Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!
Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.
Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.
The awesome co-hosts for the April 3 posting of the IWSG are Janet Alcorn, T. Powell Coltrin, Natalie Aguirre, and Pat Garcia!April 3 question – How long have you been blogging? What do you like about it and how has it changed?
I had to turn on my way back machine to answer this month’s question.
When I realized I needed to do publicity for my first book, Wolves’ Pawn, everyone told me I needed to have a blog. So, I started one. That was probably in 2013 or 2014.
I wasn’t very good at it. I didn’t post on a regular basis, and I had no clue on topics to write about. I didn’t like to post about my personal life, and I’m no expert in the field of writing. What was left?
Back then, I used Blogger. It was free, and I wasn’t committed to it. But it was fairly easy to post, and Blogger + helped me gain followers, as well as keep the ones I had.
Then the + went away. In no time flat, a large portion of my small band of readers disappeared, never to be seen again. It was time to rethink my position. What if Blogger went away entirely?
So, here I am. On my own website.
Still struggling to find and keep followers, but since I joined this hop and another, at least I am posting on a regular basis. The stats for how many followers I supposedly have feels like a lie, because it isn’t reflected in my views. Still, I keep trying.
Most of my posts are about writing in general, but more of ‘me’ gets in there. I don’t know that it has helped me sell books, but I keep trying. At least I have something to point to when I’m asked where someone should go to find out more about my books.
Here’s something personal, to prove I’m not a bot!
I have the general impression that people don’t read blogs as much as they used to. More focus is on other types of social media, mostly visual. You know what they are. I’ve dabbled on one of those, but prefer written media.
Lot’s of other folks are blogging on this same topic today. You can check out their posts by following the links below.
And, as I always say in closing, please stay safe until the next time!
I think you’re right about people moving on to other social media platforms, especially more visual oriented platforms. But if it’s readers (not viewers) we want to connect with, blogging still makes the most sense to me.
I agree with you that fewer people blog and read blogs now. But blogging is a great way to make real connections with other writers.
I agree its a great way to connect with other writers. But is that our goal? Or is our goal to reach new readers?
Hi, PJ! I really enjoy blogging much more than other forms of social media. It’s because of the connections and friendships I’ve made. Fortunately, the IWSG looks like it’s going to be around for a long time! Happy writing!
Congrats on posting regularly! From personal experience, I know that stats can be disheartening, but I’ve often felt that my blog is a labor of love. The effort and commitment you invest into your blog is incredible, and even the small milestones are worthy of celebration. Wishing you all the writing wins!
Yeah. With quick social media platforms people don’t have the attention span for blogging anymore like they used to. I basically keep it these days for a landing place too.