September 17th, 2009
NeoBluePanther
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A question that every writer is bound to face sooner or later is,”What is the best time to write?”
The politically correct answer would be: “When inspiration strikes” or even a, “When you feel like it.”
But if you write on a regular basis, or have a regularly updated blog, I am sure, you are aware that waiting for inspiration to strike you is a definite recipe for not getting anything written. Sometimes, you are so far from being inspired that you are actually looking for excuses to do anything but write. How can you get yourself to write during such times?
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September 9th, 2009
NeoBluePanther
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As a blogger, you are sure to come across people who will ask, “Hey, why do you even blog?
A lucky few can answer the question with, “I do it for money”. A majority of others have to make do with,” I blog because I like to.”
I am sure you like to blog; I am sure because I do too. But, in addition to that, there are some practical reasons why a person should blog. Here I am going to list four of them:
1. To improve your communication skills: To communicate is a human being’s most basic need. Whether it is happiness, or joy, or just a general state of ennui, it has to be shared. Writing is an important means of sharing, and one that you have to resort to often – both in your personal as well as official life. I have seen many people who can accomplish the most difficult tasks in a jiffy, but they break a heavy sweat when they have to write something.
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September 1st, 2009
NeoBluePanther
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We know how some writers have the ability to grab the reader’s attention attention with the very first line, and then hold on to it for the rest of the piece. Then, there is another class of writers whose very first line makes the reader yawn.
Whether a piece of writing will grab the reader’s attention, or bore him, will depend, to some extent, on the subject being written about. There are, however, a few simple things that you, as the writer, can do to make sure that the reader can’t help but be enthralled by your words.
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August 28th, 2009
NeoBluePanther
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I have been writing about writing on this blog for quite some time now. But, it is only recently that I have chosen writing as the niche for this blog. It is therefore not surprising that off late I have begun to take active interest in other blogs about writing. It is always fascinating to know what other people in your niche are writing about, isn’t it? It helps you stay up to date in the your chosen field, and often helps in forming meaningful relationships online.
As I was searching the Internet for writing blogs the other day, I came across Michael Stalzner’s blog. On his blog, he has been holding an annual contest to choose top ten blogs for Writers. This year the contest is in it’s fourth edition and the nominations for the contest are open till September 11, 2009. So, if you have a favourite writing blog, it is time you headed off to Michael’s blog and nominated your favourite blog for the contest.
My blog has also been nominated in the contest, so if you like what I write here, please do spare a few minutes and nominate the blog for the contest. To win a contest like that would surely feel great.
August 21st, 2009
NeoBluePanther
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Anyone who has been writing, or blogging, for any amount of time knows the power of criticism. A good comment never fails to bring a smile to the face, and a bad one can make you feel like you have lost a close friend. If you are, however, proposing to write for a long time you have to master the art of dealing with criticism.
Before you can become better at dealing with criticism, it would be in your best interests to understand the three types of people who will usually comment on your work.
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