Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Is blogging journalism?
As more traditional media outlets ask their staffers to start blogging, the lines between journalism and blogging become more blurred. Erick Schonfeld, who made the move from mainstream media to TechCrunch, says: "There is something about blogging—the immediacy, the give and take, the point of view—that helps it compete with traditional media for attention."
Sunday, March 30, 2008
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.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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.
Friday, March 21, 2008
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!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
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.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
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.
Friday, March 7, 2008
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.
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