We’ve all had ‘bloggers block’; it’s pretty normal to have a dry spell when it comes to finding inspiration and putting words on the screen.
Nevertheless, it’s bloody frustrating.
I read plenty of blogs, albeit sporadically, but I’ll always click through from Facebook or Twitter when someone has shared their post.
There are some really talented bloggers out there and what impresses me the most is their ability to write heartfelt posts or informative posts regularly.
Does anyone else find themselves writing review after review because they just don’t have anything else to say?
I do have lots to say about parenting and life in general. I just can’t say it and I don’t know why.
I read posts by other bloggers and think “why didn’t I do a post like that?”
My blog could be so much more if I could put more in it, but with work, a toddler and generally being too tired, how do I do it? How do I pour my feelings onto a page?
I’ll be honest, I’m probably the most unorganised person you’ll come across. Always have been. I write spontaneously, rarely plan ahead and most definitely don’t have a bank of posts scheduled.
Will this ever change? Will my blog ever be more than it is?
With the launch of my children’s clothing brand in a matter of weeks, my blog will be much more, but my writing won’t.
I’m passionate about putting words on a page, but I know I can’t have everything.
I’m going to make it my goal to pour my heart out once a fortnight. Whether the post is emotive, or informative, I want to write from my head and from my heart. Not just what I think of products or what’s Lamb’s wearing.
I can give you more, I promise.
Sometimes things are just hard to say. You know?
Ax
I often feel like this Alex. But more because I’m not good with ‘oversharing’ I have so much I wasn’t to talk about but don’t know when too much is enough – If that makes sense.
Maybe Im not too good with honest comments on honest situations. But I’m happy with the way my blog is going right now I guess it also depend on what kind of blog you want also.
I love your blog so regardless its fine 😀
Charlotte x
Oh bless you, it definitely isn’t easy to do. I think the thing is, once you start and you get a bit of feedback you kind of get bitten by the bug and that then spurs you on to write more and more personal posts. But its getting started in the first place. For a long time my blog was all reviews and just general chat, but one day I decided to pour my heart out about my anxiety problems and I was amazed by how many people commented and told me they had the same issues as me….that spurred me on to want to keep connecting with people about that issue and others I found myself experiencing, because its an amazing feeling to make that connection through your writing and definitely addictive.
Its hard and some days are just not the right day to write – I keep a notebook where I jot down any ideas I have for a post, and on dry days I flick through that for inspiration – some days the words just dont come and on those days its better to log off and forget it. Keep trying until you feel inspired one day and the words just flow.
xxx
I get it! At the moment, I’m really struggling for any time which doesn’t involve marking, planning or sleeping and anything I do write seems to be utter drivel without much point to it but I can’t see a way around that at the moment. Fortnightly sounds like a good plan – I tend to catch up with other blogs fortnightly (like tonight!!) … P.S…. Can’t wait to see the clothes!
It is incredibly hard for me to write the heartfelt content that I know the readers of my blog engage with the most. I find it quite draining emotionally and so I can’t possibly just pull something out of the bag once a week but I feel I must or people will get bored. Brilliant post and one that really strikes a chord because well let’s face it, although we are writers it’s not easy sometimes x
Don’t berate yourself hun we all have those days when blogging seems to evade us but we must pick up the pieces and try again when we are ready to.
I can relate to this post because like you, I write alongside my regular work and rarely have posts planned in advance. The annoying thing is that ideas will shout at me whilst I’m at work and then I will sit to write and blank. All the best with your writing goals 🙂 x
I love that you shared this. I feel the same way at times. So much to say yet so little at the same time. And then you see someone else put into words exactly how you feel. Thanks for posting!
I too have lots to say… I just don’t have enough time when i’m well and its so frustrating! It’s good to pour your heart out once in a while if thats the way you write. I do and I find it much easier to say how i feel than write a how to style post!
Angela x
You’ve said exactly what I’ve been feeling the last while – in reading so many other blogs I’ve started growing much more critical of what I put up and have to constantly remind myself that I am writing FOR ME and to document my journey through parenting. It’s tough though, the amount of pressure we put on ourselves to write the next masterpiece viral post. Absolutely love your blog, so keep doing just what you’re doing 🙂
I haven’t been doing this very long but when I have a block I take a week off! Normally from doing linkys. Because I focus on writing only in the that week (social media generally gets ignored too) I tend to find it sorts me out and I have a several new posts scheduled by the end of it. You are not alone :). I am sure your children’s clothing brand will do really well 🙂 good luck xx
I’d say you’ve made a pretty good start here Alex. My blog is mostly a journal, I rarely do deep posts, or if I think they are, they never read as particularly so, but I know that I write what I want to write. Good luck with your aim
I totally understand how you feel, i sometimes get a bit like this. I always try to make sure I am organised though and I think that is the key to keeping some focus. Don’t worry about what others are writing or how well they write. Do it how you write its your blog my lovely and do what you want to do on your blog. xx
I felt like this a few weeks back and was really frustrated, I had so many blog post ideas but I just couldn’t find the words. I didn’t even turn my laptop on for a while! It’s so annoying isn’t it?! xx
I could have written this myself! I’ve neither the energy or the time to write much at the moment and it makes me really sad!
I look forward to reading your emotional outpourings xxx
Been there, felt this, hid the laptop out of sight! I never understood ‘writers block’ until I started blogging lol!
I totally feel the same. I do have lots of blog ideas but finding the time to finalise is super hard. I have finish off my current job contract but want to re-launch business and do more crafting. So much to do and so limited time. Looking forward to following your new business adventures. Hug!
Thank you, we just take on too much don’t we! It will all be worth it once I get the business going. The blog may just have to take a backseat until things are all set up xx
I can totally relate to this Alex! I am a new blogger and already have suffered from writers block and am now trying to write through it but sometimes life just gets in the way! Sounds like you’re doing great and I look forward to reading more! Xxx
Thanks hun, I’ll make sure I take a look at your blog 🙂 xx
Good luck with your launch, sounds like you’ve got a lot going on so I bet you’re pretty tired and that can’t help, and maybe the deadlines you’ve set yourself (posting every fortnight) might not help either. And I guess the heartfelt posts don’t always need to be big things, or to be perfect they just have to be about you and your feelings, good luck x
Maybe you’re right, maybe I shouldn’t set myself a goal. And I never think to right short heartfelt posts, I always feel they have to be thorough. Maybe I’ll start small 🙂 xxx
Aww, bless you Alex. I’m not a mummy blogger (although do write the odd mumsy post) so I don’t have any words of wisdom, but your blog is great and you should be very proud of yourself anyway. It doesn’t matter if you’re writing reviews, heartfelt posts or gift guides, people come back because they like you and what you’re about. Chin up and good luck with the launch of your clothing brand 🙂
Louise Xx
Thanks so much Louise, your comment really has made me smile 🙂 xx
Oh my god Alex! This! You have literally summed up exactly how I feel. I literally have drafts that I have started on blogger, of more heartfelt posts that I’ve started to write but stopped because I think that’s rubbish or I’ve lost my flow or am too tired! Xx
It’s so hard isn’t it hun! I just don’t think I’m a natural at churning out word after word. Maybe if I was a stay at home mum I would find more to write about, but even then it’s super tiring being at home all day! Hopefully we get our mojo back soon 😉 xx