Way back, in November 2014, I participated in the NaBloPoMo blogging Challenge. It was my first time and I remember feeling quite intimidated by the whole exercise. Intimidated, yet, excited! But, after completing the challenge, I steered clear of such month-long blogging challenges for the simple reason that coming up with a new topic to write about every day felt demanding.
However, since creating Metanoia, I have experienced a renewed vigor about all things blogging! So much so, that last year, when I read about the April A to Z Blogging Challenge, I made up my mind to participate, no matter what. I know, it’s going to be thrilling, yet, nerve-racking, but I am so looking forward to enjoying this adventure!
Having turned a new leaf where blogging is concerned, I decided to dedicate this challenge to my blog and my blogging journey. So, the kind of posts you can expect from me this month will be:
-on what Metanoia is all about,
-on the varied categories on my blog and my posts on the same,
-the blogging lessons I learnt ever since I began blogging,
-the knowledge I have obtained from my blogger friends,
-tips for my readers on topics I blog about, and some more.
I have put my art to good use and prepared the A to Z letters in Zentangle. So, won’t be using too many outsourced images!
Most of the posts will carry helpful tips, the kind I could have used as a newbie blogger. Four years ago, when I embarked on my blogging journey, I was not familiar with either the subject, or the technology.
I am not an authority on either even today, for we are continuously learning, and evolving. But, there are things – simple things, really – that we could make use of, but ones we know not where to look for, or whom to ask!
So, here’s looking forward to a month-long roller-coaster ride, and hoping to seeing many more of you joining me and having loads of fun along the way!
Do give me your opinions, and share with me your thoughts about my posts. I so need your encouragement to complete this challenge! And, as I always say, it’s your words that motivate me to do my very best!
Love,
SHILPA…
View all my posts for the A to Z Challenge here:
G for Guidelines for Newbie Bloggers
I for Instagram, to boost your posts.
J for Just because I like to write
K for Keep an eye out for every trifle
O for Open letter to my blogger friends
P for Patience and Perseverance
R for Relationship with blog readers
U for Ultimate blogs to follow
V for How to look for a variety of ideas for your posts.
Z for Zentangle — Meditation through art.
Yay!!! Shilpz welcome to the tribe of #atozeers!! You know what has me most excited- your zentangle inspired lettering- I cant wait to see what you will be putting up here! What a brilliant idea to do so and I sure it will be most unique point about your pots in the challenge.
I wish you all the best and look forward to visiting your blog in the challenge.
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Thank you, Shalz! I am a bit nervous, as at times, I just don’t know what to write, and if what I do write will interest the readers. But, I am determined to complete this challenge for myself!
Best wishes to both of us!
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wow zentangle all the month with letters, its going to be lovely. I am an amateur in zentangle and for sure your posts will be motivating & inspiring. Great theme pick.
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Thank you, Pragun!
My A to Z letters will be in Zentangle, Pragun, and my posts will be all about my blog and blogging. I just hope I am able to cross the finishing line successfully! 🙂
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yay Shilpa! So glad to have found out that you are taking this challenge too. And a wonderful theme it is. You are one of the regular bloggers who posts varied stuff and keeps her readers glued. Look forward to your posts
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Wow! That is so encouraging, Akshata! As I type the posts each day, I feel the self-doubt creeping into my mind – will I be able to do it? Will my readers find it interesting?
But, your words gave me comfort and the required encouragement, that I am doing okay and should keep doing my best!
Wish you the best for the challenge, Aks! Wishing myself the best, too! 😛
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All the very best to you Shilpa! Looking forward to your posts. And yes, the A to Z Challenge is definitely exciting and enjoyable!
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Thank you,Vidya!
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Waiting to read your posts and Zentangle arts. All the very best.
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Thank you, Vasantha!
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All the best Shilpa for A to Z! Look forward to enriching 26 snippets!
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Thank you, Ana! Wish you the best too! 🙂
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Oh I can’t wait to see your creativity flow. I always find it hard to come with ideas, and so admire how different each of your drawings. Good luck for the challenge.
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Thank you, Raj! I am pretty nervous, frankly! Seeing all the themes of other bloggers, I wonder if I chose the right one!
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Good luck with the challenge! It’s a good theme and I’ll cheer you from the sidelines 🙂
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Is it really, Sanch? I do have my doubts, sometimes.
Thank you so much! ❤
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Sounds like a fascinating theme, Shilpa. I look forward to reading your posts.
Enjoy the challenge!
https://riseandsoar.com/a2z-theme-reveal_improveyourlife/
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Thank you, Shirley!
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Blogging tips always welcome! Looking forward to your posts Shilpa!
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Thank you, Archana! Are you participating?
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Excited about the zentangle letters..all the best
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Thank you, Balaka!
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This is going to be spectacular, dear Shilpa. And I can’t just wait to read your posts and the Zentangle letters 🙂 Let’s have fun this April!!!
AtoZ at Kohl Eyed Me
AtoZ at Something’s Cooking
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Good luck for the challenge! I can’t wait to read more of your posts 🙂
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Aww, thank you, Lacey! 🙂
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Knowing your creative sparks, I look forward to this series. 🙂
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Thank you, Roshan! I hope I don’t let you down! 🙂
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Oh-ho! All set already!!
Good luck!!
May you execute the posts as you wish to!!
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Thank you, Dhanashree! I really need all the good wishes I can get! ❤
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I love the art of the tangle! Looking forward to following your journey from A to Z! I’m participating too as the Playful Poet🤗
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Oh, that’s wonderful! Will surely follow your posts for A to Z!
Wish you the very best!
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I’m also blogging about blogging! On one of my sites that is, I’m doing the challenge on my personal blog as well, which really has no theme.
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Oh, is it? Wish you the very best for the challenge! 🙂
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Ah you are going to rock this arent you? Its going to be a wonderful month all thru April. and am looking forard to your posts
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Aww..thank you, Ramya! I need it so much! ❤
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Blogging… this is something that is close to our hearts. Your posts would make for a very interesting read. Looking forward to read your thoughts, views and tips about blogging, this April, Shilpa. Cheers 🙂
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Beautiful thoughts. Looking forward to reading your posts this April.
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Thank you Sonia!
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Someone like me who has been struggling to understand how bloggin works for last two years, your posts are going to be really helpful
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Thank you! I hope you do!
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Wish you the very best for the challenge 🙂 It’s always fun to read about blogging. A break from other series and am sure will be helpful for many.
Here’s my theme
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Thank you, Shweta! I hope my experiences in blogging help others in some way.
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what an honest post. loved your style!
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Thank you!
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Hey Shilpa. I like your Theme.. covers so much about blogging, literally A2Z. Look forward to your posts. 🙂 I think I better make a spreadsheet of the blogs M looking forward to read. 🙂
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Thank you Rashi! I do hope my posts help people in some way. 😊
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Wonderful to know your theme. Looking forward to your posts and wonderful art work too! As a first timer ill be sharing nature’s lessons as my theme.
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Thank you Sudha!
Wish you the very best!
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WOW! you know Zentangle? Great…waiting to see your work. Metanoia is a very interesting theme. will keep visiting your blog 🙂
I have revealed my theme also. Hope you will like it.
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Thank you, Sayeri! WIll visit your blog soon ! Wish you the best for A to Z!
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Looking forward to seeing your posts!
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Thank you! Wish you the best too!
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Great theme for the challenge! would be helpful to many budding bloggers. The best part is your zentangled letters!! I’m a HUGE fan of zentangle and I wanted to something on this lines as well for the challenge. But I wasn’t sure if I could cope up with both writing and doodling. Well, may be next year 🙂 Looking forward for your posts with art and blogging lessons! Good luck!!
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They are going to be basic tips, actually, which would have been helpful t me had I received it back when I began blogging. And, so I chose this theme. I do hope bloggers find them helpful!
Thank you so much, and wish you the best, too!
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