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Writersjourney,

Thanks for the references. I'll check them out. This blogging experience is fascinating for several reasons, among them: Headlines and content that are "inclusive" to other bloggers seem to be the most popular choices in general, even though many contain little of substance. Yet, I've been pleasantly surprised to see that some really good writing is hiding here, and it's not always by those who are writers by profession. Alas, this material often is not among the most popular, which is why I say that it's "hiding." But preferences are subjective and this is totally my own opinion, subject to change as I explore more and absorb the blogging experience.

 

posted by Jazwolf on January 20, 2006 at 7:17 AM | link to this | reply

The Art of the Blog

There is a dumbing-down process in the popular culture, to be sure.

A lot of bloggers are all headlines and not much substance in their actual entries.

It seems a good target for a Blogit post is around 500 words per entry. It may be a good idea to write out your thoughts on your hard drive and then to post those ideas in bite-sized installments for Blogit readers to digest incrementally.

I've written about how to the get the best out of Blogit. You might find these posts interesting. Tell me what you think:

Part One

http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/matthewsjournal/327649

Part Two

http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/matthewsjournal/329401

posted by writersjourney on January 19, 2006 at 11:43 PM | link to this | reply

Jazwolf

It's true what you say about attention spans. I just finished a post which I realized that no one will reach the final line but I don't care - much.  I appreciated your comment on my Rolling Stone post the other day.  Sometimes, particularly when laid low by flu, I reflect too much.  I think that in these days when we are bombarded by people crying for attention that we must be selective too - our time is precious. I recall a writing colleague who told me that "People are crying out for good information so give it to them."
I recently had a 2000 word magazine piece to write and it was such a treat but I was a little rusty for the reasons that you cite in this post. Welcome to blogit

posted by Azur on January 18, 2006 at 12:51 PM | link to this | reply

How do we fix it?

The entire short attention span begins in youth and for some reason in todays society has remained short. Should we blame Sesame Street for its short and bouncy segments that last about five minutes? Should we blame schools which seem to cram everything we used to learn in 12 years into five years? Should we blame the media? Where does the blame go? Do we blame parents for not inspiring their children to read a novel instead of playing an X  Box ( is that what they are called?)?  Society is rushing forward to a future that might not be so bright because of it as we are quick to find energy and food for a growing and demanding nation. I guess it doesn't matter who we blame, but the question should be who is going to fix it? and how?

posted by sassmeback on January 18, 2006 at 10:33 AM | link to this | reply

Jazwolf,

It is true, with so much competing for diminishing attention, it's as though the whole world has ADD, which may be an extreme form of adaptation.  I read your About Me page, and I like your style.  I'll be back.  Welcome aboard, mate.

posted by Blanche. on January 17, 2006 at 6:27 PM | link to this | reply

Jazwolf

I agree. It is sad that we've turned into such a hurry-up world that we live our lives in sound-bites. I like your comments, liked the quality of your writing, and will add you to my list. Great bloggers are difficult to find.

posted by blogflogger on January 17, 2006 at 4:35 PM | link to this | reply

Welcome and it is Understandable

posted by Sophistie on January 17, 2006 at 4:03 PM | link to this | reply