Later this year marks the 10th anniversary of this website. I honestly had no idea when I purchased this domain ten years ago that I would still be here now.
I took to heart the advice of publishing on a regular schedule, and for the first while I was posting something 2-3 times per week. Within less than a year, that was unsustainable, and I settled into posting once a week.
With a few exceptions, I’ve consistently posted weekly since then. The past year or so, I’ve been struggling to keep up the pace, especially around this time of year, as I get involved with preparing for Spring Mysteries.
I moved my publishing date around last year, in an attempt to make it easier on myself. And I find myself intermittently posting and missing my deadline (like this week!).
I’m not sure what the answer is. I don’t want to stop writing. Part of me is afraid that if I give myself a break, I won’t come back to it. That’s not fully realistic, I’m sure. Still, I wonder if I’m just shouting into the void.
I’m looking for your thoughts. Do I keep working to post weekly? Take a vacation and come back when I’m ready? Or just post when I can and stop feeling guilty about it? Will you miss me if I’m gone?
Blessings,
Mary
I think it is too easy to “go on break” and have it turn to “indeffiniate” if you feel a real need to set a time frame. IE I’ll be back in three weeks otherwise TRY to keep up a consistant schedule, but be graceful with yourself if you miss a week here or there recognize you are human who knows maybe one week gets 2 posts!
That’s part of my concern – having it become indefinite. Thanks for the encouragement and support!
Try doing it fortnightly for wee while or get someone to help you
Well, it does kind of work out that way every so often…