10 years of writing a blog nobody reads
14 days ago
- #blogging
- #self-improvement
- #writing
- Started a blog in November 2015, beginning with a book review of The Martian by Andy Weir.
- Maintaining the blog to improve writing skills and appreciate effortless communication in any format.
- Early writing style was verbose and overly qualified, mimicking speech patterns which is ineffective for writing.
- Avoiding redundant phrases like 'I think...' or 'I feel...' as they weaken the argument and make reading tedious.
- Using multiple adjectives is discouraged; one precise adjective is more effective.
- Writing process should be iterative with multiple drafts and breaks for fresh perspectives.
- Ideas should be noted immediately when they occur, regardless of time or place.
- Tools like Obsidian help make writing accessible across devices.
- Generative AI has devalued written content economically, but human writing retains subjective value.
- Writing, like book reviews, helps solidify and integrate knowledge into one's worldview.
- Balancing reading with writing is likened to breathing—inhaling ideas and exhaling words.
- Aiming to write more concisely, limiting posts to 1000 words to focus on core ideas.