This week, I nearly thought about giving up my blog and abandoning it for good. It all started with my Facebook page. I don't particularly use Facebook for anything with the exception of importing my blog (as notes) to the site. Yet, it is the most idiotic piece of social media marketing you can do for ...
(re)Examining Modern Convention
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Perhaps I’m Not All That Interesting Because Everyone is Agreeing With Me
Are you controversial only when no one agrees with you? Or, only if you are spouting stuff that resonates with a select group of people and goes against the common opinion of others? My questions perhaps, are prosaic. Yet, after blogging for several months, I’ve realized my insight is not all that insightful and being a catalyst of controversy may have nothing to do with my acutal opinions.
The Pros of Blogging Without a Niche
It’s the territory that comes with “branding.” Yet, it also insists that you compartmentalize yourself in a limited fashion. I don’t find it very liberating.
Attention Young Journalists: Wire Tap Wants You
For fans of WireTap...or not - I suggest you take a look at the awesome opportunity below. You don't need a journalism degree to apply - just a degree. Who: Wiretap Magazine What: Arts & Culture Journalism Fellowship When: The deadline is May 1, 2009 Where: Anywhere you are - but if you are ...
We Don’t Want Any: Why I’ve Stopped Trying to Convince People to Blog
Blogging is like a dirty word to some people. If you suggest it, they start gasping like you’re trying to convince them that prostitution is merely speed dating. These notions are fine when you’ve at least tried blogging (or speed dating).
Non-bloggers only seem to concentrate on the irrelevancies of blogging, how it has nothing to do with them (or the “real world”) and insist on questioning it’s usefulness. But value and relevancy are not always one in the same.
4 Blogging Misconceptions People Should Get Over
Of course, not everyone blogs. And, certainly they don’t have to if they don’t feel the need. I’m addressing those who are interested in adding a context of relevance to their current (or changing) careers. I’m speaking to the frustrated few with loads of ideas and want ways to implement them.
Transparency in the Blogosphere and Beyond
Despite knowing that blogging is about conversation, I think some journalists see it as conversation circulating in a vacuum.
Activism’s Relationship with Social Media
Blogs behave as your “active” link between your organization’s website and its official publications – and their awesomely fun, too! Plus, it fosters an environment for e-brainstorming with supporters, donors and other sponsors – people love to suggest things when given an open (but seemingly semi-private) forum.