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Tag: writing

  • Forget Publishing, Just Share Stuff

    Reframing the Idea of Online Writing

    The term “publishing” can feel stuffy and corporate, reminiscent of major news outlets. It often brings to mind the final step in launching a comprehensive, well-researched article written by an industry-leading expert and polished by a team of editors.

    The idea of publishing on a blog can feel overwhelming, and it seems to come with a lot of friction. It’s natural to question how something I write on my small blog could compare to a ten-page piece that receives millions of views every month. However, I’ve come to realize that it doesn’t need to compete, and it shouldn’t. Publishing may seem daunting, but sharing feels lighthearted and enjoyable. Publishing is hard, sharing is easy.

    So there’s my personal call to action. Stop trying to publish and just share stuff. It’s fun, remember?

  • Write More

    black pencil on white paper
    Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán on Pexels.com

    I often think about writing more on this blog, but I think I get caught up in either not knowing what to write about or thinking that what I do write needs to be overly refined and eloquent, to a degree that would take a tremendous amount of time. And so not wanting to spend a tremendous amount of time, I don’t write anything. I’d like to write more on this blog, and this is a first step.

    Good is better than nothing. Even adequate can be better than nothing.