This is Scary…

It seems appropriate to have something in my life be scary during October what with Halloween occurring this month.  I have signed up for a 6-week online course from The Loft entitled, Becoming a Standout Blogger:  How to Create, Write & Grow a Compelling Blog.  (Really?!?)  Though I’m hoping to get ideas and tips on how to make this blog more interesting so you keep reading and hopefully enjoying it, I have to admit I am facing the beginning of the class this week with trepidation.OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

  1. I haven’t taken a formal, several-week class for many a year.
  2. I have never participated in an online course.
  3. What if all my classmates are accomplished writers – maybe even published – can I keep up with them and not embarrass myself?

On the other hand –

  1. I am rather proud of myself that I have the courage to embark on this endeavor.
  2. I am grateful I can take this class from the comfort of my home.  The use of technology in this way is bound to teach me something I don’t know.
  3. I have always felt that you learn more in situations where you maybe are not the smartest or most accomplished person in the group.  Watching how others do things can be a great learning experience.

So, if you can be patient, I hope to come out of this scary experience with some new insights as to how to keep you interested in my posts.

Please stay tuned!

8 thoughts on “This is Scary…

  1. Good for you, Maggie! I hope you enjoy the course greatly. I already think you’re super brave just to be blogging so I think this course will be easy and fun for you. Good luck. Can’t wait to read about it!

    1. Thanks, Rachel. I look forward to sharing the experience with you. (And, love that you listed popcorn as your go-to food also!)

  2. You should not be worried. You have lots of experience writing, know grammar, and even know your apostrophes!! I suppose there are little hints to learn, but you seem to have your thoughts in order before you write and express yourself well. We, of a certain age, have life experience high on the resume.

    Your retreat sounded very peaceful, and the food right up to my old-fashioned Lutheran, Midwestern standards!

    1. Thanks for your nice comments, Mary. I’m delighted you are checking out my blog now and then – it is definitely a work in progress.

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