I’ve written elsewhere about the function of stories within a blog, not just as a way of constructing an individual post but the overall story that the blog is telling: about the author, the business, the network of readers.  I am finding that blog writing is also helping me understand and tell my own story – and to shape and develop the chapters that are still to come.

How does that work?  Well, I’m still learning but it’s something to do with the ability to develop new ideas, express your values, find confidence in your own voice. 

It’s the way the words and ideas and connections are shared – with other writers, blog owners and readers.  It’s amazing how new characters and voices keep appearing from across the net!

And it’s the way the material takes shape.  The posts don’t follow a plan.  Well I start off with a plan, but then something else asks to get written.  And so I watch the blog unfold before me, growing organically, just like the best of stories.

For me it’s very much so far, so good.  Thanks to everyone who has dipped in, offered feedback, left comments, made links. 

You’re helping me to tell my story, to let my story fly.