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Should I start a blog about my experience as a blind woman/college student (self.Blind)
submitted by Awaywithwords6
My goal is to help people and I’ve been kicking the idea around for a bit. Would it help anyone?
Ok: I think this is enough likes to answer the question of would it be helpful/is anyone interested.
I’ve decided to make a video log instead of a blog because that way you get to hear my voice and it’s a bit more personal. I’ll post a link to the video when I’m done.
Thanks for the support guys. I wasn’t expecting this.
Ok: I think this is enough likes to answer the question of would it be helpful/is anyone interested.
I’ve decided to make a video log instead of a blog because that way you get to hear my voice and it’s a bit more personal. I’ll post a link to the video when I’m done.
Thanks for the support guys. I wasn’t expecting this.
Anianna 5 points 3y ago
Anything that teaches and enlightens people, particularly in regards to how certain groups experience life differently, is helpful imo. A blog like this could empower younger blind individuals worried if they can even go to college, can help those who are not blind understand the challenges you face, and give a general voice to others in similar circumstances.
A_Nerds_Life 2 points 3y ago
Please do let us know when you post the link!!
Carnegie89 2 points 3y ago
A vlog might be better. People have low attention span these days. But it's your choice.
bradley22 2 points 3y ago
If you want to do it, go for it.
From what I understand, you can get payed for blogging if you want to go down that road.
From what I understand, you can get payed for blogging if you want to go down that road.
vwlsmssng 2 points 3y ago
> Would it help anyone?
You've got the same challenges as everyone else. Your blog needs to be well written, entertaining, insightful and draw empathy from a wide audience.
You won't find out until you try.
The internet offers you the opportunity to give this a go with minimal barriers, (you don't need to find a publisher who will take you on), and massive competition when it comes to finding an audience.
Here is some of your competition:
https://yourdolphin.com/en-gb/news?id=223
(all the links work except the last one to My Disability Forum which doesn't connect to its blog entries.)
Posting a link to your blog here will give you a head start on finding an audience.
Go for it.
You've got the same challenges as everyone else. Your blog needs to be well written, entertaining, insightful and draw empathy from a wide audience.
You won't find out until you try.
The internet offers you the opportunity to give this a go with minimal barriers, (you don't need to find a publisher who will take you on), and massive competition when it comes to finding an audience.
Here is some of your competition:
https://yourdolphin.com/en-gb/news?id=223
(all the links work except the last one to My Disability Forum which doesn't connect to its blog entries.)
Posting a link to your blog here will give you a head start on finding an audience.
Go for it.
Awaywithwords6 [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Hey thanks so much for adding that link so I could get a feel for what’s out there. Another rediter asked me not to do this because it tends to create echo chambers, so this helps avoid that.
shagginwaggon66 2 points 3y ago
I would be very interested in reading this
jouleheretolearn 2 points 3y ago
Yes please!
12chan-tailsdoll 2 points 3y ago
Go for it
Awaywithwords6 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
That’s true
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_rj29 1 points 3y ago
Hey I just watched it and I’m sorry to say I think it wasn’t so entertaining
It was very insightful just not so entertaining, that’s why I think you should make your vids a bit shorter and also make every video fun to watch. Not just a rant.
Another big blind YouTuber I love to watch is mully Burke she’s great at doing both
It was very insightful just not so entertaining, that’s why I think you should make your vids a bit shorter and also make every video fun to watch. Not just a rant.
Another big blind YouTuber I love to watch is mully Burke she’s great at doing both
Awaywithwords6 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thanks for the feedback :) I know it’s not that entertaining. It’s my first one so I’m still figuring out what editing app I want to use and stuff. The next one will definitely be shorter and better organized etc. I just shot it in one take on my phone. It’s a work in progress. Molly is great. It’s not really my intention to become like her, but she’s lovely and definitely knows what she’s doing. Thanks for taking the time to watch though that’s sweet of you.
_rj29 1 points 3y ago
No problem, just trying to help
I’m 17 rn and legally blind also thinking of starting a yt channel but in my collage gap year cuz u will have a lot more time then
I’m 17 rn and legally blind also thinking of starting a yt channel but in my collage gap year cuz u will have a lot more time then
Awaywithwords6 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I was thinking of just starting a blog and maybe embedding smaller videos in there instead of the channel. I don’t necessarily enjoy the idea of staring at my own face like YouTube makes me do. We will see if I get more comfy with this format or if I just kill it and move on lol
_rj29 1 points 3y ago
I feel like you would get more views with yt tho
HDMILex 1 points 3y ago
Do a vlog! I'm sure some of the intelligent and curious sighted folk in this world would love to subscribe to your channel.
I don't think it's a waste of time. It's also nice to express yourself somewhere.
I don't think it's a waste of time. It's also nice to express yourself somewhere.
Awaywithwords6 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
The vlog link is actually in the description. I’d love some feedback actually.
AnElusiveDreamer 1 points 3y ago
Yes, I think so. I was thinking of doing that myself but never got around to it/felt comfortable. I would like to read it if you do get one started. :)
bscross32 1 points 3y ago
I would think it would, yes.
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napoleon88 -5 points 3y ago
Please don’t. They’re already quite a few, and I find that they end up degenerating into an echo chamber. Unless you have a very unique perspective, it’s basically a waste of time
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