Can Being a Bad Blogger Hurt an Author’s Career?

In Discussion by Edward Nawotka

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By Edward Nawotka

In today’s lead story Neil Gaiman, Emily Benet and a bevy of industry pros offer their thoughts about blogging and why it’s (mostly) a good idea to do it.

It is received wisdom these days that all authors should be blogging. But is that true? What if an author is simply unsuited to it? Or is incapable of self-expression in 140 characters or less? Can being a poor blogger hurt an author’s career?

Read the story and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

About the Author

Edward Nawotka

A widely published critic and essayist, Edward Nawotka serves as a speaker, educator and consultant for institutions and businesses involved in the global publishing and content industries. He was also editor-in-chief of Publishing Perspectives since the launch of the publication in 2009 until January 2016.