Having posted my first blog yesterday, I feel experienced enough to speak about the activity of blogging. It appears that blogging is the act of chatting with yourself in a way that is interesting to others. I talk to myself all the time, but I am not sure that patter is interesting, any more than I am sure that my blogs are interesting. So what does make a blog interesting?
Reflecting on the activity of blogging, I realize it is an art form. There are many articles, both scholarly, and otherwise that speak about blogging. I think the best advice that I could find was a mixture of many different perspectives on blogging that included:
- tell your story
- write for yourself
- find a style you are comfortable with
So, this is my story about blogging. Eventually, I will get more comfortable with putting myself out there. After all, I am published in print, so this cannot be that much different. Right?
Karen I think blogging allows us to almost have an online journal, and for this particular LRNT 502 class it has a specific focus. You have much knowledge to share and opinions that are valid - you can doooo it!
ReplyDeleteI also talk to myself - but the only people interested seem to be a little scared! haha!
ReplyDeleteBLOGGING always is something I find challenging - it seems so... self-centered in some way.
However, as we develop thoughts, I think it is a great way to enter into dialog with people that aren't near us in space or time - so that benefit outweighs the awkwardness.
Looking forward to seeing your posts! ... and talking back to you!