
This week Dr Tanya has asked our impressions about this quote;
TODAY’S QUOTE:
“The first step in blogging is not writing them but reading them.“~Jeff Jarvis
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I made an account on WordPress to read Tanya’s blog because I couldn’t comment on her posts unless I was signed in. But I never visited any other blogs before I suddenly started to write my first blog post, almost 4 years ago.
So although this advice is good, I never followed this course. What I did was find bloggers whose posts I found interesting and started following them. Gradually I build up my blogging portfolio. I think the first bloggers I followed were Fandango, Rory, Paula, Marilyn, Tressa, Suzi, and a few more who have left WP now. What I learned about blogging was from reading the blogs I followed and experimenting with different genres. I found that poetry worked the best for me when I wanted to say something succinctly. My blogging friends gave me the courage to try my hand at writing short stories too.
In summary, I think we all take different paths to learning about blogging and not one way is the right one. Do what suits you the best.
Written for Blogging Insights- NF # 52, hosted by Tanya
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Agreed. I began my first blog “cold” because other writers had them. I simply continued my Usenet snark there, but I eventually changed my approach and began to get more “real,” along with sharing poetry and flash fiction. That style works best for me now and I no longer enjoy fanning flames 🙂
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I enjoy reading your poems and stories a lot. Though you’re writing less stories than before. I think I’ve changed my style a lot since I’ve started blogging too.
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Thanks. I find it’s hard to come up with a good flash. Like yesterday, the one I posted was just a snippet of conversation, not a real story. Poetry works better…
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I’m more comfortable with free verse/ prose poetry too. No plot to think off and no loophole to avoid.
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I say I started ‘net’ life with joining a free book exchange site. Then I got into blogging for myself – about ten years ago. Mostly I learned through my own errors what I liked to do. I have clearly stated that I follow few, but try to reply to all. At times others question if what they are doing is ‘right’ and I always relpy – ‘Do what is best for you.’
At one point I had several blogs going… I find it much easier to manage one these days 🙂
Different is just that different… neither good or bad. We need to do what works best for us 😀
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Very true Jules. We should be comfortable with what we choose and not look to others for validation
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Lovely though to have met many new friends from near and far!! 💕
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It’s the most wonderful thing about blogging.
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😉 💖
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I started blogging because I love to write. I didn’t read any other bloggers. After I saw some interesting comments on my blog, I’d follow back. The past two years I have enjoyed reading many bloggers such as you. The blogging experience is so much richer now.
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Thanks a lot EA! I agree that it’s the interaction that makes blogging so much fun.
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Aww this is great. So many bloggers have come and gone.
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Yes, I miss many who just stopped writing without any explanation.
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I know!!!!! I always wonder if they are okay and just had enough of blogging in WordPress.
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I hope that’s true too.
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yes, that’s really weird to me – especially people who are very active in the WP community…
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Yes, it is disturbing. I hope they are doing well
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There was a time when I had two blogs that I wrote at least three times a week. I stopped one of them because it was a lot of work to write. I still post at Patrica’s Place but I don’t have a set schedule I just write when the spirit moves me.
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Yes, I agree that maintaining more than one blog must be too much. I do miss your prompt of in 5 lines. It was my favorite
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I enjoy your posts Sadje, I find them inspiring. As I mentioned before, you were the first bloggerw to comment on on of my earliest posts.
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Likewise Suzette! I’m both inspired and motivated by your posts. I appreciate your support 😍💖
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Thank you dear friend ❤️
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You’re most welcome
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I don’t remember how I found your blog, probably from a challenge or something, but I’m glad I did.
It’s a bit of trial and error getting started and feeling comfortable with the blogging process. I know it took me awhile. Some give up too soon if they are not an instant success. It’s also a two way street with liking and commenting to get to know your followers. Eventually we seem kind of like family and friends here on WP. 🙂
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I think it was the same for me. Now I consider my blogging friends more like family with whom I share more than what I do with my real life friends.
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Yes, I think that’s so true, Sadje. When we are inspired with what we are creating others will likely be too.
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Oh yes, I’ve seen that often. Thanks
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Indeed. You’re welcome, my friend. Always.
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It is always someone who encourages to start up. I do wonder where some people just up and disappear to without a final goodbye especially if you know they have been sick.
I only write occasionally and let my photos do my talking 🙂
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Very true Brian. Your photos speak very eloquently. I sometimes try to find the lost bloggers if they are blogging under another name but no success.
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You’ve said it so well 👏
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Thanks a lot Tanya 💜
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I had a go at blogging back in the days that Friendster was still a thing. But it was mostly just nonsense teenage stuff and poetry here and there. When Friendster closed down their doors, I found WordPress. I used it as the layout was the same from the blog option in Friendster. I didn’t know what to write about and ended up closing those first 2 blogs. I started with poetry again after a couple of years and joined the post a day challenges that WordPress had. That’s how I built my audience and that’s how I came upon the blogs I’ve followed. I learned a lot from reading other blogs. I made new friends by doing so too 🙂
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Very impressive track record of having 3 blogs. I think each one was a step towards learning the trade of writing.
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Thank you, Sadje. It greatly helped indeed
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You’re most welcome
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I find your posts very inspiring, Sadje, and I found your blog through Rory’s blog. I started blogging when I retired because I wanted something to do to stay relevant plus I enjoy being creative. My blog has gone through a few changes and I am happy with it now. I find I favor reading and writing poetry more than other types of writing. I learn a lot by reading blogs and enjoy the blogging community and feel they are like family.
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Thanks a lot Eugenia for sharing! I love blogging because I feel the connection with others like you. My blogging family are very close to my heart. Thanks
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Well said
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Thanks Yam
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Yes, I am also enjoying my blog .
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