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Blogging Saved My Life

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After graduating university, Brennan Kenneth Brown chose to pursue public writing daily instead of a traditional tech job, finding that blogging consistently transformed his life by fostering curiosity, human connection, and accountability while developing his skills and projects. He highlights that writing publicly has not only opened doors and friendships for him but also serves as a therapeutic practice with documented benefits for mental and physical health. Through personal experience and examples of others, Brennan advocates for writing as a powerful act of self-expression and healing and encourages others to start or deepen their own writing journeys.

https://brennan.day/blogging-saved-my-life/

Bloggers, Can We Make Better Titles for Our Posts?

Michael Harley argues that bloggers should craft more descriptive and specific titles to help readers quickly understand a post's content, especially on high-volume feed platforms like Bubbles. He suggests avoiding vague titles, bucket posts like weekly round-ups, and clickbait, while encouraging posts that reply to others as a way to foster writing habits and build community. Ultimately, clear titles improve discoverability and help readers find content aligned with their interests.

https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/06/15/bloggers-can-we-make-better-titles-for-our-posts/

I Quit. The Clankers Won.

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In this blog post, the author argues against the growing pessimism that blogging and creative coding are obsolete due to the rise of AI and big tech dominance. They emphasize that now is more important than ever to blog and share authentic, human voices, resisting the dehumanizing effects of AI-driven content and corporate control, and to support the open, indie web as a space for genuine creativity and conversation.

https://dbushell.com/2026/04/01/i-quit-the-clankers-won/

18 Lessons From 18 Years of Blogging

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18 blogging lessons from 18 years: 1) Develop a writing habit, 2) Write about passions, 3) It's okay to cover common topics, 4) Teaching helps understanding, 5) Find your voice, 6) Use handwritten notes, 7) First drafts are beginnings, 8) Challenge your views, 9) Learn rhetoric, 10) Prioritize completion, 11) Don’t edit old posts, 12) Revisit topics, 13) Create a writing space, 14) Keep a writing muse, 15) Walk to inspire ideas, 16) Enhance visual appeal, 17) Seek an editor, 18) Blogging is a long-term journey.

https://goodinternetmagazine.com/18-lessons-from-18-years-of-blogging/

The Case for Blogging in the Ruins

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Blogs foster intellectual exploration, unlike social media's fast-paced content. Diderot’s Encyclopédie exemplified building knowledge infrastructure, whereas today's media prioritizes engagement over substance. Blogs create permanent, standalone documents inviting deep thinking and nuanced discussion. Despite claims that blogs are obsolete, they outlast social media in indexing and engagement. Establishing a blog offers autonomy and a space for meaningful content creation, essential for reclaiming thoughtful discourse. Start a blog to cultivate your ideas and contribute to a more connected intellectual community.

https://www.joanwestenberg.com/the-case-for-blogging-in-the-ruins/

Do Blogs Need to Be so Lonely?

Blogs can feel isolating despite the web's participatory nature. The author envisions group blogging as a remedy, recalling successful collaborative sites like Fray.com and Afterdinner from the '90s that fostered community input. Modern blogging is hindered by an individualistic mindset and dominance of large platforms. Despite technological advancements enabling effective collaboration, personal blogs often lack communal aspects. The author advocates for collective blogging to revitalize participation and connection among writers.

https://thehistoryoftheweb.com/do-blogs-need-to-be-so-lonely/

It’s Still Worth Blogging in the Age of AI

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Blogging remains valuable in the AI era for learning and thinking, creating a tangible record of knowledge. It benefits both the writer and future readers, despite AI's ability to summarize or generate content. Posts help solidify understanding and provide a portfolio for career opportunities. While blogging alone may not lead to fame, it fosters engagement and personal growth. Ultimately, the satisfaction of writing and sharing thoughts outweighs potential downsides of AI competition.

https://www.gilesthomas.com/2025/02/blogging-in-the-age-of-ai

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