[nabs-l] how to blog

Sat May 22 09:32:25 UTC 2010

Ashley,

LJ will walk you through the initial process of setting everything up
in terms of your account.  After you get your account set up, the FAQ
will give incredibly specific instructions about how to post an entry,
the settings and what they mean.. etc. etc.  One tip I'll give you
right off the bat is that if your posts are going to be extremely
long, the first thing you'll want to do is learn to make what's called
an LJ cut.  It's essentially like the read more links on other
blogging sites.  When people friend you, which is essentially like
following on twitter, your entries will appear on their "friends"
page.  An LJ cut just lets you not clutter the page.

Hope all this helps, and if you have more questions, feel free to
E-mail me privately.
Courtney

On 5/22/10, Kerri Kosten <kerrik2006 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi:
>
> It's all up to you...it's your blog.
>
> You can write in whatever style you want and update as often or as
> little as you want.
>
> Yes, both of the sites are accessible.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Kerri
>
> On 5/22/10, Corey Cook <ccook01 at knology.net> wrote:
>> Ashley,
>> It really depends on how often you want to update.
>> I have a blog I update now and then, and some people update daily or
>> weekly.
>> Just depends on what you have to say.
>>
>>
>> Corey Cook
>> Email
>> ccook01 at knology.net
>> Facebook
>> ccook01 at knology.net
>> Skype
>> coreym821
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Ashley Bramlett
>> Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 11:16 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] how to blog
>>
>> 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"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> 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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