So I'm re-entering the blogging scene after a year-ish long hiatus and I feel it necessary to explain. Not mainly for any audience I may have, but to understand for myself and to set my own new standards.
Why I stopped: Lack of time, but that's mainly an excuse, and the fear of getting lost. With the Internet almost ALWAYS at our fingertips, there's an overwhelming amount of articles, blogs, and updates to read. Give everyone a microphone and they will use it. That's exactly what's happened with the Internet and it makes me feel like my voice is insignificant compared to the trillions of other voices out there. Who is going to stop and make time to read this random girl's blog about her life happenings?
(Disclaimer: I did have 2 very loyal followers during that time — my dad and a high school teacher of mine. Mom and my husband learned they could hear about my life by talking to me, without having to read about it.)
Why I'm starting again: I haven't lost the idea that my voice is insignificant compared to the masses available, but I realized that my goal is not to have a significant voice among the masses. My goal is to have a voice. I've lost it, and I want it back. If masses don't find or read my writings, that's fine. But I need an outlet to pursue conversations about the world around me and to interact with it. I want to have an impact on the world and I need to regain my voice to do it. Even if only to have an answer for that guy standing outside of Walmart (see previous blog for reference).
What's different: Size and content. Size — no more long essays. I'm hoping for a few short paragraphs at most. It's less daunting for me, in thinking about how long my informed opinions need to be, and for my readers when it's shorter. I'd like it to follow Seth Godin's writing style (oh to write like Seth Godin!). Content — I may or may not end up writing about life lessons I'm learning, like I used to. This, I'm hoping, will be more about interacting with the world around me and forming written opinions. In part, I hope also to become an expert in the area of marketing - my job revolves around marketing and I'd love to delve into it all the more.
A successful blog, I have to remind myself, doesn't mean more than 2 regular readers. For me, it means finding and using my voice.
4 comments:
Great to see you back at it Lizzie! I've always enjoyed the insight you bring in your writing and look forward to seeing what this next season brings.
-Matt
PS: Is there anyone who doesn't wish they wrote like Seth Godin?!
I love your voice. Keep writing. Now live it!
You're back - at least occasionally. I always love to read your musings. Love always, Dad
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