I should have given props to Justine a long time ago. I have mentioned her blog quite frequently via twitter and over at Webcomics.com, but thought I should write up a few words about it on Tales of Maora proper.
I found Justine’s blog by accident. I was trolling around Google News (not something I do often… as I hate the news) and found a link to a VentureBeat article in which they interviewed a writer about using the internet to build an audience. I was very impressed at how well she understood the power of this (not-s0) new medium to reach out to the world, by-passing the traditional treadmill means of gaining exposure. Very few writers (or better yet, publishers) have grasped this concept so far. It was exciting to me as I, being a web cartoonist, have spent a great deal of effort mining similar ideas wherever I could find them.
I followed the VentureBeat article to Justine’s personal blog, Tribal Writer–which “explore[s] what it means and how to be a kick-ass, soulful & savvy creative in the digital age.” Her posts are refreshing and insightful. I was amazed at how startlingly akin her ideas are to those of the web comics camp–a sign that we are not the only ones utilizing the internet in such a mercenary and fulfilling way. I admire Justine’s ability to grip my attention with her provocative writing. She slyly flicks words like stones across a pond; you enthralled before you realize you’ve just learned something. Something powerful and profound.
Check out her blog and see for yourself. Clickster: http://www.tribalwriter.com/