The key component to blogging (or anything in life for that matter) is motivation. Motivation varies from person to person. It is what drives us; when we succeed our motivation increases and when we perceive ourselves as failing with no end in sight we tend to lose our motivation. When it comes to writing, the degree of motivation is instantly apparent the moment you begin, and it shows clearly in your work.
When it comes to writing or even a form of the visual arts, the sight of a blank page can seem to be an impossible barrier having a similar effect as stage fright. One method for overcoming this if you do suffer from this problem is to simply write/type whatever immediately comes to your mind. It can be complete nonsense. It could be “blah” posted over and over and over again. The act of simply covering a page in random letters and numbers while you are trying to think can help you overcome this barrier.
The second most important component of blogging is finding the time to do so. Time, as full time college students and as many of us also have full times jobs to juggle in addition to our school work. There are several methods that can be used to optimize the time spent writing a blog. One approach is to develop an outline for the blog and build upon it from there. Another strategy and one that I most frequently use has more in common with psychology than writing at first glance. Often referred to as the back burner theory, it involves you choosing the topic of your blog you wish to write in advance and let it develop in your head while you go about your day. From time to time come back to that thought, you’ll find that over time you’ll start to accumulate more and more material for it. This method essentially allows the subconscious part of your mind to work on the topic while you do other things. The final method to using your time wisely requires you to set aside an allotted time each day to blog. If you can do this on a daily basis, you will eventually develop a routine.
This one might seem obvious, but write about what interests you. Granted for this class we are forced to keep our blogs either school related or have something to do with this class, but try to take something of your own personal interest or something you have a passion for and see if you cannot tie that interests into school or something knowledge management related.
Part III, the final part will come out tomorrow.
Cheers,
Eric Summers
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