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NewsletterMy blogging intentions…some thoughts
I started this blog late July 2009 and after writing over 60 posts and receiving more than 600 comments from you the readers, I’ve learned quite a bit about what blogging means to me and why I want to continue writing. My goal is to become a self-sustaining artist, to work full-time designing, illustrating and creating cute things. Ultimately, it’s all about being happy, enjoying life and spreading the good…because life is short and we must cherish and milk it for all it’s worth. Yup, I said milk it! That’s what I believe and it drives me forward, allowing me to take some risks, go out on a limb and really experiment and live life to the fullest.
Through my writing, I’ve learned that this blog is a great way for me to express myself and communicate with others. Certainly, there are crafty people here in Italy and I’ve met the nicest folks who have welcomed me into their culture and society here. Hey, one can’t complain living amongst the rolling hills of Tuscany…seriously, right!
However, having this online place to connect with anyone in the world who has similar interests is absolutely freeing and liberating. I don’t feel so foreign and I don’t feel so alone in my thoughts. I love sharing and know that I need to blog, not just want to. Additionally, I’ve been able to share my experimentations in my work, get feedback and share my inspirations and ideas for the future. It’s almost like creating your own studio space and watercooler area virtually. This blog is an online journal of discovery, it’s about my creative journey, it’s about community and it’s about living a happy life – that is what I hope it to be anyway.
So, I’ve done some research and gone through two blogging e-books written by Craftypod’s Diane Gilleland (Making a Great Blog and Creating a Blog Audience) - they are great reads to help guide you step-by-step through the process of planning out your blogging strategy. I’ve also taken notice of aspects I like and don’t like on other great blogs out there, to learn by example. I’m sure it’s a constant learning process, but I’ve figured some things out, written up a plan and intend to follow it.
My plan and commitment is to blog every weekday – to inspire, update, share goodies, show work in progress and discuss artsy crafty topics. I’ll be including photos with my nifty Nikon D60 of course and hope you’ll be following along with me on this creative journey. December is a good time to start something new, right? It all starts next Monday…woohoo! Thanks for giving me a bit of your attention and see you again soon, ciao ciao!
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 10:46 pm | blogging, thoughts + discussion
Hello fellow explorers and creative minds! My name is Linda, aka tortagialla - a nickname my adorable husband dubbed me meaning "yellow cake" in Italian. I'm your not-so-typical Californian girl who took the plunge and moved to the Tuscan hills of Italy. Now I'm living my dream designing, illustrating and crafting full-time. You can contact me via email linda [!at] tortagialla [!dot] com
big commitment….
I’ve been blogging daily for just over a month. It can eat up LOTS of time, but it is also so rewarding. I look forward to seeing what you are up to. Love the yarn pic…what are you going to make with that??
Hi Rachel! Yes, it’s definitely going to be a challenge, but I do enjoying sharing. Oh the yarn is going to be a scarf…not sure on the other bundle though…I’m very slow at knitting!
You certainly have my attention!
Can’t wait until Monday……..
Thanks Pam! Until then…
planning blogging intentions; will be interested to hear what you have to say. mine changes like the wind
Oh no doubt…I think plans change all the time…but it’s nice to have a plan nevertheless! Thanks for stopping by!
Just wanted to say I’m here cheering you on! Looking forward to more of you great posts!
Thanks so much Gretchen! I really appreciate it and hope you’ll find my posts interesting and helpful… ;P
I’m new to blogging myself and have no idea what I’m doing most of the time. Often I feel like I’m talking into to space and that no none is listening. But then I will get a comment and, oh boy, how wonderful that feels! Blogging is amazing. What else would allow me to be sitting in my bedroom, watching TV in Massachusetts and talking to someone in Italy! Please continue to share what you learn about great blogging. I have lots to learn. Take care.
Hi Sandy! I know what you mean…to get a bit of feedback feels great! Glad I can share my experience with you to be helpful in some ways Keep in touch!