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Why Blogs are Better-Written

… than other stuff the blogger writes: 1. Shorter. 2. More emotional. 3. More personal.

  • Example 1: Philip Weiss. Love his blog, did not love his book. Alas.
  • Example 2: Rebecca Aronaurer. Love her blog, especially the book reviews. This magazine article was less great.

    • I hope this isn’t the best writing I will ever do.

    More blog theory.

    This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 at 9:02 pm and is filed under blogs, books. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

    5 Responses to “Why Blogs are Better-Written”

    1. Candy Minx Says:
      May 17th, 2007 at 7:11 am

      I think there is an immediate gratification with blogs too. And you are writing knowing “someone” might read it…

      I don’t know if my comment function is working but here is a review I did of your book…

      http://gnosticminx.blogspot.com/2007/05/there-is-no-spoon_16.html

    2. seth Says:
      May 17th, 2007 at 7:25 am

      Thanks for the great review, Candy. Maybe I should have called it the Matrix Diet, huh? My favorite part of the book is at the end, too.

    3. Candy Minx Says:
      May 18th, 2007 at 9:33 am

      I am glad you were able to stop by and visit my review. Yes, The Matrix Diet would have been funny…I love movies so sometimes I see comparisons. I think The Shangri-La Diet is a perfect title though. I am still feeling benefits from the four basic rules. My skin feels amazing. I slept like a rock last night no wakin for 8 hours…that is unusual for me.

      did you read my link about Jane Jacobs when she passed away? I was impressed when you referenced her in your book.

      I hope you will add my review to your page with online reviews.

    4. seth Says:
      May 18th, 2007 at 5:58 pm

      I will add your review to the list of reviews, gladly!

      I didn’t see your Jane Jacobs obituary — I’ll look for it.

    5. Tina Says:
      June 1st, 2007 at 1:18 am

      I’m less than a third-way through your book, and so far, I like it, so as far as I’m concerned, you have nothing to worry about.

      Also, I like Omega-3s and I like Cory Booker.

      I’m glad everything is going so well for your book- and I take it- you.

      Thanks to YOU, my diet’s going pretty well for the second day into it.

      Thanks.