My mind on my money and money on my mind: an interview with Cibbuano
April 27th 2008 22:45
I participated in an online interview with Neerav Bhatt, Sydney's hardest working blogger, about being a paid blogger. While I'm not on the same level of celebrity of the Hiltons and Spears of the world, there are still plenty of pictures of me wearing a dress with no panties.
Read the article: Making Money from Blogging
A little taste:
Neerav Bhatt: Both of you obviously enjoy writing about your chosen topics, do you agree that it’s much easier to be a professional blogger writing about a topic you’re passionate about?
Cibbuano: I’d say that there’s no point writing about something that you’re NOT passionate about. I’ve been reviewing movies for two years now and it’s only my love of cinema that keeps me from developing a serious aversion to posting yet another trailer.
I suppose the healthiest way to approach blogging is: would you do it anyway, even if no one paid you? If the answer is yes, you’re probably cut out for it. If Orble decided to kick me out into the street, leftover Ramen noodles dangling from my clothes, I’d probably wander around town until I found a net cafe and just post my reviews on Craigslist.
Cibbuano: I’d say that there’s no point writing about something that you’re NOT passionate about. I’ve been reviewing movies for two years now and it’s only my love of cinema that keeps me from developing a serious aversion to posting yet another trailer.
I suppose the healthiest way to approach blogging is: would you do it anyway, even if no one paid you? If the answer is yes, you’re probably cut out for it. If Orble decided to kick me out into the street, leftover Ramen noodles dangling from my clothes, I’d probably wander around town until I found a net cafe and just post my reviews on Craigslist.
There's plenty more where that came from, too.
My only concern about the interview is that Neerav neglected to ask me about my raw animal magnetism. Yes, it is a heavy responsibility, and, yes, it is tiresome being the subject of throbbing adulation.
I recommend checking out Neerav's blogs - they're well-constructed and offer real information, like the picture of the frog, which I took from this post (picture taken by Cameron Galipo)
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Comment by Joanne Fedler
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Fascinating interview - you touched on some excellent points. I especially relate to the fatigue that comes from blogging. Coming up with something to post two or three times a week is a real challenge, especially something other people will be interested in reading. I am finding blogging takes away from the energy and resources I have to apply to my actual (as opposed to virtual) writing, but at the same time, being part of a community like Orble makes me feel 'connected' to other writers which I don't have when I'm working on my books.
Btw, I saw No Country for Old Men this weekend. Have you seen it? I don't think I've ever been as terrified of a character in a movie as I was in this one. Coen Brothers seldom disappoint.
Jo
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Here's my review of No Country for Old Men
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Reading the full text now.
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Amy, I can't think of anything worse than not wanting to blog and having to do it. Occasionally, I'm not in the mood to write anything and it'll be quite painful...
Comment by postmoderncritic
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I agree with Joanne, sometimes I should be writing my book instead of writing on Orble, but the feedback is gratifying, and the network keeps me informed about a range of topics in an interesting way.
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Michaelie, yeah, a little bit of honesty is appreciated by new and old bloggers alike, I think...
Comment by Tracy
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Comment by StephenP
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I totally agree on two particular points though, and advise all new bloggers to take note -
1 - Definately blog about one of your passions - if I didnt like rugby league, then there is no way that my NRL News blog would be around today.
2- Definately have another source of income - I am lucky that through my other Freelance work, I receive regular media releases from the NRL clubs - this helps me update my site daily, and I dont have to use my brain as much for my blog!!
Cheers,
StephenP
Comment by Morgan Bell
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reminded me of my terrible attempt to watch russian ark!
Comment by D. Armenta
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Funny thing; pics of treefrogs attract my eye more than naked men holding mixing bowls...I noticed your pic right away.
I'm a bit disappointed though..no candid photos, no "turn-ons" and "turn-offs", no mini-bio? What kind of interview is this??!
Say, just what is it with you hosers and your Kraft dinner, eh??
Comment by Cibbuano
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I direct you to this Canadian song:
Really Long Link
Yeah, no turn-ons, turn-offs. You can interview me about that, if you want.
Morgan - thanks! Yes, this is a paid gig for me, which is why I post very, very often.
Steve - great way to tie in two jobs. Hope it's working out for you!
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Comment by KylieW
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Great interview. I can't believe that no mention was made of your raw animal magnetism????? weird.
Kylie
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D, it is pretty camp - more than Super Dave?
Comment by Joanne Fedler
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Are we being neurotic?
Jo
Comment by Cibbuano
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I don't really mind posting my photo, but I'm happy to keep some things for myself. The image I use is pretty accurate, anyway.
I don't think you're being neurotic. If you're not comfortable posting their pictures, don't post them. Or, use a photo with your kids, but from behind, or at an angle that makes them hard to identify?
Comment by Joanne Fedler
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I agree with you, about keeping some things to ourselves and if I could get away without any photos of me on the web, I would too. Unfortunately when I finally succumbed to the pressure of having my own website, I was told I HAD to have a photo up. And publishers insist on them as a rule.
I've tried negotiating with this site about the picture with my kids, (I asked if we could all be wearing Groucho Marx moustaches) but they've said no. It's a pretty conservative parenting magazine, and I've just done a draft of an email saying, no deal.
So its back to blogging for no money on Orble.
Comment by Cibbuano
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Or frame the shot so that the light turns their figure into a silhouette. hmmm, that's a great idea.
Comment by D. Armenta
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Joanne F., why don't you do like Cibby did and convert a photo to a drawing? Very easy on Photoshop.
Comment by Miswanderlust
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First of all: Loved the name of this post. (HAHA...love the Gourds version of this Snoop classic)
Secondly: Wonderful interview. I really enjoyed it
Lastly: Thanks for turning us onto the Neerav's blog.
Mis
PS. This cracked me up:
Neerav neglected to ask me about my raw animal magnetism