It’s a job like any other job.
What’s it like being a professional blogger? I may be able to provide some insight on this subject. Remember, I’m just a small time blogger learning my craft.
I blog all day long, now. Since Social Security pays my basic bills I can spend all day blogging. I blog on Triond and on my personal blog. I’m not allowed to have ads on my personal blog, so I use it to drive traffic to my Triond Account. This all works out pretty well; but I find my new online career demands that I put in hours a day if I entertain any hope of making enough money to improve my financial situation. What do I do all day long?
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I try to submit an article to Triond every day. I try to read and comment on the content of several of the writers in my network at Triond every day. And I try to blog several times on my personal blog every day. That’s a lot of reading and writing. And it’s a lot of thinking. Blogging all day long means thinking all day long. I’m thinking, trying to come up with something to blog about. I read print and online newspapers to stay informed.
The funny thing is, Triond is the easy part. I come up with an article, submit it, do some reading, do some commenting and that’s it. On my personal blog I have to post five, six, seven, eight or more times a day.
I sit at my work station, listening to classic rock on the radio and drinking beer if I can afford it while I work.
I get up and walk around my small living room/kitchenette to stare out of one of the two windows. I have a corner apartment in the back. The windows face in different directions. I stare out the window that I can see the Cathedral of Learning of the University of Pittsburgh more often. I walk into the tiny bedroom and turn around at the bathroom and then come back and sit back done at the computer.
It’s a job. I love it.
November 25th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Loving what you do…it’s how to get through the day.
November 25th, 2009 at 8:49 am
To be able to do what you love is one of the biggest blessings.
November 25th, 2009 at 9:26 am
I like the way you reply every comment without slighting anyone.
November 25th, 2009 at 9:35 am
great idea…
November 25th, 2009 at 9:40 am
I liked the way you described your days work. I agree with you that for good bloggong one needs to read a lot, kind of research is also needed at times. It’s a time taking process but as long as you are enjoying- it’s great!
November 25th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Go with your passion, that’s spices of life.
November 25th, 2009 at 9:52 am
I am with you Guy! If you love what you do, even 24 hours seem less. On the other hand, doing what you dislike can seem like an ordeal even if you need to do it for a few hours. I am happy that you have found something you absolutely adore. And BTW, I share this passion of yours too, so I know what you are talking about
November 25th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Nice post Guy, you always have interesting things to say so ‘bravo’ for the blogging!
November 25th, 2009 at 10:21 am
The article has a friendly touch wherein we can connect.I like your house spurring with mental and activities of the intellect.These can make a change in the world.We too are following suit in our own way.
November 25th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Thank you for the insight, good article.
November 25th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Good for you. I’m glad you enjoy what you do. Don’t forget to take a little exercise as well.
Christine
November 25th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
interesting schedule you have ..hogan can you teach me some techniques to drive traffic to my triond and my personal blog?
November 25th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I envy you Guy. I wish I could do that! lol.
November 25th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
ken, I do love what I do and I do it all day long and guess what? I’m getting better and better at it little by little.
November 25th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Marie, I do feel lucky that I’m finally in a position to blog all day long.
November 25th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
chitragopi, I try to reply to as many comments as possible. I would never think of putting anyone down. The commenter is doing me a favor. If the commenter is rude I simply ignore it and move on. It’s easy.
November 25th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
drelayaraja, I hope you found the article useful.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Sourav, I do enjoy it. I enjoy reading the online and print papers. In a way I feel that as a blogger I’m a tiny part of the media. All bloggers are part of the media whether they realize it or not.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
simplyoj, I have no doubt that I made the right decision to become a full time blogger. Now I’m working hard to be a successful blogger.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
PhoenixRox, this is the best job I’ve ever had. Now if I can make it pay better it will be for me a great job.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
lillyrose. I’ve finally found my niche. It took a long time but now I’m going to make the most of this opportunity.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
wonder, I have no doubt that we bloggers are part of a world wide community of flowing thought and ideas.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
That sounds kind of familiar to me. But I have to admire what you’ve achieved.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
wonder, I think we bloggers are part of a world wide community of flowing ideas and thought.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
diamondpoet, I’m glad you found the article useful.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Christine, that’s good advice. You don’t get much exercise if you blog all day long.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
svishnugopal, every blogger’s situation is different: the amount of time the blogger can give to blogging, the blogger’s writing skill and so on. Every blogger must find his or her own way.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Lady Sunshine, it’s an opportunity that I hope I can take advantage of.
November 25th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
coffeeadict, I still have to make some money at it, more than I’m making now. That would be the real achievement.
November 26th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Very true…Thanks!
November 26th, 2009 at 12:48 am
Nice one. Yes, I agree, thinking is not that easy without exposure to the outside world. Thanks!
November 26th, 2009 at 1:29 am
You are lucky person. How I envy you
November 26th, 2009 at 4:07 am
I have no beer here, so I’m toasting you with a Diet Coke. Keep writing!
November 26th, 2009 at 4:39 am
thanks for the share…..
November 26th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Thanks for your sincere advice on blogging. I’m benefited, thanks!
November 26th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Nice article. Very descriptive.
November 26th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Nice article, seems cool what you do =)
November 27th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I once loved the job I do that pays the bills, now I love the job
( writing ), but it doesn’t pay the bills. It would be a perfect world to have a job you loved. Cool article, I really enjoy for writing.
November 29th, 2009 at 2:35 am
wonderful article and very useful too.
November 29th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
You have a good sense of humor in your article… Although this is not a funny story yet you effectively put things you consider as serious (blogging) into a smile-drawer…
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