tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post1975626692392444523..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: To Daily Post or Not to Daily Post?Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-84279310301230606342016-11-21T18:46:23.928-05:002016-11-21T18:46:23.928-05:00Oh, no! I could never do the writing the novel one...Oh, no! I could never do the writing the novel one. NO. WAY. I'm back to my three posts/week and I'm feeling great about it. :) Thanks!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-77640095634019628922016-11-21T06:13:20.962-05:002016-11-21T06:13:20.962-05:00Yep, if keeping up with the dailies was stressing ...Yep, if keeping up with the dailies was stressing you and making you cranky, you were correct to go back to your rhythmn! One year I tried writing a novel-the other November challenge and I found it so STRESSFUL to try and churn out words every day. A friend reminded me that my *hobby* was stressing me out so I stopped immediately. Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310860709666039413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-61307012531925848422016-11-20T14:16:51.781-05:002016-11-20T14:16:51.781-05:00You're right, it should be fun and no pressure...You're right, it should be fun and no pressure. I've got enough no fun and pressure elsewhere. LOL Every once in a while I'll grab a prompt because it's meaningful but this other stuff is crazy. I'm done. It's back to my comfortable, fun rhythm. :)Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-54691652507798741582016-11-20T13:25:51.363-05:002016-11-20T13:25:51.363-05:00What would you think of another prompt - post twic...What would you think of another prompt - post twice a day. I suspect you probably would not think much of that idea. I don't have a problem with prompts. Years ago I tried a few. I recall one that I think was called spin cycle. Once a week a topic was given out. I'm not sure if blogging has changed or I just changed but those challenges/prompt just don't interest me anymore. You mightBill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-23403349981545967002016-11-19T13:12:29.942-05:002016-11-19T13:12:29.942-05:00Ha! I hear that! I think, this time around, the ch...Ha! I hear that! I think, this time around, the challenge was asking me to do something that I was already doing which is get in the habit of posting. So, kind of dumb to sign up. LOL Thank you!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-30503097165498822692016-11-19T12:31:16.267-05:002016-11-19T12:31:16.267-05:00How have I not heard of NaBloPoMo before? Probably...How have I not heard of NaBloPoMo before? Probably a good thing, because I definitely haven't had time to post with any consistency lately!<br />LOVE the new look!!!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533317405680450964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-17900977501816865402016-11-18T09:10:38.841-05:002016-11-18T09:10:38.841-05:00Excellent point! I have family who reads, too. The...Excellent point! I have family who reads, too. They don't comment on the blog but they comment to me via social media or when we see each other. There are times when I could post every day but, for the most part, 3 times/week works like a charm. :) I enjoy reading your blog!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-75258329896592277842016-11-18T09:08:23.837-05:002016-11-18T09:08:23.837-05:00You're right- I do have something more importa...You're right- I do have something more important to occupy my time. :) I don't find your posts drivel. I learn something new about you every time I visit and that's never drivel. :) Thank you for the compliment on my posts. I just feel like I'm reaching these days. I'm going back to 3/week since that was working. No more NaBloPoMo for me!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-91513122255508886392016-11-18T09:06:26.726-05:002016-11-18T09:06:26.726-05:00I really don't know why I signed up this year....I really don't know why I signed up this year. It wasn't the smartest move ever. LOL Thanks!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-30828317413996225972016-11-18T00:21:05.403-05:002016-11-18T00:21:05.403-05:00Do what ever you are comfortable with! I write ev...Do what ever you are comfortable with! I write every day because family reads every day. I had a person tell me once that your blog is your room and you can do whatever you want in your own room...and it people don't like it they don't have to read. :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-13620644070266108402016-11-17T22:19:15.275-05:002016-11-17T22:19:15.275-05:00First of all, I always enjoy your posts and have n...First of all, I always enjoy your posts and have never considered one of them drivel. I do understand what you are saying, though. I try to post everyday and most of them are truly drivel or one of the memes I participate in. Your 3-day commitment works for you, so stick with it and don't look back!! You DO have something more important to occupy your time these days!! Love & hugs!!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-60761226475988574562016-11-17T21:48:42.472-05:002016-11-17T21:48:42.472-05:00Sounds like you got some good advice from the othe...Sounds like you got some good advice from the other commenters and it sounds like you figured out what you want to do. Have fun. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662751045378148853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-44307523100918565822016-11-17T20:54:06.150-05:002016-11-17T20:54:06.150-05:00Excellent point, Judy! When it's not fun and m...Excellent point, Judy! When it's not fun and making me cranky, it's time to stop. Three posts/week was working just fine and not interfering with anything. Plus, if I decided to only post once or twice, that was fine too. No pressure. :) I've slacked on IG and FB since this started. But I'm done and back to my comfortable rhythm. :)Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-76921086559849968872016-11-17T20:51:50.509-05:002016-11-17T20:51:50.509-05:00Thanks! I did make a decision and I'm done. I ...Thanks! I did make a decision and I'm done. I did enjoy my rhythm and it was working fine. I'm back to 3 post/week and I feel good! :)Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-17454611795040218862016-11-17T19:41:51.886-05:002016-11-17T19:41:51.886-05:00Well I can't even do three posts per week righ...Well I can't even do three posts per week right now, although that's my goal and hope to get back into the routine soon. Even three days a week plus IG (and you're on FB too??) seems nearly impossible. I find that along with life, I just can't keep up. Do what you enjoy and don't try to do everything. Since when did your 'commitment' to blog supercede your commitment Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-74283725417766436072016-11-17T19:09:02.281-05:002016-11-17T19:09:02.281-05:00I've been blogging for seven years, and here&#...I've been blogging for seven years, and here's my take. Part of the reasoning behind daily postings is to establish a rhythm. It sounds like you already had a rhythm that worked for you. I would agree - quality over quantity. Decide what your blog's purpose is, and be true to it. If that means quitting NaBloPoMo, so be it. I decided, several days into NaNoWriMo this year, that it bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-16726372641229108312016-11-17T16:37:42.593-05:002016-11-17T16:37:42.593-05:00I've been at this for 6 years now so I've ...I've been at this for 6 years now so I've figured out the who and the what. I can count on one hand the number of times I've used prompts. The issue here is joining this challenge. It was fun when I did it in the past but this time, I guess I just don't need it. Even more, I had hoped to meet some new blogging friends but finding people who aren't mommy bloggers or food Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-86021516280631165412016-11-17T14:32:32.466-05:002016-11-17T14:32:32.466-05:00The title of your post caught my eye because this ...The title of your post caught my eye because this is a question bloggers struggle with, and occasionally I'll ask myself if I am posting enough. I've been blogging for a while, but took a breather for a couple of years because I felt like I had devolved into drivel. I came back with energy and focus. I learned that posting every day is a total waste of time. It is best to have clarityDonna Ursohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054716348992925559noreply@blogger.com