This blog is my first attempt at producing writing for a public audience. One reason for this is the fact that I was never given the chance in high school, nor did I go looking for it. Also I was never that outspoken in high school and did not feel the need to change that trend. The reasoning behind this may be the fact that I never really felt the need to. I felt that others voiced my opinions better than I could.
This whole blogging idea, a more laid back form of public writing, is pretty foreign to me, but could not be a better way to start writing for a public audience. My view of a blog only comes from the one I have read. The only blog I have ever read is Club Trillion, a pretty well-known blog here on campus. This blog is written by a student like me but he does not write out of necessity, he writes because it’s what he wants to do. Mark Titus, the blogger, writes what is on his mind and tries to offer a new view of The Ohio State men’s basketball team. He allows the public to get a different look on something most of the university pays attention to. His blog has come to an end though, due to the fact that he is graduating. Once Club Trillion is no more, I will have to find a new blog to read or even write a blog. This whole English class project might be a way for me to find a gateway to writing for a public audience. It makes me wonder if a blog like Club Trillion, or any other publications, were started because the author was forced to do an English project.
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Very interesting way to end a blog HAROLD. Would we do anything as a society if we are selves were not required to do so? However, I do believe there are people out there who are motivated to have their voice heard, and blogging is a great way to do so. I am fresh to the blogging scene as well, but I hope you find your "gateway to writing" and success at getting your own voice heard through blogging.
ReplyDeleteI recently started reading Club Trillion. I have to say, that it is really funny, and he does hit on a lot of the behind the scenes stuff most people don't know about.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I was the same way in high school, never blogging or the such. I think we are in the same boat here, with the new to blogging stuff.
It seems like many of us here are new to blogging. But I like how you frame it, Trey--a more laidback form of public writing. And I do think it's a way to write that many people feel much more motivated about and interested in the, say, a rhetorical analysis paper... :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard a lot about Club Trillion, but I haven't really read it. Going to take a look now! I'd love to learn more about how he started it or if he has any plans to continue with a different sort of blog post-graduation. Sports blogs seem to be among the most popular in America, so I hope you find another that catches your attention...or, hey, just create one!