Posted by
GeorgeBruno on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 3:23:49 PM
I was recently talking to one person who said "I don't think I could ever blog"
My response was that if you have an opinion and can communicate that...then you can blog.
There is a market and fanbase for every opinion out there.
You may not be the most articulate individual, but if you have definite opinions about some things, you can blog.
My advice to people about writing is that you should just "write how you speak". You may not win any awards, but thousands may read your opinion and actually enjoy what you have to say. More people are like you than you think.
I have a friend who is an incredible blogger. He has the top blog here on this site most of the time. He is so good at it that he makes it look easy. When he writes, people read. (That's the literary version of "when he speaks, people listen"). You have all read Scott Ott from Scrappleface.com. If you are a fellow or beginning writer, you can't help but be intmidated by his insight, communication skills, and humor.
Good blogging stems from being a good person. I know I could rely on Scott if I needed a favor. He's good people. He could count on me if he needed something as well. I am happy to toot his horn and sing his praises. That's what your readership does. they love you, can't wait for your next piece, and forward your work to everyone they know. Everyone I know...knows Scott....through my recommendations and he probably doesnt even know it.
I referred my mom to a guy I know who use to speak at one of my networking groups. Blaine Greenfield.
Three computers and ten years later..and having forgotten sites that I bookmarked ten years ago, my mother asks me if I read a particular piece from Blaine. I totally forgot about Blaine's e-newsletter, like I said that was three computers ago. She had been reading his stuff consisitently now for years.
And all from a little email to her years ago saying "Mom, you should read this guy Blaine Greenfield. You would really enjoy what he says"
That can happen to your blog and its kind of exciting.
I rec'd an email from a guy in Chicago who reads my blog who was informed about it from someone I don't even know in Pennsylvania.
Imagine the smile on my face when a guy from Chicago writes me and says he enjoys reading my blog and looks forward to every new one published.
I write alot but would never consider myself a "writer". I am a speaker. I act on occasion. I host LIVE venues and even have done some modeling. Character modeling, that is. (Biker, construction worker, guy next door, etc)
What business do I have writing about Media and Culture?
Alot of business. I have strong opinions and am not afraid to share them. Now I am just doing it on writing.
A video blog may be on it's way real soon.
Same content, just video.
Whatcha think?
'know what I think?.....you should start writing.