I have always loved finding a new blog to read. There is something in the search and the surprise that really satisfies my curiosity.
Finding new blogs to read used to be relatively easy. There was a period of amplified discovery – where great effort was put into thought leadership, strategy and connection. There was great joy in not just finding, but also in the sharing of websites that tickled our creative brains. It was also fun – learning about this “social type of media” through the act of participating.
But these days it feels like it is harder to find new blogs. It’s not that they aren’t out there – it’s that the categories of content are brimful of good writing already. As readers then, we have to dig deeper – and as writers we have to share the gems we find. We have to remain curious – and also generous.
With this in mind, here are three blogs that I have been tracking over the last six months. Hope you enjoy them! Oh, and be sure to send me other new blogs my way.
- Tashily: One of my favourites, this sparsely populated blog by Sydney local, Tash Hanckel leaves you wanting more. Read her Through the generations – the impact of social media article for a brilliant Gen Y perspective – and cross your fingers for more posts in the future!
- Creative +Biz: Ryan Spranger’s blog is an online home for video interviews and stories that he produces on the people who pursue creative business ideas. It’s a nice way of capturing not only the successes, but the personal stories behind what it means to “be creative” and the “hard fought lessons” that come with that journey.
- Jack Cheng: Jack Cheng’s blog tracks his own interests, passions and professional excursions in an entertaining way. A designer and start-up merchant with a penchant for storytelling and reflection makes this a great blog to read on a Saturday morning, coffee in hand.
Big fan of Tash's work, good call Gavin!
Posted by: Mandi | 18 May 2011 at 06:13 PM
good call .come by and have a browse at mine as well if you get the time ..i believe some of my stuff is interesting :)
sheldon singh
Posted by: Makingmoney blog | 26 May 2011 at 10:15 AM
Hey Gavin!
I'll go check that out. I'm in the middle of reading new blogs. Anyways, If your interested in business blogs, then you might want to check mine out.
Cheers.
Posted by: Tough Biz | 02 June 2011 at 04:30 PM