Full disclosure here – I watched Julie & Julia a couple of years ago with my wife. If you are not familiar with the movie, it stars Meryl Streep as Julia Child. The movie intertwines the story of Julia Child with a character named Julie who is blogging about cooking every meal from Julia’s first cookbook.
From what I remember, Julie began blogging as a way of recording her successes and failures as she cooked her way through the cookbook. I do not think she expected very many people to follow her blog. But many people did follow it much to her surprise.
At the time I was watching the movie, I was not even considering writing a blog. I had no reason to write a blog. I know a lot people blog to keep a digital journal. I have kept a journal for several years – with ink and in a simple composition book.
I am not sure that I want everyone in the world able to read what I write in my journal!
So, why did I begin blogging now? Initially, it was to give updates on my progress of my new book. Friends ask me a lot about how it is going. I began blogging about my status on the book.
I am now seeing the value to blog about more than just the book. I have been working on a personal brand. I hope to be launching my personal website soon from which I will blog through a broader yet still focused lens.
I now see blogging as a way to do the following:
- Speak to a broad audience
- Communicate my passions
- Have influence
- Find a like minded “tribe”
If you are a blogger, why do you blog? I would love to hear your comments.
I started blogging as a way to document my recovery from anorexia. It was difficult because I was three hours from my family at the time, and they had no clue what was going on. Blogging allowed my family to watch me get healthy, and allowed me to document the physical and psychological transformation. Three years later, I still blog. It’s fun for me to write, cathartic at times, but more importantly a way to in contact with my family and friends.
Hi Kristina! Full disclosure for everyone, Kristina is soon to be my niece in law. Thanks for sharing why you began to blog. I can see how blogging is a great way to journal about subjects that you want others to read. I am proud of you for being open about your struggles with anorexia. I bet your blogs helped others to overcome their battles.