One of the downsides to being a writer (there are many) is that when you send emails, or chat with people, they expect your spelling and punctuation to be perfect. After all, you're a writer.
This is true, but my books have errors in them, corrected by editors. It is notoriously hard to edit your own work, no matter how many times you go through it and frankly, editing being the chore it is, I tend not to edit emails or personal messages. If my friends can't deal with the occasional typo, I need new friends.
Which brings me to blogging. To me, a blog should be a direct insight into my mind. Sure, if I notice a spelling error I'll correct it. But today, Allie (who owns Novelspot), mentioned some of the sentences in my last blog might be rearranged, but she was too tired at the moment to figure out which. I am sure she is probably correct. I am just as sure I won't be changing it.
For me, a blog is a form of direct, personal communication. I can reach readers, readers can reach me, and I don't have to run it by anyone but my conscience (which happens to be on sabbatical till next year). This gives me a lot of freedom. If I had to think about what I was saying, you'd probably get something less meandering, but possibly also something less valuable as well.


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