So what am I insecure about lately? You mean besides the same old, same old, right? For once I actually don't want to talk about writing, since nothing's really changed (still). I think I've completely unloaded all of my insecurities on that at this point. But one never really runs out of insecurity, do they?
I've had quite a few blog related things on my mind lately. I definitely don't have the same momentum that I had through most of last year, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I have a lot less time now to write more posts, so I'm lucky to get one post a week out. But I'd rather be writing something that actually means something than just trying to fill space.
There are also a lot of things coming up in the near future that have me feeling a bit insecure. The A to Z Challenge is coming up way too fast and I officially signed up the other day. But I'm still not sure on my theme yet. I have a few ideas but I'm having trouble figuring out which one to use. My initial idea that I also mentioned last week was guilty pleasures. I've come up with a bunch but I don't know if I have 26 guilty pleasures, particularly one for every letter. Most of the ones I've come up with are just TV shows or junk food. I'd really like to have more of a variety of topics but I just don't know if they're there.
My second idea would actually be writing related, most likely to be called "The Revision Project." It would be kind of a way of dissecting what parts of my novel need to be fixed, sort of as a way to actually get me back on the revision track. My worries with this is that it may be too personal. I feel like some of the posts may be slightly therapeutic and I'm just not sure if people will care. Plus I'll probably be dishing out a lot of information on the book which may not keep everyone interested.
Besides all the A to Z brainstorming, I've got my own blogfest coming up in less than two weeks! I'm really excited for it but I'm worried it won't be as good as the first one. I still haven't written my post for it yet either. The signups are slowly getting up there but I don't know if they'll match the first Muse Party Blogfest. I know people will have fun with it, but I still worry that they won't.I think what I always worry about with anything is that no one will care. Maybe that's an insecurity I need to get over.
People love blog-hops, I'm sure it will be great.
ReplyDeleteI haven't signed up for A-Z yet, but am thinking about it.
I was toying with spotlighting different poetic forms and writing a poem to accompany an explanation but, that's very time-consuming and probably boring for most people.
I think the guilty pleasures posts would be more universal than the revision posts, but listen to your heart/gut and do what speaks loudest to you. Good luck with everything! :)
ReplyDeleteWhenever I've done A to Z in the past, it always seems to end up being a list of TV shows I watch. And the same TV shows at that.
ReplyDeleteI love the guilty pleasure idea, but I think writers would probably be interested in the revision project posts. (I know I would be) But like what Madeline said, go with your gut.
Good luck with the challenge and the blogfest. As the others have said, go with your gut.
ReplyDeleteJust start brainstorming stuff that could fall into a guilty pleasure - music, something you do, places to go, animals...
ReplyDeleteThe guilty pleasures theme would be fun and could get others to share what their guilt pleasures are for each letter. :)
ReplyDeleteThe guilty pleasures theme would be fun and could get others to share what their guilt pleasures are for each letter. :)
ReplyDeleteA to Z scares me. I stressed out last time. I think it's cool you're going to participate. Best of luck finding topics!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having a guilty pleasures themed A to Z! But go with whatever you feel most comfortable with. You could always google 'guilty pleasures' if you're stuck for ideas (oh google, where would I be without you?). Also, I can't wait for the muse party blogfest :)!
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I think the guilty pleasures would be easier for the A to Z. Of course, your revision idea could be something you post about anyways, outside of A to Z. You may get some great advice for your revisions that you hadn't thought of.
ReplyDeleteI like the guilty pleasure idea. Why can't I come up with something clever like that? I only have on theme in mind and I'm not sure about it.
ReplyDeleteshare away - dissecting and talking things out will help you, but will help us too! it will give a new perspective both ways, which is what writers need sometimes!
ReplyDeletei'm also signing up for the fest - sounds like fun!
happy february!
The guilty pleasures post sound fun--Good Luck. I have not gotten brave enough to join the A-Z Challenge yet, but I have looked at for the last two years. Don't think I will doing it this year either, but maybe next year. However, I am thinking about joining your anti-valentine blogfest--looks fun and easy enough to participate. What a cool idea. Happy Belated IWSG Day
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I had fun w/the Muse Party Fest last year, so joining again!
ReplyDeleteThe Muse Party Fest will be awesome. I'm looking forward to it. Maybe try adding music and strange things you like about life to your A to Z?
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