Comments on: On Being Businesslike

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:53:13 +0000

Thank you Patrice!

You have opened my eyes to alot through this post and yes, just let us blog and be great at it!

Your points were spot on we’re so grateful you’re spreading the knowledge you’ve gained as an O.G. blogger!

Again thank you…

By: KhamilianMUA

KhamilianMUA — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:20:57 +0000

Comment #17! Sandra speaks nothing but THE TRUTH. It’s the same sentiment that I have for the makeup artistry industry.

My Skill has taken Time.
Time is money.
Money is Power.
The Power to keep doing what I love and pay the bills.

By: Hali B

Hali B — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:01:25 +0000

I am new to blogging and this was an incredible resource. Thanks You Bella.

By: Mignonette

Mignonette — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:52:38 +0000

As a photographer your 1st point really resonated with me. Why do people think freelance means you’ll work for free?

By: Anita Grant

Anita Grant — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:13:42 +0000

SPOT ON!!!
Well put, dear heart!

By: Miss Journey

Miss Journey — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:40:33 +0000

As a new blogger, I certainly learned a thing or two from this. Thank you for this candid post.

By: Dad

Dad — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:00:18 +0000

I definitely feel you. Feelings that you are being exploited, used or being taken for granted can really hurt. It is really a form of disrespect and lack of appreciation for one’s talent, skill, expertise and indeed their time and effort. What you are doing is breaking new ground and standing up for bloggers everywhere. We continue to be very proud of you. You are an excellent writer. Be firm, stand tall and continue working hard. Professional bloggers will soon reap their just rewards.

By: DWJ

DWJ — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:50:56 +0000

I do think that blogs/bloggers need to be taken seriously and realize we’re not trying to replace magazines. It’s like comparing apples to oranges. I have a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in digital publishing (which is how my blog was born 2 years ago). I know right from wrong and I started my blog as a creative outlet for myself but would one day love to do this full time like you do. I think a lot of times it’s the the 1 bad blog or blogger that is trying to get something for free that seems to ruin the reputations of everyone else. Blogs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:19:11 +0000

Excellent points made with grace, eloquence and Afrobella style. THANK YOU for being a trailblazer in the blogsphere, and know that you are a SHERO in my book!
GF

By: Left Brain

Left Brain — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:11:42 +0000

Great points!