I've been writing about writing way too much. Not sure why I went on the topic for so long but I'm quite tired of it. Soon I'll take my holiday blog break, which is a good thing because I've bored myself with all these posts about writing.
When I get back, I'm not sure what subjects will welcome in my new year. But I'm definitely up for a change of pace. I am so over posts about writing and publishing and marketing. Since it's what I do for a living, I really don't care to read and write blogs about it as well. I'm ready for a fresh new look and makeover.
What are you over in regard to blogging? Do you ever want to do a complete makeover on your site, including design, theme, post topics, etc? January is the month for makeovers and do-overs, and I am up for it. How about you?
I like the way yours is all festive now!
ReplyDeleteI think I burned out on promotional stuff. This month has been more fun stuff, which is what I enjoy. And a little bit less. I'm enjoying blogging less. Hope that's not wrong.
Alex, I figure where blogging is concerned there is no wrong. It's where we do what we do and we enjoy it or not. And if not, then it's time for a change. Even small subtle changes can make all the difference.
ReplyDeleteI cannot say I'm "over" anything, though my feeling about blogging is different. It's just different. Maybe I'll know by January. And maybe not.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs.
I have a love hate relationship with blogging. It depends on my mood. I know it's not like it used to be.
ReplyDeleteHi, Karen. Your blog looks so festive. I don't think I'm over anything as far as blogging. I do need to step up and do more with my other blog, From the Market to the Plate, because I think I have something to share. That is one of my goals for 2014. To do more with that blog.
ReplyDeleteSusanne, Interesting title, sounds like a cooking blog. I'm going there now to check it out!
DeleteThe only posts I've had too much of are the inane ones about nothing much. I was tired of those before I had a chance to even attempt to care about them.
ReplyDeleteCome back fortified, Karen. Anyone who can write and make cookies the way you do should do a lot of it.
I'm definitely looking forward to whatever creative thing you come up with! Happy Holidays to you and your family from me and Jen.
ReplyDeleteI can understand, I go back and forth about feeling burned out on blogging. I love it, but I feel like I need to figure out some new things to write about in the new year. Enjoy your holiday break! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Take care! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Karen, I LOVE reading posts about writing, editing, publishing etc etc, but that's because of where I'm at - unsubmitted, unpublished.
ReplyDeleteI love doing my blog over. Get very bored. Love your Christmas header. D
Denise, And I have always loved writing about the topic but there's so much out there now it seems redundant. I used to read everything on it as well but no more-- only if it's a specific topic I'm searching for, and if it's written with a fresh outlook rather than rehashing the same things in the same way.
DeleteI'll be in Cuba in January - so anything might happen on my blog!!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen - your posts always have certainty to them and sense re writing - so I've enjoyed reading them. Good luck with the make-over .. and yes I hope to redo mine shortly .. and have some new projects - so life will continue on on the blog too - thankfully I've never tied myself down in my blog - so what inspires gets written about ..
ReplyDeleteCheers Hilary
I don't think I'm over anything. I'd like to find new ways to write about old topics. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. ~Miriam
ReplyDeleteI just write about whatever pops into my head or whatever is going on 'round bout me. I have always found all of you posts most interesting and rewarding Karen, for you educate and share what you know about best, however, I am anticipating your upcoming change and thanks for everything so far. Happy Holidays to you n yours :)
ReplyDeleteI took a break, which turned out shorter than I had intended. I changed the look of my blog by removing all the clutter, putting it at the bottom of the page and only showing one post at a time. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThe bad news is that I don't feel like writing right now. And it seems to me that my live is much the same, something I love, but who else would want to read about it, over and over again.Maybe it will come back. The good news is I still love to take pictures and they seem to never get old.
You have been so very helpful to so many writers, of that I'm sure. I know you will find other good things to write about. I am grateful for your friendship, Karen.
I meant to say life, not live, above.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready. . .more than ready for a change. I just have to figure out what I want to do before I jump off and do it. Send ideas!
ReplyDeleteYour blogs have a definite focus, and that's a good thing. Mine don't. For the new year, I'm going to try and figure out focus!
ReplyDeleteMary Montague Sikes
Mary, I love your blog. It's about the creative life, and I always feel inspired by your posts.
DeleteI've long suspected that the only jobs in writing deal with writing about writing, for writers. I love to write. I write carefully, twice a week, in my blog. It keeps me Regular.
ReplyDeleteHi, Karen,
ReplyDeleteI can relate. I definitely find human interest and personal stories about our blogger friends a wonderful change.
I have a post about my trip to Colombia today, so please drop by and say hi!
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.
Love the blog's holiday flair! I'm still trying to find a blogging balance, but I'm definitely over trying to post every day. :)
ReplyDeleteI like your holiday photo also, Karen. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a successful 2014.
ReplyDeleteAs for a blog makeover, I've changed my substitute teaching blog into an Adventures in Writing blog because I'm writing a memoir about going to college with five children in tow. I made the mistake of having 2 blogs way back because I thought each blog needed to be about one thing. I couldn't make a 3rd blog about another topic, so I transformed one blog into the memoir writing blog. ...of course I still have twice the work to do to maintain 2 blogs. Oh well, good luck with everything, Karen.
Dear Karen, I've been away from blogging for a month because of taking a vacation and then recuperating from it! I'm back now and hope once again to look for an agent for my first-century Palestine novel. I've sent out many e-queries but the subject matter does not pique the interest of most to whom I've sent a simple query or a query plus a sample.
ReplyDeleteI'm always interested in reading about writing. So I'll miss your take on the publishing industry and writing when you move on to new topics. But I always find your postings informative and thought provoking, whatever you write about. Peace.