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===Have opinions=== | ===Have opinions=== | ||
When you post a blog, you are giving readers permission to express their thoughts and suggestions, as well as criticize your work. Feel free to tell readers what you think. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Do not include information onto your blog that you would not say out in the public(Powazek,Derek). Avoid including incriminating ideas and other lucid information that you do not want everyone to know. Encourage readers to comment, it can help out alot. | When you post a blog, you are giving readers permission to express their thoughts and suggestions, as well as criticize your work. Feel free to tell readers what you think. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Do not include information onto your blog that you would not say out in the public (Powazek,Derek). Avoid including incriminating ideas and other lucid information that you do not want everyone to know. Encourage readers to comment, it can help out alot. | ||
When commenting on someone else's blog, be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic. If you feel that their blog is bad, explain why you think it is bad and include ideas or examples that could make it better. | When commenting on someone else's blog, be helpful and respectful, considerate yet critical while maintaining relevancy to the topic. If you feel that their blog is bad, explain why you think it is bad and include ideas or examples that could make it better. | ||
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===Include your own experiences=== | ===Include your own experiences=== | ||
Your [[What is an audience?|audience]] consist of readers who have something in common with you. Include some personal examples when neccessary. By doing so this can draw your readers closer to you. Now that you have your readers attention be sure that your blog has some special [[What is "interesting detail" and how do I use it?|interest.]] Include specific topics of interest or experience without straying away from the subject of conversation. Give readers what they want and you will create a loyal readership. Consider the feedback that you receive from your readers and respond when necessary. Find out what it is that may increase reader response to your blog. | |||
===Editing and grammer=== | ===Editing and grammer=== | ||
A writers goal should be clarity. Make sure your readers understand what you are saying. Do not confuse your readers and have them wondering what message you are trying to convey. Be sure to check spelling and grammer on all of your work. Study other blogs. Learning from what others have written is a good way expand your knowledge of writing and editing a blog. Remember that bloggers and editors reserve the right to approve and edit all posts and comments. | |||
==Different types of blogs== | ==Different types of blogs== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"] | *[http://alistapart.com/articles/"write a better blog"] | ||
*[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"] | *[http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/entrepreneur/archives "how to write an interesting bolg"] | ||
*[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"] | *[http://www.bytowninternet.com/glossary/"blog"] | ||
*[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"] | *[http://smart-writers.com/"how to write on a blog"] | ||
*[http:// | *[http://www.contontrobot.com/5-tips-forcrafting-blog-post-titles/"An effective title"] | ||
*[http://www."how to write a strong title"] | |||
==Works cited== | ==Works cited== | ||
*Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006 | *Davis, Harold. "Google Adveritsing Tools." O'reilly Media,Inc., 2006 | ||