300,000 reasons to learn blogging

Still not sure you want to take the time to learn blogging? Read today's New York Times piece on how a blog led to a $300,000 book deal for a never-before-published author. It may change your mind.

Editor talks about why blogging is essential

John Robinson, editor of the Greensboro News-Record, was one of the first editors in the country to start a blog. He says it encourages transparency in his newsroom. John says blogs are a new way for reporters to tell stories.

Don't be afraid to blog - just do it

A New York Times story on blogging suggests you just do it. I've found beginning bloggers are nervous about posting - particularly in the beginning. They want to make sure it's perfect before they hit the button. This story quotes Xeni Jardin, who blogs for BoingBoing.net and is a freelance journalist, suggesting you think of a blog as a work in progress. Great advice!

Blogging for beat reporters

Patrick Thornton makes a case for blogging beats. He suggests your print stories should be a complement to your blog, which will allow you to report news from your niche quickly. MySanAntonio.com suggests a culture that encourages beat blogging. It has a slew of advice on how to blog. Finally Shawn Smith suggests ways to find online communities connected to your beat.

Check out more blogging advice

This post from Mark Glaser is a couple years old, but it still has very solid advice on blogging. It's loaded with information on how to get your blog noticed and other bloggging resources. Check it out.

Blogging advice for beginners

Looking for more tips as beginning bloggers? Check out Shawn Smith of MLive's advice. He starts with: Know your audience. That's sound advice for any writer, blogging or not.

Is blogging journalism?

Mark Glaser of MediaShift, a blog on new media, has an interesting take on the blurring lines between bloggers and journalists. He also points out that the mainstream media is now embracing bloggers in a big way with blogs on a myriad of topics.