Ask the Bloggers: 5 Non-Bookish Sites for Book Bloggers

I’m flying solo today – not because there’s a shortage of excellent bloggers to share their tips but thought I could share a few of my favorite non-bookish sites that help me tremendously with my book blog.  I’m hoping you’ll share a few of your favorites in the comments as well!

If you’re not on Amy Lynn Andrews Useletter email list run don’t walk right over there to sign up.  I’ll wait for you here.  She’s my go-to site for all things technical as Amy has a way of breaking down tasks and explaining that does not make me feel completely computer illiterate.  Her Useletter is emailed out once a week and I keep every one she’s sent me in a folder.  Info like the legalities of using affiliate links; using action colors on your blog; and how to speed up your site loading times ~ Like I said excellent tools and tips!

Are you a podcast listener?  It’s only been in the last few months that I’ve become a fanatical podcast listener {may have something to do with no available audible credits!} but in my quest to find some great podcasts I came across Kat Lee’s HowTheyBlog.com.  She has such a great conversational show with bloggers in the know about self-doubt and growing your blog; changing the world with your blog; consistency; blogging and community; blogging as a business while being a mom/wife/daughter/sister/friend. . .Each week I anxiously await her podcast and always listen while I’m walking my dog {that way he gets in a good 20 minute walk as do I!}  Kat comes across as truly sincere with her desire to help others on their blogging path.  And I always finish listening feeling energized about working on my blog rather than dejected that my blog is not _____. {fill in the blank – I’ve said it all I believe!}  My favorite podcast that Kat has done {and I’ve listened to every single one} is How to Blog Like an Olympian – extremely motivational and helpful!

For those of us on a budget with blogging Marianne’s Design Your Own Lovely Blog is an absolute must resource.  Her most recent series has been sharing free image resources from around the web.  And not just a few sites – it’s like a giant list of where to go for images you can use without the photo police beating down your door!  She’s also has a series all about color and the psychology of using the rainbow of colors.  For inspiration, easy HTML, tips for beautifying your blog on a budget then definitely add Marianne’s blog to your repertoire of resources!

How about you Lovely Reader?  

Who are some of your favorite non-bookish sites to visit either for inspiration,

camaraderie, tips and tools, or motivation while on this book blogging journey?