Publicly writing through a vehicle such as a blog garners some degree of pressure. For one thing, a blogger is aware that other people are going to be able to see it. Thus, when one is writing he or she may think for a moment 'another person might see this', which then furthers the writer to think what their writing may cause the reader to think about. This concept is called active reading, which is a theory that states a reader is not merely analyzing another's writing based on the writer's rhetoric or content, but also what the writer intended the reader to think about as well.
Furthermore, writing on a blog is very similar to public speaking, or stand-up comedy, in that a blogger, or comedian, must think of, beforehand, how he or she wants to deliver their message or punchline to the audience. They have to interpret what characteristics that they're audience has, as well, such as their level of education, income, politics, age, etc. Accordingly, a blogger must figure out how to deliver their message in a written format. A written format is different from a conversation, where spontaneity is prevalent. Spontaneity in writing is not. Writing, or blogging more specifically, is a format where the response has to be predicted. There is no certitude on how the readers are going to respond. Therefore, the writer must try to make their best presumption with how their readers are going to respond, which is difficult and never certain (redundant). This is why I hate it when people say writing is a lot like talking, you just need to find your own "writing" voice , which comes with constant practice. But writing is not like talking. When have you talked in paragraph form with a thesis and three supporting arguments? Never.
Writing is a form distinct from all else. It's not like public speaking in that the sheer engagement that a speaker has to initiate and maintain with an audience that may find an ant scuttling across anothers table amusing for some period of time. The distinction between a public speaker and that of a writer, because a writer too has to keep people engaged, is that they have to cultivate their engaging voice through words, interesting facts, additional anecdotes when necessary, and with an original argument instead of rhythm and inflection. But writing is so powerful. I am a believer of active reading. It is a workout for the mind. It sharpens it. Focus is a necessity. Passivity is impossible. That is why blogging is powerful because average people can interact with each other through their writing, where honesty is bred.
Furthermore, writing on a blog is very similar to public speaking, or stand-up comedy, in that a blogger, or comedian, must think of, beforehand, how he or she wants to deliver their message or punchline to the audience. They have to interpret what characteristics that they're audience has, as well, such as their level of education, income, politics, age, etc. Accordingly, a blogger must figure out how to deliver their message in a written format. A written format is different from a conversation, where spontaneity is prevalent. Spontaneity in writing is not. Writing, or blogging more specifically, is a format where the response has to be predicted. There is no certitude on how the readers are going to respond. Therefore, the writer must try to make their best presumption with how their readers are going to respond, which is difficult and never certain (redundant). This is why I hate it when people say writing is a lot like talking, you just need to find your own "writing" voice , which comes with constant practice. But writing is not like talking. When have you talked in paragraph form with a thesis and three supporting arguments? Never.
Writing is a form distinct from all else. It's not like public speaking in that the sheer engagement that a speaker has to initiate and maintain with an audience that may find an ant scuttling across anothers table amusing for some period of time. The distinction between a public speaker and that of a writer, because a writer too has to keep people engaged, is that they have to cultivate their engaging voice through words, interesting facts, additional anecdotes when necessary, and with an original argument instead of rhythm and inflection. But writing is so powerful. I am a believer of active reading. It is a workout for the mind. It sharpens it. Focus is a necessity. Passivity is impossible. That is why blogging is powerful because average people can interact with each other through their writing, where honesty is bred.
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