This is me!
Having begun my adventure as a Goodreads author, I was exploring the site to see how I could interact with others on here.
When I wandered across the link Start a Blog I shuddered.
I'd never really thought about writing a blog before, mainly because it takes me weeks to write anything I'm happy with, and the prospect of having to post on a regular basis just terrifies me.
After speaking with a fellow writer and friend however he convinced me of the benefits of writing one.
Of being able to just clear your mind and write how you feel without overthinking everything. Of the wonders of creativity that will arise just by the act of writing.
So feeling inspired I set about writing my blog.
And then the panic set it!
How do you write a blog?
Are there rules and guidelines?
Do you have to post daily or weekly?
Do I only write about writing or can it be about anything?
Do I have to be formal or am I expected to be funny because truthfully that's never going to happen.
So I sat down and googled "How to write a blog" and this is what I discovered.
1. Limit your words to a few sentences - give the reader a enough to sink there teeth into.
2. Keep it simple - be detailed in your writing.
3. Post about what you love and inspires you - look around at what people are interested in.
4. Post every day - post when you can and build up to more.
5. Be impulsive when you write - plan your posts up to three months in advance.
You see what I mean. Much like writing, I don't think anyone can agree on how you should create your blog.
Personally I think it needs to come from within yourself.
Don't try to be like other people.
Don't try to be funny or witty.
Just be yourself.
So on reflection - This is me!
I might be doing it all wrong.
I might be doing it so wrong that no-one has even reached this part.
There might be no-one out there even reading it at all.
But that's okay because it feels good just to be writing.
I may not post every day. I may not even post every week but I'm here to stay.
I hope you do stick with me and find out where this adventure is taking us because honestly at the moment I have no idea.
Steph x
When I wandered across the link Start a Blog I shuddered.
I'd never really thought about writing a blog before, mainly because it takes me weeks to write anything I'm happy with, and the prospect of having to post on a regular basis just terrifies me.
After speaking with a fellow writer and friend however he convinced me of the benefits of writing one.
Of being able to just clear your mind and write how you feel without overthinking everything. Of the wonders of creativity that will arise just by the act of writing.
So feeling inspired I set about writing my blog.
And then the panic set it!
How do you write a blog?
Are there rules and guidelines?
Do you have to post daily or weekly?
Do I only write about writing or can it be about anything?
Do I have to be formal or am I expected to be funny because truthfully that's never going to happen.
So I sat down and googled "How to write a blog" and this is what I discovered.
1. Limit your words to a few sentences - give the reader a enough to sink there teeth into.
2. Keep it simple - be detailed in your writing.
3. Post about what you love and inspires you - look around at what people are interested in.
4. Post every day - post when you can and build up to more.
5. Be impulsive when you write - plan your posts up to three months in advance.
You see what I mean. Much like writing, I don't think anyone can agree on how you should create your blog.
Personally I think it needs to come from within yourself.
Don't try to be like other people.
Don't try to be funny or witty.
Just be yourself.
So on reflection - This is me!
I might be doing it all wrong.
I might be doing it so wrong that no-one has even reached this part.
There might be no-one out there even reading it at all.
But that's okay because it feels good just to be writing.
I may not post every day. I may not even post every week but I'm here to stay.
I hope you do stick with me and find out where this adventure is taking us because honestly at the moment I have no idea.
Steph x
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