Thursday, March 22, 2012

Blog Changes

Posted by Unknown on 9:46 AM 15 comments
Quite honestly, the overheated fried hard drive came at an incredibly good time. Just as I was so sick of blogging and all that it entails that I was hating reading and twitter just felt like an extension of stress. Yeah, I’d hit blogger burn-out and it was effecting everything.

In my week off I read more than I have in months. I didn’t write reviews, I didn’t think “is this book applicable to my blog?”, I simply read. I read biographies, historical romance, and a couple of paranormal books that I had been dying to read but simply hadn’t had a chance.

So to the changes.

Reviewing- I will be reading and reviewing books that I enjoy. It may not fit into YA paranormal or even adult paranormal. And it may not even be fictional.

My format for reviews will remain almost the same, but I will not always fit it into that format. If I feel like doing a bulleted list, rant, or just simple spewing I will be.

Memes- I will be alternating between WoW and Top Ten Tuesday and will be doing TGIF every week unless I have commitments to guest posts.

Basically, I’m not going to be so narrowly focused on anything.

Hopefully, you guys will not dislike my changes and it’ll be a more fun environment.

15 comments:

  1. HannahMarch 23, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    That's great! I love eclectic blogs and blogging is supposed to be fun. Can't wait to see what you start reviewing now and such. :)

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  2. forloveandbooksMarch 23, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    I think we have to remember to keep blogging fun! I'm glad that you've found changes that will work for you. 

    -Jac @ For Love and Books

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  3. KristanMarch 23, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    That's great. It's hard for remember sometimes that blogging is for YOU and has to be fun for YOU. Otherwise it's just another job. Good for you!

    Kristan @ Lost Amongst the Shelves

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  4. Sandra TerryMarch 23, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    I actually made a very similar list yesterday about blog content changes because I am currently recovering from a burnout. From the list I see I am moving from restrictive to more carefree blogging style xD. I like the changes on your list, it's not good to put restrictions on yourself if they are making things a chore instead of fun.

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  5. thebusybibliophileMarch 23, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Good for you! You have to do what is best for you, even if others may dislike it. I'm sure we'll all love the new blog.

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  6. leeanna cMarch 23, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Good for you! I can empathize; I went through that in 2010, and I'm just now getting back into book blogging. Having fun is what this is about :) 

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  7. aishao1122March 23, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    well sad to say this happens to a lot of people, including myself, where even the thought of blogging gave me a few hives, now I just blog when i need to and when I have something relevant to say otherwise i stay out of it, posting just to post doesn't help you or your followers. I'm glad you've made changes that make you happy!! Be Blessed and continued happy reading 

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  8. Linda: Book NinjaMarch 23, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Aww! I'm just glad you're back, Rie! I can't even imagine how much stress you're going through. But I'm always here for support.
    Still, I can't wait to read your new reviews. I hope you love the next couple of books you read.
    -Much love

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  9. Jenni ElyseMarch 23, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I think that's a great idea. You have to do what you like. I'm glad you found a way to make blogging and reading fun again!

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  10. Hrose2931March 23, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    You gotta do it how you like it! Otherwise it's a chore instead of fun. It's not our rules, it's yours. It is fun to take a little time off sometimes. It gives you some perspective. You should read only the books you want. I need to do that, too. HAVE FUN BLOGGING!

    Heather

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  11. Kathy ColemanMarch 23, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    You need to do whatever will make you happy. Blogging is a hobby, not a job. If something about it isn't working for you, find a way to make it work or forget it and focus on the things that do. I know I haven't been updating nearly as much as normal myself. Why? Because I am knee deep in editing mode for my book, and I am really *bad* at reading and editing at the same time. There are any number of things that can clue you in that something isn't working -- life, actual 'work', social stuff, health... You need to listen to that stuff, because if you don't it does catch up with you. (Ever had a super annoying cold at the absolute worst time ever? Yeah, *that*.) Anyway, I wish you all the best. :)

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  12. Reflections of a BookaholicMarch 23, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Good for you!  I completely understand.

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  13. CelineMarch 24, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Having a blogger burnout really sucks, but sometimes it's necessary to get back on track. I hope these changes will work for you (:

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  14. Hanna WhiteheadMarch 28, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Sounds good for me! I tried only reading books that would suit my blog and I hated it - I'd much rather make my blog applicable to my reading instead :)

    I set up my blog to have fun, and if I'm not doing, there's no point.

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  15. Aurana BooksMay 29, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I should say that I’m really impressed by
    your way of thinking and the ideas you’re sharing with each of your
    readers.Really original way of thinking! Go on the same, way!

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