Kati on duckygirl

[duckygirl]

I've had this blog for 7.5 years now.

First of all, I'm curious who still reads it.  I think my long hiatus during the campaign may have sent the message this was dead.  That's exactly what I was afraid of!

Also, I want to start a more "professional" blog that's less about my personal life and more commentary on our culture.  It might be an asset to

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[shiningstar55]

1. Good song.
2. I read it.
3. Blogger is a really good site, but so is this one.
4. Double-posts are always great.
5. More professional name, probably... but you know how little I like professional things. The day I have to wear a suit is the day I quit.

[duckygirl]

Right on, sister!

How about "Little Red Writing Hood"?

[shiningstar55]

Could be the cutest name ever.

[duckygirl]

Thanks! I Googled it and it might be sort of in use already... check it out and tell me if you think I should use it anyway.

[kylek]

As far as being "decent enough at writing" I think as long as someone writes about something they are passionate about and have a good concept of the language they are writing in, they'll be a good writer.

If you aren't passionate about what you write about, then it's really hard to ever rise to the top. Take me for example (ego...GO!): compare the entries where I'm talking about something I'm not well-versed in, like politics or women; and compare it to my entries about sports. You'll notice a stark contrast in quality.

In regards to professionalism or whatnot, I'd open up a completely different blog from your livejournal. Places like Blogspot and Wordpress seem to carry a higher degree of professionalism than Livejournal (which is more like it's namesake, a personal journal in the public eye).

Conclusion:

- Get a separate blog on a more reputable website.
- Write about something your passionate about.
- Dominate.

[duckygirl]

Those are really good points. And yeah, that's what I was trying to say- LJ isn't a professional place. And that's fine. Blogspot, I was trying to remember that one.

Thanks! I'll try to dominate. :)

[kylek]

Not sure how you're going to find a passion though, you don't strike me as someone with strong convictions.

[duckygirl]

Nah, I don't really care about anything.

[tediousandbrief]

I read it. I'm not that big a fan of other blogs. I've had people tell me I should have my blog go "public" in part, but I like the ability to keep people I don't want (like a potential employer) from reading my thoughts.

You always could just keep opinion pieces on a separate blog, but if you do and don't also post them here, I would like to see the separate blog, too. :)

Oh, how you got your name is a cute story. :D

[shiningstar55]

Update this shit.