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]]> By: Ming (click for rss article) http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-493781 Ming (click for rss article) Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:18:37 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-493781 thanks. darren. thanks. darren.

]]> By: Emmet GIbney http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491782 Emmet GIbney Sat, 23 Sep 2006 04:44:58 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491782 I'm definitely like Pete, I try to write for people just like me, trying to make the decision I had to make before going to film school. Although I definitely read both types of blogs, both those that are written to the masses, and those written to individuals (that's the way I would classify ProBlogger). I’m definitely like Pete, I try to write for people just like me, trying to make the decision I had to make before going to film school. Although I definitely read both types of blogs, both those that are written to the masses, and those written to individuals (that’s the way I would classify ProBlogger).

]]> By: Pete http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491752 Pete Sat, 23 Sep 2006 03:54:07 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491752 I mostly try to write blogs with a person in mind. My ideal reader is a person who is some what informed about the things that I write about. I always try to write in a way so that I can entertain and educate the person at the sametime. I do at times make the mistake of writing for the masses, but most of the times I stay grounded. I mostly try to write blogs with a person in mind. My ideal reader is a person who is some what informed about the things that I write about. I always try to write in a way so that I can entertain and educate the person at the sametime. I do at times make the mistake of writing for the masses, but most of the times I stay grounded.

]]> By: May C http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491653 May C Sat, 23 Sep 2006 01:24:28 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491653 Since I know that there aren't too many people visiting my blog, I *know* that I'm not speaking to the masses and probably never will. My objective and approach has always been on a one to one basis since I write as I'm talking, very much like to someone. That's why some readers tell me they feel as if I'm talking to them, which, in some ways, I am. Gosh, I wouldn't know how to address the "masses". That idea seems way too scary. :) Since I know that there aren’t too many people visiting my blog, I *know* that I’m not speaking to the masses and probably never will. My objective and approach has always been on a one to one basis since I write as I’m talking, very much like to someone. That’s why some readers tell me they feel as if I’m talking to them, which, in some ways, I am.

Gosh, I wouldn’t know how to address the “masses”. That idea seems way too scary. :)

]]> By: Tony D. Clark http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491599 Tony D. Clark Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:21:26 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491599 I think for us that are just starting to build a readership, it might be easier to think of writing for an individual. At least it is for me. Having a specific niche audience, it's easy to picture the archetypical reader. I've also found that I tend to get feedback that supports that idea. Folks have written some very cool responses via email, sharing their own experiences on being home-based business owners and parents. It helps to perpetuate the impression of writing specifically for them. A sort of audience of one. I think for us that are just starting to build a readership, it might be easier to think of writing for an individual. At least it is for me. Having a specific niche audience, it’s easy to picture the archetypical reader.

I’ve also found that I tend to get feedback that supports that idea. Folks have written some very cool responses via email, sharing their own experiences on being home-based business owners and parents. It helps to perpetuate the impression of writing specifically for them. A sort of audience of one.

]]> By: Terry http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491591 Terry Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:15:58 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491591 One on one is the feel I'm trying to go for these days. It really is apersonal thing in the end. I also like blogs who go with that personal feel. One great thing about writing to a small audience, is you don't have to be an expert on something to talk about it. Just go with your gut feelings. Terry One on one is the feel I’m trying to go for these days. It really is apersonal thing in the end. I also like blogs who go with that personal feel.

One great thing about writing to a small audience, is you don’t have to be an expert on something to talk about it. Just go with your gut feelings.

Terry

]]> By: Sherry http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491503 Sherry Fri, 22 Sep 2006 22:20:06 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491503 Interesting article. I'm not a problogger and tend to write whatever however. But after reading your article I went back and looked at a few of my posts. I found that I tend to write for an individual when I want an opinion or comment. If I'm just telling a story I tend to write like a storyteller talks. When I'm just being silly, it's more of a newspaper type feel. You made some very good points. I will be thinking about them the next time I write something. Thanks! Also, like Brem, I'd like to see examples as well. Interesting article. I’m not a problogger and tend to write whatever however. But after reading your article I went back and looked at a few of my posts.

I found that I tend to write for an individual when I want an opinion or comment. If I’m just telling a story I tend to write like a storyteller talks. When I’m just being silly, it’s more of a newspaper type feel.

You made some very good points. I will be thinking about them the next time I write something. Thanks!

Also, like Brem, I’d like to see examples as well.

]]> By: Karen http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491488 Karen Fri, 22 Sep 2006 21:55:18 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491488 While I can't think of any specific blogs at the moment, I know that feeling you get Darren when you're reading them and they're so impersonal - dare I say condescending- and I never go back to them. I'd never want that! I only really only write what I'd like to read. I just keep it that simple. While I can’t think of any specific blogs at the moment, I know that feeling you get Darren when you’re reading them and they’re so impersonal – dare I say condescending- and I never go back to them.

I’d never want that!

I only really only write what I’d like to read. I just keep it that simple.

]]> By: Teresa http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491466 Teresa Fri, 22 Sep 2006 21:35:00 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491466 Hehhe..I've only written for one person since I usually assume that's all that's reading my blog! Hehhe..I’ve only written for one person since I usually assume that’s all that’s reading my blog!

]]> By: Shannon Moore http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491244 Shannon Moore Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:19:32 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491244 Those are great suggestions and without realizing it, I was struggling with that very issue. My blog's about intellectual property, specifically trademarks, so as you can imagine, a lot of the language is very heavy on the legalese and light on clarity. That being said, I try to keep it light. But never thought about using 'you' or singular language, so thanks for that. Oh and you've got a typo: (make the person reader your blog feel like they have your complete focus) -- should be reading. ...hey, was that a trick typo? ;) Those are great suggestions and without realizing it, I was struggling with that very issue. My blog’s about intellectual property, specifically trademarks, so as you can imagine, a lot of the language is very heavy on the legalese and light on clarity. That being said, I try to keep it light. But never thought about using ‘you’ or singular language, so thanks for that.

Oh and you’ve got a typo: (make the person reader your blog feel like they have your complete focus) — should be reading.

…hey, was that a trick typo? ;)

]]> By: Blaine Moore (Run to Win) http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491195 Blaine Moore (Run to Win) Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:51:52 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491195 Darren, this is a good list not just for writing blogs but for public speaking. If you can actually be in front of a crowd of people but still make each person think you are talking specifically to them, you'll be asked to speak again... Darren, this is a good list not just for writing blogs but for public speaking. If you can actually be in front of a crowd of people but still make each person think you are talking specifically to them, you’ll be asked to speak again…

]]> By: Steve http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491171 Steve Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:39:01 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491171 I try to write each post as a personal post, frankly because the audience is only going to be for a few individuals anyway. I think that tends to shift when you have a large following and it becomes to some extent like a lecture, but you are absolutely right. Each post is for the individual. I try to write each post as a personal post, frankly because the audience is only going to be for a few individuals anyway. I think that tends to shift when you have a large following and it becomes to some extent like a lecture, but you are absolutely right. Each post is for the individual.

]]> By: Susan http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491117 Susan Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:51:25 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491117 You are right that it isn't an easy thing to do. My writing style doesn't always lend itself to me speaking to the individual, but rather to an audience. I'll take your points into consideration when I'm writing my next post. Thanks! You are right that it isn’t an easy thing to do. My writing style doesn’t always lend itself to me speaking to the individual, but rather to an audience. I’ll take your points into consideration when I’m writing my next post. Thanks!

]]> By: Nerd Lifestyle http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491110 Nerd Lifestyle Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:46:14 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491110 You know, when I was working in radio, we were always taught to talk into that microphone as if we were talking to someone we knew. It seems intangible, but the listeners can hear the difference. The same is true in blogs. Talking to the masses sounds like the author is talking AT you, instead of TO you. The difference might be subtle, but it drastically impacts the tone. Bottom line, there's no choice here. Write TO individuals, even if the content is intended for a mass audience. You know, when I was working in radio, we were always taught to talk into that microphone as if we were talking to someone we knew. It seems intangible, but the listeners can hear the difference. The same is true in blogs. Talking to the masses sounds like the author is talking AT you, instead of TO you. The difference might be subtle, but it drastically impacts the tone.

Bottom line, there’s no choice here. Write TO individuals, even if the content is intended for a mass audience.

]]> By: Rick http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491105 Rick Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:43:01 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491105 I've never written for the masses because a Blog about Landscape Design will not have masses. At the same time I am not writing about: what I had for breakfast, or how the weather is, blah, blah, blah. Hopefully I am speaking to "each" person who stops by, and am able to pass along something of worth, or a jolt of inspiration. I'd sort of like to think that it's on a personal level, on a Professional topic Rick I’ve never written for the masses because a Blog about Landscape Design will not have masses. At the same time I am not writing about: what I had for breakfast, or how the weather is, blah, blah, blah.

Hopefully I am speaking to “each” person who stops by, and am able to pass along something of worth, or a jolt of inspiration.

I’d sort of like to think that it’s on a personal level, on a Professional topic

Rick

]]> By: Jon http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491096 Jon Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:40:21 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491096 Looking at my logs...the answer to your question would be ... mostly me and my mom :) Looking at my logs…the answer to your question would be … mostly me and my mom :)

]]> By: brem http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-491036 brem Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:14:25 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-491036 What would be intersting here Darren is a concrete example of a blog entry written for a group vs. a blog entry written for an individual. What would be intersting here Darren is a concrete example of a blog entry written for a group vs. a blog entry written for an individual.

]]> By: Nneka http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-490948 Nneka Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:39:22 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/09/23/do-you-write-for-individuals-or-the-masses/#comment-490948 I recently just wrote a post about finding my voice (http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/32-finding-my-voice/) on my blog. I'm finding it challenging to straddle the line between saying something important enough for a million people (or right now 200) to read, but in a way that connects with each person. I started off in personal blogging so my tendency is to slip to far into the "This is how my day went" mode and lose the point of my post. I'll implement these tips and see how it goes. I recently just wrote a post about finding my voice (http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/32-finding-my-voice/) on my blog. I’m finding it challenging to straddle the line between saying something important enough for a million people (or right now 200) to read, but in a way that connects with each person.

I started off in personal blogging so my tendency is to slip to far into the “This is how my day went” mode and lose the point of my post.

I’ll implement these tips and see how it goes.

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