How to Keep On Blogging?
I’m still figuring this one out, folks. Personally, I am the laziest person when it comes to writing. Designing I can do all day long but writing … that is a completely different story.
So how do I motivate myself to keep at it?
- Get Motivated By Others
When I am really out of it and I don’t feel like writing at all, I go and read blogs at random. Not only does that give me ideas and get my creative juices flowing, it gives me the extra push I need. After all if so many people can keep blogging day after day then so can I. -
Look at my RSS Subscriptions
Alright so the current number isn’t exactly anything to write home about. But I like to see numbers go up (who doesn’t
). So every time I make a post, there are chances of that number going up. (Psst you can help … go subscribe up there). Anyway that gives me a little push sometimes. - Comments are my Fuel
If anything really, really and I mean really motivates me, it is when people comment. It is great to know that someone is reading my blog (*hint*). So if you got a great discussion going on at your website, let that motivate you.On the flip side of the coin, I am going to take the time from now on to leave comments at blogs. It can actually be lots of fun once you start.
- Relax
Nothing good ever comes out of being overworked. So if you find yourself not even wanting to look at your blog, just chill. Take a small break. Go read a book, watch TV, cook, wash dishes, do the laundry … ok wait that’s getting on to the wrong list
- Change the Topic
I just realized that I have been posting techie stuff for a while. It’s been all about Wordpress plugins and bbPress issues and what not. Writing about the same thing can get to be a bit too much after a while. So take a break and simply change the topic. See my post about the Twilight Saga book. Now that’s changing the topic! - Give Yourself Permission to Not Blog
This one will work if you are not a full time blogger.Don’t burden yourself with a post quota per day. Tell yourself that it is ok to skip days. While there will be days with zero posts, there will be days when you might end up writing four to five posts a day.
Remember it is the quality of the posts that will keep your readers coming back. So being relaxed and writing because you want to and not because you have to will have a huge impact on your posts.
If I come up with more ways I’ll be sure to add them.
What do you do to motivate yourself?
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Erum Munir
On July 31st, 2008 9:24 am
I just thought of another one as soon as I posted this.
Post Views
I always look at my post views. That is another sign that people are reading what I’m writing. A definite motivator!
Rob
On July 31st, 2008 8:29 pm
Erum - nice blog you have here!
I agree it’s a challenge posting a new blog each and every single day - especially when it’ brand new and the # of subscribers are in the single digits.
Often times is feels like you’re writing something that will never be read
But… We both know that all pays off down the road!
Erum Munir
On July 31st, 2008 8:38 pm
Thanks Rob
I agree at times it seems like you are posting and posting and no one’s reading
Don’t you just hate it when that feedreader number decides to go in the wrong direction LOL!?
And that is why #1 is a good motivator - reminds you it pays off somewhere down the road.