Writing Aspirations/Lamentations
I’ve blogged off and on for several years. Mostly off because I find it hard to come up with ideas of what to blog about. I like to write but I’m just not that creative. I certainly want to write more often than I do but find it hard to do so.
This morning I was referred to a blog post by Fred Wilson about writing. Wilson’s take is different from mine. He laments how he was never properly taught how to write. I don’t think I was properly taught how to write either but it’s always come easy for me when I’ve had the right idea.
Despite the difference I now find Wilson to be a kindred spirit and a bit of an inspiration. He started blogging daily at the age of 42. I’m not that far away from that age and aspire to write much more often than I currently do. Not necessarily daily but perhaps several times a week. If Wilson can conquer his writing skills then certainly I can conquer my imagination skills (or lack thereof). It’s certainly something I plan to work on.
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Been here… done this.
It’s definitely hard to get started, and sometimes even harder to figure out what to say and why to say it. I wasn’t taught how to write either, but sometimes that can be a benefit. Two things I find essential to being a good blogger… One is to find your voice. It won’t come on your first post or maybe even your 50th post. But experiment and see what feels right and natural for you. Once you find that voice, it becomes much easier. And second… just write. Don’t agonize over what to say or how to say it at first. Just write. What my blog started out as in 2003 is far different than what it is now. But you need to start somewhere, so just start.
A book I reviewed and found helpful is No One Cares What You Had For Lunch (http://www.amazon.com/One-Cares-What-You-Lunch/dp/032144972X). It’s a series of ideas on what you can blog about, along with ways to get started. You’ll see my review out on the Amazon page.
I’ve definitely gotten value out of blogging, as it’s made me (I think) a better writer. It’s also gotten me a ton of books to read and review.
I hope you find the same value as I have. Good luck!