That's a Lot of Blogging
I've been officially blogging now for 8 months, 19 days. During that time, I have made 180 entries in this blog, totaling 51,620 words — the size of a small book!
Although I enjoy blogging, finding the ideal time to write has not been easy. Initially, I wrote in the evening, after my workday was done. This kept blogging from encroaching on vocation, but was also the time at which my writing prowess is at its lowest. In addition to that, I found that if I blogged just before bedtime, I had difficulty shutting my mind off and falling asleep. Next, I tried ending my workday with a blog, but then didn't work either as I was pushing to finish my workday with a flourish, which bogged down my blogging focus. Most recently, I tried to write right after a shortened lunch, but again work distractions abounded.
Actually, my best time to write is first thing in the morning; I've known that all along. However, if I blog then, I'm not doing the writing for which I actually earn a living, but the kind that is merely fun. So my dilemma of when to blog continues.
I also intended to write about three blogs a week, but with so many ideas bouncing around my brain, the desire to write has triumphed, producing five or more entries a week. So, to maintain a sustainable and manageable plan, I'm going to (try to) cut back to three times a week, while attempting to set aside mid afternoons for blogging.
On top of this, I have since started six other blogs. Some are trivial, while others are taking off. For Connections Magazine, I have a newsfeed and podcast (which is available on iTunes). The same goes for AnswerStat magazine, though the newsfeed is just starting out and I haven't yet recorded any podcasts. An online article site, MyArticleArchive also has newsfeed to list new article additions. Lastly, is the blog for ABibleADay, my "hobby" site that promotes Bible reading and study.
That's a lot of blogging!
Although I enjoy blogging, finding the ideal time to write has not been easy. Initially, I wrote in the evening, after my workday was done. This kept blogging from encroaching on vocation, but was also the time at which my writing prowess is at its lowest. In addition to that, I found that if I blogged just before bedtime, I had difficulty shutting my mind off and falling asleep. Next, I tried ending my workday with a blog, but then didn't work either as I was pushing to finish my workday with a flourish, which bogged down my blogging focus. Most recently, I tried to write right after a shortened lunch, but again work distractions abounded.
Actually, my best time to write is first thing in the morning; I've known that all along. However, if I blog then, I'm not doing the writing for which I actually earn a living, but the kind that is merely fun. So my dilemma of when to blog continues.
I also intended to write about three blogs a week, but with so many ideas bouncing around my brain, the desire to write has triumphed, producing five or more entries a week. So, to maintain a sustainable and manageable plan, I'm going to (try to) cut back to three times a week, while attempting to set aside mid afternoons for blogging.
On top of this, I have since started six other blogs. Some are trivial, while others are taking off. For Connections Magazine, I have a newsfeed and podcast (which is available on iTunes). The same goes for AnswerStat magazine, though the newsfeed is just starting out and I haven't yet recorded any podcasts. An online article site, MyArticleArchive also has newsfeed to list new article additions. Lastly, is the blog for ABibleADay, my "hobby" site that promotes Bible reading and study.
That's a lot of blogging!
Posted by Peter DeHaan at 9/17/2008 4:01 PM 
Categories: Blogging, Internet
Tags: Connections Magazine AnswerStat blogging podcasts Peter DeHaan blog author Peter DeHaan Peter DeHaan Musings Musings of Peter DeHaan
Categories: Blogging, Internet
Tags: Connections Magazine AnswerStat blogging podcasts Peter DeHaan blog author Peter DeHaan Peter DeHaan Musings Musings of Peter DeHaan
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