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To blog or not to blog: Editor's Notes #404 November 15, 2023 |
| Hello, —Seth Godin In this issue: 1. To blog or not to blog 2. Tickled my funny bone 3. Interesting Web site 4. Writing prompt 1. To blog or not to blog Although blogging is not new to the Internet, many don’t know just what a blog can do for an artist like a writer and therefore don’t know if blogging makes sense in a particular situation. A blog (Web+log) can be defined as a public digital journal. Its topics can be personal, professional, or a mixture of the two, depending on your goals and how you think the blog could be related to your other writing. Yes, your other writing because although a blog can include multi-media (photos, videos, voice recordings, etc.), it is primarily a piece of writing. On the plus side, a blog allows others to assess your writing ability and your stamina. If you keep a regular posting schedule, those considering publishing your primary writing will look more favourably at your project because you have a track record of following through. A blog positions you as someone with interest, and possibly with expertise, in an area. This can improve your chances of having other writing on the same topic accepted for publication. A blog allows you to connect with potential or actual readers of your other work. Feedback from readers can suggest additional publication projects. You can focus on facts, opinion, advice, or how-tos on any topic you choose. Successful blogs are updated regularly and appeal to readers because of the topic, the style of writing, or the relatability of the blogger, anything unique that makes the writing stand out. You will want to put only your best work where anyone in the world can find it. This means that blogging takes time. Many blogs allow or even encourage comments to raise the level of engagement. Doing so adds more time to maintaining the blog, so if you set up a blog, give some up-front thought to the pros and cons of allowing comments. Blogging is not for every writer. Is it for you? If you want to share your ideas, showcase your expertise, or raise your online presence, you may be a candidate for blogging. If you don’t want to maintain a blog, you may still consider blogging—for others. Some blogs pay for guest articles. Even those that do not offer pay will usually allow you to include a link to one of your online contacts (email, social media, or Web site). If this appeals to you, you can start by reading the Interesting Web site below. =========== 2. Tickled my funny bone The blog on bears got shut down, even though it had all the koalifications. =========== 3. Interesting Web site Here is a link to a how-to on writing blog posts. https://www.wix.com/blog/how-to-write-a-blog-post-with-examples =========== 4. Writing prompt Three choices this time. #1.If you read a blog that allows it, write a thoughtful comment in response to one of its articles and post it. If comments are not allowed, with a little sleuthing, you can still find a way to contact the author to share your well-expressed thoughts. #2. Use the information in Interesting Web site above to write one blog article that might tie in with a current project. #3. If you already have a blog, share your best advice to other writers that I can post here in the next issue. Be sure to include a link to your blog so I can help you spread your words. =========== Join Writer's Helper Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WritersHelperEditor Follow me on Twitter @AudreytheEditor Link on LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/audreyowen (Email me first so I know how you know me.) =========== If you know a writer who would appreciate receiving Editor's Notes, forward this issue. If someone has passed this on to you, you can get your own free subscription by signing up at https://www.writershelper.com/newsletter.html |
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