Comments on: Sex, Social Media and New Zealand — (Part 1)

By: Debbi Murzyn

Debbi Murzyn — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:53:54 +0000

This is an incredible new experience (experiment?) in travel and I know you will make it interesting for all us to follow along on your adventure. I can’t wait to read about the Great Matchmaking Ball…and all the sports and sightseeing excursions you’ll be attending. New Zealand is sounding pretty darn good to me right now! Watch out for cupid’s arrow.

By: meg kiuchi

meg kiuchi — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:47:11 +0000

A.T. wants to amend “notice” to ‘novice”. OOOps!

By: meg kiuchi

meg kiuchi — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:46:05 +0000

I am a novice re this social media thing so I looked up definitions. One said, “community information-sharing technologies,” and the other was “marketing communications that reach people as individuals”. It seems to be a “right now, interactive, take charge” way of communication, which allows feedback as to the person’s sense of popularity.

It seems Ms. Hennig is very capable of doing this, as well as providing a sense of individuality, information, humor, and insight.

Carry on!!

A.T.

By: Anca

Anca — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:18:32 +0000

Everyone has to write in the course of their daily life, anymore. But there’s a huge difference between people who write things that are interesting to read, versus merely informative.

Have a great time on your trip, it seems like a wonderful adventure.

By: Brigit

Brigit — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:03:42 +0000

Hi Wanda — Thanks for posting this on Facebook. I’ve been to New Zealand. It’s awesome. Also, I’m impressed that you’ve been making these transitions from mags and things to online and blogging. Good on you! You have the background to draw from.

By: Steffi

Steffi — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:41:35 +0000

Great idea! It would be of tremendous use to so many people. I will look forward to following your blog.

By: GONONDO

GONONDO — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:45:13 +0000

Congratulations on your transition. A good writer will adapt to whatever print medium they choose.

The secret of enticing anyone to read what you write, is first to capture their attention, second to make it interesting, third, rather make it shorter than too long and finally to finish with the reader wanting more…..

Wishing you great success in your travels and exploration of the new dimension.

GONONDO
“Gonondo is the Zulu ( Indigenous African tribe found in the eastern seaboard of South Africa ) name given to the Inyanga ( medicine person) in a Zulu villiage. This person is deemed to have magical powers to see, understand and remedy all ailments using natural potions and psychology. Feared and revered by friend and foe alike for their uncanny powers of observation.”

By: Don James

Don James — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:10:28 +0000

I think having a strong journalism and communications background, and taking that to blogging and social media, can only be hugely beneficial. I see so many non-writers calling themselves writers these days and putting things up online. Nothing wrong with it, in theory, but in practice, a person who has paid their dues on newspapers and who knows a story angle — well, to me that gives a lot more cred.

Well done on making the transition from print to online. I know it’s challenging (for all of us). I believe you when you say a lot of things are transferable. Share more.
- Don