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Blogging Start Group Writing Project

Posted on 31 July 2008 by Sharon

I’ve been thinking about doing this for a while and when chatting with some friends on Plurk, we decided the time was right for a group writing project.

The theme: getting our blogging start. I don’t know about you, but I’m always fascinated to hear how others got started in blogging, so I’m looking forward to reading all the entries.

The rules are simple: write a post with this theme on your blog, include a link to this post and leave the link to your post in the comments section. Check back regularly and visit everyone’s posts to share some comment love.

At the end of the writing project, I’ll do a round up post with all the links.  There’s even a cool button for you to use if you want to.  Spread the word about the project and invite everyone you know to join. It will be fun. Arbitrary closing date: August 17th.

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25 Comments For This Post

  1. David Bridger Says:
    August 1st, 2008 at 6:45 am

    Good one, Sharon!

    My post is here: http://dbridger.wordpress.com/2008/08/01/how-did-you-start-blogging/

    David Bridger’s last blog post..How did you start blogging?

  2. Laura Pritchard Says:
    August 1st, 2008 at 7:19 am

    I’d love to see a project to *help* people get started! (although this is a great read!)

  3. esonline Says:
    August 1st, 2008 at 9:28 am

    Would also love to see a “how to get started” segment. Will be very interested in reading how others got their start in blogging. Thanks Sharon!

  4. otherdeb (Deb Wunder) Says:
    August 1st, 2008 at 4:26 pm

    My post for this project, “From Paper to ‘Puter - One Woman’s Journey,” is up at The Dangling Conversation.

  5. Sharon Says:
    August 1st, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    Wow, David, that was quick. And you too, Deb. I’ve written my post and plan to post it next week. Esonline and Laura, I hope you’ll join in anyway, and I’ll keep it in mind for the next one.

    Sharon’s last blog post..Blogging Start Group Writing Project

  6. Shelly Says:
    August 1st, 2008 at 8:52 pm

    Hi Sharon,
    Just got my reply up here:
    http://web.mac.com/shellybryant/Site/Blog/Entries/2008/8/2_Blogging_Start.html

    This was a good question!
    Shelly

  7. Sharon Says:
    August 2nd, 2008 at 6:36 am

    Great, Shelly! Thanks for joining in.

  8. Shelly Says:
    August 2nd, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    Hi again Sharon. Thanks for letting me know about the problem with comments on my post, and blog in general. I am seeing what I can do to resolve it.

    The link is a little different now:
    http://web.mac.com/shellybryant/Site/Blog/Entries/2008/8/3_Blogging_Start.html

    But still with the commenting problem. :-( Hopefully that will be resolved soon.

  9. lissie Says:
    August 2nd, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    Oh I thought I had commented - obviously not - I added a post here http://100sites-lissie.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-did-i-start-blogging.html

    lissie’s last blog post..How did I start Blogging

  10. Alex the Freelance Twin Says:
    August 4th, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    Ahhh I’m finally done. Took longer than I expected but here we are: http://freelancetwins.com/story-25-How-we-started-working-for-ourselves

    Alex the Freelance Twin’s last blog post..How we started working for ourselves

  11. Dana Says:
    August 5th, 2008 at 10:02 am

    Great idea Sharon,
    Here’s my contribution:
    http://danaprince.blogspot.com/2008/08/my-blogging-genesis.html

    Dana’s last blog post..My Blogging Genesis

  12. Sharon Says:
    August 5th, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    Great entries, guys. I’m looking forward to posting the full list. :)
    Sharon’s last blog post..Top Pitfalls For Newbie Copywriters And How To Avoid Them

  13. Umar in Dubai Says:
    August 6th, 2008 at 9:52 am

    Here is my entry:

    http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/how-i-started-blogging/

    Thanks,
    Umar in Dubai

  14. Brad Shorr Says:
    August 8th, 2008 at 7:40 am

    Wonderful project. Here’s my entry -
    http://www.wordsellinc.com/blog/blogs/how-i-started-blogging/

    Brad Shorr’s last blog post..How I Started Blogging, or Ready, Fire, Aim

  15. --Deb Says:
    August 8th, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    How fun! I saw this at Brad (Word Sells) and had to play.

    My post is here:
    http://punctualityrules.com/2008/08/08/in-the-beginning/

    –Deb’s last blog post..In the Beginning

  16. Claire Says:
    August 9th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Sharon!

    Here’s my contribution: WritingUp’s Failed Social Experiment.

  17. Sharon Says:
    August 9th, 2008 at 5:01 pm

    Some great entries being rolled out. Thanks for taking part. I can’t wait to see what the next week brings. :)

  18. Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 12:06 am

    I don’t blog for money, but I wrote a post anyway: http://cheerfulmonk.com/2008/08/11/the-joy-of-being-a-blockhead/

    Thanks for the fun topic.

    Jean Browman–Cheerful Monk’s last blog post..The Joy of Being a Blockhead

  19. sue Says:
    August 13th, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    This was a good idea Sharon there are some great posts. Here’s my contribution http://writeforcash.squarespace.com/journal/2008/8/14/how-i-got-my-blogging-start.html

    sue’s last blog post..How I Got My Blogging Start

  20. Courtney Says:
    August 14th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    Just posted mine! I’m not sure if I linked to this post or just your blog though. :) http://webwritinginfo.com/fun-stuff/why-i-started-blogging.html

    Courtney’s last blog post..Why I Started Blogging

  21. Joan Kremer Says:
    August 16th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    Hi Sharon!

    Here’s my post in how I got started blogging: http://www.writersinthevirtualsky.com/?p=55. It’s been fun to read the others’ posts — what a neat idea!

    Joan

    Joan Kremer’s last blog post..9 Inworld Writing Markets for Publication Credit & (usually) Payment

  22. Sharon Says:
    August 18th, 2008 at 8:24 am

    Thanks for joining in, everyone. The full list is here: http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/blogging-start-posts/

  23. James B Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 2:08 pm

    Just posted my story a little late…http://thinkpop.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/how-i-got-started-blogging/

    great stories all around

    James B’s last blog post..How I got started blogging

  24. Katherine Says:
    August 21st, 2008 at 10:43 am

    I was out of town and somehow missed all the fun! I don’t know if I’ve gone past the close date, but I decided to participate just in case. :)

    http://katherinehuether.com/how-did-i-get-my-blogging-start/

    Katherine’s last blog post..How Did I Get My Blogging Start?

  25. Sharon Says:
    August 21st, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    Cool! More entries. I’ve have to update the list.

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