[nabs-l] how to blog

[Ashley Bramlett]

Hi Courtney,
Thanks.  Does the site walk you through setting it up?
How often do you typically add to a blog?  I can do it daily now but if I 
get busier it may only be a few times a week.

What format are most blogs?  Like journals?  The guide dog sample Robert 
posted read like an entertaining journal explaining how that lady was 
preparing for guide dog school.

I might use this site to begin with.  Thanks.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Courtney Stover" <liamskitten at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] how to blog


> Ashley,
>
> www.livejournal.com is an excellent blogging site.  It is very
> accessible.  Much of its formatting is done through HTML codes, which
> makes it perfect for blind people.  The FAQ on the site provides an
> excellent overview of what it can do, as well as the command
> interface.
>
> Also, it is worth noting that you can create multiple accounts using
> the same E-mail address.  This means that both the informal and formal
> would be on the same server, and it would be very easy to link to
> content featured on one in the other.
>
> If you do use LJ and need any assistance, feel free to E-mail me
> privately at liamskitten at gmail.com or cstover165 at gmail.com, and I'll
> be more than happy to help.
> Courtney
>
> On 5/20/10, bookwormahb at earthlink.net <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> A bit off topic, but I know this tech involved group would know about 
>> this.
>> Some of you might have blogs about experiences related to blindness such 
>> as
>> training center experiences.
>>
>> Anyway, I am interested in writing a blog.  Actually I'd write two for 
>> two
>> purposes.  One will be a more informal journal about my progress and if I 
>> go
>> back to school, I'll tell about that.  Another one I'd like to write
>> articles about things I'm interested in to showcase my writing and 
>> reflect
>> on things.  I don't know what that will be yet.  I might write about
>> volunteering if I begin to do that regularly.  I also may decide to write 
>> my
>> opinions of books I read or plays or concerts I attend.
>>
>> What are good sites for blogs? I have not done this before.  Whatformat?
>> Will they give me a template?  Can I upload audio clips from a digital
>> recorder to them?  Is there a maximum amount of space allowed per blog
>> entry?
>>
>> Any advice you have would be great.  I think this will be a way toshow my
>> writing style, share my opinions, and reflect some on my part.  I am 
>> looking
>> for work and I have some time to further practice my writing skills.  I 
>> also
>> think a blog will let anyone know more about me.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Ashley
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