Blogging--A Creative Outlet

Many creative people like to draw, paint, write, sculpt, or compose.  Blogging is a way to share some of your work immediately. It may take years to get your work noticed through traditional means, but blogging is changing the way creative people share their skills and heartfelt creations with others.

If you take your blogging seriously, you're going to want to invest in a high quality digital camera that is simple to use--not simply because you don't want to be bothered with a cantankerous gadget, but also because the faster you express what's on your mind, the more likely it is that you will be able to capture it before it "gets away." Creative ideas and spurts or bursts of inspiration are fleeting, and you must be ready when the moment happens.  This is why a very easy-to-use camera can be a blogger's good friend and right hand man. Many people appreciate a good picture to go with your topic, and you will be making your art even better by being thorough.

Since you are your own editor, you are going to have to play the critic to some of your own beloved works. Try to put yourself in someone else's shoes and see how others will view what you do. Even in your own shoes, ask yourself this: if I found this on a shelf somewhere, would I read it?

Be a stickler for spelling and punctuation. If you're not sure, look it up. Sites like grammarbook.com or yourdictionary.com can assist you in your quest for perfection.

When you blog, be sure you enjoy your work. Work that is enjoyed nearly always results in higher quality. Readers can tell if you were "in" the work or if you trudged, drudged, and begrudged your way through it.  If you find yourself in a grumpy mood, take a break or get some coffee. Put on background music while you work (an old artists' trick--studio music). Get in the mood to create, and share your work on a blog!