Lori Tiron-Pandit had an interesting post on her daily writing blog about a writer's logo. Some of the questions she asks are:
Do you think a writer needs a logo?
Does it make us more easily marketable, just like any other brand?
Or maybe not?
I want to answer these questions from my perspective and experience since I have been blogging. I have experimented with a few logos on my blog and have tried to come up with a logo that identifies my writing and who I am. I still have not found the one that will make me say "aha", this is it! I love the current image I am using on my blog but I think I will eventually pay for one that I can use, not only on this site, but on business cards, printed materials, gifts and that I own all the rights to.
What would you have to represent you?
I like to use images that represent what my blog is about, which is mostly about writing. Some images that come to mind are a writing notebook, journal or writing pad, a pen, a coffee mug (I usually write and read with a cup of coffee by my side), a laptop (I am finding that I like to write on the computer more these days than with pen and paper), and eyeglasses (I am blind as a bat without them). I think a memorable quote would be great to have too (I have to come up with one). I have even played around with drawing just symbols that represent pen/paper and even my initials (I do not draw very well, so I have not been too successful with this).
Do you think a writer needs a logo?
Yes, I do. A logo in my opinion connects the reader to the writer. It is a brand you create for yourself with the purpose of making it easily recognizable and identifiable to you and your style of writing.
Does it make us more easily marketable, just like any other brand?
Or maybe not?
I think it does make us more easily marketable, just like a brand. Some brands just have a symbol or word that we associate with the product. Ideally, I would like to have this sort of recognition as a writer and in my opinion, having a logo definitely helps with that. The trick is to have a logo that stands out, so that is is easily remembered. I know there is logo software out there and logo companies that can help you make a logo. I think it is worth taking a look at these if you are really serious about having a logo for your blog and/or website.
What are your thoughts about having a logo?
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It can be argued that a writer only needs to be identified by her/his name and face. But you know where I found it most useful to use a logo? Online. I realized that I do not want my face and my full name everywhere on the Internet, connected to all the comments I make everywhere and who knows what else. I mean, when I do a search for my name, I want only some selective things to come up. Everywhere else, I just use my first name and my little blue flower and I am happy with that.
I can't think of any writers I remember by their logos -- if they have one. However, an online logo isn't a bad idea. Even better, is a logo on a business card.
I think having a logo is a great idea. Like you, I have not found one that makes me shout "this is me!" Plus my website is about random life experiences, which is kind of hard to illustrate graphically.
anything we can do
to cause recognition
is a good thing!
i created one for Pensive Pony Media...
but not one for myself.
maybe for my next book.
thanks for making us think!
Chuck~
I like the idea of a logo! I wish I could think of one :)
I think logo could be a good thing. I like Lori's comment too, it's thought provoking. :)
Great blog, Ana. I think having a logo does help establish a recognizable image for the writer. I developed on early on in my writing career and everyone seems to remember it. I'm the Wizard of Words. Visit my blog at:
http://doreenisthewizardofwords.blogspot.com/
@wizardofwords
Thank you for visiting. I like the name of your blog, it is very memorable.
Thanks, Ana. Actually, I meant to give you the URL for my website (not my blog) as it has the logo on it. Presently being revamped, but you'll get the idea:
http://www.wizardofwords.net
And thanks for becoming a member of my "tribe!" Glad to have you onboard and look forward to your comments.
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