Well, it’s November 15th, which means that I’m half-way through NaBloPoMo. I missed two days so far – one day I made up and posted twice the following day. Even though it means that I’ve technically still missed a day, the point of daily blogging feels more maintained if I’m at least keeping up with the correct number of posts. Unfortunately I missed a second day – this past Tuesday – and haven’t added an additional post.
But I still feel successful, as my goal for writing more regularly on this blog is still happening. The only question I have, is how to maintain it once the month is over. Even if I choose to continue participating in NaBloPoMo through December, I’m still wondering how to maintain my blogging regularity through the rest of the year. Any suggestions from my blogging friends?
I find having a regular series – like your Windows on Wildlife – helps. With my Philanthropy Friday and Wordless Wednesday planned posts, I then aim to add at least two posts in between for some variety. When not daily blogging, I give myself weekends off. So, I guess having a schedule helps!
FYI, I’m about to launch a free e-book that might help with keeping content ideas flowing. Stay tuned!
Oooh – I’m excited about your e-book! Will it coincide with the class your leading in December, or is it unrelated?
I just to get my butt in gear and get it out there! It’s unrelated, but it is geared to bloggers and writers, so it’ll be helpful to students.
Hi Cynthia. Like you, I like the accountability of having something like NaBloPoMo to keep me blogging regularly. You might like Michelle Schaeffer’s ‘Ultimate Blog Challenge’, which runs 4 times a year and is designed to have participants blog every day for a month. The next one’s in January, I think. But you maybe know of this already. Happy blogging!
Hi Susan! The Ultimate Blog Challenge sounds familiar, but I can’t say I’m familiar with the specifics. I’ll be sure to check it out – thanks for the resource!