For the writer who has a blog, the writing is probably the easier part. The technology of a blog can be vexing, and there are so many choices—and so many strong opinions on the internet about these choices—that it’s hard to know what’s the right thing to do. In this class, we’ll make all the choices plain (self-hosted vs. fully-hosted, WordPress vs. Tumblr vs. all the rest); we’ll examine the mechanics of writing and posting; and we’ll take the first steps toward building an audience. Bring your laptop for some hands-on exploration.