Today’s assignment: write and publish a “who I am and why I’m here” post.
By You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click “New Post,” and tell us why you’re here.
Today’s assignment: write and publish a “who I am and why I’m here” post.
Why do this?
- It gives new readers context. What are you about? Why should they read your blog?
- It helps you focus your ideas about your blog and what you’d like to do with it.
The post can be short or long, a personal intro or a bloggy mission statement, a manifesto or a simple outline.
To help you get started, here are a few questions:
- Why are you blogging publicly, rather than keeping a personal journal?
- What topics do you think you’ll write about?
- Who would you love to connect with via your blog?
- If you blog successfully throughout the next year, what would you hope to have accomplished?
You’re not locked into any of this; one of the wonderful things about blogs is how they evolve as we learn and interact with one another — but it’s good to know where you started, and articulating your goals may give you a few other post ideas.
Feeling stuck? Write the first thing that pops into your head. Anne Lamott, author of a book on writing we love, says that you need to give yourself permission to write a “shitty first draft” (her language). Anne makes a great point — just write, and worry about editing it later.
When you’re ready to publish, give your post three to five tags that describe your blog’s focus — writing, photography, fiction, parenting, food, cars, movies, sports, whatever. These tags will help others who care about your topics find you in the Reader. Make sure one of the tags is “blogging101,” so other new bloggers can find you, too.
Here’s the nitty-gritty on publishing a basic post, and here are instructions for adding tags to a post. Welcome to blogging!
Want to chat one-on-one with fellow bloggers? Head to The Commons.
Note: If you registered on Friday or over the weekend, you’ll receive a welcome email and Commons access by the end of the day today (Monday).
Hi everyone,i’m sunil it’s a very wonderful think would help me as well as other to enhance their writing habit…….surprised for more such things in future
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I’m a little late but I’ve just posted my introduction post! There’s still a lot to be done for the blog but I’m happy with what I have so far 🙂
https://wordpress.com/post/73588494/34
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I have edited my bio that I wrote over a year ago. I didn’t make a lot of change, and I found that editing this through my profile was a bit challenging. The box for this intro is small in the profile setting and it ignores paragraphs.
However, I am ready for your feedback.
http://totemsage.wordpress.com/about/?preview=true&preview_id=1&preview_nonce=a06522f7b5
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Oh! I am done with my fourth post already but only as I was new to this place…didn’t followed the order. Here is the link to my post and as well would feel lucky to have some connections:
http://singh03poornima.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/who-i-am-and-why-am-i-here/
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Just did my first blog. And that assignment is exactly what I did.
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This was very helpful. Thank you very much.
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Hi guys,
Sadly, I was a procrastinator in school. Here’s my first post. Finally! Better late than never. Hope Y’all enjoy. (-:
http://melissaaverie.com/writing-challenges/starting-a-food-blog/
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Started late because forgot the programme had started! I don’t seem to get email reminders for the day’s lesson. Are we supposed to? Well i’ve done my about me as a page. But I think i’m already lost as I cant seem to find the page (thought it would pop up as a tab). I already feel like i’m the dunce here:P
Its not great, but it’s a work in progress…
http://thedownandoutkitchen.wordpress.com/about/
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Here is my About page. Let me know your thoughts..
http://soulcurryz.wordpress.com/about/
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Hi, there.
I’m Aiza C from the Philippines and I am thrilled to join this. My blog (http://www.loveisamutt.com/) needs an overhaul as I am rebranding it now. It’s a Lifestyle + Finance Blog. And I am grateful for Blogging 101 — I now have a support group.
Looking forward to interact with you, loves!
Regards,
Aiza
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After getting so far and completing all the assignments here is what I have 🙂 http://bobbybirje.wordpress.com/
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This post provides clear idea in favor of the new people of blogging, that really how to do running a blog.
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I have gotten off on a rough start, but am starting over today! http://secretsilverlining.wordpress.com/2014/09/23/starting-over/ Here is my first assignment in the Blogging 101. Please take a peek!
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Hey Everyone. I am a newer blogger. But I recently started a new blog where I can post everything and anything about simple living, living simply, or minimalism. I just recently started my journey and thought my blog would be a great way to hold myself accountable, as well as to meet other bloggers. Stop by and say hi. I’m @ http://livingintentionallysimple.wordpress.com/
I look forwards meeting fellow bloggers. 🙂
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Finally started after a couple busy weeks! Would someone mind checking my post, seeing if it’s alright? Thank you!
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Wow – is it too late to register now? I registered for Writing 101… but I meant to register for Blogging 101 (oops).
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very helpful … thanks 🙂
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