Why Do You Have a Blog?

[feces]

I personally choose to have a blog because it helps me think about things by writing about them. The fact is almost no one reads it is actually a bit of a comfort, but the chance that a few people might helps me to continue writing. For me having a blog is about having an excuse to practice writing, rhetoric/communication are skills I'm keen on developing.

[Horsey Chobunso]

I mostly want a reason to practice writing. I want to write more seriously in both fiction and nonfiction, so having a blog gives me an easy goal to work towards.

[rnottelovesowls]

there's something cathartic about getting your thoughts out there in a medium that everyone understands: writing. i've used bear blog since april of this year, and since starting my blog, i feel like i've gotten out so much of what i've struggled to paraphrase; all my thoughts, frustrations, and opinions on living life as an artist in this bizarre technological hellscape we all live in

why specifically bear blog, though, and not a big social network like facebook or twitter? not just because bear doesn't allow provocative language or AI slop, but because the customization options are fantastic; every site is the site owners' own. on twitterX, all you get is an avatar and a banner. boooooring! as an artist who's been told to "be myself" one too many times growing up, i naturally put a lot of effort into expressing myself, so you can bet i will appreciate any avenue for doing so. and what better way to express yourself than your own personalized journal?