Which is better?
Blogging is hard work and takes a serious commitment. As we draw closer to my launch, I find it harder and harder to post. But part of the problem is that I take about an hour to do one post - I think, write, re-write, spell-check, re-write again….
So as Rich Westerfield has pointed out, my blog tends to ask more questions than give answers - no need to change that now! So here is my question for you fellow bloggers out there. Which is more important:
1) A well-written, spelling-error-free post that takes time to produce and therefore leads to less posting
or
2) A post that is grammatically just “OK” with spelling errors and even an incomplete sentence here and there but still offers insight and meat and therefore more time for free flowing posts.
On the one hand, this blog reflects on me as a professional and ultimately my company. I tend to see bad grammar as sloppy and a lack of attention to detail. Yet I don’t see myself as being that way but my first drafts are terrible. I’m a decent writer when I have time. I am not, unfortunately, a great first-draft writer. On the other hand, I have a lot to say and want to get it out there.
As with most things, the best solution is somewhere in the middle but I have a hard time putting anything out there that I have not examined thoroughly.
Speaking of lack of time, I would have loved to go to SISO and IAEM conferences too - but I can’t spare the time this year. Hopefully next year.
August 21st, 2005 at 3:11 pm |
I’ll take 2 every time. Save spell check for the press releases.
August 21st, 2005 at 3:18 pm |
I’ve made my share of errors on TSMR and I consider myself a decent first-draft writer. Usually I catch them when I read my feeds and then republish a corrected version. I tend to opt for speed because like you, I’m trying to fit blogging into what is an increasingly hectic schedule.
That said, when I see certain types of typos on other blogs (my biggest bugaboo is “loose” when the author means “lose”) my reaction is generally not favorable.
August 23rd, 2005 at 1:51 am |
well, I don’t care much of bad grammar as long as I can understand what you mean, but this is maybe because my English is not my first Language, just now I checked the spelling of “Language” before I submit this, however I would like to drew your attention of that you should use your event name ”title” more often in this blogs if you using it as marketing vehicle for your event, because every time I read your blog I keep asking myself what was the name of this event, but it is excellent and very informative blogs you got, it is really useful and brainstorming for any one involved in the event industry
August 23rd, 2005 at 9:42 am |
When I first started, I agonized over every word. Then every other word. Then every other paragraph. Now I just let it fly and (hopefully) remember to read it over at some point and clean up the goofs. We’ll forgive a typo now and then if it means we get to hear more about what you’re up to.
August 23rd, 2005 at 10:55 am |
I think you have to go w/ #1. It’s important to make sure you have spelled eveything correctly and the grammar works. Never know when a tiny slip might completely change the intent or thought in one’s post.
August 24th, 2005 at 10:33 am |
I almost always post the first draft…then inevitably find a couple of typos when I review it…always a bit impulsive I guess.
Spelling doesn’t bother me as much as misused words or phrases; generally speaking I’m most interested in being either edified or entertained–either one done well trumps a couple of typos.