Day 20
Attend bloggers events
Sounds scary, huh?
You thought blogging was a great way to stay anonymous, write in yor little cocoon, and never know who actually reads your words?
I was the same initially, until I decided to attend my first event, as I had been nominated for an award…
My event of choice was the Annual Bloggers Bash, which is held in London, UK.
I had heard of the first one, which was a small gathering of bloggers for a lunch, chat and a set of awards. This developed into a full-blown event, which has been going yearly for 4 years, and the fifth one is on the 15th June next year.
Well, I attended the second, and third, and dragged my Hubby Dearest to the fourth, and each occasion has been amazing!
(Obviously coming second in my category the first year, winning Best Overall Blogger the second, and coming runner up the third helped!)
But I have developed some wonderful friendships due to these events. Each one feels like a reunion, rather than a ‘work’ event. Yes, you network, and are able to listen to some inspirational speakers, but for me, the best thing is to actually talk to bloggers who I read on a daily or weekly basis.
I have picked up some fantastic tips too over the years, and I have baked too… but that’s another story!
There are blogging events all across the world, and if you want to create a network, it is a great way to link up with people.
You may even decide to travel overseas to one! I know we have had attendees from the USA, Australia, Lichtenstein, amongst other places over the years, at the Bash… maybe I could convince some of you to attend???
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jan 29, 2019 @ 17:21:53
Any advice for a new blogger ?
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Jan 29, 2019 @ 17:28:50
What can I say… If you read the tips from number 1 you’ll get lots of advice.
Biggest thing is interaction. That’s how you’ll grow. ☺️
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 19:47:10
Yay, sis! I love this Blog Tip a lot! Only half a year to go🇱🇮 🇬🇧
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Dec 21, 2018 @ 08:13:32
Yay! Countdown started!!!
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Dec 21, 2018 @ 20:15:54
Yay, yay, yay!!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 18:36:23
I have often wondered what it would be like to enter a room full of bloggers and Facebook friends – would we actually recognise each other – would some be 2 dimensional cartoons – ‘oh, you really look like that in real life!’
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Dec 21, 2018 @ 08:12:15
It was surreal the first time. I was slightly nervous. Sometimes you expect online personas to be quite imtroverted in real life, but no, there was much conversation and laughter! I had arrranged to meet a core set of three bloggers, my original Blogily, as I call them, first, and we walked in together. It was wonderful to finally meet certain people, meet new bloggers too, and the next few times, it’s like going to a reunion!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:10:29
I wish I could make the trip.
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:19:51
That would be AMAZEBALLS!!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:00:32
Bloggers Bash is a wonderful event. A very good idea from Sacha Black and a hardened community. Great to see it growing.🙏🏼 Michael
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:19:39
Maybe you could come Bro!!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:34:29
I will try to do so, Sis! Never been in the UK before. Could be a good choice to do the first visit ever after the Brexit, and visiting Ireland (Guinness) and Scotland (Glenfiddich) too. lol Michael
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:36:45
I will try to do so, Sis! Never been in the UK before. Could be a good choice to do the first visit ever after the Brexit, and visiting Ireland (Guinness) and Scotland (Glenfiddich) too. lol Michael . I am not a great lover of alcohol, but these two brands are my favorites since study time. 🙂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:50:01
There will be a time!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 17:48:10
Oh yes! 🙂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 13:54:16
I would love too attend, SIGH! They don’t have these sorts of events in Africa. On the bright side we do have lions, zebras and elephants.
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 14:10:42
There is always a silver lining!
Bit maybe one day you can combine a visit to the UK with the Bash!!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 11:43:38
Congratulations on the nomination!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 12:05:11
Thank you!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 11:29:31
That sounds great Ritu…..:) I hope though that the Blogger’s Bash committees will try to create a pool of funds with contributions from fellow bloggers so that many bloggers wanting to come can be sponsored from far off countries. I know it is difficult, but I think it’s got food for thought 🙂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 12:04:29
Who knows! But there would have to be conditions…
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 12:05:07
Yes, that might come out of the deliberations.
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 12:05:51
Or one specific blogger at a time… Couldn’t fund all!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 12:06:41
Yep, a lottery can be drawn….
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 09:09:27
I would love to attend one! Go girl… xx
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 09:10:38
Would be wonderful to meet you Joy!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 08:23:18
It’s in my diary. It was a lovely day this year.
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 08:25:47
Look forward to seeing you again April! The venue is lovely too for this next one 😍
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 08:35:55
As long as I don’t have to try and work out which trains might be going to the nearest Underground station, then find myswlf going past it, I’ll be happy.
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 08:38:01
Just wait… Geoff will have an entertaining post nearer the time telling you exactly how to get there!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 07:43:53
I love the Bloggers Bash! Can’t wait for June next year when I get to catch up face-to-face with my blogging pals again x
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 07:58:13
Well, you know how excited I get!!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 06:57:09
Not this year…it coincides with our workshop in Scotland 😦
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 07:57:56
On no Sue!!!!! 😱
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 09:29:22
I’ve already lodged a complaint 😉
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 09:39:05
😜 maybe we could do a live link up?!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 14:23:01
Doubt we’ll have much of a signal in the Highlands 😉
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:19:16
True… But you’ll never know!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:35:23
We might have to try 😉
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:50:06
🙂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 06:50:32
Nice advice, I will like to attend one in near future 😉
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 07:57:43
That would be so great for you to meet others you’ve been chatting to!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 08:29:43
True 🙂 I have met few bloggers personally 🙂 but not in a group 🙂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 08:32:46
It is pretty awesome to see those folks whose words you have been reading! It’s like I’m blog-fangirling!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 09:42:39
So true 🙂 it would be awesome if I meet you someday 😉
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 09:58:33
🙏🏼😊
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 10:38:30
🙂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 05:55:37
As soon as I get my lottery.
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 07:57:15
Come on lottery Gods!!!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 14:21:08
Yeh hui na baat.
How can lottery gods not listen. to Ritu? 😂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:18:34
Well… They seem to turn a dumb ear to me usually, but if I ask for others maybe it’ll work… Then those friends will remember me 😜
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:38:29
Will certainly pay a visit if the gods listen to you 😂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 15:49:49
🙂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 04:41:18
I would love to time and funds allowing 🙂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 07:56:55
That would be amazing Carol!!!! 😊
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 09:05:38
It would indeed I would love to come 🙂
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 09:09:13
One day 🙏🏼💜
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 04:29:19
Its an idea! Im not sure I’d have funds to go but I’d love to at some point!
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 07:56:38
One day Carol Anne 💜
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 08:03:50
Yeah hope so I’d really like to go some day 😃
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Dec 20, 2018 @ 08:15:32
😊🙏🏼
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