How do you know what to Blog about and not sound.... inarticulate?

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Permalink Reply by Meg on August 19, 2009 at 7:30pm

Be yourself. I know it sounds so very cliche but it is true. Readers can tell when you are "trying." They are not dumb.

It takes time to find your "blogger voice" You just have to write, write, write and then write some more. Just like my parents told me about playing the trumpet, "Practice, practice, practice!" I never did get the hang of the trumpet though, so maybe that isn't the best advice ;)

One thing that you are already doing that is a great starting point is reading. Read other blogs and read a lot of them. That will help you narrow down not only what you want to talk about but what style you do it in.

Good luck and happy writing!

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Permalink Reply by home4ever on August 20, 2009 at 6:00am

Good advice, Meg.

I am always using ( )'s, -'s, ....'s and etc...'s in my blog posts. But oh well, that's my natural writing. When I am writing for pay, I can't do that.

My blog is about work at home ( supposedly) Oops- there go the parenthesis and dash again!

But, I often write about the kids, grandkid, our animals, etc...because it is all inter-related. It is the reality of working at home - you get interrupted by kids, friends, family. It's not always easy.

But also people can see I do have a life. When my grandson comes over I can take 1/2 hour and hug him and such. I can take my mom to the doctors. I can be a Girl Scout leader.

That's what I hope to convey in my messages. But I do talk home biz stuff now & then.

Also, don't forget about things (meme's?) like Wordless Wednesday (you only post pics), Thankful Thursday, and others.

Anywhoo, feel free to check out my blogs:

WAH BLOG- http://workinginjammies.blogspot.com/

Bloggers Connect http://bloggersconnect.blogspot.com/

Also on Friday Nights, join in on Virtual Girls Night Out:
Just go to Ann's site at:

http://annagain66.blogspot.com/

Add your link. Check out the other blogs listed and leave a comment. The others will do the same for you.

Great way to get blog exposure

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Permalink Reply by Kim Kihega on August 21, 2009 at 10:23pm

I'm just myself. I try to be more professional in reviews though. But, in personal posts, I write what I'm feeling!

Just do what comes naturally!

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Permalink Reply by Karen MEG on August 23, 2009 at 9:08am

Don't worry so much about it! I know, there are some incredibly gifted writers out there who just blow me away, and at first I found that so intimidating. But they are who they are, and you are who you are. Once you get going you'll find your own voice.

I write like I talk, most of the time. So I've broken so many "writing" rules it's not funny! Every so often, though, I'll take a bit more time for a post with a more serious tone, and craft it, just to further tweak my writing skills.

Just do whatever feels right for you, and don't let the nerves get the better of you!

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