Idea To Topic

If you can think of ten possible posts for an idea, chances are its worth pursuing. Remember you'll need to write a total of 40 posts. Students often think themselves into corners when it comes to pursuing a topic.

Start thinking about your topic from two perspectives; what interests you and how many people share your interest. When you're writing posts, let this mantra float through your head: why should we care?

HowChow is a great example. Chow blogs about food in Howard County, Maryland. I've even asked Chow about the pho at An Loi. Easy 10, 20, there's plenty of places to eat in Towson.

J-School student Nicole Rossi blogs about places to eat in Towson. Cory Twibell blogs about the New York Rangers. Daron Savage blogs about Upper Chesapeake sports. Pick a team or an area.

Do journalism about your area like Kiel Mclaughlin, editor of the Towerlight.

Remember that posts usually run anywhere from 50-250 words. Longer posts can be as long or longer than 500 words.
More examples of blogs.