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Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Feb 26, 2007 |
Until now, I never really applied what I know about blogs versus articles. As a writer for Suite, I do both -- but I haven't been "doing" blogs properly. Someone asked what the difference between blogs and article is on the main Mind and Soul page, and it was explained correctly: blogs are more personal thoughts about life and stuff, while articles give information about given topics.
The thing is, who wants to read a stranger's personal reflections about life and whatever? That's the main reason I have trouble writing blogs. I don't read other people's blogs, and I have a hard time understanding why others would want to read mine. Unless of course I'm famous or fascinating (which I'm sad to say I'm not, really).
Another problem I have with blogs is that I write in my own personal journal every morning and that gets all my personal reflections out of the way. When I write on my laptop, I want to write inspirational and informative stuff, not my other blathering thoughts that aren't really going to help anyone.
But, I'll give personal blogs a go and see if they inspire people to post to my discussions or read my articles or email me their thoughts! (By the way, I just wrote a cool article about female serial killers, and yesterday one about yoga and health).
Starting now.
What do YOU think of blogs? Do you read them, write them, or dismiss them?