Have you ever wondered why people blog? Or maybe a more important question would be how people blog and make it successful? After two years of doing it myself (and seeing so many others do it much better), I’m convinced that while I may not be making money off of my writing, I’m certainly learning from it and gaining a few advantages over my peers.
Like anyone else, I first decided to blog because I wanted to be some sort of a faux-celebrity. I wanted to be with the big bloggers — the ones who actually get PR requests. The ones who work from home all damn year. The ones who get massive amounts of free nail polish and cute snacks. (But, no diapers or baby food for me please. K thanx)
But it’s clear that blogging is not that glamorous at all. It’s honestly kind of a chore. And if you really want it to take off, it can be like a second job.
Luckily for an undergrad like myself, blogging still has many benefits. Continue reading
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