My blog is essentially a random series of thoughts on diverse subjects. I was a regular newspaper columnist for two decades and the blog is something of a continuation of the general interest and humorous columns I wrote, and for which I won a number of journalism awards in Canada.
I am a freelance journalist, editor, business writer, and more. The blog is purely a hobby but one that gives me great pleasure. I also use it as a warm-up exercise for my other writing.
Because I am a compulsive writer and blogging gives me a satisfying outlet.
Since March of 2006, but I had two other blogs prior to this one.
It varies. Sometimes more than twenty, sometimes as few as three, depending on topic. But, I write on topics that are of interest to me, not necessarily to attract others. If I do, then I am delighted.
I don’t use my blog as a source of income, though I wouldn’t be averse to the idea.
I find I have blogging contacts of all ages, from young to seniors. I find that most who respond share interests similar to my own, and are basically educated at the same level, and the majority of my regular respondents are female, but with a few regular male respondents as well. I suspect the blogging demographic includes more females.
It varies, but rarely more than an hour.
I think it’s interesting, sometimes enlightening, and certainly attempts to be humorous.
Always consider your readers and offer subjects and approaches that would appeal to a wide range of readers. That’s the mark of any succssful writers. Also, endeavor to not offend needlessly.
This blog can be visited at http://ian-lidster.blogspot.com/
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A witty and humorous view of everything from the mundane to the sacred.
I find Ian Lidster’s blog to be downright down-to-earth and very, very entertaining. He writes from a personal perspective which nevertheless seems to fit us all. His blog is always very well written.
You can tell Ian was a newspaper columnist at one time, for he takes an idea and runs with it. His posts are always entertaining and I look forward to reading them when they pop up on my bloglines feed.
Ian is a wonderful and inventive writer who totally captivates with his words. He addresses concerns which range from colossally important world issues to expressing his pique over the ubiquitous Harry Potter, and is always fun and interesting to read.