All Entries: What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments
A big ol’ waa-hoo (sound of waa-hoo!) and a round of applause (sound of applause) for all you wonderfully talented and incredibly fine-looking folks (my story and I’m stickin’ to it!) who joined us for this month’s group writing project: What I Learned From… Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments.
Yup;Â I admit it may have been a tad more of a challenge than usual; after all, you might have had to exercise a brain cell or two for this one! (Just kiddin’, y’all!) But I truly do appreciate you sharing your stories (and more importantly, your lessons learned) with the rest of us. For this month, we had a total of 16 entries! (sound of crowd cheering enthusiastically)
Hey, don’t forget this month’s WILF is a contest, too! That’s right; I’ll be drawing one lucky winner from all the entries (except, of course, mine) who will receive a copy of Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett’s book, Problogger: Secrets to Blogging Your Way to a Six Figure Income. (Tune in tomorrow for the winner!)
Now, for your edification you’ll find each and every entry listed below (in no particular order, other than it’s how I found ‘em). Do yourself a favor and check ‘em all out. Heck, why not do something really out of the ordinary – why not drop by the authors’ blogs and start a conversation, why don’cha?
You just may be glad you did!
- “Bad” Words and Storytelling, by Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blog Spot
- Following Instructions, by Fred Schlegel at Frog Blog
- What I Learned From a Blooper, by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, an Editors Eye
- Don’t Let Testimonials Dictate Your Marketing Strategy, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc.
- What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 1 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
- What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 2 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
- What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 3 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
- What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 4 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
- What I Learned From Bloopers, Mistakes, and Embarrassing Moments, Day 5 – by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
- Happy Birthday 2009 – Tabetha, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
- Oops – now what have I learned from that? by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
- Oops, by Jean Browman at Stress to Power
- What I Learned From Blowing Up a PC, by Joanna Young at Confident Writing
- I Worked in an Adult Bar – Lessons Learned, by Deb Brown at Deb Works
- The terrible tale of the cinema trip without a handkerchief, by Emma Newman at Post Apocalyptic Publishing
And of course, last, but hopefully not least, here’s mine:
- What to Do When You Mess Up Bad, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Y’all give yourselves a big hand, my friends; once again you’ve outdone yourselves! As always, a big ol’ tip o’ the hat to ya! And don’t forget, y’all – drop by tomorrow when I’ll announce the winner of the last free copy of Problogger! And then plan to join us next month for the next What I Learned From… project.
What’s the topic going to be, you ask? Well, now… that would be tellin’!
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Nice post and i would love to read it again. Robert always comes out with a great idea.
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Robert, Excellent entries this month. Luke’s efforts deserve an A+. As always, thank you for taking the time to put this project together.
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Can’t wait for the next one, Robert!
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Robert,
Wonderful entries as usual. Kudos to Luke for doing videos and for submitting so many entries.
.-= Lillie Ammann´s last blog ..Creating Fictional Characters—Part 5: Developing Background And Traits Using A Character Chart, Bio, Diary, or Interview =-.
@Hakan – Hey, thanks, Bubba; I appreciate the good vibes! Do drop by again, won’t you?
@Brad – I knew if I hinted around enough, SOMEone would do it! Hat tip to Luke for blazin’ the trail!
@Geoffrey – I’m really glad you joined us for this one, Geoffrey!
@Lillie – Thanks for contributing, Lillie. Even if you DID submit an entry unusually early… for you!
Great article Rob!
Excellent entries this month. Luke’s efforts deserve an A+. As always, thank you for taking the time to put this project together.
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@Ashlee – Hey, thanks, and come back, y’hear?
@Jay – I completely agree about the A+ for Luke. What a guy!
WoW, Robert. Based on the above entries, Luke had already dominated nearly half of the entries. I’ve checked out his entries and Man, I was entertained and learned many lessons, after reading the posts…
@Wilson – “Dominated” is right! I always knew Luke was an overacheiver…
That picture almost tricked me but the white is too smooth. It needs to be “chalkier” and then it’s a real winner.
Here’s something I learned once – probably not as good as the links you have. I used to speak with a lot of “umms” and “ahhs” and one day I had a big dressing down by the CEO. I didn’t even realize I did that and no one else had every said anything to me. At first i was mad at the CEO and quit my job, but later I learned he did me a huge favor (though he could’ve been nicer about it). No one else had the courage to tell me to correct my speech but this CEO did and I’ve risen in corporate life because I started working on my speech.
This isn’t so much a what to say as how to say it comment.
@Derek – So… you’re sayin’ it worked, right? Hey, at least you had enough sense to recognize a lesson when you saw it! Good for you, Derek!