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4. Why? Consider your why Community Blogher.com Burghmom.com Pghbloggers.org Writing stefaniewildertaylor.com Combination For Attention Plagiarism False claims Make money
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6. Why answers a lot How often? What is appropriate? Should I be anonymous? Is this topic OK? Can I talk about people? Should I include photos? What language is acceptable? Should I have ads?
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8. Finding Fodder Read other blogs Respond Expand on a topic Tell a similar story Be original Be nice
9. Finding Fodder Tell a story Stick to one point per post Tell the story well Elements of Storytelling session
10. Finding Fodder What made today different from every other day? Good Bad Ugly Why, why, why
11. Finding Fodder Memes Greek “Mimema” (something imitated) www.thedailymeme.com Many communities have their own Weekly Winners Mouthwatering Mondays Wordless Wednesday Love Thursday Thursday Thirteen Photostory Friday
12. Finding Fodder Photo Inspiration Quality of photo irrelevant Tell the story Appropriate attribution (Creative Commons)
