Blogging Start Group Writing Project

by on July 31, 2008 · 43 comments

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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.

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David Bridger August 1, 2008 at 06:45

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?

Laura Pritchard August 1, 2008 at 07:19

I’d love to see a project to *help* people get started! (although this is a great read!)

esonline August 1, 2008 at 09:28

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!

otherdeb (Deb Wunder) August 1, 2008 at 16:26

My post for this project, “From Paper to ‘Puter – One Woman’s Journey,” is up at The Dangling Conversation.

Sharon
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August 1, 2008 at 17:06

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

Shelly August 1, 2008 at 20:52

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

Sharon
Twitter:
August 2, 2008 at 06:36

Great, Shelly! Thanks for joining in.

Shelly August 2, 2008 at 20:10

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.

lissie August 2, 2008 at 21:02

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

Alex the Freelance Twin August 4, 2008 at 16:54

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

Dana
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August 5, 2008 at 10:02

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

Sharon
Twitter:
August 5, 2008 at 20:06

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

Umar in Dubai August 6, 2008 at 09:52

Here is my entry:

http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/how-i-started-blogging/

Thanks,
Umar in Dubai

Brad Shorr August 8, 2008 at 07:40

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

--Deb August 8, 2008 at 18:39

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

Claire August 9, 2008 at 13:43

Hi Sharon!

Here’s my contribution: WritingUp’s Failed Social Experiment.

Sharon
Twitter:
August 9, 2008 at 17:01

Some great entries being rolled out. Thanks for taking part. I can’t wait to see what the next week brings. :)

Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk August 11, 2008 at 00:06

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

sue
Twitter:
August 13, 2008 at 22:45

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

Courtney August 14, 2008 at 13:37

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

Joan Kremer August 16, 2008 at 23:32

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

Sharon
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August 18, 2008 at 08:24

Thanks for joining in, everyone. The full list is here: http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/blogging-start-posts/

James B August 20, 2008 at 14:08

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

Katherine August 21, 2008 at 10:43

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?

Sharon
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August 21, 2008 at 20:21

Cool! More entries. I’ve have to update the list.

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