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Discussion on: How do you choose a subject to stick to on your blog?

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Igor Fil

I think it might make sense to start with "why". Why do you write a blog?

If it is "because I enjoy it", then it makes sense to just do what you like. If you are good and have outreach to an audience, people will follow you.

If, on the other hand, it is about being recognized as an expert in a particular field, than writing about one particular topic would make sense. But you mentioned that you are interested in so many things, right? It would be hard to find enough time to become an expert in all of them.

Personally for me it is the first, I write about what I am interested in. If someone finds it interesting - great.

Hope my 5 cents would be helpful :)

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Marcelo Gonçalves

Yes, Igor, it totally makes sense. Thanks for stopping by. Your point is in line with other points in the comments.

I am "old" and not into that urge to be recognized. I believe writing is one the best ways to learn. And it may teach other people as a side effect, which is great. And fun!

I have been studying about and trying to apply the Zettelkasten method. It sure helps to alleviate the need to process and output your thoughts and the final result is writing!

I decided to simply write, whatever it is. My original problem comes down to where to publish what I write. Tech will go here, I am sure.