Comments on: The 2 Ultimate Secrets to Blogging Like a Rock Star (Hint: it's Not What You Want to Hear)

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:53:48 +0000

How is it that I only just stumbled on this blog now? Anyway, I wholeheartedly agree with this post, as I’d wasted a whole lot of time debating with a friend about his blog and his “ideas”. It basically goes: “I don’t need to work on my writing, or my content. I hired an Internet-marketing mentor, and I know all about that stuff now and it’ll make me lots of money soon.”

Writing meaningful content has brought success to writers throughout the years, from Shakespeare to Sorkin. To think it’s no longer necessary is to be a complete idiot.

By: Nubile girl | Kibermed

Nubile girl | Kibermed — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:40:31 +0000

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By: Hope

Hope — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:14:10 +0000

Alvin thanks so much for that description of the writing process of this article — which I passionately adored — in your reply to a previous comment. The article told me why I need to write well but it’s those little snapshots of behind the scenes that show me how I can do it. Been a tad worried about the time I like to take on a piece. Relieved to see a successful blogger may also take their time.

By: Alvin

Alvin — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:23:56 +0000

Hey man, thanks for the praise. I’ve been writing non-fiction everyday at work for over two years now, so that’s helped me improve my writing a lot.

Let me put this post in perspective, since a couple of other people seem to like it. The first draft I wrote was so bad I threw it out. It was only a couple of months later, when a few other ideas converged in my head that I managed to start over and write a working draft. I edited that working draft for a good two weeks before I felt I was done with it and published it here.

So it took me more effort than it probably looks

If you’re writing just for yourself, then you should write in whatever way you want and in whatever way that works for you – it’s not a test, so don’t sweat it.

Hope that helps.

By: don

don — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:57:36 +0000

I realised the difference between my writing and your writing.

Mine is totally bitchin’, complaining and negative. Usually with no solutions, whatsoever.

Yours is critical, yet with facts and suggestions. Your point of view is clearly put across. (I guess being an ex-life coach does help)

Mine is clouded.

Haiz…guess I have a long way to go.

By: Alvin

Alvin — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:48:11 +0000

Heya Don, nice to see you here.

The name ’21 Dragons’ doesn’t mean anything really, just a combination of my birthday’s date and a cool mythical beast — something simple and memorable.

I explain it here:

http://21dragons.com/2008/what-does-21-dragons-mean

By: don

don — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:27:08 +0000

anyway, after taking a degree in comms, and constantly doing academic writing, my writing began to stink.…

so in support of ur entry, I would say, ‘If you are good in writing, you’re good. If you stink (like me), you can take up a cert and pray that you will be good!’

But…

Why the name ’21 Dragons’?

I thought it was an online game when i clicked on it.…haha

By: don

don — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:19:00 +0000

Well-said Alvin…