Comments on: Don’t write passively even if some expert tells you to

By: Robin Sherman

Robin Sherman — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:28:08 +0000

If content is not useful, it’s useless. Tell me what’s in it for me. And tell me quickly. Ain’t got time to mess around.

By: Matthew K. Tabor

Matthew K. Tabor — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:55:10 +0000

It’s funny how many blogs could use a swift dose of #1 and #2 – great post.

I disagree with Jackson’s “say it” suggestion. Content has to matter – if it isn’t worth saying, don’t bother. Having said that, Jackson’s right – it’s better to start blogging/writing rather than wait until you’ve got an earth-shattering post. I think the balanced approach is to write often, but always make sure you’re creating the best content you possibly can.

When I need to get back into the habit of writing on my site, I write content that I might be able to use in the future or simply write to get back in the swing. It doesn’t mean I post that content. I try to stay away from posting content that I’m not completely proud of and those exercise efforts usually fall into that category.

By: Exaakax

Exaakax — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:56:17 +0000

And No. 5

5. Avoid the cheesy jokes when you comment on a post!

By: jack lail

jack lail — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:14:28 +0000

Your forgot No. 4

4. Repeat steps 1-3.

By: Jim Reams

Jim Reams — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:17:33 +0000

Depends on what “worth saying” is. I ran out of stuff that I thought was “worthwhile” on my personal blog, so it’s basically dead. I guess I have gone from posting something to get the juices flowing again to just thinking about posting something to get the juices flowing again.

By: Jackson

Jackson — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:20:53 +0000

Honestly, I think your list can be shortened to just “Say it”. I think that “Have something worth saying” rule keeps a large number of people from ever getting into the habit of blogging. Once it is easy to “say it” then it is a good time to focus on making sure it is worth saying.

Sometimes, when I have a lull in posting I have to just post anything I can to get the juices flowing again.

Then again, you have many more readers than I do, so I defer.