As Literary Lab eloquently puts it: "you're just another person with a blog, and we all have blogs and it's nothing special. What is special is writing a good book." Which then begs the question: why do we blog? I blog because it keeps my otherwise unstructured life on a schedule and gives me focus. I blog because I love being part of a community of writers and readers. I blog because it gives me a low-pressure venue for my writing.
Who cares if we blog? Clearly, we're here because we do care, because the blogosphere gives us something of value, whether it be simply a procrastination tool during a dull workday or something more. So now I turn this question to the blog authors out there: why do you blog and why do you read blogs?
3 comments:
I blog because I like writing about what I'm up to and what I'm thinking about. I don't expect it to get me published. When you write a novel or a short story, you're usually telling some one else's story, not your own. With my blog, I can show more of myself and my own personality. :o)
For community, instant feedback (which is non-exsistent in the writing world), and honestly, to get my name out there.
Ghenet: I like that idea of telling your own story--which is definitely different from writing fiction.
Caroline: Yes, the instant feedback is definitely a plus (and definitely not to be had in most writing situations).
I also meant to add--aside from community with other writers, I like to read blogs for news and info on publishing (esp. blogs by people in the industry)
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