Hip Diggs is a blog about simple living and minimalism. You’d expect posts about getting rid of clutter, buying less stuff, and and living in smaller homes. Why then, write about writing?
The Short Answer: I’m A Writer
Writers should study their own craft. It’s how we discover our strengths and weaknesses. It’s how we become better writers. When we write about our writing, we reflect on our successes and failures. We learn and grow as writers.
But there’s more. Writing is an art. Minimalism has its roots in art. As a minimalist, I write in a short, concise style. That’s something that I want to share with others.
Why? Because writing concisely is beneficial to anyone who wants to learn how to communicate effectively. The ability to communicate directly in a brief manner is something many employers seek.
When I write about writing, I remind myself to practice good writing, and I help others learn essential writing skills. That’s a win-win scenario.
Some Further Explanation
Before Hip Diggs, I’ve operated several other blogs. In 2014/2015, I experimented with two blogs in particular. Now defunct blogs, Simple Writer and Simple Blogger, had dozens of great posts on writing. It seemed shameful to throw out all the content when I killed the blogs. So I started moving some of those posts over to Hip Diggs last year.
But I’ve discovered something. My writing posts at Hip Diggs don’t get much traffic. They are among my least popular posts. This has led me to the decision to write less about writing at Hip Diggs. You can still expect an occasional post about writing, but it will no longer be on a monthly basis.
Writing About Writing: In Case You Missed Them…
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