyes to the world around me.
There were some great links to other bloggers, or sites. A great resource for new blogs. ( )

found interesting idea #62 Hit the stacks - p.77

I bought this book to get some additional ideas for blogging. I wasn't expecting too much out of this book, but I was actually surprised by some of the suggestions. I read it from cover to cover and I find myself going back to it for ideas. If you need some blogging tips, I would definitely recommend "No One Cares What You Had for Lunch". ( )

I was given this book as a Christmas gift by my sister who is one of my regular blog readers. She knows that sometimes it can be hard to keep readers happy when the ideas aren't flowing as much as I'd like. Since receiving it in December, I've used it four times when I couldn't think of what to post. It has proven to be quite handy.

Other times, I've skimmed through each suggestion to get an idea of what other people blog about. I may not write a post on the topic recommended but it's neat to be exposed to the rest of the blogosphere. For almost every idea, Mason gives examples of how to implement the suggestion. I really like that because not only is it helpful but it reminds me of blog postings. It's nice to see a print-author writing in a style loved by blogwriters. It spoke to me more that way.

I love the layout of this book. Each idea has its own page, making it easy to read through. Whatever font they chose is very easy on the eyes and the layout of each page makes for a pleasurable read. Lots of white space, spaces between paragraphs, and lines to outline separate areas on the page. An added bonus is the high quality cover that reminds me why sometimes I really love just to hold a book instead of reading something online; it's just so smooth to the touch that I can't wait to pick it up again.

I can't wait until a second edition comes out!