At Last...

Couple of years ago, at about the same time, while on a subway in the city I read an article that this e-diary phenomenon of publishing one's own material is fast catching up (or may be caught up already) among the masses....At that point in time, I thought I should keep up with this Gen X by beginning to write. But of course true to my habit of procrastinating work, it took me close to two years to begin to write (write is an overstatement; may be Skribble). I was fascinated learning about the innumerable blogs published these days by aam junta on various topics;you name it, you are certain to find a corresponding blog. This new self-publishing of material has become such a serious phenomenon that, even the big corporations in technology, finance and broadcasting etc., in order not to be left out have begin to write. Few of them even have dedicated resources to write. With internet attracting a large number of unique users everyday, this has become a good marketing medium for product based companies, discussing their new launches, getting to know good/bad about the product from it's users and also (I guess) in better understanding their user's pulse. The perfect example would be the movie "Snakes on a Plane". Way before this movie was released in theaters, people started writing, discussing and guessing the story line providing a free publicity, much needed to the success of any movie with a poor subject. The much hyped movie bombed at the box office though. The reason (I believe) for the popularity of self-publishing is people are writing for him/her self and not giving a damn of what others might think. Wow! I started with an idea to write a line or two, hoping to catch up with this new generation of writers guild but looks like I ended up with some (in)substantial material. I am not sure how long will this zeal to Skribble lasts in me though...