A new writing experience - attention in cyberspace
Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 09:03PM This week brought a new experience for me as a writer. I have been trying for months to get a post on mamamia.com.au, the popular blog of writer and editor Mia Freedman.
I finally made it last Sunday with a contribution on the wearing (or not) of makeup. Which was a massive thrill of course. As was the barrage of comments my piece received – 221 at last count. As a person who gets excited when she has three comments on a blog post, this was overwhelming, initially in a positive way. After a while I wasn’t so sure, as the tone of many of the comments was, if not downright nasty, then defensive to say the least.
Still, you know what they say about any publicity – and that’s what I told myself when I was feeling a little vulnerable and exposed. If I put myself out there, I need to be tough enough to cope with the flak.
If you’re interested, here’s the link:
Reader Comments (3)
Absolutely loved your clouds and the crowd at the MCG.
There must be a PhD in studying inter cultural differences in face paint. our near northern neighbors are experts and have a rich heritage. Always wondered about that. TEhere must be something Darwinian in it.
What does misogynistic mean, Clare?
I've always enjoyed reading Mia Freedman's newspaper columns. Haven't read her blog though. Clare, I don't think we necessarily have to endure "flak" for our views expressed online. But I'm doing exercises to thicken my skin.
Good on you for having the courage to post that piece on the attractiveness of unadorned skin Clare. As a male, my preference is for minimal makeup because I know I'm meeting someone who is not hiding herself behind paint. Same goes for men who dye their hair! And we can't go into the ugh-ness of intimacy with a woman who tastes of paint and smells of unnatural chemicals.
Maybe I shouldn't post this?!