The Blog

I first created Scintillate because my friend and sister (not by blood but in spirit) Victoria defied the world and left Facebook. I missed seeing her posts and pictures...so I started following her blog. And I started Scintillate soon after. I love my blog. Even if nobody read my blog I would love it. I whooped for joy when I discovered, just this week, that I've reached 1500 pageviews. Not really that many, I know (and a lot of those views are probably my own, haha), but...it's still exciting. All those pageviews are really only from seven months of posts, considering I took a prolonged break from June til December. So nothing will quell my excitement.

Anyways, a couple of my friends (including my cousin ;D) are looking to start blogs. I decided that, although I'm not an expert by any means, I would share a few tips:

1. Think hard about your name...or don't think at all. The name Scintillate was perfect for me, you'll find something that's perfect for you.

2. Don't make the design too complicated. People like myself with small brains don't want to look all over kingdom come for your latest post.

3. Write about stupid stuff, write about significant stuff, write about everything. You can pick and choose when you're going to post your pieces, but there's a place for everything. Just write and write and write. It's nice to have a well of writing to draw from during the droughts of inspiration.

4. Convince yourself that you're speaking to an audience. Even if no one is reading your beloved blog. It's working well for me as we speak.

5. Don't conform to anyone else's writing style. Mine may be boring and rambling...but even though I do make an effort to be more succinct as my style matures, i don't change the sound of my writing.

Most of all, just have fun with it. Obviously. Your family will enjoy it at least. And don't be afraid to let people know you have a blog! Spreading the word doesn't oblige anyone to read it, but they can't read it if  you don't tell them your blog exists. If any of you reading this has a blog, comment or msg me so I can follow you!