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What are the pros and cons of blogging from the perspective of a poet? To answer this question one needs to consider matters which touch wholly on poetry, and issues pertaining to blogging more generally. The below should be read baring in mind the caveat that (to state the blatantly obvious) poets are individuals and what works for one will not (necessarily) work for another. With that caveat on the table, here are my pros and cons.
Pros
1. Publishing your poetry on a blog brings it to the attention of a wide audience. The poet gains followers who, in turn spread the word regarding the poet’s work, thereby increasing the blog’s following and enhancing the exposure of the poet’s writing.
2. Having a blog allows the poet to publicise upcoming poetry readings and, of course provide links…
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It has been suggested that blogging has never done Tallis Steelyard any harm. 😉
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He does well for a Historical Fantasy character, Jim – Mutt would ace it though 😄
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Mutt is probably waiting for a major publisher to turn up with serious money.
Or perhaps is contemplating the film rights 😉
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LOL
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But back to the blog post, I think it was sensible and I think the author is right to keep blogging. After all, if he hadn’t, would I have heard of him?
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Thank you, Jim. I shall certainly keep blogging. Best, Kevin
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Probably not, Jim 😃
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Many thanks for sharing my post, Chris.
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Welcome, Kevin
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