Thanks for the nice words. I guess I might be something of an “Entertainment Conspiracy Theorist” but I firmly believe that the entertainment industry tries to hold the newer talent back.

You hit the nail on the head with your comment. No matter what your venture is, you now have more options to get your work seen by people around the world. And yes, it is very competitive, but it’s also HIGHLY conducive to learning.

Also the Internet has opened a great opportunity for more than just writers. Before podcasts talented speakers had to try working a radio station to vocally broadcast news and opinions.

And of course there is YouTube for the film and video makers.

True it is still competitive but the playing field is available to anyone who wants to try it. The balance of power is back in the hands of the masses. Where it should be.

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That’s something that I’m enjoying at this stage in my writing career. I’ve been watching my blog grow alongside blogs like yours. I’ve sent visitors your way, and you’ve sent them my way. I’ve also done this with a few other blogs. It’s great because we’re building something from the ground up, instead of asking for a handout from some big corporation. I may get 1 regular visitor for every 50 blog comments I leave, but the value that each visitor gives my posts makes every second worth it. You don’t get that value when you market the way big companies do. Thanks for your comment!

@ Henie

Always great to see you around! I enjoy your colorful optimism. I have addressed the need to practice your career skills in some of my earlier posts, but it’s probably time that I went over it again for my newer visitors. Reading about something won’t get you very far. You’ll learn SO much quicker if you just jump in. For example, I could sit here and spend all day trying to teach you how to swim, or I could just push you in. *lol*

And as for the demise of newspapers (along with the rest of the establisment) I say bring it on!

Thought I’d just stop in..and how wonderful to find this post!

Indeed! Writers are everywhere and I believe that a published book does not make a writer true…funny, I address this very thing on my lastest blog:)

Writers simply must write to better their craft. What better way to do this than blogging.

Alas for the demise of newspapers with the advent of citizen journalism!

Write on! (sorry couldn’t resist)
Henie

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Before we never really had that, it was direct to mail, tv, radio.

I am referring mostly to internet in terms of marketing. Although companies should start combining online marketing to initially get customers and send them packages in the mail, based on permission.
I am really sick and tired of getting flyers and all this crap 3 times a week with my newspaper.

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I’m not sure what you mean by “permission marketing”, but I am intrigued. I’d like to read more about your thoughts on this. And you’re right, we’re in the beginning of a major revolution. The common person is becoming more powerful than in the past. Thanks for commenting!

@ Saeed

I’d love to hear about your experience at the conference regarding blogging becoming more like journalism, and vice versa. And you’re right, the media elites can’t hide their heads in the sand anymore, and that makes them uneasy. Thanks for your input.

@ Bob

Believe me, you are witnessing a major part of history right here. I don’t claim that this blog will make history, but rather that this blog will be part of history. I’ve got a job to inspire many people, and that’s what I intend to do.

Thomas Jefferson happens to be an inspiration for me, and I wish that there were more people of his wisdom in power nowadays. If he was alive, he would be very ashamed of how his baby, America, grew up. Thanks for your input and compliment!

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Your spot on about those forum gods who donot want to break out of their niche.

@Tom. This is exactly what is happening and the media elites are very very scared.

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