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!
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Beth 05.01.05 at 5:00 am
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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Lei 05.02.05 at 2:45 am
I think you’re awesome, Shai! Thanks for giving me a spot on your network.
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Christine 05.02.05 at 3:59 am
Thanks for giving me a spot on aboutweblogs. Really proud to be a part of this network!
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Shai Coggins 05.02.05 at 2:11 pm
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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