I Think I have blogger's block!
Oh My! I actually have blogger's block. I'm finding it increasingly harder to find something to write about that someone might actually find interesting. I don't always write straight from the heart about who I am. Maybe that has something to do with it, maybe not... I'm guilty of holding back.
I read so many wonderfully talented mom blogs and I look at mine and wonder why anyone would waste their time here sometimes. I mean I can totally relate to those moms that I read and I think they are the coolest moms ever but I just don't have that writing style inside of me. I'm a technical person...not a writer... I love to share my experiences as a mom with two young boys working from home but my writings don't convey all of what I want them to and as I said before I can only be so real... Yeah I know, this is an issue I have with myself.
I get tons of visitors per month but not so many comments. I've been doing this blog thing for some time now but havent really hit it big like some of you. I guess this blogging thing is just not my area of expertise and it kind of sucks that I suck at it. LOL. I do better in technical areas, creating general content, etc. for websites. But it is much more wonderful to be praised/liked for being me and being me is my blog. Well, the me that I share anyway...
I'm not quitting the blogging or anything but I just thought if I got this out that I'd feel better. I like sharing my experience as a mom and I like having some one else that knows exactly what I am going through and that is ultimately why I blog. That, and to be honest I think it's a good move for my main website, ContestForMoms.com
It's hard and it doesn't do me any good to compare myself to talented writer mommys because I am just not like that and I'll never be like that but with that being said, I do want to be liked. Who doesn't?
Am I making any sense?
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Oh My! I actually have blogger's block. I'm finding it increasingly harder to find something to write about that someone might actually find interesting. I don't always write straight from the heart about who I am. Maybe that has something to do with it, maybe not... I'm guilty of holding back.
I read so many wonderfully talented mom blogs and I look at mine and wonder why anyone would waste their time here sometimes. I mean I can totally relate to those moms that I read and I think they are the coolest moms ever but I just don't have that writing style inside of me. I'm a technical person...not a writer... I love to share my experiences as a mom with two young boys working from home but my writings don't convey all of what I want them to and as I said before I can only be so real... Yeah I know, this is an issue I have with myself.
I get tons of visitors per month but not so many comments. I've been doing this blog thing for some time now but havent really hit it big like some of you. I guess this blogging thing is just not my area of expertise and it kind of sucks that I suck at it. LOL. I do better in technical areas, creating general content, etc. for websites. But it is much more wonderful to be praised/liked for being me and being me is my blog. Well, the me that I share anyway...
I'm not quitting the blogging or anything but I just thought if I got this out that I'd feel better. I like sharing my experience as a mom and I like having some one else that knows exactly what I am going through and that is ultimately why I blog. That, and to be honest I think it's a good move for my main website, ContestForMoms.com
It's hard and it doesn't do me any good to compare myself to talented writer mommys because I am just not like that and I'll never be like that but with that being said, I do want to be liked. Who doesn't?
Am I making any sense? >Go to the Mom blog Homepage
I read so many wonderfully talented mom blogs and I look at mine and wonder why anyone would waste their time here sometimes. I mean I can totally relate to those moms that I read and I think they are the coolest moms ever but I just don't have that writing style inside of me. I'm a technical person...not a writer... I love to share my experiences as a mom with two young boys working from home but my writings don't convey all of what I want them to and as I said before I can only be so real... Yeah I know, this is an issue I have with myself.
I get tons of visitors per month but not so many comments. I've been doing this blog thing for some time now but havent really hit it big like some of you. I guess this blogging thing is just not my area of expertise and it kind of sucks that I suck at it. LOL. I do better in technical areas, creating general content, etc. for websites. But it is much more wonderful to be praised/liked for being me and being me is my blog. Well, the me that I share anyway...
I'm not quitting the blogging or anything but I just thought if I got this out that I'd feel better. I like sharing my experience as a mom and I like having some one else that knows exactly what I am going through and that is ultimately why I blog. That, and to be honest I think it's a good move for my main website, ContestForMoms.com
It's hard and it doesn't do me any good to compare myself to talented writer mommys because I am just not like that and I'll never be like that but with that being said, I do want to be liked. Who doesn't?
Am I making any sense? >Go to the Mom blog Homepage
13 Comments:
Absolutely. I wish that I was a good writer and I think that people get bored with my blog. We write completely different. I write and totally open up. For me, it is a release. I get down on myself alot as a mom. So, instead of crying about it and feeling sorry for myself, I blog about it. I get it out of my system and then I feel better. I enjoy your blog tremendously. Just keep doing whatever works for you and don't worry about anyone else.
I think that every blogger goes through this at one time or another. Don't let the lack of commenting get you down. Some people (me included) just are lame about commenting unless something really strikes them about the post. Even when you have a great comment then you have to wade through the always annoying yet oh so useful word verification.
We all have our days. Sometimes I love blogging and I'm all inspired and other days, it's way more than I feel like doing.
Tonight I made an audio blog post!
People, myself included, sometimes put pressure on themselves and that can be stifling. I've heard people say it helps to imagine you're just writing a letter to a friend.
In any case, I like your blog! (and your kiddo pix are really cute, too)
Hi! You have a very nice blog. I'll be back to read more...keep up the good writing.
And thanks for visiting my blog earlier! Hope you'll visit again :)
I totally understand the "wanting to be liked." I really really was hoping that people would like my blog. I was thrilled when people started coming, but it's funny because they started coming and telling me how much they loved reading it- after I started really letting it all hang out.
I know it's hard to just totally be yourself- but from what I know of you, you're totally awesome. Seriously. And I love reading your blog.
I'm still working on my site, but I've moved!! Find me, here. :)
Cheers,
Kdubs
PS... bloggers block? Naaa!!!
Don't EVER compare yourself to others. You probably started your blog as a form of cheap therapy..like me. You want to put things out there and have people give advice, etc.
I love your blog :)
You can't compare yourself to others. That path leads to negative feelings, because there is always someone out there more talented than each of us.
Writers block is common. I've been floundering around lately, grasping at straws to find something to write about. Luckily, it usually passes, although it can take some time.
Just keep being yourself and the subject matter will come to you!
Thanks everyone for your amazing comments! They made me feel better about blogging! You all are too nice!
I didn't mean to sound like I was really comparing myself to all these great mom writers because I'm not I don't think.
I was just trying to figure out my whole purpose for blogging...make a difference? make mommy friends that can relate to what I'm going through? something else entirely?
Don't know if you've noticed but most blogs have no comments or very few and every one of your blog posts gets many comments so that right there says many people read and enjoy your blog. It's one of my fav. non business blogs. :)
I enjoy your blog very much! I felt like that when I first started blogging. Then I realized, I was just doing it for myself...no one else. It sounds strange, but once I didn't care, people started coming around.
I think you do a nice job...keep it up! :)
Your blog is one of my all-time favorites. It's one of the few I actually comment on because I can usually find something I relate with.
Keep up the blogging. Please. :)
I know the feeling... I've just started my working mom blog and have to say... it's a funny feeling. I'm stuck in the middle of writing a bit of a journal, posing questions and talking to myself out-loud (who knows, perhaps something I'm thinkinng may be useful to someone else) and trying to write things of interest for others that can relate. From reading some of your entries it seems like you're doing great! You are bringing information to other moms and bringing moms together with your links. Good job... keep doing what you're doing, becuase you seem to be doing just fine...
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