Andrew Sullivan on blogging:
This thing was not an act of writing as such. It was essentially throwing yourself into this mosh pit of universal dyspepsia and amusement. And then, subsequently, extraordinary value because you found that the people out there, the people you write for, are not just passive consumers.
For those of you (and me) still mastering the science of blogging, here’s a quasi-technical break down of what to do, or not, as well as the link sharing and posting behaviors on Twitter and Facebook.
Takeaways:
Is anyone else disappointed that semi-colons don’t get more love on Twitter?
Which of your blogging behaviors will you change?
Greetings readers,
My blogging is also going to be linked over at the Young Professional Blog Aggregator. Right now it’s a short list of bloggers, including some from Brazen Careerist and others that creator Alex Fisher knows.
Over time it could be a one stop shop for Gen Y worker bee blogging headlines and trendlines.
If you’d like to be considered for aggregation, apply here.
From over at CollegeScholarships:
Is Your Blog Worthy of a $10,000 Scholarship?
Do you maintain a weblog and attend college? Would you like $10,000 to help pay for books, tuition, or other living costs? If so, read on.
We’re giving away $10,000 this year to a college student who blogs. The Blogging Scholarship is awarded annually.
Scholarship Requirements:
- Your blog must contain unique and interesting information about you and/or things you are passionate about. No spam bloggers please!!!
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- Currently attending full-time in post-secondary education in the United States; and
- If you win, you must be willing to allow us to list your name and blog on this page. We want to be able to say we knew you before you became a well educated, rich, and famous blogging legend.
Important Dates:
- Accepting Submissions: October 15th, 2008
- Submission Deadline: October 30th, 2008
Visit their site to complete a 300 word essay regarding blogging.
Much like Fake Steve Jobs popped up out of nowhere. . . you can now find Fake Sarah Palin around the web.
Fake Sarah is blogging at Welcome to the Palindrome. Fake Sarah is twittering at FakeSarahPalin as is Fake Cindy McCain.
Does anyone else think SNL is dying to kick off the new season?
My blog buddy Hotfessional posted this Venn Diagram on her blog.
After barely surviving a number of uber-conservative blogs looking for a feel as to the right wing’s response to Palin, I wanted to share the image with you.
For other visual stories, check out GraphJam
photo by tainara
I’m kind of flabbergasted that I’ve been blogging for an entire year. Long term commitments are, typically, not my thing. But here it is, August 31st. One year ago today I launched SchizoFrenetic.
What’s happened in the past 12 months?
Last September I pulled in 392 visits to my blog. This August, I recorded more than 4000 visits. Progress!!!
I’ve written 408 posts, and my readers have left 500 comments. My top 5 most trafficked posts?
I’ve added to the body of evidence that sex and violence sell, given those topics make up 3 of my six most trafficked posts.
I joined the Brazen Careerist network, where my content is periodically assaulted by people who don’t agree with me. It also resulted in increased traffic to my blog.
Inspired by Art Garfunkel’s list of every book he’s read over the last FORTY years, I’ve begun keeping my own books read list called Booking It; unfortunately, most of my classics reading took place in high school and college, so my fiction list isn’t too esoteric.
Tired of certain advisors telling me I’m too negative, I created a Gratitude list that I don’t update enough. But I have figured out why I’m hot.
Blogging has netted me some new buds, and I suggest you check out their blogs too.
I look forward to his first born growing up to be an outspoken left winger.
Did I miss anyone? I hope not!
So thank you for reading!
If you plan on sticking around, consider subscribing to my posts and even the comments from readers (who are sometimes more verbose than me), if you’re so inclined.
Last Friday, BrazenCareerist co-founder Ryan e-mailed me about possibly syndicating some of my content on his site. Friday morning flattery! The obvious benefit to me is the added traffic being sent my way, which in turn, makes me more visible to the blogging community.
As the day progressed, I got a bit nervous. After all, I’m not a trained writer. My writing credentials include several years as an editor of my high school newspaper, a year working on my high school’s literary magazine (we were a set of dark and twisty writers) and a creative writing award won in the 8th grade. I read other bloggers, aspiring to their level of greatness. Fortunately, James of The Ink just posted a list of great blogging advice he’s received, a list I’m going to refer to often.
Yes, I’m now open to this experiment. After running across TwentySet blogger Monica O’Brien’s post “If You Don’t Want to Be Challeneged, You Don’t Have An Opinion,” I’m looking at this offer of syndication as opportunity to have my opinions challenged and my beliefs questioned. Trying to keep an open mind and an open dialogue should help make me a better writer, one who will eventually leave no loophole bare.
I also want to be a better blogger. I frequently drum up topics that seem “too much work” to research and write about. The “if I don’t say it, someone else will eventually” attitude is just plain lazy, so I promise to take note of those topics and try to get back to them when I have the time to do more investigative blogging.
If you’re one of my regulars, I hope you’ll check out the other syndicated columnists at BrazenCareerist. Be an active participator, not just a silent reader here and there.
If you’re new to visiting my blog, welcome! I look forward to getting to know you.
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