Building on Hive: To "Freewrite" or not to Freewrite...
In my travels around the Greater Hive community, I see a lot of people participate in so-called "Freewrite" challenges.
Sometimes I wonder whether it would be a good idea to join them... after all, contests and challenges are often a good way for smaller and newer accounts to grow.
Maybe cats are just too rebellious and independent, but I just don't really get into the whole "writing to a prompt" thing. What's more, I also don't really like to have to do things while being timed.
Cats are slow typists... we don't have opposable thumbs!
Kidding aside, though... the year 2023 is moving right along, and I have goals to reach for the year, and I remain fairly far from most of them, and curation alone is not going to be enough.
And yet, "pick a random topic and write about it" doesn't appeal a great deal...
Could be that it's just the "summer doldrums" speaking!
Most of what I do actually is a form of freewriting. I don't really write articles, and a lot of my posts end up just being "freeform commentary."
What I really am lacking here is some kind of improved discipline.
"Expert" writers typically suggest that the best thing you can do is "write what you know." When you write something you know a lot about and perhaps even is an activity or hobby you feel passionate about, that passion tends to show up in your writing "tone" and makes your writing that much more "engaging."
Engagement! Noe there's something important for this community! After all, why do people generally join social media? In order to interact with others... well, at least that's some of it.
Which, in turn, means that we are tasked with creating engaging content. After all, if what we write doesn't invite people to interact with the post you haven't really succeeded! I remember a lot of my earliest activity being commenting, rather than creating posts. And some of that was actually quite well rewarded...
I guess it's time for me to seriously put on my "thinking cap" and figure out where I want to "go" with all this. Time to get active!
Thanks for visiting, and till the next one!
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Participating in challenges and contests, such as Freewrite, can greatly increase visibility and engagement on social media platforms like Hive. However, it's essential that any activity you engage in resonates with you and aligns with your style and personality. As you mentioned, cats are known for their independence and rebelliousness, and if you feel that writing under a specific time structure or topic isn't your thing, that's valid.
That said, "Write what you know" is timeless advice for a reason: it allows for authenticity and passion in your writing. Authenticity often attracts and retains readers; when you write about what you know and love, that passion translates into your tone and content.
Engagement is certainly a crucial part of any online community. Creating content that invites interaction and dialogue is essential to building relationships and a loyal audience. Commenting and interacting with others is also a great way to build your presence and support others in the community.
Ultimately, the key is to balance what you are passionate about and what resonates with your audience. Whether you decide to participate in writing challenges, continue to comment, or explore new formats and topics, the most important thing is to maintain authenticity and enjoy the process. Good luck on your journey, and keep writing!
I'm totally with you about the importance of engagement and interaction; it has been the backbone of much of what I have done during my time here on Hive.
I shall definitely continue down the road of "writing what I know," and if not that, at least "writing what INTERESTS me," because that's also important.
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Very useful information and recommendations for me here!
Glad you found it useful!
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