I’ve been thinking about nanopublishing for about a year now. But admittedly, I was looking at it more as a participant. That is, I was considering applying to become a blogger for Jason Calacanis’s Weblogsinc.com or Torsten Jacobi’s Creative-Weblogging.com – or even the the upcoming 9Rules network.
When I interviewed Jason a few months ago, I didn’t think about becoming one of those people “who may want to start their own small blogging empires.”
But, as I started working on my new site, AboutWeblogs.com a few weeks ago, the thought suddenly struck me: I love online publishing. I’ve been at it for years on a miniscule scale. I love blogging. I’ve been at it for years too. So, why not put them together?
It was a ‘duh’ kind of moment. As in, why didn’t I even think of that before?
I guess the thought was just a bit too daunting and I know I’d be forced out of my comfort zone. But then, nothing ventured nothing gained, right?
So, partly for experiment/research, partly as a business venture, and partly for the mere love of it, I started AboutWeblogs.com – the blogging network – from scratch. Well, it’s more like a mini-blogging network really — not an empire.
At this stage, I’ve got five active bloggers and three still “in the works.” There are ten “live” blogs, and maybe 4-5 blogs still coming up. This doesn’t include my other ‘main’ blogs – ShaiCoggins.com (this blog), ChrysalisCreativity.com, FreshWave.TV (video blog) and Shai in 60 Seconds (podcast).
Anyway, I’m just hoping to be able to document my experiences as a nanopublisher operating on a shoestring budget right here. So, stay tuned!
Kari (8)
Mitch Mitchell (4)
Connie (3)
eds (2)
Jazzille (2)
Rachel Cotterill (2)
Andreeea (1)
Anne (1)
bcylady (1)
Dave (1)
Thanks for the tips on blogging! I started my Spaces blog a few days after Christmas 2004 as a writing exercise, and I am really hooked.
I am considering starting another blog, with a different theme. I will be back to this blog and also to About.
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I think you’re awesome, Shai! Thanks for giving me a spot on your network.
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Thanks for giving me a spot on aboutweblogs. Really proud to be a part of this network!
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Beth: Thank you! And, welcome to blogging. I’m glad you’re enjoying it all. Thanks for visiting this blog and my About.com site.
Lei: Wow. I’ve never thought of myself as awesome. *blush* Anyway, you know that I’m grateful for having you in the network. Your support is much appreciated!
Christine: Really ‘glad you’re enjoying being part of the network as much as I’m enjoying having you on board. Thanks so much for your hard work!
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