Sometimes I long to bare my soul, but am faced with trepidation because my name is in the title of my blog. I envy my fellow bloggers with imaginative blog names who can say anything and be shielded with anonymity. I suppose I can create a new blog to share the skeletons in my closet, but this little piece of online real estate has become a comfy cocoon.
I’m a ghostwriter for Textbroker, writing marketing content across the Web. I write materials that boast the virtues of a company’s products or services; articles that promote locations serviced by the real estate industry; and blog posts that indirectly point viewers to targeted service providers. There’s something cool about being behind the scenes. The spotlight is something I’ve never aspired to.
When blogging for myself, I sometimes enjoy a lambent tone, but other times want to delve into more intense and even controversial subjects. However, I tend to temper my words. I love the way some bloggers put it all out there, making it personal and raw. Are you courageous and fearless or is it all about the name?
I blog under my own name, too, so I tend to keep things light and easy. But even if I blogged in anonymity, I still don’t think I’d get too deep with things. I don’t think anyone is really anonymous in the online world. Identities seem to creep out all the time, which is probably a good thing. 🙂
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Thanks, Carrie. You’re probably right. I’ve waffled back and forth between linking my blog to online presence elsewhere, but Google has a long reach in any case. Anonymity probably is a delusion.
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Sounds like you need two blogs. Just let me know about the second blog name since I would love to read it.
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Awww – my biggest fan!
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Not sure exactly what I am but I seek to keep it real. =) I encourage you to step out of your zone, G. =)
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I try. Appreciate the encouragement 🙂
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