Thoughts on Blogging from an Anti-Blogger

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Okay, it's not that I hate blogs, I just hate blogging when I have nothing to say. Wait, when do I have nothing to say? Amend that…I hate blogging when I need to be witty and fun and I just can't think of anything brilliant that any sane reader would want to read.

At the end of a long day of writing it's hard to come up with anything creative. I'm tapped. The muse is sleeping.

But here are a few tips on blogging that I think are pretty important:

Blogging isn't a requirement in life or in publishing.
If blogging feels like chore, don't do it. You're content won't shine if you don't love what you're doing.
Would you rather people spent time reading your blog or your books?
If I see you lamenting that you -need- to blog, I'm not going to be very enthusiastic about your posts.
Blogs needs variety. Give me variety!
I'm busy. Keep it short, sweet, and to the point.
Despite how cute your kids are, I'm not interested in reading an in depth timeline of their lives, sorry.
I am however interested in learning new things. Picking up tips, recommended reads, things like that.

 

So what have we learned? If blogging isn't something you're passionate about, don't do it.
Don't waste your readers time with lack luster posts that would bore paint right off the wall.
Do engage, educate, and entertain your audience.