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There are just some blogs I hate reading. Specifically, ones written by people who write like
- they have authority, but don't.
- they're experienced, but aren't.
- they've perfected the system, but haven't.
Somehow, the blogosphere has turned in to a world where people have to find a niche and they have to be a leading voice in it, even if they come off as complete phonies.
Don't waste your time. It's not worth it. I've tried.
You can learn all you want about a particular subject, re-package and relay that information to an audience, but if there isn't a piece of you in it, you're unlikely to succeed.
Are You Opening Up to Your Readers?
While the Internet is truly an amazing way to learn, it's even better at connecting with people.
Blogging gives you a way to share your stories with a community of readers. It gives you a way to connect with people across the world. And it gives you the opportunity to show a different side of your personality.
There are a number of things I've written in this blog and others that I don't normally share offline. It's not because of any particular reason — it's just that the medium allows for you to organize, manage, and edit your thoughts.
My goal here is to share my experiences, pass along what I've learned, and interact with you. I won't sit here and tell you that you should do the same, but you at least need to be honest with yourself — and your readers.
You can't truly connect with your readers if you are not sharing your experiences in your posts. If you have no experiences or thoughts, what are you writing for?
Your blog needs you, not just your words.
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Comments
12.30.08
Great post. I really get tired of reading the so-called experts thoughts on life when they probably havent even experienced life. How can a freelance writer offer business career advice?
Almost every post I write about contains a personal experience of mine or someone I know personally, and I believe it makes for a more valuable tool.
12.30.08
Excellent post. It's comforting to not have to think about what niche I should be targeting, etc. One of my readers told me recently sent me this: "What makes your site so good is that it's you just being you which makes it unique and insightful." I think that's what you're talking about here.
The online community is all about transparency and authenticity. When you try to shape your words, your thoughts, yourself into something that isn't quite you, then you come off inauthentic and phony to your readers.
12.30.08
Don't you think it is easier to connect with people who are reading about a NICHE subject? How do you get rid of niche writing?
12.30.08
I think it's important to have a niche if you are expecting people other than friends/family to subscribe to your blog. And for some people, it's OK if nobody is listening ... they just want to write.
I think the people that come off as phonies aren't true leaders and aren't leading the community as much as you'd expect. And I also think that certain people come off as phonies, but are really just eccentric people.
Penelope for instance ... a lot of people think she's just being inauthentic, but she's really just how she is on her blog in real life.
The best bloggers truly open up to their readers. They're not just stating the facts. If that's what I wanted I'd read the paper. The beauty of blogging is connecting with real people dealing with real problems. That's what I want to read about.
Great post.
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