Here are the results from our brainstorming session about writing online.
(And it goes without saying, but we should say it anyway: without communicating with the Lord in prayer, we won’t be able to share him online. Â (Can’t give what you don’t got!))
Blogs
- Examples of people doing blogs well?
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- Archbishop Terrance Prendergast:Â http://archbishopterry.blogspot.ca
- Jennifer Fulwiler:Â http://www.conversiondiary.com
- Mark Shea:Â http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markshea/
- Fr. Jerome – http://swordsoftruth.com
- Â What about hosting my blog?
- Free: WordPress, Blogger, Typepad, etc.
- Tumblr, Google Sites
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- Ads
- less flexibility
- Paid: WordPress, Typepad, Squarespace
- No ads (unless you want revenue)
- more flexibility (sometimes)
- host your own
- maximum flexibility
- harder to maintain
- Free: WordPress, Blogger, Typepad, etc.
- Writing:
- Question to ponder: What is my primary, target audience for my online writing?
- Topics: What should I write about?
- Vocations – personal testimonies & food for thought
- Serious vs. lighthearted
- Things like “7 Quick Takes Friday” hosted by Jen Fulwiler at Conversiondiary.com
- Frequency of blogging
- Embedding other media
- links
- photos (copyrights?)
- video
- audio
- Using tags for ease-of-search
Comment Sections on other sites (“Comboxes”)
- Â Brandon Vogt observed that “New Atheists” tend to be very aggressive about commenting on other sites, trying to sway opinion
- Often can get nasty. How to maintain sanity/balance?
- 2012 World Communications Day: Silent reflection/prayer is ESSENTIAL!!