tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post8594137044346777589..comments2024-03-29T03:42:04.742-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: What to do When Overwhelmed With BloggingJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-73946653763258718212010-03-18T21:35:59.396-04:002010-03-18T21:35:59.396-04:00HI Jody,
Just discovered your blog. Its great and ...HI Jody,<br />Just discovered your blog. Its great and very thought provoking. I aim to post once a week and a good quality post (I hope) Yes it cuts into my writing time but I balance that with the fact that I am writing in a slightly different medium...non fiction as opposed to children's fiction.<br />It makes my brain stretch as I research for each blog post and I have learned a huge amount about social media in public over the last two years...<br />Thankyou for the timely posts...<br /><br />maureen<br />New ZealandMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415343324427018793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-18102089904267828502010-03-17T13:59:16.426-04:002010-03-17T13:59:16.426-04:00Hi Jody!
So sorry I haven't been by lately. Bu...Hi Jody!<br />So sorry I haven't been by lately. But I have been struggling with this very issue! <br />I enjoy blogging. I enjoy the friendships I've made and I love reading the perspectives of other gifted writers. However, and today is a perfect example, when I read even a fraction of the blogs I follow, I spend ALL DAY doing so!<br />I'm blessed to be at a job that allows the time to write as much as I want as long as I answer the phone when it rings. But blogging can, and has, wheedled it's way into my days. Case in point: I've been reading blogs all day today. Five hours worth. Yikes! How did that happen!!<br />I'm working on shifting priorities and not feeling guilty about it. It's tough because I've made some marvelous friendships out there. However, if I don't work on my stories, how will they ever get written?<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your wisdom.<br />Happy St. Patrick's day,<br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-90153788231705352032010-03-15T05:39:43.595-04:002010-03-15T05:39:43.595-04:00Great tips. I def agree about quality vs. quantity...Great tips. I def agree about quality vs. quantity. I only have time to post and comment twice a week or so and even that is hard to manage sometimes.<br /> <a href="http://www.workathomeforum.in" rel="nofollow"> work at home in india </a>Nishanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461392896444120934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-45054849887750424212010-03-14T12:32:32.310-04:002010-03-14T12:32:32.310-04:00I've slowed down lately to once or twice a wee...I've slowed down lately to once or twice a week. My SUBLIMINAL MONDAY posts take a lot of time to compose, so I use that as the reason I'm not blogging more frequently. That and getting my book ready for submission!Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33584874419477751402010-03-13T14:01:47.358-05:002010-03-13T14:01:47.358-05:00SWEET post.SWEET post.Marla Tavianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485117754789717519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33118268676038767732010-03-13T14:00:34.055-05:002010-03-13T14:00:34.055-05:00Kara: I don't think that it's necessary to...Kara: I don't think that it's necessary to have a blog to attract an agent. Not at all. A fellow Bethany House author, Karen Witemeyer doesn't have a blog and she landed an agent and book deal without one. Her first book is releasing in June.<br /><br />A well-crafted and saleable story is really all that matters. If you have a blog, an agent/editor might come take a peek at you to find out more about you. But it's the story itself that clinches the deal.<br /><br />That's not to say a blog isn't beneficial, because I truly believe there are lots of benefits to blogging. But as I said in the post, it won't make or break an author.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-17409100684963021362010-03-13T13:24:25.741-05:002010-03-13T13:24:25.741-05:00I couldn't agree more. Lately I've not had...I couldn't agree more. Lately I've not had much to say and have been participating in 2 blogs. One takes less time. But my writing has been pushed to the back burner and that I can't have. I've thought about just taking a break from the blogs and I think I will. Don't know for how long, but at least until I get this story where I want it to be and I can't do it reading and commenting on blogs. Wait, that is what I am doing now. Ooops, see ya later :).Amy DeTrempehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785965181851533070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-43649878982407740542010-03-13T12:16:38.797-05:002010-03-13T12:16:38.797-05:00I enjoy your posts.Newcomer to blogging and twitte...I enjoy your posts.Newcomer to blogging and twitter so I have been looking back in your archives also.Good stuff.Thank You for the advice.I am juggling so many things right but read that blogging is the way to build followers and connect with others so I don't really feeled blogged out just yet,BUT I can see how it is taking time away from other projects right now.(I just need to get into a routine--alot times and days to certain projects.)Good article--good advice in case I get "blogged" down. KayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-20909108448544959432010-03-13T11:44:49.784-05:002010-03-13T11:44:49.784-05:00Thanks for this post, Jody. I'm debating star...Thanks for this post, Jody. I'm debating starting a blog of my own. As an aspiring writer, I want to "break in" and network with other writers. I started a Twitter account for exactly that purpose. I haven't started a blog yet, simply because I don't know if I have anything original to say. I also don't want to take the small amount of writing time I have away from my book, and commit some of it to blogging. Is it important-slash-necessary to have a blog to attract an agent these days?KaraLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037958842051839383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-14399581263704467732010-03-13T10:43:13.258-05:002010-03-13T10:43:13.258-05:00It happened to me this last month or so. I felt so...It happened to me this last month or so. I felt so bogged down with it all, I felt I was failing as a writer. Then I read posts similar to this one, and realised it is not set in stone to blog as an author.<br />I set up Igoogle and listed the blogs I enjoy visiting in alphabet listings. I work my way through them when new posts appear. This has doubled my writing time, I still feel 'connected' and my ms has benefited.<br />I have cut down on posting daily as well and I will take a break soon.<br />Happy Scribbling<br />GlynisGlynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-14911994552203713842010-03-13T10:33:13.344-05:002010-03-13T10:33:13.344-05:00Great tips. I def agree about quality vs. quantity...Great tips. I def agree about quality vs. quantity. I only have time to post and comment twice a week or so and even that is hard to manage sometimes.kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-30777385305588096272010-03-13T09:51:28.469-05:002010-03-13T09:51:28.469-05:00How did you get so wise?
Perfect. If you don't...How did you get so wise?<br />Perfect. If you don't want to post, don't. If you do, go right ahead.<br /><br />QUALITY V. QUANITY.<br />I need to remember that.<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder.<br />I will take it to heart.<br /><br />Happy Weekend!Cluttered Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13068569346668780952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-5889712445832808852010-03-13T09:21:53.574-05:002010-03-13T09:21:53.574-05:00YOU are a wise woman. Blogging is fun and rewardin...YOU are a wise woman. Blogging is fun and rewarding but may I mention time consuming and exhausting? I am taking a little break myself.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-11439995342766027392010-03-13T03:41:17.978-05:002010-03-13T03:41:17.978-05:00Perspective makes a big difference for me. If I te...Perspective makes a big difference for me. If I tell myself I *have* to get so many posts done during the week, or *have* to make the rounds of all my favourite blogs, it turns into a burden. But I like blogging; I see it as part of my overall writing experience. I try to set a specific amount of time for it, give or take a half hour, then I move on to whatever else I need to do. If I don't get to read every blog every day, or if I'm lacking a post or two of my own some weeks, the world won't stop turning. (At least, I don't think it will. It hasn't yet.)Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-24612475534172541022010-03-13T03:03:46.103-05:002010-03-13T03:03:46.103-05:00I came into blogging with the belief that if I sch...I came into blogging with the belief that if I scheduled myself time to write every night, and then be accountable enough to post it to a blog, I would be improving as a writer. <br /><br />While I believe that has happened in some ways, I've been feeling the need to shift gears. To blog less and actually "write" more and develop my full-length novel and quit toying around with blogging so much. <br /><br />I know what I need to do, now I just need to do it!*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-5975071204299377572010-03-12T23:34:54.198-05:002010-03-12T23:34:54.198-05:00Hello my name is T. Anne and I'm a blogaholic!...Hello my name is T. Anne and I'm a blogaholic! Seriously I need help. I do like your advice on steeping back but already I'm not as good as I need to be. I could do better. Much better. But I do value my sleep and health and children not necessarily in that order. ;)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-58872891026809938752010-03-12T19:59:03.174-05:002010-03-12T19:59:03.174-05:00I enjoy blogging, but sometimes I wonder if I'...I enjoy blogging, but sometimes I wonder if I'm repeating things. I have two blogs, one for college football season and one for parenting, and I've realized that I have trouble doing both sometimes.<br /><br />I probably should cut to one, but which one. I may have to give up football, as my younger son will be playing this fall and many of the games are on Saturday.<br /><br />My parenting blog is more popular, but it is attached to a local magazine. <br /><br />My football blog is less popular, except in September when my visits go through the roof. However, it's in my name. <br /><br />Would it be possible to move the readers of my parenting blog to the blog with my name and then do my parenting stories there?<br /><br />What to do? What to do? What to do?<br /><br />Sometimes, I think groups like the Seekers have it right. You can produce a quality blog, but keep your postig schedule to a minimum to focus on writing. (I don't know how you do three posts a week. You're amazing.)Walt Mussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252729944233200374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-55634888001928263522010-03-12T16:43:52.638-05:002010-03-12T16:43:52.638-05:00I haven't tired out yet, since I've only b...I haven't tired out yet, since I've only been blogging for a few months. But I agree that writing has to come first.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-57518856523574630022010-03-12T16:39:29.929-05:002010-03-12T16:39:29.929-05:00Hi Jody -
I blog three times a week, and love oth...Hi Jody -<br /><br />I blog three times a week, and love other bloggers who do the same. It gives me a day or two in between to catch up with everyone. <br /><br />Writing the blog is the easy part for me, although it does require some research. I read a book a week on average, contact authors for interviews, and search the web for links. <br /><br />The key for me is scheduling my posts. If I get in a jam, it isn't a disaster.<br /><br />The hard part of blogging is visiting and commenting on other blogs. Since I'm out of work, time isn't as much of an issue as it is for most people. I know that will eventually change, and I'll need to make adjustments.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-15312783840038827322010-03-12T16:11:07.778-05:002010-03-12T16:11:07.778-05:00I think everything you have said in this post make...I think everything you have said in this post makes perfect sense. I love blogging, it's the only hobby I have and therefore my favourite, but writing my book has been too important to me and I have occasionally put blogging to one side in order to complete it. Which I did!!! <br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-67246102827666092962010-03-12T15:40:07.543-05:002010-03-12T15:40:07.543-05:00I'm newer to blogging, so I'm still in lov...I'm newer to blogging, so I'm still in love with the whole process. I've found that my morning blog post helps to focus my thoughts and get me in the right mindset for writing. <br /><br />I also like to connect with people through their blogs. It's encouraging to see people in all different places along the journey: where I am, where I was, where I hope to be.<br /><br />Maybe in the future, I'll cut back, but for now, it's a help to me.Kayeleen Hamblinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652280450104899423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-24105292146600468472010-03-12T15:07:42.842-05:002010-03-12T15:07:42.842-05:00One of the many things I love about reading your b...One of the many things I love about reading your blog is the way it clears the cobwebs and gives permission for us to focus on what's truly important. Thank you!Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-32895758766081555632010-03-12T14:45:06.992-05:002010-03-12T14:45:06.992-05:00I love this post! I have been thinking about discu...I love this post! I have been thinking about discussing it on my blog, for I have felt a bit overwhelmed in keeping up with all the blogs that I follow. <br /><br />I love the friends I've met through blogging, and the things that I've learned have been great, but my aim in the coming weeks is to back off a bit and get a better balance. Thanks so much for your thoughts on this. So timely for me!<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52361514093984648042010-03-12T13:30:29.392-05:002010-03-12T13:30:29.392-05:00Girl, how do you keep coming up with these awesome...Girl, how do you keep coming up with these awesome posts? *grin*<br />100% agree.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-38759532818157125052010-03-12T13:30:20.067-05:002010-03-12T13:30:20.067-05:00Yes and yes! I think taking a break when needed i...Yes and yes! I think taking a break when needed is key. I want to have something GOOD to say and not just something to say. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com