Defining The Circle
13th August, 2009 by Rich Dixon - 7 Comments
If you know what you’re going to write before you begin, why bother?
How do you decide what to write about?
It’s a question authors hear frequently. We try to offer deep, wise responses that make the process appear more purposeful, and less desperate, than it really is. However, I thought it might be a good topic for a quick post.
A blog, if it works, is a community. I picture a community as a circle, and in this case the circle’s defined by the topics we discuss. I try to address issues that interest me, and that I think will interest you. A lot of the rationale behind this community is explained on the about page, but those are my thoughts.
You’re part of the circle as well, so how about some feedback?
What attracts you to this site? What would you like to discuss?
Please leave a comment, visit my website, and/or send me an email at rich@richdixon.net.
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7 Comments
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October 8th, 2009 at 5:34 am
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October 15th, 2009 at 7:32 am
[...] online community, our circle, is a good place to begin. I share here because I’m passionate about it. I’m not trying to make [...]
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November 24th, 2009 at 7:26 am
[...] now, I’m especially grateful for the circle that’s forming around this blog. I’m grateful for each of you who visit the site, read my [...]
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January 5th, 2010 at 8:18 am
[...] about—core values, mission, goals, stuff like that. You can check out the about page or Defining The Circle for some info about this particular [...]
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January 6th, 2010 at 6:38 am
[...] about—core values, mission, goals, stuff like that. You can check out the about page or Defining The Circle for some info about this particular [...]
Bouncing Back » What’s Your Label?
January 7th, 2010 at 8:02 am
[...] Defining The Circle with labels seems artificially exclusive. That’s why I don’t describe Bouncing Back as a “Christian” blog. I certainly write from a Christian worldview, and I don’t disguise or apologize for that. But I want a broader circle, which is why I prefer Expanding My Circle with an attraction model composed of broad principles. Some folks still choose not to join, and that’s okay. Any worthwhile circle needs a defining boundary that people may not wish to cross. [...]
What’s Your Label? « Christians in Recovery®
January 8th, 2010 at 6:37 am
[...] Defining The Circle with labels seems artificially exclusive. That’s why I don’t describe Bouncing Back as a “Christian” blog. I certainly write from a Christian worldview, and I don’t disguise or apologize for that. But I want a broader circle, which is why I prefer Expanding My Circle with an attraction model composed of broad principles. Some folks still choose not to join, and that’s okay. Any worthwhile circle needs a defining boundary that people may not wish to cross. [...]
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