title: Blogging Heroes: Interviews with 30 of the World's Top Bloggers
author:  Michael A. Banks 
description: They've gained a loyal following that continues to grow. They write about everything from business trends and the inner workings at Microsoft to parenting tips, personal secrets, and prolonging the life of your vehicle. They're passionate about their subjects and about the free expression of blogging. And they're even more passionate about being passionate.
zlib_text: Oliver Burkeman is a feature writer for the _Guardian._ He is winner of the
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  shortlisted for the Orwell Prize. He writes a popular weekly column on
  psychology, ‘This Column Will Change Your Life’, and has reported from London,
  Washington and New York, where he currently lives.
  
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