Comments on: Personal or Professional: The Freelance Writer’s Blog(s)

By: Online, personality matters. But how much is too much? | Gino Cosme

Online, personality matters. But how much is too much? | Gino Cosme — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:58:02 +0000

[...] don’t care if we occasionally focus on personal or non-professional topics as long as the content is somehow relevant to the main community we’re trying to connect with, does not deluge from the core theme and [...]

By: Dani

Dani — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:03:59 +0000

I’m in the “to each their own” category. Kathy with her “Screw You” blog seems to have steady work coming in, and has even had comments from prospects about her blog – and still got the work.

While some employers feel they have the right to set standards for or control the personal life of their independent contractors, others don’t care what is done on ‘off time’ as long as their projects are completed on time, in full, and to a high standard.

Everyone has to pick what feels right for them. I blog about whatever I feel like blogging about, and I share the opinions, thoughts, and experiences I have that are relevant. No one has ever told me directly it has cost me work, nor has anyone ever told me directly it got me work. The point is, I get work.

If someone were to have a blog that was anti[insert religion, race, or ethnic group here], or supporting illegal drug use or porn or something, I would agree that maybe they need to think twice. Otherwise, my feelings are that everyone needs to decide their own tolerance and risk levels and go with what feels right for them.

By: #9

#9 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:27:34 +0000

Thanks for your comment 365. You do make a good point, but I still think it’s wise to consider who might be reading and how one’s posts could affect potential future gigs.

By: 365sentences

365sentences — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:00:21 +0000

I think for some people starting a blog is extremely freeing and motivating- untethered to the sometimes strict needs of other outlets it is a way to expose your writing and refine your style without needing to justify the process.