tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post1311499659843158678..comments2024-03-18T23:28:26.188-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: Blog Changes. Feedback Please!Casey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-54432103273461759832010-02-17T13:55:24.579-05:002010-02-17T13:55:24.579-05:00Tracy and Natalie, is the font better now?
DL Ham...Tracy and Natalie, is the font better now?<br /><br />DL Hammons, I keep thinking about your lovely comment. I'm wondering if I could turn your description into my subtitle somehow.Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-33499389902120050122010-02-17T10:54:20.905-05:002010-02-17T10:54:20.905-05:00Like the new look, but I'm having trouble read...Like the new look, but I'm having trouble reading the font. Anyone else?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514067724256745623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-36185909359961037892010-02-16T18:25:49.475-05:002010-02-16T18:25:49.475-05:00For some reason the new color makes the print seem...For some reason the new color makes the print seem smaller even though I know it's not, so I voted for the old.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-69870809276953612922010-02-16T14:41:20.158-05:002010-02-16T14:41:20.158-05:00Thank you Eric, Heather, Natalie, and Lisa.
I th...Thank you Eric, Heather, Natalie, and Lisa. <br /><br />I think I found a middle ground! But is this background light enough if I go this route?<br /><br />I'm still not happy with the subtitle. Still thinking about that one.Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-63962079493269886842010-02-16T14:38:15.455-05:002010-02-16T14:38:15.455-05:00I'm weighing in late, but I like the changes y...I'm weighing in late, but I like the changes you've made. The new lighter background makes it easier to read yet keeps the "chocolate" look. I also thought the "being" should go, but love your blog name.Lisa Nowakhttp://lisanowak.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-165046065604005412010-02-16T12:45:45.343-05:002010-02-16T12:45:45.343-05:00I like the Literary Rambles name. You've creat...I like the Literary Rambles name. You've created a name for yourself under this name, so I wouldn't change it as some people might have mentioned it to a friend, they later remember it when they see something, & visit your site. I don't have a problem with any of your layout, the subtitle, or the content. I'm so impressed that you're keeping it all up with school & everything else you are doing.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-49173939819941135422010-02-16T12:13:44.615-05:002010-02-16T12:13:44.615-05:00I love your blog in general. I do tend to think &q...I love your blog in general. I do tend to think "Rambling" is overused in writing blogs. It doesn't have a particuarly a good connotation either. However. I do think you have successfully etched out a niche for yourself in it. I know I've googled Literary Rambles more than once when trying to quickly come up with your blog.<br /><br />I also LOVE the idea of organizing them according to agency. I am so glad you are going to do that.<br /><br />I am up in the air about the format. It isn't too hard for me to read, but that is personal, I think. Keep us updated as you do tweak it around. :)Heather Zundelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621649337908358313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-26192555907196051732010-02-16T09:22:38.642-05:002010-02-16T09:22:38.642-05:00I'm late in commenting on this, but I really l...I'm late in commenting on this, but I really like how it looks. The whole theme of the site flows well, I like the dark look (I can read it just fine), and I like how professional it looks. This is a really classy design. Oh, and I like the subtitle as well. Nice job.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823808700523297184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-38155137870755390702010-02-16T01:39:33.941-05:002010-02-16T01:39:33.941-05:00Thanks Kathryn and Pam!
I've decided to keep ...Thanks Kathryn and Pam!<br /><br />I've decided to keep Literary Rambles, change the subtitle again, and add the agency categories.<br /><br />I'm still up in the air about the blog layout. I'm going to play around with the html tomorrow and see if anything can be done just where the text is with what I'm using. If not, I may look into having something custom designed as I haven't been able to find another template that meets my wish list.<br /><br />I appreciate the feedback, everyone, and will keep you posted!Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-85629422631011748982010-02-15T20:35:46.264-05:002010-02-15T20:35:46.264-05:00Since we're voting:
I'd rather a light ba...Since we're voting:<br /><br />I'd rather a light background. I've been pondering this for my own blog...I may change it to light pink. I even have a hard time reading it.<br /><br />I think you need to CUT: "Being a blog" Definitely not necessary. And if you HAVE to have blog in there, get rid of "being". It makes my tongue stumble. (Or my brain scramble.)<br /><br />Literary Rambles has a nice ring. Don't change that, whatever you do! I think you still ramble...tee hee!Pam Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151206882952379974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-57581310270970483092010-02-15T19:13:53.443-05:002010-02-15T19:13:53.443-05:00Count me in as someone who'd prefer you lose t...Count me in as someone who'd prefer you lose the dark background and light type. Hard on the eyes.<br /><br />I agree your subtitle might be reworded to reflect your focus on the children's market.<br /><br />Don't know you find the time to do it all, Casey, but you're doing great!<br />;-)kathrynjankowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16708011523767228663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-72572314322075128872010-02-15T18:33:33.786-05:002010-02-15T18:33:33.786-05:00Thanks Jeanne and Beth!Thanks Jeanne and Beth!Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-60067907425949065202010-02-15T17:56:04.955-05:002010-02-15T17:56:04.955-05:00Your blog is a bit dark. On one hand, it makes it ...Your blog is a bit dark. On one hand, it makes it really pop when you do have color; on the other hand it does distract me a bit when I'm reading posts--as in, my eye sticks to the color (on the picture in the post, or on the sidebar) instead of the actual words in the post.<br /><br />(Not too bad--the layout def works better than most--but since you want thoughts, here they are!)<br /><br />I like the subtitle.<br /><br />As for Lit Rambles--not a huge fan of it. "Rambling" is a bit overdone in writers blog, and it doesn't seem very apropos to what you're doing now, anyway, as you pointed out. On the other hand, you've got a bit of a brand name with it already, so it might make sense to keep it. Basically--it's up to you. It's not a make-or-break detail by any means.<br /><br />What I like about your blog: it's very well organized and presented professionally. These other changes don't matter compared to that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-42128538222713361962010-02-15T17:55:48.814-05:002010-02-15T17:55:48.814-05:00Like "I" said, not a.
(didn't previ...Like "I" said, not a.<br /><br />(didn't preview, can you tell?)Jeannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-72261444087714700442010-02-15T17:54:03.300-05:002010-02-15T17:54:03.300-05:00Nix the dark background, light text, please. The o...Nix the dark background, light text, please. The overall dark is too much; maybe you can use it as an accent, or just on some of the sidebars, or ?<br /><br />Those who have commented about your name being in either the title or subtitle are probably correct. I like your title, agree it doesn't lead me to think aimless, but putting your name in the subtitle will give you a leg up on name recognition when the time comes. (If it hasn't already--like a said, I'm new to your blog.)Jeannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-38305939251993018782010-02-15T17:46:57.629-05:002010-02-15T17:46:57.629-05:00Thank you Thermocline, Stephanie, Sheri, Kristi, P...Thank you Thermocline, Stephanie, Sheri, Kristi, Paul, Robin, Janet, Chandler, Haste, Beth, DL, and Maria!<br /><br />I'm keeping note of all your suggestions and will weigh them out. <br /><br />Keep 'em coming!Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-73240660634660503272010-02-15T17:36:15.677-05:002010-02-15T17:36:15.677-05:00Count me as one vote against the light type on a d...Count me as one vote against the light type on a dark background.<br /><br />It's pretty, but too hard to read on a regular basis. My web site uses white text on black, but copy is limited and I use a little bit larger text. <br /><br />My blog is strictly black text on a white background. Color I keep only in the background where it won't interfere.<br /><br />I read your posts on my g-reader which mercifully only puts black text on white.<br /><br />Hope that helps.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-74791260377496917212010-02-15T17:19:30.945-05:002010-02-15T17:19:30.945-05:00I like the layout...like the subtitle! I would no...I like the layout...like the subtitle! I would not change the blog title itself because I don't feel the name conveys aimless rambling, but rather an easy-going wandering across the literary landscape.DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-3403722369497037392010-02-15T17:18:18.212-05:002010-02-15T17:18:18.212-05:00I love "Literary Rambles"! I think it&#...I love "Literary Rambles"! I think it's quirky and interesting, and that makes it easy to remember. I agree with Paul's comments, that alphabetizing agents by last name might be slightly more convenient. I've never had any problem with the colors or font of your blog.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-44965052731645016102010-02-15T17:05:40.830-05:002010-02-15T17:05:40.830-05:00Casey,
Seems to me your blog spends loads of time ...Casey,<br />Seems to me your blog spends loads of time keeping writers up on new and interesting goings on in the PB, MG, YA genres... If I were to change the name, I'd pick -- IN THE LOOP with Casey McCormick, because that's what you do... keep us all in the loop. And you do a great job!<br /><br />Or you could call it... RANCHING WORDS IN NEW YORK CITY!<br /><br />Or... LITERARY POTHOLES<br /><br />Or... TRASH TALKIN' PATICIPLES<br /><br />(I like the background... black lace becomes a Lady)!<br /><br />Haste yee back ;-)Haste yee back ;-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00345715370509449971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-9224983699710621482010-02-15T16:23:28.079-05:002010-02-15T16:23:28.079-05:00Love your blog! I'd definitely keep Literary R...Love your blog! I'd definitely keep Literary Rambles, but I'm not loving the "Being..." in the subtitle to be honest. <br /><br />Everything else is awesome. Very easy to navigate.Chandler Craighttp://www.chandlermariecraig.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-33094000371577361002010-02-15T16:21:38.282-05:002010-02-15T16:21:38.282-05:00I wouldn't change the name . . . it's you....I wouldn't change the name . . . it's you.<br /><br />I confess, I do have a little trouble reading it would the dark background, white text . . . even the comments are easier to read.<br /><br />But again, it's your blog. Do what feels good. :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-38740787335862359152010-02-15T16:20:12.492-05:002010-02-15T16:20:12.492-05:00I love the name,and think it's great branding,...I love the name,and think it's great branding,and the background color. It's never bothered me : ) and also agree with Storyqueen about the subtitle. <br /><br />Thank you Casey!<br /><br />Your blog is my favorite since I discovered it!!Robin Dodd Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337916600407498866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-78304842924547476952010-02-15T15:13:56.206-05:002010-02-15T15:13:56.206-05:00I've been spending a ton of time on here latel...I've been spending a ton of time on here lately doing agent research and I like everything about the layout. The colors don't bother me at all. And keep the name. I usually google it to get here. <br /><br />One small suggestion: As you add more agents to the sidebar, you might want to alphabetize by last name.Paul Michael Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318098111985714443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-13095585640077206492010-02-15T15:13:22.670-05:002010-02-15T15:13:22.670-05:00I think your title is clever, but that's just ...I think your title is clever, but that's just me. :0) Perhaps you could just change it to Literary Spotlights....seeing as you do so many agent spotlights and other interviews. ??<br /><br />The background is a bit difficult for my eyes, but I'm usually the exception to the rule. I don't like plain black and white either, so what do you do?? :)Kristi Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527544253341529009noreply@blogger.com