My blogging experience

As my college career comes to a close and I wrap up some loose ends in my classes, my Online Journalism professor asked us to write a post on our blog about our blogging experience. I think the best way to do this is to start at the beginning. When I was first asked to come up with a topic for my blog I had a hard time, but then a friend mentioned that when he was in this same class a few semesters ago he did his blog on television. Knowing that I too have a passion for television, I decided it might be worth while to also do the topic. What I did not know was how easy and fun it would be.

I had never thought about having my own blog, but now that I have faithfully been updating one for three months I cannot imagine not posting on it at least a few times a week. I always had, and will continue to have, something to talk about.

At first I was bothered by the fact that very few people read my blog; mostly it was just my mom and my friend Matt. But after a while a few other friends began following my blog and a few weeks ago someone found my blog while searching online and she now also follows. Knowing that people are finding my blog made me realize that I really am writing this for a reason.

One of the things I try to do frequently with my blog is ask questions at the end of my blog posts. I do this in an attempt to get reader feedback and the lack of comments sometimes bums me out, but I do know that if I keep at it, then eventually I may be able to build a fan base.

Also, I really tried to post in a variety of forms. I reviewed new television shows, posted about industry news, put up videos and, of course, wrote episode summaries of the shows I faithfully follow. I feel like that variety keeps my blog interesting and hopefully helps make people want to come back.

I love writing and I love television so keeping my blog updated never seems like work. It is more fun than anything. Even though I no longer have to write on my blog, I plan to keep with it as long as possible. Now that I am in the routine of updating it so frequently, I might as well keep with it.