5 Things I Love Most About Blogging

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

First, I want to thank you all for being such a loyal community. Back in early December, I asked for a special Christmas present. And boy oh boy did you all respond!

I asked if you’d be willing to nominate The Write Conversation as one of the Writer’s Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers. And it worked. Once again, we are on the list. But beyond that, in the description of TWC the editor notes that this site was the MOST NOMINATED of any site this year. 

To say I’m humbled is the grossest understatement. 

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

So today I want to share with you 

My Favorite Things About Blogging

1. The Community that Grows Around a Blog. 

This is my most favorite part of blogging. Many of you I’ve never met in person, but I know we’re friends. I look forward to your comments, your questions and the encouragement you give each other. 

2. The Discipline I’ve Developed. 

Blogging is work—fun work—but still work. When someone starts a blog they are entering into a contract and commitment with the readers. There are days when it’s hard to write or post a blog, but by following through I’ve found discipline that helps in every aspect of my life. 

3. The Ideas that Appear. 

When I first began this blog I had dozens of ideas, but as time flew by, I went through my first dry spell. It taught me to see ideas everywhere. I began collecting them like my kids once collected baseball cards. The more ideas began to pop up, the more I developed an eye to find them. 

4. The Things I’ve Learned. 

One thing I’ll say is that you all are amazing. I learn so much through the ideas and suggestions you share in the comments of the blog posts. I also have to do research when you come up with a question that stumps me. Truthfully I feel like I’m cheating because I get so much from writing this blog. 

5. Watching God Work. 

Many of you have shared ways that God has worked and is working in your lives. I get to see how God is busy in the world by peeping into your lives.

These are the things I love most about blogging. I’d love to know what you love about reading blogs AND about writing your own blog posts. Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below!

Don’t forget to join the conversation!

Blessings, 

Edie

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Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers observing life through the lens of her camera. No matter whether she’s talking to writers, entrepreneurs, or readers, her first advice is always “Find your voice, live your story.” As an author, blogger, and speaker she’s encouraged and challenged audiences across the country and around the world. Her numerous books reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives.Connect with her on her website, through Facebook, Twitter and on Instagram.