Writing for Your Artist Blog
One of the things that artists think about when it comes to blogging is whether or not they are a “good enough” writer to add a blog to their website. So I like to stress during the Build a Dynamic Web Presence webinar how and why to overcome this fear.
Fear not! Writing a blog is not writing a dissertation or a paper for your English literature class. Yes, you want it to be free of error, but otherwise, be comfortable writing as you would speak. The goal is to converse authentically with your reader, so there is no need to be something you aren’t.
Some Encouragement for Writing
It gets easier over time.
If you make the blogging process a habit and commit to writing a little bit every day, rather than trying to do it all in one afternoon, the process will become effortless for you.
Writing helps your art business.
The bonus of writing a blog for your art business is that you WILL become a better writer. This will help you in other areas. It will get easier to articulate about your work. And, this comes in handy whether asked a question about your work in person or if you have to sit down and write or update an artist statement.
Homework
I like to give the following homework assignment when presenting to groups.
Over the next five days, write about one piece of art each day. Select the piece, set a time for a specific amount of time – fifteen minutes is a good increment – and write what comes to mind about the work. Do this for five different pieces for five days, and you could surprise yourself with the content you create and how it gets easier every day.
Want to share your homework with me? I’d love to read it. Send to becky@artisan-advantage.com.
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