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Coming Up For Air

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Things have been a little weird here lately in my corner of the net. I feel like I’ve been away for a long time and only just returned even though I know that’s not the case. Things have just been… not necessarily complicated but disorganized for lack of a better explanation.

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For starters I’ve been testing out different blogging software (write blog posts even when you don’t have internet and then post them straight from your desktop without even logging in) and… well, I found one I really, really like. I was only testing it out so I could review it on the main part of WW but this one program, BlogJet really struck me. The problem is I only signed up for the free trial, I’m the kind of person who believes if you can get the same thing for free you shouldn’t waste your money but this program just felt so nice. Sadly, though-

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My trial ran out.

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I plan on purchasing the software in a few months, it’s not that it’s expensive but I want to test a few more things before making a final choice. Besides I planned on reviewing a bunch more anyways so why not wait just encase something better comes along. In the mean time though I feel like I’m in a new house. I’m not at home in the window I write my posts in- it’s growing on me, but it’s still not the same so that kind of slows down my posting.

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Another thing I’m having trouble with is finding balance. Before when I was still on blogspot Written Whispers was just one place. I talked about my life, writing, thoughts on writing, etc. Since I moved to my own domain I’ve split that one blog into two different things: my personal blog and my blog about writing the problem is that ‘everything’ is about writing to me. I can tie just about everything in my life to the craft I love the most so I’ve had to narrow things down.

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The main part of my site is now about writing tips, resources, but I’m still having a problem finding balance. Part of the resources include my thoughts on them- something I usually put here on my personal blog. I’m happy to say, though, that I am starting to figure it out it’s just taking me a little longer than expected and that’s why lately I’ve been writing posts and not always putting them up right away. *sigh*

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This post feels very rushed but it’s been a busy day and I’m feeling a bit hyper. There are so many things I want to get written tonight- this post being one of them. :)

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I’ve spent almost all of today networking with other writers and pulling WW.com together. I still don’t get many comments over there but I suppose that has more to do with lack of frequent updates (something I’m working on as I gain more confidence).

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On and awesome note, you should go look at the main site. It looks very nice and I’m not afraid to brag about it. The forum is still a ghost town but I only just opened it up but everything else has an almost professional feel to it and I just want to hug it.

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Anyways, I have another thing I need to get out of my system but I’m thinking it’s meant to be on the other blog so I’m going to jump over there now which reminds me- another plus of software like BlogJet, you write all your posts in the same spot and then just click which blogs you want to go to. :)

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Peace, love, and don’t forget to visit http://written-whispers.com I really could use the encouragement.

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P.S. You might also notice me changing the template on this part of my site back and forth for awhile. I love this template but constantly having to manually edit the code (and translate it!) is a pain and I hate having to put the little – between every paragraph. If I don’t it looks so… blarg. Anyways, I’m looking for something specific, so it might be awhile before it’s all prety’fied. Just wanted to warn you.

On Blogging

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Why do people do this? It’s a little late for me to ask this since I’ve already become quite addicted in the past day. It’s just like journaling to me and it give me an excuse to write when I have nothing important to write about. Is it the thrill of feedback from actual live people? Pouring your heart out about random things to strangers and not having to deal with them?

Better question.

Why do people read blogs? Okay, now I know I’ve read one or two recently. One from a writer and another from a new foster mom. Two things that are important and meaningful to me to one reason or another. But what provokes people to read about other random peoples personal lives? It’s one thing to write about it but what is it that interests people in a retelling of mundane events? Not all of them are mundane and several are quite interesting but… hmm. I forgot why I was asking the question because I may have answered it without an answer if that makes sense.

Muse of the moment: Ed. He’s now sitting beside me- nope. Just left as I typed that out. Guess I’m without a muse for the moment.

My Idea

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Well, I finally figured out what I want to blog about. Not that I need a blog but it’s a good way to get the writing out of my head when I have nowhere else to put it. Not my typical prose and poetry but the random babble that sometimes bursts forth like right now. :) Anyways,- I was searching along Google, looking for some articles and such about “the writer’s life”. What it is like for some to be a writer as a profession. In the end it wasn’t what I needed though. I kept seeing writing from some already famous author or another and honestly I couldn’t relate to them. I just didn’t quite connect in the way I was hoping. I wanted to find an article showing someone who is new to the writing world, see those first impressions. After all that is what I’m after in my real life. To be a writer and to know that life. Well, I couldn’t find any. So, I’m going to write my own blog about what it’s like to be a writer. Mind you, I’m not a published scribe- yet, but I’m not stopping till I am one and when I am I’ll have this blog to show my journey and maybe help other aspiring writer’s along. Wish me luck.