Writing and Blogging Aren’t the Same Thing

Bear with me. This is a bit of a stream-of-consciousness post, something I never do.

Writing and blogging aren’t the same thing.

Yes, writing is hard. Really hard. It drives people to madness. So, sure. Writing is really hard.

But blogging, I’d argue, is really, really hard.

Writing and blogging are NOT the same thing

Good writing requires that the writer possess a basic set of skills and a creativity driven by curiosity.

Good blogging requires that the blogger possess a basic set of skills, including good writing and creativity.

Bloggers, at least the good ones, need to be good writers. They need to be good photographers. They need to be good editors, publishers, and IT pros. They need to know a bit about coding and a bit about search engine optimization. They need to be good marketers and good planners. They need to develop creative ideas and then build an audience around those ideas. And they need to put all those things together WITH written work.

Just thinking out loud here… and wondering, then, why are writers paid so little? And bloggers even less?

Thoughts? Opinions? Arguments? I’d love to hear ’em.Â