I’ve been thinking about doing this for a while and when chatting with some friends on Plurk, we decided the time was right for a group writing project.
The theme: getting our blogging start. I don’t know about you, but I’m always fascinated to hear how others got started in blogging, so I’m looking forward to reading all the entries.
The rules are simple: write a post with this theme on your blog, include a link to this post and leave the link to your post in the comments section. Check back regularly and visit everyone’s posts to share some comment love.
At the end of the writing project, I’ll do a round up post with all the links. There’s even a cool button for you to use if you want to. Spread the word about the project and invite everyone you know to join. It will be fun. Arbitrary closing date: August 17th.
Good one, Sharon!
My post is here: http://dbridger.wordpress.com/2008/08/01/how-did-you-start-blogging/
David Bridger’s last blog post..How did you start blogging?
I’d love to see a project to *help* people get started! (although this is a great read!)
Would also love to see a “how to get started” segment. Will be very interested in reading how others got their start in blogging. Thanks Sharon!
My post for this project, “From Paper to ‘Puter – One Woman’s Journey,” is up at The Dangling Conversation.
Wow, David, that was quick. And you too, Deb. I’ve written my post and plan to post it next week. Esonline and Laura, I hope you’ll join in anyway, and I’ll keep it in mind for the next one.
Sharon’s last blog post..Blogging Start Group Writing Project
Hi Sharon,
Just got my reply up here:
http://web.mac.com/shellybryant/Site/Blog/Entries/2008/8/2_Blogging_Start.html
This was a good question!
Shelly
Great, Shelly! Thanks for joining in.
Hi again Sharon. Thanks for letting me know about the problem with comments on my post, and blog in general. I am seeing what I can do to resolve it.
The link is a little different now:
http://web.mac.com/shellybryant/Site/Blog/Entries/2008/8/3_Blogging_Start.html
But still with the commenting problem.
Hopefully that will be resolved soon.
Oh I thought I had commented – obviously not – I added a post here http://100sites-lissie.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-did-i-start-blogging.html
lissie’s last blog post..How did I start Blogging
Ahhh I’m finally done. Took longer than I expected but here we are: http://freelancetwins.com/story-25-How-we-started-working-for-ourselves
Alex the Freelance Twin’s last blog post..How we started working for ourselves
Great idea Sharon,
Here’s my contribution:
http://danaprince.blogspot.com/2008/08/my-blogging-genesis.html
Dana’s last blog post..My Blogging Genesis
Great entries, guys. I’m looking forward to posting the full list.
Sharon’s last blog post..Top Pitfalls For Newbie Copywriters And How To Avoid Them
Here is my entry:
http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/how-i-started-blogging/
Thanks,
Umar in Dubai
Wonderful project. Here’s my entry -
http://www.wordsellinc.com/blog/blogs/how-i-started-blogging/
Brad Shorr’s last blog post..How I Started Blogging, or Ready, Fire, Aim
How fun! I saw this at Brad (Word Sells) and had to play.
My post is here:
http://punctualityrules.com/2008/08/08/in-the-beginning/
–Deb’s last blog post..In the Beginning
Hi Sharon!
Here’s my contribution: WritingUp’s Failed Social Experiment.
Some great entries being rolled out. Thanks for taking part. I can’t wait to see what the next week brings.
I don’t blog for money, but I wrote a post anyway: http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/08/11/the-joy-of-being-a-blockhead/
Thanks for the fun topic.
Jean Browman–Cheerful Monk’s last blog post..The Joy of Being a Blockhead
This was a good idea Sharon there are some great posts. Here’s my contribution http://writeforcash.squarespace.com/journal/2008/8/14/how-i-got-my-blogging-start.html
sue’s last blog post..How I Got My Blogging Start
Just posted mine! I’m not sure if I linked to this post or just your blog though.
http://webwritinginfo.com/fun-stuff/why-i-started-blogging.html
Courtney’s last blog post..Why I Started Blogging
Hi Sharon!
Here’s my post in how I got started blogging: http://www.writersinthevirtualsky.com/?p=55. It’s been fun to read the others’ posts — what a neat idea!
Joan
Joan Kremer’s last blog post..9 Inworld Writing Markets for Publication Credit & (usually) Payment
Thanks for joining in, everyone. The full list is here: http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/blogging-start-posts/
Just posted my story a little late…http://thinkpop.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/how-i-got-started-blogging/
great stories all around
James B’s last blog post..How I got started blogging
I was out of town and somehow missed all the fun! I don’t know if I’ve gone past the close date, but I decided to participate just in case.
http://katherinehuether.com/how-did-i-get-my-blogging-start/
Katherine’s last blog post..How Did I Get My Blogging Start?
Cool! More entries. I’ve have to update the list.