Over the last six months or so, I've noticed a steady decline in the number of people still updating (myself included), the number of posts being put up each week/month (mine included), and the effort put into or interest given to blogging in general (this blog/blogger included). What began as a respite from life's chores has become a chore itself. Not just for me, but for many of the blogs listed on the right-hand side of this page (save for the bloggers who blog professionally, such as Andrew Sullivan and Heather Armstrong).
What is it about blogging that's changed? What is it about bloggers that's changed? Were our lives so much more exciting a year ago? Have we run out of things to say? Is there some anti-blogging virus piggybacking (pun intended) on the super influenza strains crisscrossing around the world attacking all forms of non-profit blogs?
I find that being creative and witty has become increasingly difficult, but for absolutely no reason whatsoever. But strangely enough, I'm still funny on BBM. I'm still funny when texting my friends about how I've rechristened myself Pranjib at work. I'm still funny when I cram my point into 46 characters on Twitter. Why can't I make time to be funny here?
I've been offered a bunch of suggestions on how to keep this blog alive. DFS said to turn it into a review blog. Too bad I barely get through one book every three months now. I tried to do the whole music thing. We all know how that worked out.
I learnt that my favourite blog was in danger of being shut down by the author. I'll be very disappointed if it is. I understand that my lack of blogging could instill the same sort of disappointment in you, my 6 and a half readers (if you're still there). I don't claim to be anywhere near as good or interesting as graceundressed, but hell if you're still reading then you must see something here.
So what do you guys think? What can I do to start blogging properly again?
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3 comments:
I like it that way actually. It seems very comprehensive, from your own thoughts about your life (and some physical features too) to intricate and often neglected details of Egyptian "culture" (If such a word still applies). Keep it up. This blog is personal, and I think this is what gives it its glamour. I think I like it.
I've read that to get back into the groove (Stella), you should write every day. Even if you don't think you have anything to say, or if you can't come up with ways to be witty/humorous. Try it, you've got nothing to lose. We'll still be here!
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make a daily pick of a blogpost out there! im sure you read at least one thing everday youd like to write about
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