|
Author: Jesse S. Somer Article source: http://www.workoninternet.com/. Used with author's permission.
There's a lot of blogs out there on the Web, most of which don't entice one to go back regularly to read updates. What is missing from these on-line journals that would essentially make them 'good' blogs? Well, the answers in life usually come down to simplicities. So let's look at the problem like we were children. Children don't complicate life with miscellaneous information, and when they speak they tell you straight to the point exactly how they feel and think about a subject.
First of all, we should ask the questions," Why do blogs exist? And what are they here for?" Well, in an ideal world 'good' blogs would help people connect, sharing knowledge and feelings about issues in life. As they are journals written by individuals we would hope that they'd be readable and open to comment by all other people, not just a select group of friends. The key is speaking in a way that is understandable by the masses, get rid of acronyms and local slang that only few will comprehend. Keep the sentences grammatically simple and generally short and concise.
Try to write in your blog as often as possible because if people enjoy reading your thoughts and ideas they'll want to communicate or at least be filled in regularly on 'your world'. Ask questions, comment on other blogs of similar content, start communities with others you've never met, based on your interests. Keep focused; if your blog is about thoughts on war and peace, keep your thoughts on the latest movie and how hungry you are for somewhere else. The idea is to incite intelligent communication so that in time our collective stockpile of knowledge and wisdom will gradually grow like a tree in fertile soil.
I think of most importance is the fact that you want this journal to be 'good' reading. Of course we all have ideas about what genres and styles we like, but writing from your heart and soul is imperative for the connection with others that you're looking for. Share yourself; don't hide behind walls of fear of ridicule and judgment. In real life relationships trust, respect, intimacy, and unity are all necessary for a bond to form. It's the same in the 'virtual' world; people want to hear from real people-not just one-sided, highly opinionated arguments from egos that don't want to hear the 'other side of the coin'.
Now, in my last article I really tore apart most writers out there, and here I'm giving some pretty complex ideas on how to fix the problem of 'bad' writing. In my next article I'll attempt to go back to the simple basics of how to write for beginners. I hope I haven't come across as too judgmental, I just truly believe the 'blog world' could become a real asset to humanity, and at the moment it's missing the mark.
Ideas about sentence structure, grammar, paragraphing, using a thesaurus (varying terms used so as not to sound repetitive), whether or not your blog is suitable for a personal or professional approach, are all important to creating a simple and enjoyable read for the blogging visitor. If you are a beginner, please check out my next article on the basics. Jesse S. Somer
M6.Net
http://www.m6.net
Jesse S. Somer is a writer hoping to help potential bloggers to write interesting and informative on-line journals.
Steps to Home Business Success
Who among you here don't want to earn money by working at home? Who among you here don't want to earn money through simple ways? I presume, all you folks out th...
5 Secrets to Growing Beautiful Roses
A rose is a rose is a rose - and there are few things in the garden more beautiful. There are 5 secrets I want to share that will help you to grow healthy roses...
How To Get Started With Exercise: The Magic Pill Of Your Weight Loss Program
Starting and maintaining an adequate exercise program really is the "magic pill' which will jump start your weight loss program and make it easy to maintain you...
Dog Health Can Be Improved With a Natural Diet
Find out why commercial petfood is the worst nutrition source you can feed your dog. But what should you feed instead? Your dog's health will benefit from a m...
The Doers Creed for MLM Training and MLM Lead Generation
You CAN NOT and will not climb into the higher income category that you are dreaming of, with the SAME MIND that you are using now, to have more month left at t...
Take The Die out Of Dieting - Tips For Stress Free Weight Loss
Not so resolved on that "New Year's Resolution" to be in shape this year? Not quite in the body that you wanted to spend this summer in? Are you sick of countin...
Managers Who Spend PR $$ Wisely
If you are a department, division or subsidiary manager, your budget is a precious possession whether you work for a business, a non-profit or an association. S...
Has Your Business Had a Recent Check-up?
Take a quick pulse of your business by looking at certain key areas. Being intimate with your financials, market, customers, competitors and employees can go a...
It’s Time For A Sales Management Revolution
Are you dog tired because of the way you manage your sales team? Are you satisfied with the way your life as a sales manager is turning out? Is it giving you ...
Is Getting A Personal Loan With Bad Credit Impossible? Think Again
People with a bad credit history do have financial requirements. Though it is difficult to get a personal loan with bad credit tarnishing the credit file, there...
The First Rule of CRM for Financial Services
Things have to change. Cross selling is not going to happen simply by installing new CRM technology. A corresponding movement from a transaction mentality to th...
Obesity and Penis Size... How do You Measure Up?
Is there a relation between obesity and penis size? Many overweight men are deeply embarrassed by their penis size. In fact, an optical illusion is at the root ...
Know Your Own Worth: A Practical Insight Into Covering Up
Have you got the basics covered? Summary of the most common forms of insurance and a list of resources for further personal finance research.
Is Your Site Too Slow? Why Image Optimization Is Critical
Is Your Site Too Slow? Why Image Optimization Is Critical
Learn the Basics of a Successful Low Cholesterol Diet
If you've just found out that you have high cholesterol and need to go on a low cholesterol diet, then here is an outline on what you should and should not eat ...
Tired Of Struggling To Lose Weight?
There are many factors that cause us to increase body weight, yet three stand out from the rest. Our genetic make: Every cell in our body has a central control...
Acne Treatment, Finally Some Facts
Finally some facts about the treatment of acne.
The Top 10 Reasons Why Your Dog is a Great Workout Partner
Man's (or woman's) best friend can also be man's best workout partner. Read the top 10 reasons that your dog can be great workout partner.
Instant Approval of Personal Loans – Whether Justified or Not
Instant approval of personal loan is only second to borrowers demand for a better rate of interest. This article has tried to explain through the basic steps in...
The Seven Cs: Partnership Danger Signs - Communication Breakdown
An ongoing series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that can indicate a partnership is in trouble. COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN The "Seven Cs" are the d...
Learning to Trust Again
Eleven o'clock on a weeknight I found myself phoning a man whom I'd recently met. We had been talking regularly and I just wanted to hear the sound of his voice...
Start Up a Travel Photography Business
Too many people have the idea that being paid to take photographs of exotic places is the ideal job. It may take years of effort to be paid by magazines such as...
Fast Track Out of Debt
You go to the mail box and scan - a couple fliers (nah), your magazine subscription (yes!) and bills (groan). Every month the bills show up and as you sigh and ...
Brilliance in Balance
Losing balance from time to time doesn't mean that we're failures; it could mean we need a rest. Even the perfection of nature continuously moves in and out of ...
|
Print this page