It sounds as if you got some good perspective by reviewing the strands on paper like that. I love reading (and writing) creatively woven blog posts – so I’m looking forward to seeing where you go with yours.

Joanna

It was blogging overwhelm until I sat down and scribbled out every single idea and thought I wanted to put into my upcoming posts, along with other blogs I wanted to mention.

On paper, it was easier to see where thoughts and external blogs connected together. And hey presto: blogging overwhelm allieved and a sense of fresh air and new direction achieved.

And as for your explanation on why you write on Tumblr, yes, it does make sense. Thanks for elaborating.

Emma

I’m interested that you describe the ‘risky’ post as being ‘magical’ too. I know what you mean. Writing from a place that’s deeper inside us, reflecting a different sort of truth allows us to say something different, more us, closer to what’s really going on. We don’t want or need to do that every day, and it doesn’t always mean that everything will change for us as a consequence (some day, though…) – but part of the magic is surely the impact those words have on your readers, part of the stuff that allows us to connect our stories together…

Oh and taking a risk is good for our blogging spirits too, or so I’ve learned

Thanks for stopping by – and thanks (of course) for being the inspiration for Liz’s amazing story!

Joanna

Coming back from a holiday can be overwhelming. Maybe overwhelming isn’t quite the right word because in this case it’s in a good way, with your mind brimming over with ideas and creativity… I’ll be learning from how you handle it

I write tumblr as if someone else was reading it (so it’s still my voice, reflects same mission, purpose etc) – but I’m not writing with the assumption that they are, or that I want them to be. Does that make sense?

Joanna

That particular post was one of those “magical” posts. It was very different from the things I normally blog about on Lorelle on WordPress, so it was risky to post, but I just wrote it and hit publish, feeling a sense of catharsis. I’d told the world about the thoughts inside my head, and now I could relax and deal with them one at a time.

That’s crap, but the intension was there. I’m still looking at a long list of “things to write”.

Ah, the lovely phrase “some day” looms in my head eternally.

I’m back and busy catching up on your back posts! Lots of stuff for me to chew on and think about there.

I get blogging overwhelm, too. Especially now that I am about to re-start HowToItaly blogging after the long, relaxing summer break. I seem to have a million and one things I want to talk about, share and comment on but not enough time in the day to do so.

Tumblr seems useful, but how do you ensure that you really are only blogging for yourself?

Emma

Thanks for letting me know about your ten posts – I’ll check it out later – and am looking forward to exploring more of your colourful world.

Joanna

I wish you the best as you move forward towards a great September!
I haven’t heard too much about “blogger overwhelm” as you speak of it. I think it sounds much better than drawing a blank!

I just wanted to let you know I posted my “10 posts meme.”
Check it out when you get a free moment!
truly,

Sylvia C.