How to Start Your Own Blog and Share Your Life’s Journey

By Monica Beyer –

 It’s never too late to begin blogging. What better way can you share your amazing life experiences than with a blog anyone can read from their smartphone or computer? And for you, modern blogging tools make writing online easier than ever.

Make a plan

Sure, you can jump right in and start blogging, but having a plan in place before you begin makes everything go more smoothly. Do you want to document your life story?

If so, are you going to share some of your past stories interspersed with what you’re doing now? Will you go with a linear timeline or bounce around from year to year as your muse strikes you? Which experiences from your past have a need to be told? Which ones will you save for later? If you have goals for your blog laid out (either in your mind or on paper), you will have a source of inspiration as well as a guide for your writing as your blog unfolds.

Choose a platform

Once you have an idea in mind, go ahead and get your blog set up. Blogger is easy to use, especially if you already have a Google account. There are many different templates you can use to change the visual feel of your blog. Better yet, if you change your mind six months down the road and want to try a different template, you can change it with a click of a button. The interface is easy enough to understand, and on-screen prompts help guide you.

Use photos

What better way is there to tell a story besides writing it down? With photos, of course. Whenever you write about one of your life experiences, see if you have a photo that enhances the story. If you only have a physical photo, you can take a picture of it with your smartphone or scan it onto your computer. Over time, your blog will become a virtual book of your life story.

Use stock images

If you don’t have a personal photo on hand to upload with your blog post, you can easily search for free stock imagery. Many services have photos that are royalty free, and there are a ton of different choices. It’s always a good idea to use a photo for each blog entry because it makes your blog more attractive and shareable on social media. However, keep in mind that you can’t just grab whatever photo you see on the Internet because many images are protected by copyright.

Incorporate video

Anyone can write a blog, but you can add elements that help tell your story even more effectively. Incorporating video or animation loops is one way for your blog to stand out from the rest. Videos add visual flair and engage and hold your readers’ attention.

Adding a little extra beauty to your site is always a good thing and helps to draw everything together — your precious memories, your photos and your storytelling.