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By: 10 Things to To Do When You Lose Your Blogging Voice » The Write Network

10 Things to To Do When You Lose Your Blogging Voice » The Write Network — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:47:19 +0000

[...] times though when it’s hard. Awkward. Perhaps you feel like you’ve become a stranger on your own blog. Or that there’s nothing more you can add to the words that pour out into the blogosphere, [...]

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10 Things to To Do When You Lose Your Blogging Voice | Confident Writing — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:09:45 +0000

[...] times though when it’s hard. Awkward. Perhaps you feel like you’ve become a stranger on your own blog. Or that there’s nothing more you can add to the words that pour out into the [...]

By: jan geronimo

jan geronimo — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:12:25 +0000

I'd be taking away that lovely insight. Thanks, Joanna. jan geronimos last blog post..A Tale of Three Cracked Ribs and One Little Rascal

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:00:49 +0000

Well Jan, a little bit of self-doubt is okay… so long as it doesn’t get out of hand Learning how to learn from comments and feedback is a big part of blogging, and probably one we don’t pay enough attention to. It’s not just the time factor, but our own reactions and questions about why people say what they do, including the good stuff, like you say. Though if people are ‘just’ leaving comments because they like you… I wouldn’t worry about it too much. They can only have come to like you because they’ve learned something about you that they connect with, because you’ve allowed them to do that through your words.

By: jan_geronimo

jan_geronimo — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:18:34 +0000

I have a feeling a good number of my readers really like me. And it's okay. But sometimes I think - do they really love what I write about or they care to comment because they like me? I don't know if that goes under the positive puzzlement thing. When I was just starting out and had no readers I'd twiddle my thumbs and worry a lot. And when they do come, and they leave comments, here I am shooting myself in the foot by saying these things. Sometimes, it's not the trolls we should watch out for. The enemy just might be within. I'm just hoping it's not that, but just benign traces of self-doubt. jan_geronimos last blog post..A Tale of Three Cracked Ribs and One Little Rascal

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:13:56 +0000

wilson, that is sound advice, my friend, if kind of challenging to apply!

Miguel, thanks – Thesis is beautiful isn’t it? The command to refocus is the one I need to keep on applying, over and over, and is the one I would probably most suggest to others too. Especially when coupled with powerful, inspiring purpose or intention. Thanks for your feedback – much appreciated

By: Miguel Wickert

Miguel Wickert — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:58:13 +0000

Joanna,

First, I love the new site design. As you know, I’m also a Thesis user! One of the best investments made as a blogger.
Second, interesting point about feeling like a stranger on your own blog. The command to refocus never grows old because the distractions are constant. Holding ones purpose in mind is an effective way to help get us back on tract. You insight and words are inspiring, uplifting and empowering! Thanks!

-Mig

Miguel Wickerts last blog post..22 Word Challenge: Ignite Your Blogging

By: wilson

wilson — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:33:48 +0000

No, I didn't have this experience before (Or, maybe I should have it once it a while, Joanna?) By the way, there's some values I learned from the blogging is "You should write your blogposts with wholeheartedly, and accept all the critics/comments with open minded! " wilsons last blog post..Your Body Type Determine Your Healthy Condition

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:18:55 +0000

Robert I recognise that feeling – wondering about carrying on (for ever) but also knowing you can’t give it up! I love the way you keep mixing things up at the Zone. It does keep us all engaged.

Carla aren’t we strange creatures, that success makes us timid. I know just what you mean. I think your blog looks great just now but I also understand the itch to keep on changing, developing and improving. I seem to be on a new theme every six months or so here…

Ken okay, so I won’t hand over the keys for a wee while yet

By: Ken Allan

Ken Allan — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:36:00 +0000

Kia ora Joanna What you've said makes perfect sense to me. But I'd suggest that "things happening without the facilitator" should be changed to "things not happening without the facilitator". Without the blogger, things cease to happen very quickly on a blog. But then, that's the lot of a writer on the Net these days. Compare 'George Orwell', Mark Twain, William Wordsworth, or Robert Frost with the lot of a blogger. Begs the question, doesn't it? Catchya later from Middle-earth Ken Allans last blog post..Silent Visitors