How to Write a Blog (that doesn't totally suck)

I have been told that that anyone can write a blog post. Teenagers can do it, old people can do it. Hell, if you are reading this you have probably done it. I'm not sure if this is even blogging. More like journaling? Either way, it doesn't come naturally to me. So I have fallen back on an old habit- research!

I love research. I love it much more than actually doing anything. But here I am putting research into practice.


My research informs me that the first step is to disregard everything you learned about writing from your college professors. So I am off to a bad start it would seem. You and I, dear reader, are supposed to be having a discussion, rather then me talking at you. We'll work on that one.

Point two- know what you are writing about. I am struggling with that one. I am supposed to have a clear idea of what my purpose is and understand who you, my audience, is. I think it is probably obvious at this point that I am writing aimlessly. I'll work on this one too.

Next you are supposed to have a catchy title and engaging intro. I imagine that I will now sit and stare at blank blog entries paralyzed by being unable to think of a clever title. Then you follow up with actual content and some kind of conclusion. Also, add a nice picture (see my nice picture?!). I've been told pictures are very important to blogs. Unfortunately this is going to be hard for me as I read blogs for content and tend to skip picture heavy posts.

I think I am missing other important elements like direction and, well, a point. Work in progress.