The Reason I Write Such Short Articles
Blogging and writing every day can take up a lot of time.
I like blogging. I like writing. I like watching silent films. I can check out silent films on tape from the library. I use to watch a silent film every night. I haven’t watched a silent film in months. I’m too busy blogging and writing and reading. I don’t blog, write and read all the time. I’ve just gotten out of the habit of going to the library.
Below is a photo of silent film star Greta Garbo.
Image via Wikipedia
There’s a trick to writing short articles. Not only does a short article have to have a setup, a buildup and a payoff, it must also be complete. It must answer the reader’s expectations. Which is the same thing an article of any length must do.
I try to publish something on Triond and on my personal blog Pittsburgh Flash Fiction Gazette every day. Things happen and on certain days nothing gets published. Of course, I do a lot of reading and commenting, too. I write short articles because I don’t have to research them and they don’t take much time to write. The main reason why I write such short articles for Triond and my blog is because I just like to write them.
Snow is still on the ground here in Pittsburgh but later today the temperature is suppose to be reach the low 40s and the sun will be shining. It would a good time to take a walk to the library.
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January 14th, 2010 at 9:25 am
It is a good discipline to write something every day. I do other writing work every day as well as my blog and triond, so it really does feel as if it is taking over my life at times. You are right, it is important to read and do other things too.
January 14th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Thanks for the share!
January 14th, 2010 at 10:10 am
nice article
January 14th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Very interesting perspective on writing. Thanks for the encouragement on writing each day.
January 14th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Frances, today is a sunny, warmer day in Pittsburgh. So, I went for a nice long walk and picked up something for the crock pot. Going for that nice long walk did wonders for my spirit; the bad weather kept me in and it was good to get out. Now I’m ready to start writing and blogging again.
January 14th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
alc, I like to try to explain things to other people to see if I know what I’m talking about. Things are so much clearer on paper.
January 14th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
I walk everyday regardless of the weather as it helps me to think. I often go to the library not just for the books but it gives me a boost to keep writing.
January 14th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Liked the idea.
January 14th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Love it, especially the way you’ve ended it. Walking, libraries, regular writing, they all keep our minds alive.
January 14th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Time is money. I try to write something everyday…I just don’t publish everyday. Besides, not everything you write should be made public. lol.
January 14th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
You sure are very experienced Mr. Hogan, you seem to have many people viewing and reading your work. I know you have your skills and tricks!
January 14th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Yes, that’s indeed a short article. Good to know.
January 14th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
It’s hard to write everyday. Sometimes the inspiration comes and goes for me.
January 15th, 2010 at 4:10 am
It is easy to read short articles, espcially when one doesn,t have much of time. Short ones with substance are more interesting. Thank u for the share.
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January 15th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Well done, my friend. It’s good we have a break from heavy snow here in Bournemouth, UK.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Nice one…well written…
January 15th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I too love to write short stories but having no success in being published I write articles on Triond to build my confidence back up. I love black and white films. Nice write as always Guy. LB
January 15th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Lovely! I like your short ones too and they don’t make them like Greta any more.
January 15th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Lovely write Guy and I got the point Thanks as always beautiful share,Thanks
January 15th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Well, writing shorter articles are fun too but when you are writing about something you really like, it is so easy to get carried away.
I am not good with silent movies, and not good with black and whites either. I guess it has something to do with the fact that I always had a color TV. But I am old-fashioned when it comes to libraries. My school- the uni I graduated from- has a great collection of movies and books but it is far from where I live…: (
January 16th, 2010 at 12:15 am
My favorite thing to write is short fiction but I have found non-fiction sells better. But there are many times I write just for me and the joy of writing. Hope you enjoyed the library, it is one of my favorite places.
January 17th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Short but meaningful ….. what a great diary you have
January 18th, 2010 at 2:24 am
i only see one silent film.Charlie Chaplin is the actor.
January 18th, 2010 at 2:44 am
Some times I just need to take a break. Being a freelance writer it is difficult to keep blogging on your own sites as well.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Oftentimes it is even more challenging to write concise articles rather than beating around the bush. What I like about Triond is that they accept even short articles. Good one!
January 20th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Good point about discipline, writing every day. I tend to be too much hung up about quality of content and anguishing for an unendurable slice of eternity if I can’t can’t produce anything valuable.
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Great article, I hope to be as successful as you are at blogging.
Blog on!!
Ashley Ann
January 26th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Good post for a beginner like me.
January 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Your reasons are understood. Keep on writing, blogging, and watching silent films
March 9th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
I am right in to assortment and variety.
Donna is never a dull lady,lol.
I like your different interests, just with you would slap some thing on here for me to grab,lol
July 29th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
A walk to the library in the cold; Stern stuff for someone who likes it super hot.