Having trouble with the blogging bandwagon
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I fully realize that posting this here is like walking into the Vatican and saying, "I'm not so sure about this God guy..." But here I am, looking for enlightenment.
I should also say that I do blog, but mostly as a means to distribute my columns once they have run in the newspaper and so that out-of-town family and friends can keep up with our life.
But to me it all seems so fleeting-- like a post today gets buried tomorrow and they are never more than words on a screen with a backlight. For all of the work that we mommy bloggers put in to it, I don't feel any real sense of reward for my time.
Not only that, but it all seems so overwhelming. Like there's SO much out there, where do you even start? (Besides twittermoms, that is...)
And call me old fashioned, but I miss the feeling of real paper in hands. Of words printed with real ink. No flashing advertisements to screw up my peripheral vision.
So help me out here, mommy bloggers. The bandwagon seems like so much fun!
I should also say that I do blog, but mostly as a means to distribute my columns once they have run in the newspaper and so that out-of-town family and friends can keep up with our life.
But to me it all seems so fleeting-- like a post today gets buried tomorrow and they are never more than words on a screen with a backlight. For all of the work that we mommy bloggers put in to it, I don't feel any real sense of reward for my time.
Not only that, but it all seems so overwhelming. Like there's SO much out there, where do you even start? (Besides twittermoms, that is...)
And call me old fashioned, but I miss the feeling of real paper in hands. Of words printed with real ink. No flashing advertisements to screw up my peripheral vision.
So help me out here, mommy bloggers. The bandwagon seems like so much fun!
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Permalink Reply by adiaha on -
It ain't for everybody, but I really have been enjoying the journey. I blog about whatever suits my fancy that day and if nothing suits me I don't blog. Yet and still I am building a steady following and have seen my daily numbers nearly triple. Old posts don't just sit there, sometimes they receive more traffic than newer ones. A good article stands the test of time. And yes we all enjoy good paper reading (don't tell that to Amazon re: Kindle) and so I keep lots of books and magazines around the house. I LOVE BOOKs.
Please join us in the blogoshpere. There is plenty of room for one more voice!
Happy blogging!
Peace.
adiaha
http://adiaha.com
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Permalink Reply by Donna Scott on -
I totally understand what your saying. I love paper too. I sometimes write out my post on paper before I post them online. No worries hun, just jump in and have fun. Write what you want to. You will be surprised at the number of people who will read what you have to say.
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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Garlock on
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I've been writing in a blog for over 5 years now and trust me, at time's I've questioned my overall purpose. What keeps me going is the interaction I receive from so many other people I would never, ever, have met in person. I've received comfort when I didn't even realize I needed any, encouragement when I didn't ask for it, input when I was struggling with something and in turn, I've been able to give the same to others on their blogs.
Like you, I need to feel paper, and one thing I do is print off all my entries after they have been up for awhile. I have huge volumes of my writing, printed off along with the comments I received, that someday I'll pass onto my daughters. So I've discovered some real sentimental value as well.
It is a fun bandwagon, and with some commitment you'll discover unknown treasures.
Rebecca
www.provocationofmind.com
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Permalink Reply by Ivette Plohoros on -
I've had some of those thoughts. Especially the part about there being sooo much already out there and where to start. I'm very new to this, and I'll do it as long as I think it's interesting and fun. Before I started my blog, I decided what I want to get out of it. I made a short list and then I decided to start off going with the one thing I want most from it. So for right now, my blog is a way for me to exercise my writing muscles. I know it's not like I've had loads of people reading (yet) but every time I get another follower, it is a thrill. Because I'm doing this for the sake of enjoying writing, it's really affirming when people say they want to read more from me. I won't do the "follow my blog/I'll follow your blog" thing - I think that'ts pointless (though there are probably some situations where this idea works). So I guess my answer is, only do it if you feel good about it. Oh, and of course, please visit my blog: http://flavoredmom.blogspot.com
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