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Your Questions: Answered {Part 1}

October 31, 2012 by Blair Lamb Filed Under: Surveys and Questionnaires

Remember when I posted all of the questions my lovely readers have asked me? Let’s recap, shall we?

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  • How do you come up with your topics? (multiple people)
  • Variation: How do you decide what to write about? (multiple people)
  • How do you know what people like to read?
  • What are your long term goals?
  • Why did you start a blog? (multiple people)
  • Do you straighten your hair?

It’s only fair for me to answer, right? But not all at once. Tonight, I’ll answer blog-related inquiries (the questions I’ve bolded above)! Here we go…

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This isn’t actually my first blog–in fact, it’s my fourth (all shown below!). First, I began The [in]Significant Things about two years ago, then I worked on A Spring in Spain, next was BlairSunderland Blogs, and finally Blair Blogs was born.

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I’ve always had an itch to write and express that I can’t quite explain. Even fourth grade me had some pretty impressive life lessons.

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I have folders and notebooks full of stories and ideas I wrote down as a little girl. (I still aspire to be a published author someday…) That, in combination with my need to create and be creative was the perfect equation for a blog. And once I started…I couldn’t stop. It’s addicting.

Basically: I love to write and create. And share that with others.

 

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Coming up with topics can be tricky. I’ll never please everyone. And that’s fine. But I do want to write about things that are a) interesting and b) I (and my readers) care about.

So I observe the world around me. What are people talking about? What’s being pinned on Pinterest? What would make life easier/sweeter/yummier/faster/slower?…whatever.

Almost everything I write can fall under the following categories: Organization, Recipes, Marketing, Product Recommendations, Crafting and DIY, and Christianity. Because that’s what I like to write about.

Basically: I write about what interests me. 🙂 

 

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Only a slight variation to the question above, I know. But regardless I’ll answer. Such a great blogger, I know, I know. 😉

I keep a running list of post ideas that is edited, changed, and added to very often. I take photos (admittedly, usually with my iPhone) of ideas for posts and put them into my blog folder on my computer.

Sources of inspiration? Pinterest is a huge one. Also, my favorite blogs. People I chat with and friends are hugely helpful as well.

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Basically: I scout the world and the world wide web for inspiration, and go from there. 

 

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 I don’t. I have no idea…unless you tell me! As a blogger, any kind of comment is gold–positive or negative. I love when my readers give me feedback because it helps me shape my topics and posts. Y’all also have some great ideas and food for thought.

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Want to know more about ____? Comment and ask! Love my post on ____? I’d love if you’d let me know! Hate to read about ____? I want to know that too! Communication is key, people!

Basically: I don’t know what you like to read about. See that “What do you think?” box…it’s at the bottom of every post. Write what you think and my answer may change! 🙂

 

So, there you have it! Part one of your questions getting answered. Hope you enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at my motivation and inspiration for this lovely little blog!

Do you have a blog? How do you come up with topics and ideas? What led you to start it?

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  2. Happy 1 Year Birthday, Baby Blog! | Blair Blogs says:
    May 11, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    […] its humble beginnings (explained here), this space has evolved into a place where I can freely share my thoughts, opinions, and ideas. […]

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