So, the year started off alright, I've had a boost of energy to get on with my writing, but I'm starting to have blogging doubts and I'm not sure if I want to carry on with either of them at the moment.
I have this blog for the fun stuff and I have a Wordpress blog which is just for fiction stuff. I haven't been posting all that frequently and when I do it seems to be the same old stuff all the time. I try and get back into it and keep up with what others are posting, but I feel like my heart just isn't in it anymore. It's feeling more of a nuisance if I'm honest, distracting me from the writing that I'd rather be doing.
Over the past few days I've seriously thought about knocking it on the head, at least for now, and concentrating on my stories. I've got into a bad habit of not finishing anything and I've got some really good ideas that I want to spend time on and see through to the end. I'm also doing a Literature and Creative Writing degree that I don't want to suffer, put that together with two young children and working three days a week … Phew! Have I really been trying to do all that?
I swing back and forth though, one day I'll decide that's it, my life would be more straightforward without the blogging thing niggling at the back of my mind. The next day I think I shouldn't be too hard on myself, I only need to blog once a week, nobody's really keeping tabs on me. Are you? And it's a brilliant community to be a part of.
See, just by writing this post I'm feeling better about it, and wondering if maybe I can keep it up. Does anyone else get feelings like this? Do you get to the point where you think 'is there any point to this? Why should I even bother?' I'd love to read some words of encouragement, and I know you're all pretty great at that.
I think a lot of us feel like this sometimes. There are bloggers who take a break for a while and come back when the mood or circumstances allow them. And I think that is fine, we all have so much going on. I usually only post once a week. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzanne. I'm still hovering away in the background and dipping in now and again.
DeleteI've thrown in the blogging towel before...and it was the best thing I ever did. I concentrated on improving my writing and it really paid off -- or so says my new agent. Do what your heart -- and your brain -- tells you. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks DL. It's refreshing to have someone say it's ok to leave it for a while. I almost feel like I need permission to give it up for a bit without feeling guilty. Why do we do it to ourselves?
DeleteIt seems everyone is having blogging doubts at the moment. You're not the first to write about this. And like most, I've fallen off the blogging scene too. I would like to get back into it like I used to, but I'm not kicking myself anymore for not making regular posts. I kinda like it better that way. You don't feel under any pressure to post. I now do it as and when I feel. I wouldn't give it up though. Like you say, it's a wonderful community to be a part of. That I would miss. But my writing projects do take priority :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, and the great words of encouragement. I'm going to try and adopt a similar strategy, just posting when I fancy it but not worrying if I'm away for a little while.
DeleteI blog very infrequently, but whenever I do, there are lots of people ready to read my witterings - and I'm sure you find the same thing. You don't have to give it up completely, just know there's a place to share stuff when you want to.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great point Annalisa, I really do have to keep these things in my mind.
DeleteI have had the blogging-blahs too but I keep plugging along with longer times between posts. The past couple of weeks I'm trying to do better. And don't even ask me about Twitter!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it's a seasonal thing, and every aspect of life seems more mundane and hard work. The sun is starting to shine more now though, so hopefully things will pick up. Thanks for the comment.
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