After reading Sullivan's article on blogging, I immediately felt better about getting started with blogging. I will admit that I was definitely a bit nervous at first. The way he describes and ultimately compares blogging to other forms of writing is truly interesting and engaging.
The fact that there is an absence of editing in blogging opens this form of writing up completely. There are no real rules. As Sullivan states, blogging is like the extreme sports of athletics, or the jazz to classical music. More freedom, more risk, and as a result, more accidents. But there is also more liveliness and more expression, as well as a less formal atmosphere. This comparison really put blogging in a new perspective for me, one that I find myself anxious to dive into.
Engaging with the audience is another key part in blogging as Sullivan mentions. Reader responses and often criticisms are what seems to fuel the genre of blogging. Sullivan makes it clear that the blogger's job is not to defend against challenges, but to embrace them and create an atmosphere in which readers want to engage and participate in.
Both of these points alone made me respect blogging so much more. It truly seems like an unmatched opportunity to engage and learn about, well, anything and everything. It's real, raw, honest writing meant to spark thoughts and conversations online. With this in mind, I'm ready to take on the world of blogging!
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