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The Contrast Between Bloggers (writers) and YouTubers (musicians)

cc from en.wikimedia.org Keb' Mo' cc from commons.wikimedia.org Lerone Bennett Now, I realize many bloggers also are YouTubers (as I am), but there's is a decided difference between those who prefer one over the other. This difference is likened to that of musicians and writers, which I've always noticed a stark contrast between – as I'm also a musician and a writer. Let's explore these differences. YouTubers and musicians are more visually and hearing oriented, while bloggers and writers are more thoughtfully oriented. Mom, dad, and most of my extended family are musicians (some writers too, incl. mom as a songwriter), so I became a musician too. Yet, I never really had what it took to commit to this art form, at least not as much as writing. Writing to me was much more natural and enticing. Musicians, I've noticed, are more self-centered, while writers are always interested in other people and the things around them. While music