So this blogging thing is more difficult than it would appear to be. At least it is for me.
Here are some tips for those of you who wish to blog or are currently blogging. These are not tips you should follow.
These are tips you should make note of and make sure you don’t do them. This is how to suck at blogging.
- Only post periodically, like when you feel like it.
- Doubt every word you write.
- Second guess yourself at every turn.
- Try to make your blog posts perfect.
- Compare yourself to all the other “professional” bloggers out there.
- Believe those voices in your head that say nobody wants to hear what you have to write about.
- Downplay all the knowledge you have in your head. It couldn’t possibly help someone else.
- Write something. Then erase it.
- Write something else. Now erase that.
- When you feel the need to write a blog post, clean the cat box instead.
That’s about it. If you follow these tips, you will definitely suck at blogging. Hope this was helpful.
I would write a longer/better/more inspirational post but the cat box is calling.
Vicki
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Thanks for sharing this, Vicki. I was just facing some fears as I was writing a letter to my subscribers and it really helped to know I’m not alone!
Congrats on getting this published :~)
You are too funny. We’re all just dying to hear from you, too. SERIOUSLY. We want your knowledge and coaching advice! This is fun. I am going to share it.
I have never tried blogging, but after reading this, I am pretty sure that I would be great at sucking at blogging! Thanks for the advice, I will start getting started sucking at blogging ASAP! Nice to find something that I would be really really good at.
Wow! I have officially achieved suck-at-blogging status. Thank you, Vicki, for making me feel motivated and like I can do so much better! You kick ass!
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