I am talented at chess. I think it would be hard to open up to blog about it. I have won a few national chess tournaments. I am young compared to other competitors. I won money and recognition playing chess. I have a friend named Lars who is a blogging expert. I have a new job managing a print media company. It doesn't pay well but the people are passionate and imaginative.
I have read 1984. I live alone. I have never played chess. I have a blog. I have just started a project with some other bloggers. I often write on blogs and am looking for ideas. I am a part time bookkeeper and do blogging on the side. I'm trying to learn to play chess online.
I'm trying to write a piece about being so young in chess tournaments, but it feels so awkward to make it personal! I would just be honest. Share you personal experiences, and I know that people will be engaged. Since you are just starting to play chess, what do you think I could share to get people interested? I would recommend sharing your feelings when you first started playing. What were your strategies? How did you feel when you entered your first tournament. I'm sure they would love any advice from someone of your caliber. That's great advice! I already feel less anxious about writing this piece! I appreciate getting advice from you as a blogger! Do you ever write about your online chess playing experience in your blog? I have made a few entries about trying to learn. There is definitely a curve associated with it. It makes for an entertaining entry. How is your new job going? I am really enjoying it. The hours and flexible and the people are really great to work with. It makes up for the low pay. I'd rather do something I'm passionate about than do something miserable and make a lot of money. Do you make money from your blog? I do. I have some advertising revenue, and then every once in a while someone will reach out to me to promote something. It works pretty good. I enjoy the freedom it gives me. You could totally start one. I wonder if anyone would be interested in an entire blog just about chess? I could give pointers to beginners and share more personal stuff about my experience too. What do you think? I think that there is a market for everything. You could even reach out to some tournament organizers to see if they would like to promote their events on your blog. You would definitely be able to see some income from that. Wow that is a really great idea! I would love to make more money doing something I'm doing anyway, you know? Do you want to do blogging full time or do you think you'll keep doing bookkeeping too? I plan on doing both, as long as I make money with them. If I am able to ramp up the blogging, I will scale back the bookkeeping, but I like having my hand in different pots, so to speak.