Well, it’s Day #1 of NaBloPoMo, which means it’s November and my blogging workshop is just around the corner. It also means I’m trying to get my thoughts together on the subjects of writing and blogging. This is hard because I have no real fixed philosophy on either, as yet.
I believe both spring from an unpredictable, yet fundamentally certain hunch which believes we all have powerful stories to tell. Some of us need help in improving how we tell our stories; others have obvious storytelling talents, or unique styles, or compelling voices that flash like neon, to take our eyeballs hostage until we finish every last letter.
For example, here are my two favourite posts from the previous week or two: Tracey and Sarah. Each, for their own reasons, grabbed me until the end.
What are your favourite blog posts? Why? Even if you can’t remember the specific month or person who wrote it, leave me the drift of the post in my comments. I’d really like to know. Even if it’s, “You know, a couple of years ago someone wrote about their dog having passed away and I cried for hours after.” It’s all interesting.
Because that is the power of language.
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I think just about everything Tiff writes is amazing. She makes you feel it along with her.
Veronica’s last blog post..Pleading Insanity
I liked the story you told about when the last Harry Potter book was released and you went to the book shop dressed as Hermoine Granger, then talked to the barista in your best wizardy vernacular and she thought you were odd. That was funny.
So, it’s not because of the amazing writing or wonderful message, but I always come back to this mySQL post because it’s so damn useful when you want to make widespread changes on your blog!
kristarella’s last blog post..October is ending
I am going to go with a couple of posts I have read in the last couple of weeks since it would be impossible for me to choose my favourite blogpost ever…
http://galadarling.com/article/how-to-beat-writers-block -Gala Darling (I found this useful- I printed it and stuck it in my journal)
http://greeninkgirl.blogspot.com/2008/10/accidental-poet.html -Philipa (I found this inspiring and I am just so happy to see Phil back blogging as I used to read her old blog when she was still living in Australia)
http://gaijinwife.blogspot.com/2008/10/smelly-old-witch.html- Gaijin Wife (This one made me laugh)
Lulu’s last blog post..Jacarandas & the glimpse of summer?
I put all my favourites in the Quality Post list that is on the side of my Journal. Look in there to find them all.
Jean-Luc Picard’s last blog post..TWQ: Annoying Things
EXCELLENT choices there, my friends.
I have been trying to find my favourite post, but there are too many talented writers around to name just one. Today I found yet another beautiful post, the name of the post is surprise(s)! Although her surprise is very different to yours, I thought you might me interested in reading it.
http://stumblesurvivesmile.blogspot.com/2008/11/surprises.html
del’s last blog post..A Quiet Sunday Sing-Along
Trish @my little drummer boys …. here
I agree with Veronica – Tiff is an awesome writer and i love your short snappy posts with a photo.
I have so many blog posts written by others I cannot choose…
Trish’s last blog post..Chat about the chow Monday