Blogging Versus Writing Articles

Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Feb 26, 2007

I'm taking a new approach to this Psychology blog; this is my first truly personal one!

Until now, I never really applied what I know about blogs versus articles. As a writer for Suite, I do both -- but I haven't been "doing" blogs properly. Someone asked what the difference between blogs and article is on the main Mind and Soul page, and it was explained correctly: blogs are more personal thoughts about life and stuff, while articles give information about given topics.

The thing is, who wants to read a stranger's personal reflections about life and whatever? That's the main reason I have trouble writing blogs. I don't read other people's blogs, and I have a hard time understanding why others would want to read mine. Unless of course I'm famous or fascinating (which I'm sad to say I'm not, really).

Another problem I have with blogs is that I write in my own personal journal every morning and that gets all my personal reflections out of the way. When I write on my laptop, I want to write inspirational and informative stuff, not my other blathering thoughts that aren't really going to help anyone. But, I'll give personal blogs a go and see if they inspire people to post to my discussions or read my articles or email me their thoughts!

What do YOU think of blogs? Do you read them, write them, or dismiss them?