Having never blogged before taking this Citizen Journalism class, I definitely fall into the category of beginner to the blogging experience. So, last week it was with great interest, anticipation, and yes, some apprehension that I read Darren Rowse's article, Ten Tips for writing a blog post. And thank goodness I did. Rowse's writing is concise, clear, and packed full of relevant information proving his third point, that your blog doesn't have to be novel length to be effective and informative. This week's reading, An Introduction to Using Images on Blogs also by Rowse, has been an invaluable, easy to read, helpful, source of information as well for an inexperienced blogger such as myself.
Commitment a Positive Step
Whether you're writing a blog, an article, a play, a book, or a memoir, it is extremely important to think positively and always believe in yourself and you're efforts. Especially when your learning a new concept, such as linking both images and other blogs to enhance your blog space. As daunting as this task was I didn't want to give up.Failure is a necessary part of our learning process, we need to embrace and learn from our mistakes in order to be successful with our web writing endeavors. If at first you don't succeed try,try again is a popular saying many of us have heard before and it makes sense. Dr. Seuss's first book was rejected by 27 publishing houses, before becoming the author of more than 40 best-selling children's books. If we like something we will not only stick with it longer but, we will put forth more energy, effort, and time so it helps if we are writing about topics we enjoy.In doing so, we can actually work through our fears and try new approaches to writing such as blogging.
5 Strategies for Success
- Set a writing timetable for yourself everyday and stick to it.If you know your more alert and on top of things in the afternoon schedule it then. What's important is respecting the time you are giving yourself permission to write.
- Don't even think about procrastinating. I used to be the worst one, putting things off until the last minute. It creates a lot of unnecessary stress and should be avoided.
- Set goals. Be as specific as you can. This will give you an incentive and the right frame of mind, so when the going gets tough the tough get going attitude will prevail.
- Find someone who is knowledgeable about blogging and ask them questions. Read more on the subject about effective blog writing.
- It's OK to make mistakes. Everyone does. What's not productive is giving up when we don't get it right away. Your perseverance will pay off. Stick to it!! I'm glad I did.
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