With publishing… comes a lot of hard work. Which includes, but is not limited to, consistency and community building.
I’ve had this blog, for what? Going on about five years now, I believe. That’s a long time. But if there is one thing I am not… it’s consistent. I have a platform here, I just don’t utilize as well as I should.
We can chalk that up to laziness or my lacking social skills… we can call it ignorance, as I didn’t realize how important and helpful blogging consistency can be to an author.
I started this whole thing to sort of hold myself accountable when I decided to double down on writing books. I felt like if I told the world about it, that would put pressure on me to make sure it happened.
Well… that didn’t work quite like I thought. But I did find a lot of value in this blog, even when it didn’t serve its original purpose as I had intended it too.
I used to vent a lot on here, because as a writer, it’s sort of what I do naturally. Write when I’m upset or angry. Now I exercise when I’m upset or angry and I no longer use this place for that. Which, if I’m being honest, is probably a good thing. π
So now I’m on here even less because of that. Well guys… that just won’t do. — It’s time to quit neglecting the blog.
So I’m going to attempt.. let’s see if I can manage without failing drastically… blogging daily. Once a day.
The biggest issue with that, I can tell you now… sometimes I will have nothing to say. I’ll just sit here staring at the screen. On those days, heaven only knows what I’ll share on here. Probably a bunch of boring nonsense. — I apologize in advance! (Psst.. feel free to read it anyway. π )
Also, for some randomness that you didn’t ask for! It’s quiet in my house right now and I’m writing to the hum of a refrigerator, the neighborhood kids playing basketball out front and one of the neighborhood kids playing the tuba out back somewhere. This is my life… welcome! π
Seriously though. I have a bunch of stuff to do. There’s not enough time in the day. I have two scenes that need to be written as part of the editing process for my book. My kitchen is also a disaster. And that is not an exaggeration. — It’s a disaster.
So write and clean the kitchen it is! Oh, and I guess I’ll have to make some supper in there somewhere. There is much to do!
Talk later! Wait! Not later, tomorrow! π (Which is technically later, but… you catch my drift.)
Much love, guys!Β π
You can do it! π
Thanks for the encouragement! I sure intend to put in my best effort. So fingers crossed! π€π
I’m trying to at least post once a week. We’re together on this!
It can be a challenge sometimes, but definitely worth it. I hope it goes well for you & I wish you luck. You can do it! π
Thank youuuu!!!