A blog is like a book being written daily. Every blogger is the star of their story. Each blog is the chronicle of a unique character who is finding their way in the world. I love blogging, bloggers, blogs. This is literature being made in real time. You inspire me to keep on blogging.
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This Bloggers Post Length
I was told in college English/Composition to write about something as long as you think it will get your point across. Personally I don’t have it in me to churn out 1000 words at the drop of a hat. My posts are short by design to inform you quickly about stuff going on and I will insert a picture to support what I am saying every so often. My experience on Tumblr told me that attention spans are short these days and I should adjust my blogging accordingly. I respect those who can do 1000-1500 words daily. However that is not me. This post ended at 112 words. Perhaps I can learn to do more.
They Call This Thing Blogging: Perhaps It’s More
It starts with a thought in our minds, then travels to our fingers to the device we use to connect with the world.
Our words come forth like a waterfall on to the screen to be seen by people who only seem to exist in binary.
It’s those moments in time when a post is what someone needs the most.
We do know our words will mesh with theirs to make a wonderful community of different thoughts, feelings and emotions.
The many words are pressed here forever more.
Their words come forth on that screen which makes them real, organic, pure.
They call this thing blogging and we know for sure that it inspires us to do something more.
My friends keep on blogging, lets all see what is in store.
Inspired by this http://arwenaragornstar.com/2015/05/25/connection/
Language Barrier, Blogging Style
When a blogger from another country who writes in a different language decides to follow your blog it can be a tricky situation. There is an obvious language barrier there and you wonder why they might be following along. Maybe its to help them learn your language or for other reasons. Seeing their blog written in their primary language can be interesting.
Some things you can figure out if they are written in certain languages while other blogs are written in completely different characters like Cyrillic, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Hindi etc. They can be fascinating to look at even though you can’t read a thing.
Yes there are translation tools online but I am not certain they are 100% reliable. I welcome people from all walks of life but I just hope there is some understanding there. Building bridges of communication is always better than burning them if you ask me.
This Thing Called Blogging
I think this thing called blogging is a great way to share a thought you have in the moment. For me its a way of chronicling the events of my life. There are times when I have to say something and to get feedback from people outside my head. It’s important to have a creative outlet where your voice can be heard.
All I hope is that I have something people are interested in hearing. My experience with blogging is one where there is something worth posting about if you pay attention. I tend to take a “breaking news” approach to my posts where I want to blog in the moment. Some folks like to accumulate thoughts and ideas and do one big post but for me if I don’t get it out there it will just disappear.
I do appreciate the contemplative approach to many bloggers here. They are thoughtful, deliberate and focused about what they post and it shows. Maybe I can get there one day.
Post Length
I blog several times a day with posts of varying length. Some of my fellow bloggers here on WordPress are incredible writers who can pump out over 1000 words without sweat. My posts are lucky if they reach 200 words or so. You can get your point across in different ways whether it be words, pix, video, etc. However does a longer post get taken more seriously than a shorter one?
I guess I want to keep things brief or perhaps I just run out of things to say. Peoples life experience can influence and inform their blogging so I guess if you have done much you have a lot to say. One thing I can say is that I am a decent writer (who needs help with punctuation) and I am from the school that our attention span is shorter these days so I need to say what I need to say quickly. Not to say a long post can’t keep ones attention. Some folks can write forever on a subject and that inspires me. Writing comes from research, living and self examination and to be a better blogger who can write with authority doing those things can make a difference.
Well, WordPress tells me this post is over 200 words. Amazing.
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