I’ve encouraged a number of my voiceover friends to start blogging, and some of them have done so. I’ve done this both because I’ve found that blogging about voiceover work makes me better at what I do and because blogging has turned out to be a wonderful way of starting, building and strengthening relationships.
Tiffany Monhollon has written brilliantly about the fundamental fact that the Golden Rule (Do to others as you wish they do to you) needs to rest as a bedrock of our blogging. I’m confident this is true for folks who blog for a business purpose as I do as well as for those who blog for social, emotional or other reasons. Here’s just one sample of what I mean from Tiffany’s post…
In blogging, relationships are really no different than offline relationships. They take time, effort and consideration to cultivate, and they must be maintained. But, they can really make a difference in your life and career.
Really good stuff, Tiffany. I’m adding you to my blogroll and will be back to visit your site many times.
Bob, good points. Kudos to Tiffany too. Some people don’t believe that there ought to be an idealism attached to blogging. It’s important to stick up for the principle of being a good neighbor, a contributor.
Easton,
Thank you. I quite agree.
Be well,
Bob
Bob,
Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m glad to see other bloggers picking up on the importance of relationship-building through blogging. That’s why I blog about Personal PR – to help peopl understand both the power of those relationships and how to form and cultivate them. Looking forward to continuing the conversation with you!
Tiffany,
You’re very welcome. Thank you for the great content on your site. I look forward to continuing the conversation with you also.
Be well,
Bob