Woes of Blogging

With this blog I’ve made the conscious decision to only talk about my personal life to an extent, and I have some reasons for that. Mainly, I like my privacy. But I also like to entertain. If I want to talk about more personal matters, I write about that in my livejournal because I can control who reads it, and I feel more comfortable with that. I make it a point to blog about things that other people can relate to or find interesting, because that’s what I like to read.

These past few months I’ve been blogging consistently, and without fail. To avoid being stumped I made a little list of Blog Topics that I keep in hand just in case I draw a blank or get writer’s block (every blogger’s nemesis), but there are days when I’m not up to talking about what’s on “The List” or I’m just plain lazy and would rather pull something out of my ass. Classy and thoughtful, that’s me. And lately, blogging has been hard a complete pain in the ass.

I have to be honest, sometimes I wonder why I blog. I sit here and doubt my purpose on the web and the future of this website. I wonder if anyone cares about what I have to say, if they enjoy what I write, and then I wonder how long I can pull this off. But then a few days will go by (or months, if it so happens I gave up and closed my website) and I start to get that itch to write. My head will start buzzing with all these thoughts and ideas and I’m almost forced to discard them somewhere. A part of me needs to write. I need this outlet. And yes, I especially like writing where an audience can read and a little community can begin to exist, because it makes it more meaningful and a lot more fun.

I’m sure some of you bloggers have been there, when you stare at the blank prompt and try to think of something witty, interesting, or relevant to say. When you face that blank prompt and are fresh out of ideas, what inspires you? Do you, like me, need this to keep your sanity? 


I’ve been blogging since 1999. I can’t remember what I did on the Internet before that. Probably nothing. So, it’s a part of my life. I obviously get blocks, but they don’t last for too long.

I think it is certainly worth it for YOU to blog. Because it entertains ME. :P I can get bored on the Internet easily, and then I really enjoy reading all sorts of blogs. The way I see it, when I am bored, I can’t possibly find anything MORE boring. So, everyone’s lives seem spiffy and interesting! I’m also snoopy, so I love to read what other people are thinking.

Posted by Aisling on May 13, 2008

I definitely don’t think you’re alone in this - the nature of blogging consistently (or, say, more than three times a week) means that it is very easy to burn out and lose motivation. The important thing is, as you’ve realised, to keep in mind that it is an outlet...and that you do make the rest of us happy by blogging! ;)

As for myself...it’s not so much a case of needing my public blog for my sanity (locked LJ entries do that for me), but an actual aching need to write, to get my thoughts out there, to experiment with writing styles, tone, composition, etc.

Posted by Amanda on May 13, 2008

I get writing block too.  Sometimes I’ll go for ages without writing, and then I’ll come back and be brimming with things to day.

Other times I’ll just keep plugging away, even if I have nothing to say (This is why I write movie review/book review posts.  They’re good at getting the juices flowing when my life is feeling especially boring).  Usually I’ll eventually pull through and break the brain barrier. 

And I love writing for an audience.  It’s a bit addictive :P

Posted by Rose on May 13, 2008

For the most part, I really enjoy what you write. To me, you’re one of those people who could write about the most boring things, and for some reason, I’d still read it. I guess I like your writing style. :)

I’ve found out that I do need to write to stay sane, but it doesn’t have to be blogging. I prefer writing for myself because I’m just that selfish. ;) I like the community atmosphere, but it’s not something I absolutely need to have.

Posted by Kycoo on May 13, 2008

I thought this was going to be one of those “I can’t dealz with da intarwebz anymor buh byez!” post. They seem to be so popular these day. I’m glad it’s not!

My ideas for blog entries come at random moments of the day, usually when something strange / interesting happens or when I think of something that I’d like to write about. I keep a list in my cellphone of those “ideas” and when I feel like it’s time to blog, I sit down with the list, pick a “topic” and write about it XD

Posted by Lene on May 13, 2008

I got to start off by saying, I love your blogging style. I came by yesterday I think I read a few entries and I really love the way you write. Plus this layout is the cutest thing ever!
If I have nothing to blog about, I just wing it. Make something out of nothing, or go and visit another blog and pick up on something they have wrote about. I don’t have the problem where I don’t know what to blog about so I’m doing okay up to now. I just wish I could blog about something worth reading about.

Posted by Katy on May 14, 2008

My blogging enthusiasm comes in waves. Sometimes, for months on end, I have plenty to say and write about, and other times (like now) I just don’t fee like writing. I don’t think it’ll ever get to the point where I decide never to write again and close my blog though.

Posted by Belinda on May 15, 2008

Good to know that I’m not the only person who suffers from writers block sometimes, lol!
I can’t imagine not blogging though, it’s just become part of my daily routine!

Posted by Holly on May 15, 2008

Ugh, I am there now, too.

Posted by cecelia on May 15, 2008

i usually don’t blog unless i really have something to say or some weird thought to get out of my head (more often the latter). if i feel the need to update but have nothing to write about, then i usually just ask a question and make the readers do the work. ;D

Posted by Rachel on May 16, 2008

I don’t blog as often as I would like, and sometimes I think I’d be better of closing down my website, to be honest. But I don’t, because I love it all.

I try to be as private as possible without compromising my venting. For example, I try to omit names of friends and people who know me offline, but pretty much anyone can access my website since it’s only a Google search away, and that scares me sometimes. I guess that’s why I try to say things I wish everyone knew, even though offline I say otherwise.

I hope that made sense.

Posted by Robmarie on May 18, 2008
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