here is why i think you should start a blog
This document serves as a page I can send friends when I think they should start a blog (hi, friend). But It also applies generally to anyone who is capable of writing.
I enjoy our conversations and think you have many good thoughts. I would like to read what you think. A blog will give you a place to publish things.
You’ll own everything you write. And you can make it as private or as public as you’d like. A blog can be your own place on the internet. Potentially even complete with cool things like: a /now page and a a digital garden.
I think you will enjoy blogging so I think you should start a blog.
responses to common questions and pushback:
I do not have anything good to say!
I disagree. I love what you have to say.
If I start a blog, no one will read it.
False. I will read it. Send your blog to me.
Isn’t all of this just pointless shouting into the void?
Well isn’t everything else in life too?
I already have a Substack, why do I need a blog?
If you are writing on Substack that means you have a blog. Let me read your blog.
why don’t i just post my thoughts on Instagram or Facebook?
I suppose you could, but do you really want to be even more beholden to Mark Zuckerberg?
How do I even start one of those? It seems technically challenging!
It’s never been easier. There are a myriad of services, my favorite is Bear, but some other great freemium ones are Pagecord, Pika, Write.as, and Micro.blog. If you want to publish a newsletter, Ghost is a great option too.
If you are having any trouble setting your blog up, email me and I will help you and it will increase the bond of our friendship.
What will I even blog about?
Well what’s the last thing you were thinking about? Try writing about that. See where it takes you. I bet you’ll find the end result is something great.
Already have a blog and you’ve just never told me? Send it to me. I would like to read it.