Blog Post 2:

Why do people write? The answer is a simple one: to inform others. Though it is true that some writers keep their works hidden, the works are written down because it simulates bearing one's soul to another human being. Blogs, however, almost guarantee that it will be read by a reader. If an amateur writer writes a piece, there is a strong chance that it will go unread. Blogs give everyone, despite their writing skills, the ability to be heard; in other words, one does not have to be a novelist or journalist in order to be noticed. Some of the top bloggers of the world are everyday people. This is one of the reasons why Sullivan blogs.

Why else would Sullivan blog? The raw emotion found in blogs due to their spontaneity is another key reason. Strangely enough, as a professional writer, it sometimes seems as though one tries to keep the writer separate from the piece—no sense of personality. Blogs, on the other hand, are rife with personality—quirks, humor, anger, jealousy, and any other human emotion can be found lurking in the depths of the "blogosphere," as Sullivan puts it. These emotions in blogs ultimately lead to an intimate relationship between the writer and reader, which "is unlike the bond that the The Times, say, develops with its readers," even though the two may cover the same events.

Sullivan also blogs because it allows him to gather knowledge and a deeper understanding of what he is blogging about; conversations over his texts mixed with the ease of acquiring information on the Internet allows the writer to gather additional information quickly or to see the story from different points of view, which gives the writer a deeper appreciation for the topic.