Aspirations for My Future Blogging

            Since I aspire to be a clinical psychologist when I graduate Sacred Heart University, I found myself drawn to psychology bloggers like the quirky Wray Herbert and curious Karen Franklin. The main blog that I plan to follow is Wray Herbert’s We’re Only Human. I was impressed by Herbert’s experience as editor for Science News, Psychology Today, US News & World Report and was interested in his whimsical way of talking about human nature.

            Herbert’s blog has a loose focus, leaving readers to pick and choose what they’re interested in. We’re Only Human is an interesting blog because it’s variety allows a larger viewer population yet the author is able to maintain a central theme (human nature).  I hope to follow Herbert’s ironic style of both variation and centrality. I plan to write about every facet of psychology, ranging from objective research techniques to more eclectic therapeutic practices.

            Blogs are fascinating because they allow a freedom that doesn’t exist in any other type of specialized writing. As I begin my blog, Trust is a Waking Dream, my first and foremost goal is to have a voice. I hope to find a way to contribute my opinions in a humble yet charming way. Another expectation for my blog is continuity. In order to have a standout piece of writing, you must engage the readers. Looking at the experience I’m about to go on from a technical side, progression and flow of my writing is crucial to its success.

            The course I am taking is titled “Writing with Public Purpose.” So, I invite any and all readers to join me in exploring every aspect of that phrase.