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Comment on Why I’m Not Quitting Blogging by Makeup Monster

Makeup Monster — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 09:49:59 +0000

Yeay, I’m all for flying the blogging flag!

Comment on The Difference Between Writing and Blogging by Lisa Dee

Lisa Dee — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:36:16 +0000

Ah, Phone Fingers. Happens to the best of us!

Comment on The Difference Between Writing and Blogging by Lisa Dee

Lisa Dee — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:35:16 +0000

So glad to hear it! Yeah I was the same, no one was going to pay me to write so I just did it. Even when i worked as a content writer I didn't enjoy it because I wasn't creating for myself - but being active online did open a lot of doors for me. It's great to have a space you've built yourself, I think it's very therapeutic

Comment on The Difference Between Writing and Blogging by Lisa Dee

Lisa Dee — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:32:38 +0000

It’s a tough call! There’s a part of me that just loves to write, but the way the modern world is you feel you have to publicise it and get outsiders opinions, their validation – when it’s only the fact that you enjoy writing it is all that should matter.

I’ve seen so many of my favourite bloggers and writers say they’re going back to their roots and writing for the love of the act of writing, not just blogging for blogs sake.

I agree with you on the loosing your voice when you’re without writing, without a creative outlet I’m completely lost. But as soon as an outside structure is imposed upon it, it loses its authenticity … If that’s the right word…

Comment on The Difference Between Writing and Blogging by Makeup monster

Makeup monster — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 22:59:36 +0000

Sorry about all the bloomin’ typos, that’s what happens when I post from my phone late at night and hit comment too quickly!

Comment on The Difference Between Writing and Blogging by Makeup monster

Makeup monster — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 22:58:21 +0000

Loved this post and really identified without. I started my blog simply to write too. I have a Journalism and Visusl Media BA and I was frustrated I didn't have an outlet to work or create how I wanted to so I created my own! It's an amazing thing and I'd agree blogging fulfills a different need in each person. For me I created the job I wasn't privy to otherwise and it's a great outlet for me.

Comment on The Difference Between Writing and Blogging by Scott

Scott — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 22:26:41 +0000

I love this so much, and it has struck a timely chord with me. When I was a teen, I blogged in Irish to practice my creative writing (and other general ramblings) in the language, and it slowly gained me attention in the community and the arts scene. As I got older, I tried to break into the mainstream in a way, by writing in English, but I then started to write about another niche topic; LGBT issues. Now, I’ve grown a little tired of both LGBT stories and Irish language affairs, but by me not wanting to blog about those, I find myself losing my voice and not knowing what else to do. I write for a living in a way, as you know Lisa, but I feel I may need to return to blogging soon to revive my creative side. Thanks for writing this and making me think about it a little harder. S x

Comment on The Difference Between Writing and Blogging by Lisa Dee

Lisa Dee — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:29:46 +0000

I see what you did there! Glad my ramblings can be of interest to you 🙂

Comment on The Difference Between Writing and Blogging by Kellyhope Murphy

Kellyhope Murphy — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:38:08 +0000

I completely understand how you feel. So many people say to be ‘Your blog is amazing, you write so well why aren’t you filled with free stuff – surly PR companies are banging down your door’ – I don’t agree but, people never understand when I say the only reason I started this was to write. It’s why I felt so constrained when the words ‘Beauty Blog’ were scrolled under my name. I was not a beauty blogger, I was a girl who was writing about anything and everything in life that effected her. I was using the internet and my blog as a way to publicise the voice that I think I was put here to have and share. Whether people listened or not, wasn’t the point. It was a reward if they did, when I see the views or hear the comments – it validates me. I will admit it but even without them I still strived on.

My biggest issue with the ‘PR – Disclamour’ style writing (for the short period I tried it, I mean the champaign and free gifts, who would say no?) was the lack of my own voice I could have. No matter how many times a company tells you ‘to tell your readers YOUR opinion’ we all know, sitting around the table what they mean.

Anyway I’m rambling but, one of the reasons why I ever saw your wiring or you as a person was because I felt a sense of honest with you. I knew you weren’t like the walking, talking cliche that wrote about the brand they got most money from. That to me, is worth more than any good bag.

Comment on The Difference Between Writing and Blogging by Dani

Dani — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:28:36 +0000

Great post, missus. I think that’s why I enjoy your writings so much. They’re so different to everything else I read.
Good to see you have the comments open too as I always want to WRITE a comment or perhaps, REVIEW your articles 😉