And So It Begins

In making my second attempt into the world of blogging I wondered why some people don’t blog. Are they like me? Do we share similar road blocks?

In doing a quick search I found a blog by Major Hayden entitled “WhyTechnical People Should Blog (But Don’t)”.  He lists several issues that hold potential bloggers back. Some of these are:
* Believing that you must be an expert on something to blog.
* Believing they do not have anything of value to blog about.
* Fear of saying something that is incorrect.
* Fear that online reader will think negatively of them.
* Not knowing who to write for (audience).
* Not know what to write about.

I have to agree, I have many of these same concerns, as I’m sure many others do as well. Hayden gives some really good advice in his blog.

* Write about what interests you whether you’re an expert on it or not. (Check)

* Don’t be afraid to fail. (Making good progress, so Check)

* Be responsive to your readers. (In progress. As I’m writing this only I make up my audience. But I will try to be.)

* Even if you think nobody will read your post, write it. (Check. Doing that right now.)

* Always ensure your voice shines through in your writing – this is what makes it special and appealing. (Check … I think. Do I sound like I’m from the south coast of Newfoundland? Did I drop my “h’s” and add them where they don’t belong?)

Perhaps the best advice comes from Hayden’s mom. She told her son that “everyone has a story and that writing can be therapeutic in ways you probably would not consider until you have written something that someone else enjoys.”  This blog is part of my story. I hope you enjoy reading it.