For years I kept a "should start a blog" item on my list, somewhere between "learn Spanish" and "sort out the photo archive." Every time, it felt like I needed the perfect engine, a beautiful design, and at least ten finished posts ready to go.
In the end, all it took was one evening, some simple markup, and deciding not to wait for perfect.
What helped me start
- One HTML file instead of a "proper" platform
- Three drafts instead of thirty
- Permission to write short and imperfect
The best blog is the one that already exists. Everything else can be improved later.
If you've also been putting it off, try publishing one page today. Just one. The rest will follow.