I hate to be negative but this blogging thing; I don’t like it.
So why are you doing it? Yes, I heard you!
I’m doing it because it’s is apparently the thing to do to help a writer connect with their readers. Why can’t I just connect with readers through my books? Why do I need to regularly write a short piece and put it online?
I have had problems with blogging from the start. Contrary to all the advice out there about setting up and starting a blog, I found it extremely difficult. Every step from choosing a web host to choosing my blog design and theme caused me to question my ability to use technology. I swear at one point I wanted to throw my lap top out the window. I would have done if I didn’t need it to write my novel. Gone are the days when writers can just sit and work on their current WIP. For some reason I spend more time on social media and blogging to try to connect with my readers and other writers than actually writing my book.
My blog is now up and running and I have to fill it with things my readers may find interesting. What should I blog about? Well as usual I’ve been doing some research, and writing blogs can contain any number of things from personal journal entries and book reviews to historical research (if that’s your thing and it is certainly mine).
But researching and planning blogs is time consuming and I am beginning to dread the days when I am scheduled to post a blog. Why can’t I just write my book and leave all this blogging stuff to the younger generations who seem to love telling everyone what they ate for breakfast that morning or providing a commentary while they play computer games? (Yeah, I’ve got kids.)
So I’m writing this particular blog to add that personal touch that allows the reader to get to know me better. If you’ve not already guessed; I’m a grumpy woman who dislikes blogging and just wants to write.
Am I going to stop blogging? Probably not because the part of me that wants to be a successful writer also understands the value of connecting with readers.
Unfortunately I will have to suck it up and keep at it and hopefully someday I won’t feel like I’ve wasted my time or bored my readers to death.
Rant over. Only positive blogs to follow. I hope.
