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.
- I haven’t taken a formal, several-week class for many a year.
- I have never participated in an online course.
- 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 –
- I am rather proud of myself that I have the courage to embark on this endeavor.
- 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.
- 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!
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!
Thanks, Nancy. I’m excited to see what comes of this challenge.
You’re going to do awesome in this class — and I think it’ll be great for both you and your readers!
Thanks, Rachel. I look forward to sharing the experience with you. (And, love that you listed popcorn as your go-to food also!)
Aw, Maggie, nothing to be afraid of! You’ll do great; I know you will! And this could lead to more new adventures!
Thanks for the encouragement, Dal. I am certain it will be an adventure!
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!
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.