GUEST SPEAKER SPEAKS TO UCO BLOGGERS 

 DR. KIRK HOCHENAUER SPOKE TO UCO STUDENTS ABOUT HIS BLOGS

Dr. Kirk came and spoke to my blogging class about his blog "OKIE FUNK."  He is a blogger from Oklahoma I believe and has worked for the Oklahoma, Tulsa Tribune, and the Kansas City Star.  He started his two blogs Blue Oklahoma and OKIE FUNK in 2004.  He started his blogs because he felt like more Liberal voices needed to be here in Oklahoma since we are a mainly red state and religious subjects sparked his interests. After starting "OKIE FUNK" he instantly got between 15-20k hits.  He blogs about 2-3 times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  Hochenauer says " The more you blog the more hits you get".   He does not get paid money for his blogs but says he receives personal satisfaction and influence from blogging.   "Blogging centers me, it's a habit, and it gives me time to get my thoughts together".

Interesting Facts:
 1.Hochenauer started the first ever blogging class here at UCO while teaching in the English department in 2006. 
2.  In 2004 he wrote an article about UCO's campus, (one of his first blog posts) and got 75 comments within seconds.  


Hochenauer taught us many things in just a short amount of time.  He taught us that good writing is key to what makes a good blog.  You can only get good at writing with practice and improvement.  Always focus on the writing, and make notes.  He also says its good to do research before you blog on your subjects.  Look for facts and opinions.  He also taught us that with blogging you do not ha

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