(opinion article)

In today’s world, it’s hard to keep people’s attention. That’s why a personal blog can be very helpful for writers. I think that it’s not just a place to post updates. It’s where readers can get to know the author. When you share your thoughts, ideas, and feelings, people start to feel closer to you.

When the book comes out, they are already involved. They care, because they’ve followed your steps.

A blog also helps you talk about your book in a simple and natural way. You don’t have to advertise it directly. You can tell the story behind a scene, or talk about a topic from your book. These personal stories help readers feel something. They often react, comment, and share your posts. This brings new readers and spreads the word.

Your blog also builds your image as a writer. Publishers like authors who can talk to their audience. If you publish the book yourself, your blog becomes the best place to tell people about it. It helps you stay in touch with readers, even when your book is not ready yet.

A great example is Valerii Markus and his book ‘Footprints on the Road.’ He is a Ukrainian soldier and blogger. He shared his honest stories online long before the book came out. People already trusted and followed him. So when the book appeared, they bought it because they knew him and wanted to read his story.

So, a blog is more than a diary. If you want to be noticed and to force your readers to feel your story, write your own blog!