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From Books to Blogs: My Journey as a Writer

My journey as a writer began in the most unexpected way. I became homeless and found myself living in the wilderness, with nothing to do and no one to talk to. To pass the time, I started writing. I wrote extensively, pouring my thoughts and feelings onto the page. Eventually, I decided to compile these writings into books. Over a period of ten years, I wrote twelve books. It was a way to make use of my time and express my creativity while grappling with loneliness. However, publishing books was far from rewarding. The main challenges were the formatting requirements. I needed a Windows computer, had to use Word to export PDFs, and ensure everything looked perfect. It was a nightmare, and nothing ever looked exactly right. Over twelve years, I sold about $100 worth of books. The frustration of dealing with these challenges and the lack of reward made writing books a daunting experience. At some point, I got so frustrated with books that I stopped writing completely and focused on makin...

My Mixed Experiences with Blogger

As someone who loves to share thoughts and insights with the world, finding the right platform to publish my content was crucial. Initially, I used to write books, but I wanted my content to become public and accessible even after my death. That's when I discovered Blogger by Google, a platform that met my needs perfectly. **The Simplicity and Efficiency of Blogger** Blogger has proven to be incredibly user-friendly. The app is straightforward, allowing me to post my blogs in about 20 seconds. All I need to do is copy and paste the content, add a few labels, and it's ready to go. Unlike YouTube, where creating a video involves thumbnails, descriptions, and more, Blogger requires minimal effort, which I greatly appreciate. **The Frustration of Being Blocked** However, my experience hasn't been entirely smooth. When I tried to share my blog on Facebook and Reddit, both platforms flagged it as spam. Facebook immediately prevented me from posting my blog links and even blocked ...