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This document discusses blogging and provides tips for starting a blog. It defines a blog as a collection of entries over multiple posts that can include words, images, videos, and other media. The document encourages bloggers to choose a topic they are passionate about, set goals for their blog, and engage with other bloggers and their audience. It emphasizes that blogging should be fun and provides advice to start small and focus on topics the blogger knows well to maintain their passion and dedication to blogging over time.
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